FEATURING ADVENTURING PHOTOGRAPHER DAVID DUCHEMIN

David duChemin is a photographer, author, and adventurer whose work and words have helped countless creatives reconnect with the why behind their work, which plays perfectly into the story of this podcast. Known for his deep reflections on vision, presence, and the stories we tell with a camera, David brings a grounded honesty to conversations about creativity. He talks today about taking personal risk, his love of the wilds, his deep trust of animals and why travel is such a precious part of his life. To quote, “I don’t want to go through life having only experienced the World through the pages of National Geographic, I want to see it, and touch it and smell it.”

This week, I’m proud to announce something new. The Journey Beyond is a new travel venture for photographers, writers, and creatives heading to places like Mongolia, India, and beyond, not just to see, but to feel, listen, and make work that matters in an experiential way. More news on the show.

Also, from your letters, Anders Ekmark shares how he silences that inner troll when self-doubt creeps in. There’s a poignant farewell letter to Sebastião Salgado, penned by my friend Tomasz from Fujilove. Kelvin Brown talks about finding the courage to ask, “Can I make your portrait?” a deceptively simple but deeply human question, and Dennis Linden reminds us one more time for May, of this month’s One Word Assignment.

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MORE ABOUT names, words, THE MUSIC and places FROM TODAY’S SHOW

The Contact Sheet is David duChemin’s bi-weekly nudge forward for photographers, a heartfelt, no-nonsense reminder that while gear matters, vision matters more.

The Journey Beyond is a series of creative journeys into the world, with the shifts in perception, feeling, and awareness that travel stirs. Through image, sound, and story, we follow threads of wonder, intuition, and connection, letting each place shape how we see, listen, and feel. Visit Mongolia and India.

Anders Ekmark’s Glass profile following his letter into the show today about banishing the trolls in our ears.

Chuck Close was an American artist renowned for his monumental, photorealistic portraits that blurred the lines between photography and painting. Despite facing significant physical challenges, including paralysis, he continued to create intricate works that explored the human face in extraordinary detail.

Kelvin Brown’s flickr Photowalk inspired group - join by invite by clicking on to THIS LINK.

MUSIC LINKS: Boerte arranged/sang and wrote today's playout song Gobi. Music on the show is sourced primarily from Artlist and also features in Michael Brennan’s Spotify playlist GoFoto. For Apple Music users, follow this playlist.