This week on The Camera Life, we’re joined live by David duChemin, one of the most influential voices in modern photography.

David is a Vancouver, Canada-based wildlife photographer, author, and educator best known for helping photographers move beyond settings and gear to focus on vision, storytelling, and creative intent. His books, workshops, and writing have inspired thousands of photographers around the world to create more meaningful work and develop a stronger personal voice.

https://davidduchemin.com/
https://www.instagram.com/davidduchemin
https://www.youtube.com/@CraftVision/videos
https://www.abeautifulanarchy.com/

In this live conversation, we’ll explore:
What really makes a photograph good (beyond sharpness and technique)
How photographers can develop vision and creative confidence
The role of storytelling and emotion in photography
Slowing down in a fast, algorithm-driven world
Lessons from decades of photographing people, places, and nature
Advice for photographers feeling stuck, uninspired, or overwhelmed

This is a must-watch discussion for photographers at any stage who want more depth, purpose, and intention in their work.

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The Camera Life Podcast reveals the winners of the 2025 Photo of the Year Competition in this special live episode. Join the hosts as they review every shortlisted image, unpack the powerful stories behind them, and debate what truly makes a photograph great. From emotional personal moments to breathtaking landscapes, this episode celebrates photography, creativity, and community—culminating in the announcement of the overall winners and what’s next for the competition.

In this final Camera Life episode of 2025, Justin and Greg reflect on the biggest photography lessons, community milestones, and creative breakthroughs from the past year. From BFOP highlights and podcast growth to personal projects, pet photography, and setting goals for 2026, this episode is a heartfelt, honest look at what it really means to grow as a photographer. Packed with listener stories, laughs, and inspiration, it’s the perfect way to close out the year and reset your creative focus.

To enter the Photo of the Year Competition email your favourite photo of 2025 to justin@luckystraps.com.au with the subject line 'photo of the year' and include your camera settings plus why it is your favourite photo of the year.

Rules:
Submit your photo by 4th Jan 2026
Images displayed at 7:30pm Jan 5th 2026
Photo MUST be taken in the 2025 calendar year
No AI, or else!
One entry per person
Include metadata or your camera settings (or film stock, editing techniques etc)
Winners will be chosen based on subjective opinions of podcast hosts, this is not a professional competition!