Month: June 2013

  • Don’t Compete, Collaborate.

    Don’t Compete, Collaborate.

    “You don’t eat to be “the best” taster the world, don’t take a stroll to be “the best” stroller in the world, don’t push buttons in an elevator to be the best button pusher in the world.” – Nassim Taleb One question which has always bothered me is the following: “Why are photographers so competitive?”…

  • Interview with Todd Gross on Shooting Film (vs Digital), Working in Color, and the Secret Identity of Quarlo in New York

    Interview with Todd Gross on Shooting Film (vs Digital), Working in Color, and the Secret Identity of Quarlo in New York

    I recently had the chance to interview Todd Gross, currently one of my favorite color street photographers when I was in New York about a month ago. We sat down at Jackson diner, had some great Indian food, and chatted about street photography for about 45 minutes. Watch the interview above or you can read…

  • “Common Ground” Opening in Los Angeles, July 6-27th / Featuring: Blake Andrews, Richard Bram, Bryan Formhals, Chuck Patch, and Jack Simon

    “Common Ground” Opening in Los Angeles, July 6-27th / Featuring: Blake Andrews, Richard Bram, Bryan Formhals, Chuck Patch, and Jack Simon

    I am excited to share that some of the most talented street photographers I know which include Blake Andrews, Richard Bram, Bryan Formhals, Chuck Patch, and Jack Simon are sharing some of their work at “drkrm” in LA July 6-27th, 2013. Opening reception: Saturday, July 6th from 7-10pm Address: 933 Chung King Road, Los Angeles,…

  • 5 Lessons for Living in Street Photography (and Life)

    5 Lessons for Living in Street Photography (and Life)

    One of the articles I read a while ago (and recently re-read) was the “Top 5 Regrets of the Dying.” To sum up, a nurse who took care of the elderly and dying kept a record of her patients’ top regrets in life. The top regrets of the elderly were: I wish I’d had the…

  • 8 Rare Insights From an Interview with Josef Koudelka at Look3

    8 Rare Insights From an Interview with Josef Koudelka at Look3

    Josef Koudelka, one of the greatest living photographers in history, gave a rare interview at Look 3 in Charlottesville recently. You can see a full transcript of the interview here, but I wanted to share some specific insights which I got from the interview below.

  • Interview with Tomas Leach, Director of “In No Great Hurry: 13 Lessons in Life with Saul Leiter”

    Interview with Tomas Leach, Director of “In No Great Hurry: 13 Lessons in Life with Saul Leiter”

    Eric’s Note: I am pleased to share this interview with Tomas Leach, the director of  “In No Great Hurry: 13 Lessons in Life with Saul Leiter.” If you haven’t watched it yet, make sure to catch a screening near you, and also check out my interview with him below.

  • American Street Portrait Interview #1: Eric Rivera, Ex-Wall Street Trader Turned Philosopher in Philadelphia

    American Street Portrait Interview #1: Eric Rivera, Ex-Wall Street Trader Turned Philosopher in Philadelphia

    When I was in Philly to pick up my Ford Fiesta for the Fiestamovement campaign, I met up with Chris Urie, a street photographer and journalist based in Philly. We took a stroll around one of the major parks there (forget what it was called) and we started to chat with some of the people…

  • How to Be Grateful For What You Have

    How to Be Grateful For What You Have

    We are always tempted by what’s new. We want the newest cameras, the newest cars, the newest computers, the newest smartphones, the newest tablets, and more. When does all this madness end? In this article I share some of my experiences succumbing to “G.A.S.” (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) and some techniques I have learned from the…

  • The Importance of Letting Your Photos Marinate

    The Importance of Letting Your Photos Marinate

    I think one of the most difficult aspects of photography is the editing process (choosing your best images). Garry Winogrand famously said, “Sometimes photographers mistake emotion for what makes a great street photograph.” Winogrand famously shot like a madman (shooting several rolls a day for his lifetime), but had the discipline to not even process his…

  • Environmental Portrait GoPro POV at Kane’s Diner in New York

    Environmental Portrait GoPro POV at Kane’s Diner in New York

    The story: When in New York, I stayed with my good friend Spencer (childhood friend) in Queens. Another of my good childhood friends (Aditiya) mentioned that before I left New York, I had to check out Kane’s diner— a 24-hour diner which they frequently visited. I didn’t expect to go there– but one of the…

  • Review of the Ricoh GR for Street Photography

    Review of the Ricoh GR for Street Photography

    Disclaimer: I have been provided a Ricoh GRD V (no strings attached) from Pentax-Ricoh. However I will try to keep this review as un-biased as possible. Update: The new Ricoh GRD V (Version Number 2) is out, which is essentially the same camera with Wifi and some other minor changes. If you’re interested in the…