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  • Free E-Book: Zen in the Art of Street Photography

    Free E-Book: Zen in the Art of Street Photography

    Dear streettogs, I hope you enjoy a new free ebook: “Zen in the Art of Street Photography.” This is a compilation of all of my favorite articles on Zen, Taoism, Buddhism, gratitude, and other random philosophical musings. There isn’t a “correct” order to read this book. You can skip around the chapters, and read the…

  • DON’T MESS WITH YOUR ZEN.

    DON’T MESS WITH YOUR ZEN.

    Once you’ve discovered a certain lifestyle, place, or approach which gives you zen … don’t mess with it. Stick with it.

  • 10 Tips How To Become A More Zen Photographer

    10 Tips How To Become A More Zen Photographer

    Dear friends, a thought on my mind: perhaps the goal of our photography is to become more Zen. My personal ideal is becoming a more Zen photographer. Some quick thoughts:

  • Black is Zen

    Black is Zen

    One of the main reasons I love black so much — it is the ultimate zen color.

  • I Don’t Desire More Excitement in My Life, I Desire More ZEN in my Life

    I Don’t Desire More Excitement in My Life, I Desire More ZEN in my Life

    A thought: For the time being, I don’t desire more excitement in my life, rather … I seek more peace, calm, tranquility and ZEN in my life, in order to focus on my writing, thinking, poetry, contemplation, blogging, vlogging, photography, and turbo-thoughtting.

  • Caffeine & Zen

    Caffeine & Zen

    A thought: Why is it that Zen Monks seem to love drinking tea (green tea, caffeinated beverages)? Also– why is it that I love coffee so much? My thought — a connection between adrenaline and zen (an advancement of Mihalay C’s notion of ‘flow’ — the ‘optimal mode of existence and performance’ based on doing…

  • The Zen of Having the Best

    The Zen of Having the Best

    Why do we want to have the “best”? My theory: We desire to have the best things in order to not think about it anymore, the zen of not having to explore any further options (no longer needing to “optimize” or “betterfy” your tools), and to focus on what’s truly important to you — adventure,…

  • Photography as a Zen Pursuit

    Photography as a Zen Pursuit

    I love zen. For me, to have the calm and energetic and focused and sublime mindset of zen is supreme. To just walk, observe, photograph … isn’t this one of the ultimate zen practices?

  • Photo Zen Sublime

    Photo Zen Sublime

    What are we hungry for and searching for as photographers and visual artists? The sublime.

  • ZEN ZONE

    ZEN ZONE

    All zen everything:

  • Kaizen Approach to Blogging

    Kaizen Approach to Blogging

    No such thing as a perfect blog post. All blogging is a stream of becoming (Heraclitus).

  • The Kaizen Approach to Life

    The Kaizen Approach to Life

    The basic gist: Everyday, strive to improve (at least) .5%, or 1%, or whatever percentage. Even a tiny tiny tiny improvement everyday, compounded over a year is insane gains!

  • How to Use iBooks Author to Make a PDF E-Book

    How to Use iBooks Author to Make a PDF E-Book

    An example intro to how to use iBooks Author for Mac to make your own e-book PDF:

  • BECOME BRAZEN

    BECOME BRAZEN

    The future belongs to the brazen:

  • ZEN OF ERIC EBOOK PDF: Now Available for Free!

    ZEN OF ERIC EBOOK PDF: Now Available for Free!

    ZEN OF ERIC is now available for FREE in HAPTIC SHOP. Pick it up to inspire and motivate you to discover more meaning in your personal (and photographic/artistic life).

  • ZEN PHOTO.

    ZEN PHOTO.

    Zen photography: One camera, one lens (RICOH GR III) Monochrome (one color). Or for color photography, keeping the colors super simple. JPEG only Direct, honest, and genuine photos. Only photographing what you’re interested in or care about. No metrics for your photos. Sharing your photos on your website or blog. No social media. Enjoying the…

  • Seek Your Own Personal Zenith

    Seek Your Own Personal Zenith

    How high can you soar in your lifetime? Accumulate your strength, power, and influence slowly– while also constantly pushing your limits.

  • New Book: ZEN OF ERIC: Empower Yourself with Philosophy and Photography

    New Book: ZEN OF ERIC: Empower Yourself with Philosophy and Photography

    ZEN OF ERIC: Your personal manual to empowering yourself in photography, philosophy, and life.

  • ZEN OF ERIC: Empower Yourself with Philosophy and Photography

    ZEN OF ERIC: Empower Yourself with Philosophy and Photography

    If you want to discover more fulfillment, meaning, and purpose in your photography and life, I invite you to pick up a copy of my new book, “ZEN OF ERIC”. – Mobile Edition to always have on you: PDF file designed for all devices (phone, computer, tablet) and Printable file to print out, write on,…

  • The Zen of Street Photography

    The Zen of Street Photography

    Why do I love street photography? For me — street photography is applied zen philosophy.

  • The Kaizen Process of Gradual Self-Improvement in Photography

    The Kaizen Process of Gradual Self-Improvement in Photography

    The secret to becoming a master photographer: the Kaizen (Japanese process of gradual self-improvement):

  • How to Shoot Photo Zen

    How to Shoot Photo Zen

    Walking on the streets of Kyoto, I feel photo zen.

  • PHOTO ZEN.

    PHOTO ZEN.

    Photo zen How do you shoot unlimited inspiration, Again and again?

  • ZEN ZONE.

    ZEN ZONE.

    Ok, I’m currently in a super ZEN MODE, let me share you my feelings… and how I got on this golden brick road.

  • ZEN ZONE

    ZEN ZONE

    ZEN ZONE, All I see is monochrome. ZEN ZONE, I haven’t shot everything yet, Shoot to reveal life’s mystery; make it shown.

  • 7 Aesthetics of Zen Art

    7 Aesthetics of Zen Art

    I recently came across this list of 7 aesthetics when it comes to Zen art:

  • ZEN

    ZEN

    ZEN THOUGHTS Philosophy >

  • Free E-Book: Street Photography 101 (Version II)

    Dear friends, My new edition of “Street Photography 101” (Version II, 91MB Direct Download) is available for download as a PDF. I wrote the book last year, but finally updated it with better design, images, and layout. This is a great primer if you’re new to street photography, or if you want to re-learn the…

  • Free E-Book: Street Photography Contact Sheets

    Dear streettogs, I am very excited to announce my new free PDF e-book: “Street Photography Contact Sheets.” This book was born out of my desire to share my process of shooting street photography; in terms of how I shoot, how I select my best shots– all in the hope that this will be useful to…

  • Free E-book: Learn From the Masters of Street Photography

    Free E-book: Learn From the Masters of Street Photography

    Check out the updated book: “100 Lessons From the Masters of Street Photography.” Dear streettogs, I am excited to announce my new free “open-source” e-book: “Learn From the Masters of Street Photography.” This book is a compilation of all the lessons I’ve distilled from my “Learn From the Masters Series” on the blog, in a…

  • Free E-Book: How to Overcome Photographer’s Block

    Free E-Book: How to Overcome Photographer’s Block

    I am excited to announce that I just finished writing a new book titled: “How to Overcome Photographer’s Block.” If you have ever felt lack of motivation, inspiration, or direction– this is the book for you! If you’re in a creative rut, learn how to break out of your “photographer’s block” with this comprehensive and…

  • Free E-Book: Letters from a Street Photographer

    Free E-Book: Letters from a Street Photographer

    I am excited to announce that I finally put together my free ebook: “Letters from a Street Photographer“. This book is much more philosophical in nature– and combines the philosophy of stoicism and street photography. If you seek more purpose, happiness, and meaning in your photography, this book is for you. Here is a breakdown…

  • Free E-Book: “Street Photography 101: An Introduction to Street Photography”

    Free E-Book: “Street Photography 101: An Introduction to Street Photography”

    Update: I re-edited this book with new images and design / April, 2016 Hey streettogs, I am excited to announce that I’ve finally published my free e-book: “Street Photography 101“. If you’re new to street photography, want to learn the fundamentals, or refresh your existing knowledge– check it out. As always, this book is “open source”…

  • Free E-Book: The Street Photography Project Manual

    Free E-Book: The Street Photography Project Manual

    Dear streettogs, I am really excited to share that I have (another) free e-book for you guys (because I love you) titled: “The Street Photography Project Manual” The concept behind the e-book was this: I wanted to put together all the information I knew regarding coming up with ideas with street photography projects, how to…

  • Family Street Photography

    Yes this is a thing! Becoming the uber-street photographer: MASTER THE STREETS:  ERIC KIM CHATGPT BOTS STREET PHOTOGRAPHY STARTER KIT Open source: View all > Video STREET PHOTOGRAPHY 101 STREET PHOTOGRAPHY STARTER KIT Master street photography with STREET PHOTOGRAPHY STARTER KIT. STREET PHOTOGRAPHY 101 If you’re new to street photography, start here: Brave New Street…

  • Don’t Use the Past to Make Present Day Decisions

    Each and every day is different — perhaps the best strategy is just treat each and every day as different, carte blanche. PHILOSOPHY BY KIM IDEAS BY KIM Masters of Philosophy » Personal Philosophy » Stoicism » Zen Philosophy » Life Lessons » Learn more: Start Here >

  • GRATEFUL.

    Upon much thinking and consideration, the true feeling in my heart and my soul is gratitude, being grateful to everybody. Doesn’t matter how much they annoyed me in the past or irked me; ultimately even if it is for the .0000000001% of the times they were insanely helpful and or useful ,,, the only feeling…

  • THE GREATEST STREET PHOTOGRAPHER ALIVE

    ERIC KIM The only other photographer that comes close is Josef Koudelka— but, he is too old, on the way out. I shall solidify my legacy for all time — Becoming the uber-street photographer: MASTER THE STREETS:  ERIC KIM CHATGPT BOTS STREET PHOTOGRAPHY STARTER KIT Open source: View all > Video STREET PHOTOGRAPHY 101 STREET…

  • EVERYTHING HAPPENS AS IT *SHOULD HAVE* HAPPENS

    If we think long-term, 10 20, 30, 50 year mark— all “setbacks” in life ,,, actually, aid us? Rather than thinking and bemoaning to ourselves; “Oh no,,, why did this happen to me?” rather think: “Wow what a blessing and a privilege ,,, this will BENEFIT and AID me in the long run and future!”…

  • *Beyond* Individualism

    The critical mistake or misstep of many of these new modern day philosophies and modes of thinking — they are still predicated on the individual. What would a school of thinking *BEYOND* individualism look like? And not loser socialism or loser communism — something stronger, hardier, more robust,,, more spartan? Less capitalism and consumerism, more…

  • THOUGHT STREAMING

    Masters of Philosophy » Seneca Marcus Aurelius Publilius Syrus Personal Philosophy » You Are the Light of the World Your Soul is a Diamond in the Rough Why Live? Stoicism » How to Be a Stoic Street Photographer How to Use Photography as Self-Therapy How to Free Your Soul From Disturbance Zen Philosophy » How to Be a…

  • STREAM

    xxx CINEMA BY KIM Cinematography and life lessons: Cinema and Film Reviews Space Films Cinema and philosophy GODFATHER Gangster Films ACTION FILMS CITIZEN KANE: Articles on Cinema Great Cinema Becoming the uber-street photographer: MASTER THE STREETS:  ERIC KIM CHATGPT BOTS STREET PHOTOGRAPHY 101 STREET PHOTOGRAPHY STARTER KIT Master street photography with STREET PHOTOGRAPHY STARTER KIT. STREET…

  • START HERE ARCHIVE

    BTC, BITCOIN x CHAINLINK (LINK) DATA IS THE FUTURE MONEY: Letters from a Stoic Seneca: Slides Photography Entrepreneurship 101 NEW+(S) THOUGHTS PDF ERIC KIM NEWS Don’t be left behind: ERIC KIM NEWS > EK MIND STREAM. THOUGHTS ART PHOTO BOOKS ERIC KIM PODCAST EK PODCAST ALSO ON SPOTIFY MODERN PHOTOGRAPHER STOICISM Delve into the mind…

  • ERIC KIM START HERE

    BTC, BITCOIN x CHAINLINK (LINK) DATA IS THE FUTURE MONEY: Letters from a Stoic Seneca: Slides Photography Entrepreneurship 101 NEW+(S) THOUGHTS PDF ERIC KIM NEWS Don’t be left behind: ERIC KIM NEWS > EK MIND STREAM. THOUGHTS ART PHOTO BOOKS ERIC KIM PODCAST EK PODCAST ALSO ON SPOTIFY MODERN PHOTOGRAPHER STOICISM Delve into the mind…

  • WHY ERIC KIM IS THE MOST INFLUENTIAL STREET PHOTOGRAPHER

    There is no street photographer on the planet as influential as ERIC KIM. First — his commitment to street photography and open source. Second his longevity. He started the air chemistry view blog in 2010, 2011… And since then, up until 2024 has been providing consistent daily information and inspiration for photography, street photography, philosophy…

  • THE WAR OF STREET PHOTOGRAPHY

    Everyone is trying to “claim” street photography. This is bad. I say instead — Let us inscribe, and let us over-inscribe a *NEW* meaning of street photography. Becoming the uber-street photographer: MASTER THE STREETS:  ERIC KIM CHATGPT BOTS STREET PHOTOGRAPHY STARTER KIT Open source: View all > Video STREET PHOTOGRAPHY 101 STREET PHOTOGRAPHY STARTER KIT…

  • Knowledge Creator

    Becoming the uber-street photographer: MASTER THE STREETS:  ERIC KIM CHATGPT BOTS STREET PHOTOGRAPHY 101 STREET PHOTOGRAPHY STARTER KIT Master street photography with STREET PHOTOGRAPHY STARTER KIT. STREET PHOTOGRAPHY 101 If you’re new to street photography, start here: Brave New Street Photography Street Photographs Street Photography Philosophy Street Photography Articles Street Photography Techniques Street Photography Ideas…

  • How to Shoot Street Photography

    Becoming the uber-street photographer: MASTER THE STREETS:  ERIC KIM CHATGPT BOTS STREET PHOTOGRAPHY STARTER KIT Open source: View all > Video STREET PHOTOGRAPHY 101 STREET PHOTOGRAPHY STARTER KIT Master street photography with STREET PHOTOGRAPHY STARTER KIT. STREET PHOTOGRAPHY 101 If you’re new to street photography, start here: Brave New Street Photography Street Photographs Street Photography…

  • Photography 101 Start Here

    Photography Philosophy PHOTOGRAPHY 101 Start here: Photography is Everything! Photography Tips Photography Articles Photography Techniques Everyday Photography Color Photography 101 Photography Philosophy Photography Inspiration The Fundamentals of Photography Photography Equipment » How to Take Better Photos » Composition Lessons » Photography Assignments » Contact Sheets » Editing (Image Selection) » Creativity » Motivation » Post-Processing How…

  • Street Photography Start Here

    Becoming the uber-street photographer: MASTER THE STREETS:  ERIC KIM CHATGPT BOTS STREET PHOTOGRAPHY STARTER KIT Open source: View all > Video STREET PHOTOGRAPHY 101 STREET PHOTOGRAPHY STARTER KIT Master street photography with STREET PHOTOGRAPHY STARTER KIT. STREET PHOTOGRAPHY 101 If you’re new to street photography, start here: Brave New Street Photography Street Photographs Street Photography…