About

Eric Kim Street Photographer from Los Angeles

Hey streettogs,

My name is Eric Kim and I am an international street photography currently based in Los Angeles. I have had the honor to shoot in such cities around the world such as Paris, London, Korea, Rome, Florence, Venice, Prague, Switzerland, and Lebanon. This blog was born out of my passion for street photography and wanting to teach others everything I have learned about shooting in public. From your love and support, I am currently doing street photography full-time through my workshops which is my passion.

When I first started shooting street photography, I had a difficult time finding information about how to actually shoot in the streets. I had no idea how to shoot strangers without looking like a creep or the laws behind street photography.

I put my heart and soul into this blog, and I hope you share the same passion that I do. I try my best to update the blog with tips about street photography as well as hosting inspirational street photographers from all around the globe. Not only that, but I have a huge emphasis on community, because it is about you guys, not myself.

Feel free to check out the blog and start here if you are a newbie just starting off. Don’t forget to join the party on Facebook and share your work and opinions with one another. I am also quite active on Twitter, where you can always get great street photography buzz or contact me. I always have fun and upload photos on Flickr as well.

Peace and love,

Eric

Vision

One of my visions when it comes to photography is the idea of “Open Source Photography,” or making photography accessible to all. One of the things that I hate is the elitism that photography can often create, which makes photography more difficult for photographers from all skill levels and backgrounds to participate. I want to tear down those walls, and dedicate myself to sharing all of my insight, knowledge, and information that I have learned about street photography (and photography in general) and share it with the masses. Whether it be how I take my photos, how I convert my images to black and white, or the plugins or Lightroom 3 presets that I use. Join me on this journey and see where it takes me.

Video Interview

Produced by Gary Tyson from F8 Photography in Hong Kong

Passions

What’s in my bag

What's In My Bag (5-7-2012)

What is currently in my bag when I am traveling/shooting street photography. Check out more cool bag shots at Japan Camera Hunter.

Exhibitions

2012

  • “Proximity” – Solo Street Photography Exhibition – Michaels Camera in Melbourne – Video

2011

  • “YOU ARE HERE” Street Photography Exhibition – Thinktank Gallery (Downtown LA) – Video
  • “The City of Angels” Solo Street Photography Exhibition – Leica Store Korea – Video
  • “Proximity” Solo Street Photography Exhibition – Leica Store Singapore – Video
  • Angkor Photo Festival Group Exhibition for Street Photography (Siem Reap) – Invitation

University Teaching Experience

Interviews

Screencaps

Social Networks

Workshops

See my upcoming street photography workshops here.

Contact

For any inquires regarding interviews, sponsorships, or workshops please contact my manager Neil Ta at neil.ta@erickimphotography.com

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/emisor73/ José Rentería

    Hi Eric

    Just to say thank you for sharing your knowledge and ideas, photography changed my life just some years ago, why I write? because you helped me to understand that a wide angle or a prime changes everything, I am still a zoom fan because I shoot aviation mostly but after watching your work I realize many things, I´m just a beginner and a learner so any of your chritique will be respectfully accepted.
    José

    • http://www.erickimphotography.com Eric Kim

      Hi Jose. Thank you for the warm comment. It is great appreciated. Hope to continue seeing you as a part of this community! :)

  • Tommy

    Congratulations, Eric. I have decided to do my digital photography report on you. I love your work and it inspires me to take more creative pictures. I’m sure that my high-school class will be interested in your work as well.

  • Saowanee Wongse-phaet

    This is the 1st time that I see your works on the facebook of VisitSeoul and it’s so amazing!!
    You can make everything around you or on the streets to different another visions.
    Thank you so much to create the good things by your lens.

    • http://www.erickimphotography.com Eric Kim

      Hi Saowanee, do you have the Facebook page link to VisitSeoul?

      • Saowanee Wongse-phaet

        Yes, I have (cuz I have a plan to visit Seoul with my mom this year).
        I will see more your cool photos in your facebook “Eric Kim Photography”.
        BTW, please call my nick name is “Joy” and nice to meet you, Eric!!

  • Fred Wellman

    Hi Eric

    I read somewhere that you do occasional classes. I am an American expatriate living in Saudi Arabia. I enjoy using my 5D in many cities and places which we travel, specifically in the same setting you work in.

    My home base is LA where I return annually on leave. I would enjoy a workshop should you be offering one in the July through August period

    Kind Regards
    Fred J Wellman

    • http://www.erickimphotography.com Eric Kim

      Will definitely keep you looped in– an LA workshop is in the works :)

    • http://www.erickimphotography.com Eric Kim

      Sounds great Fred! Will email you with the next workshop information ;)

  • http://www.francois-paren.com/photos/ francois

    Hi Eric,
    I just find out your blog via a twit about kubrick’s photography. I will definitively follow your updates.
    It’s great to have tip from other photographers AND see some of their inspirationnals :)
    Cheers !

  • http://www.notworkrelated.co.uk/ David

    Hey Erick, found your site through Twitter I think. We are heading to LA in August to continue our travels around the world with our Leica m9 in tow! Do you have any must see / hints and tips you would be willing to share with us regarding a couple of weeks based in LA? We are based in Venice beach. You can see images from our 5 months in Asia on our blog.

    All the best, kindest regards. David and Helen. (P.s Enjoy Paris)

  • Remy Ingeman paasche

    This is the best blog ever Eric. And the job you are doing with leica is awsome. Remy

    • http://www.erickimphotography.com Eric Kim

      Thank you for the kind words Remy, I try :)

  • Paulspictures242

    very good interview in HK Eric. some good advice too. I was just thinking when will you be back in Melbourne? I think I could learn a lot and gain something for my work by attending. thanks mate

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