Month: July 2012

  • 10 Tips For Traveling and Shooting Street Photography

    (Above photo from my “Dark Skies Over Tokyo” series) “The grass is greener on your side” When I started street photography, I resented the fact that I lived in Los Angeles. To me it was a boring, tired city that I lived in- and I wanted to go somewhere more exotic. I wanted to go…

  • “Walkers With the Dawn”: The Epidemic of Residential Fires in the Metro Detroit Area by Brian Day

    “Walkers With the Dawn”: The Epidemic of Residential Fires in the Metro Detroit Area by Brian Day

    Eric’s Note: I am pleased to share the work of Brian Day, a street photographer based in Detroit, Michigan. I have had the great honor of meeting Brian several times – and he is an incredibly down-to-earth and honest guy. Not only that, but he is passionate about storytelling both the beauty and the struggles…

  • Weekly Assignment #6: Emotion

    Weekly Assignment #6: Emotion

    Sorry for not having the weekly assignments up regularly, it will be back to usual every Tuesday! Please submit you images to Erics Facebook fan page here. So for this week the theme is “Emotion”, see how you can capture emotion on the street during everyday life! Make sure you submit your best image by Friday for…

  • How Studying Contact Sheets Can Make You a Better Street Photographer

    How Studying Contact Sheets Can Make You a Better Street Photographer

    (Two shots Henri Cartier-Bresson shot of the same scene. SPAIN. 1933. Andalucia. Seville. © The Estate of Henri Cartier-Bresson / Magnum Photos) One of the biggest misconceptions I know runs rampart in street photography is the “myth of the decisive moment”. What do I mean when I talk about “the decisive moment” simply being a myth?…

  • Best Student Photos: Paris Street Photography Workshop

    Best Student Photos: Paris Street Photography Workshop

    I just finished my Introduction to Street Photography workshop in Paris, France and had a phenomenal time. Special thanks to Neil and Cindy for helping me coordinate the workshop, as well as Ludovic Maillard for being my co-teacher. I have to say that this was an incredibly memorable workshop – from the divine light in…

  • Layers, Light, and Color in Seoul: Interview with Street Photographer Arthur Quejadas II

    Layers, Light, and Color in Seoul: Interview with Street Photographer Arthur Quejadas II

    I have always been a fan of Arthur Quejadas II, seeing several of his images in the Hardcore Street Photography Group on Flickr. After interviewing Trevor Marczylo I had a chance to interview Arthur as well. Check out the interview and see how Arthur creates layers and depth in his images – and chases the…

  • Interview on Expert Photography

    Interview on Expert Photography

    I recently got interviewed for Expert Photography which is run by Josh Dunlop. In the interview we discuss how I got started in street photography, how I would describe my style, as well as advice for aspiring street photographers. Check out the interview below if you have the chance! Interview with Street Photographer Eric Kim…

  • Interview with Street Photographer Trevor Marczylo in Seoul, Korea

    Interview with Street Photographer Trevor Marczylo in Seoul, Korea

    A few days ago I attended David Kim’s Film Photography Workshop in Seoul and was finally able to meet up Trevor Marczylo in person! I have featured Trevor’s work on the blog before, and he has also written articles on Why Street Photographers Should Print in the Darkroom, How to File Out Your Negative Holder,…

  • How You Can Apply Sociology to Your Street Photography Projects

    How You Can Apply Sociology to Your Street Photography Projects

    (One of the photographs from my new “Dark Skies Over Tokyo” project) As a sociology student at UCLA, I have learned many insightful things through my courses that I have applied to my street photography projects. If you are struggling with finding your own voice in street photography or how to construct a project- check…

  • Behind The Scenes: Downtown LA Street Photography Workshop with Rinzi Ruiz and Student Photos

    Behind The Scenes: Downtown LA Street Photography Workshop with Rinzi Ruiz and Student Photos

    I am sad to say that I just had one of the last street photography workshops in Downtown LA for the near future. For those of you who don’t know, I will be moving to Michigan at the end of August to be with my girlfriend Cindy and support her with her academic career. Also…

  • Just Plain Love: A Documentary Film About The Photos and Life of Henri Cartier-Bresson

    If you haven’t yet, make sure to watch this documentary on Henri Cartier-Bresson, the grandfather of street photography. The great thing about this documentary is that he reflects not only on his photography, but on his life and relationship with other artists. The film was titled : L’amour Tout Court (“Just Plain Love”) and was…

  • What’s In My Bag? 2-Month Street Photography Journey to Korea, Paris, Marseilles, and Istanbul!

    Hey streettogs – will be traveling for about 2 months to Korea, Paris, Marseilles, and Istanbul. Loaded up my bag with 100 rolls of Portra 400 (35mm), 25 rolls of Portra 400 (120 film) and my trusty Leica and new Hasselblad (thanks Jeroen) that I got for teaching a workshop in Amsterdam! I also share…

  • Video Interview with Richard Bram, NYC-Based Street Photographer from In-Public

    Video Interview with Richard Bram, NYC-Based Street Photographer from In-Public

    When I started street photography, one of the first website I stumbled upon was In-Public. I was blown away by the work of all the street photographers there and curious to see how they captured the beauty and irony of everyday life. One of the photographers whose work I admired was Richard Bram. I loved…

  • Interview with Emilio Banuelos on Creating a Photo Sketchbook for Street/Documentary Photography

    Interview with Emilio Banuelos on Creating a Photo Sketchbook for Street/Documentary Photography

    When I was in SF the past weekend, had the great pleasure of meeting Emilio Banuelos after an introduction from my friend Ibarionex Perello, podcaster and photographer for The Candid Frame. Emilio is a street/documentary photographer currently based in the Bay Area, and has a strong body of work from all around the US as…

  • How to Find Zen in Street Photography

    How to Find Zen in Street Photography

    (“Whisper”. Mumbai, 2011) When it comes to street photography, it is easy to get caught-up in the hype of new cameras, spending too much time on blogs, and not enough time out shooting. I think one of the most difficult things in street photography is to find enough time to shoot and being able to…

  • A Street Photography Book You Must Buy: “The Suffering of Light” by Alex Webb

    Alex Webb’s recent book, “The Suffering of Light” is his seminal book encompassing his entire career shooting color street photography. During several decades he traveled across the world, primarily in Latin-American countries, using Kodachrome slide film to capture the intense color and light of the societies he visited. His images are full of life and…

  • An Inside Look into Ukraine, Russia, and Beyond: Street Photography by Thom Davies

    An Inside Look into Ukraine, Russia, and Beyond: Street Photography by Thom Davies

    (Above Image Copyrighted By Thom Davies) Eric’s Note: I am pleased to feature the work of Thom Davies, a doctoral researcher as well street photographer. I first met him in the Flickr group “Grit & Grain” and have been following him ever since. What I find most interesting about his photography is his mix between documentary…

  • Review of the Leica M-Monochrom for Street Photography

    Review of the Leica M-Monochrom for Street Photography

    Eric’s Note: This review of the pre-production model of the Leica M Monochrom isn’t going to be a technical review, but rather a practical one for street photographers who may be interested in the camera.  I’ll start off my preview of the Leica M-Monochrom with a story. I was ecstatic when I got in my…

  • How To Give a Constructive Critique in Street Photography

    How To Give a Constructive Critique in Street Photography

    (Above image copyrighted by Fred Herzog) To become better in street photography (or anything in life), it is essential to get honest and constructive criticism. However the problem with the internet nowadays is that our attention spans are short, and the majority of the comments/feedback we get on our Facebook/Flickr streams include phrases such as,…