Month: May 2015

  • Video: How to Overcome Photographer’s Block

    Video: How to Overcome Photographer’s Block

    Inspired by the recent free e-book I wrote: “How to Overcome Photographer’s Block,” I also made a video (for those of you who prefer audio as well). For audio, you can listen below: Podcast links Direct download Podcast episode All podcast episodes Read more to see all the topics I cover, as well as the…

  • “Photography is Photography, a Photo is a Photo”: Interview with Neil Ta

    “Photography is Photography, a Photo is a Photo”: Interview with Neil Ta

    I just had a recent chat with my manager and good friend Neil Ta. Neil is a professional photographer based in Toronto (shoots wedding and commercial work), and his passion is photography. He has dabbled in many different genres of photography, including “urbex” (urban exploration), “rooftopping” (getting to really high places), documentary photography (he is…

  • Video: Why I’m Switching Back to Black and White Film for Street Photography

    Video: Why I’m Switching Back to Black and White Film for Street Photography

    In this video I talk to Karl Edwards from StreetShootr on why I plan on switching back to black and white film (Kodak Tri-X pushed to 1600) and we just geek out about black and white film in general, enjoy! If you want to learn how to shoot street photography on film, I recommend reading…

  • Interview with Karl Edwards on Starting StreetShootr, Street Photography as a Harmonica, and How to Shoot with a Leica

    Interview with Karl Edwards on Starting StreetShootr, Street Photography as a Harmonica, and How to Shoot with a Leica

    I just did a fun interview with my good friend Karl Edwards (he runs StreetShootr) and has a blast chatting about his start in street photography, his tension between shooting film and digital, practical tips on how to shoot with a Leica, his favorite photography books, and why he likens shooting street photography to playing…

  • Video Lecture: How to Shoot Street Portraits

    Video Lecture: How to Shoot Street Portraits

    Dear streettogs, if you want to learn more of how to shoot street portraits, I just put together a 47-minute video lecture for you! In this lecture I cover what “street portraits” are (and how they differ from “street photography”), how to approach strangers, how to overcome the fear of rejection, as well as practical…

  • 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…

  • Eric Kim Life Diary #4: Switching to Black and White Film, What I’m Reading, Random Life Musings

    Eric Kim Life Diary #4: Switching to Black and White Film, What I’m Reading, Random Life Musings

    Dear streettogs, Life is good in Berkeley! Just finished a fun 1-day intensive street photography portrait crash course workshop in SF, and after meeting all the great students, I’m more pumped up to write articles, produce content, and share what’s in my neck of the woods!

  • Streettogs Academy No. 11

    Streettogs Academy No. 11

    11th assignment of the Streettogs Academy! We are nearing our 12th assignment that might be just in times for the anniversary as well. Congratulations to Monika Jaskowska Bablok for getting the editor’s choice for the previous assignment! Let’s keep cracking on the next one. This one is going to be a bit of a challenge but should…

  • Be a Photography Shark: Keep Swimming or Die

    Be a Photography Shark: Keep Swimming or Die

    In “The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron, I came across this interesting idea: that creativity is like a shark. If sharks stop swimming, even for a minute, they will sink to the bottom of the ocean and die. A lot of things in life are about momentum– about creating positive habits, that allow us to achieve…

  • Magnum Editing Masterclass in Toronto at Contact Photography Festival 2015

    Magnum Editing Masterclass in Toronto at Contact Photography Festival 2015

    If you are in Toronto (or closeby) and want to take your photography to the next level, check out the upcoming Magnum Photos Editing Masterclass in Toronto as part of the Contact Photography Festival 2015. You will get the help of acclaimed Magnum photographers Michael Christopher Brown, Mark Power, and Larry Towell. For photographers who are…

  • Street Photography Quick Links: April 2015

    Street Photography Quick Links: April 2015

    A monthly compilation of interesting reads, videos, books/zines, or portfolios to follow about street photography or other related genres. Check out the April 2015 edition.

  • Photos You Should vs Must Take

    Photos You Should vs Must Take

    I just finished reading an excellent book on art, creativity, and following your passion titled: “The Crossroads of Should and Must” by Elle Luna. The original idea was written on Medium here, and then blew up on the internet. The premise of the idea is this: in life you are pulled between things you “should”…

  • Video Interview with Narrative in SF

    Video Interview with Narrative in SF

    I recently met up with Ryan Lum, one of the awesome guys at Narrative, a wearable camera startup. I joined them in their office last week, and talked about my beginnings in street photography and my blog, how it was getting fired (and running this blog full-time), how to shoot street photography (and not get…

  • Take at Least 1 Shitty Photograph Everyday

    Take at Least 1 Shitty Photograph Everyday

    I am currently reading “The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron— an interesting book that links creativity, spirituality, and overcoming your artistic self-censor. I know a lot of photographers who are perfectionists or have a lot of self-doubt. This causes them to not pursue their dreams of becoming a photographer. Not becoming a full-time photographer, but…

  • Streettogs Academy no. 10: Results and Analysis

    Streettogs Academy no. 10: Results and Analysis

    Many milestones have been hit for the tenth assignment! We just crossed 3,000 members, implemented new rules for the group, and have the ninth assignment translated in russian and german! The community is growing and we have to keep on going! Here we go!

  • The Only Way to Become Indifferent to Criticism: Become Indifferent to Praise as Well

    The Only Way to Become Indifferent to Criticism: Become Indifferent to Praise as Well

    I love attention. I hate criticism and negativity. I want everybody to love me, to love my photography, and my writing. Contrary to popular belief, I actually have very thin skin when it comes to criticism. I pour my heart and soul into my work— whether that is my blogging, my photography, or teaching. But…

  • Don’t be a Street Photographer, Just be a Photographer

    Don’t be a Street Photographer, Just be a Photographer

    I often have a hard time going out and making “street photos”— and I have a lot of other friends who face a similar difficulty. A lot of street photographers disdain their busy lives, and how they aren’t ever able to make time to go out and hit the streets and shoot “street photography”. But…

  • Lost in the Theatre of Life: Interview with Ximena Echagüe

    Lost in the Theatre of Life: Interview with Ximena Echagüe

    Eric’s Note: I am excited to feature the work of Ximena Echagüe, a street photographer based in Brussels, Belgium. I’ve been doing online 1:1 lessons with her the last year, and have been amazed with her progress. Below is an interview I did with her, check it out and her projects!