In today’s world and society; we all want to learn how to be more productive in life.
Month: February 2017
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Cheat Sheet: Masters of Photography
(c) Josef Koudelka / Magnum Photos. FRANCE. Hauts-de-Seine. Parc de Sceaux. 1987. We’ve all heard name-droppers at photo exhibitions, galleries, and other places. I’m going to give you a cheat-sheet of all the masters of photography you need to know:
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Photos Should Represent Life; Life Shouldn’t Represent Photos
Do we make photos to represent the beauty of life — or do we think that our lives should be according to photos?
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How to Be a Good Photographer
I feel we should focus on being ‘good’ photographers—not to just get a lot of social media followers.
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How to Bounce Back in Life
Yesterday I fucked up, but today I’m on track
Yeah / get back to the crib and blessings falling in my lap
What don’t kill me makes me stronger // I always bounce back -
Free Eric Kim Lightroom Presets 2017
With “Eric Kim Monochrome 1600” preset on Ricoh GR II As a gift, download Eric Kim Lightroom Presets 2017 (my newest free collection of Lightroom Presets).
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Why I Love Shooting With an LCD Screen
I’ve been shooting more with an LCD screen lately on the Ricoh GR II — and I feel liberated.
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How to Build Confidence as an Artist
Dear friend,
I know there are times that we lack confidence in ourselves as photographers and artists; but how can we overcome that lack of confidence?
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How I Edit My Photo Projects in Lightroom
Dear friend,
I’m putting together this video; documenting how I put together a photo-series on the Mac/Lightroom:
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Composition: Figure to Ground
One of the practical tips I have about composition is to establish a strong ‘figure-to-ground.’ Pretty much that means to have a good contrast between your subject and background:
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What if We Never Lacked Self-confidence?
Downtown LA, 2015 How much could we achieve in our life, and how much more of our potential could we reach, if we never lacked self-confidence in ourselves?
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Raphael Composition Lessons
I’m currently inspired by a lot of painting, and trying to figure out how I can improve my compositions in photography from the masters of art, starting off with Raphael:
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How to Live Bravely
“It is courage, courage, courage, that raises the blood of life to crimson splendor. Live bravely and present a brave front to adversity” – Horace
Life is all about courage.
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Why I Photograph
Portrait by Cindy / Hanoi, 2017 Dear friend,
I wanted to write you a letter on why I photograph.
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Eric Kim Facts
I believe I am what I do, what I own, and how I live my life.
This is a personal breakdown of me, Eric Kim:
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How to Use Lightroom in 10 Minutes
If you’re a newbie to Lightroom, don’t get overwhelmed. Here is an easy 10-minute start to Lightroom.
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How to Tell Stories in Your Photography
Hanoi, 2017 #cindyproject Many of us are drawn to photography for the element of story-telling.
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What Legacy Do You Want to Leave?
Sapa, 2017 Dear friend,
What kind of legacy do you want to leave in your photography after you pass?
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How to Re-Invent Yourself
Hanoi, 2017 (portrait by Cindy) Dear friend,
I want to share some personal thoughts on the idea of ‘reinventing yourself’ — by casting away your past self, and starting afresh:
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How to Shoot a Dutch Angle Composition in Photography
I’ve been very interested in non-traditional compositions as of late, such as the ‘Dutch Angle’:
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How to Capture a Person’s Soul in a Photograph
Dear friend,
I wanted to share some of my personal thoughts on how to capture a soul in a photograph:
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Take Your Street Photography to the Next Level
Take your street photography to the next level this year:
- Apr 29-30: Bangkok Street Photography Workshop (Hosted by Monogram Asia)
- Sept 13-17: Tokyo Travel Photography Experience
- Oct 4-5: NYC Conquer Your Fears in Street Photography
- Oct 7-8: NYC Discover Your Unique Voice in Photography
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How to Be Original
#chroma Dear friend,
A lot of us are trying to find our own unique voice in photography, life, and our creative pursuits.
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All of Photography is a Remix
Many of us labor to be ‘original’ in our photography— but realize, everything in photography and life is a remix:
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How to Shoot Photos With Soul
Hanoi, 2017 I think the biggest problem we face as photographers is that we don’t put enough soul in our photos.
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7 Leading Line Photography Composition Tips
Dear friend,
I wanted to share you this article on leading lines:
Free PDF
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How to Overcome Resistance in Your Photography
I know for myself, making photographs, writing, and doing creative work always requires me to overcome resistance.
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How to Capture Depth of Soul in Your Photos
Hue, 2017 #cindyproject Dear friend,
Many of us are obsessed with “depth of field” in photography. But how few of us consider trying to capture “depth of soul” in our photography?
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5 Silhouette Photography Composition Tips
Learn how to make more mysterious photographs with silhouettes.
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The Art of Photography
Dear friend,
I want to share you practical tips, insights, and advice on how to be a more ‘artistic’ photographer.
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Perfect Pearl
Dear friend,
One tip I have about photography is this: strive to make each of your photos a perfect pearl.
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Hanoi Diary #9: Happy Birthday Cindy
Dear friends,
Today (Feb 19th) is Cindy’s Birthday! Please wish her a happy birthday by buying a bunch of stuff on our Haptic Industries Store.
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How to Master Street Photography
Tokyo, 2011 I am not a master in street photography; yet I am striving to master my own street photography:
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How I Motivate Myself to Make Photos
About to leave our apartment in Hanoi / Macro photo of Cindy’s hand. I have a hard time motivating myself to take photos. This is what works for me:
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Honeydew Eyes
Honeydew eyes,
I follow you
Into the depths of the turqoise-blue.Eternal sunshine
My soul and my muse
I wake up in the morning and spring blooms.—
Your mind is divine, sweet and sublime
Let’s turn back the wings of time.—
Walking with you by the shores of the sea
Feeling the warm breeze
Let’s sing, dance, eat more wine and cheese
Breathe in the new day; apply the new glaze.—
Breathing through the smog and the haze
Let us praise
Each day as if it were our last
Sailing together, hands holding the mast.You are my muse
The one I choose
To guide me with your light.The might of your pen,
Helps renew me creatively, again.Thank you for being my light,
My beautiful delight.You are my only one,
Just like the rising sunLet’s imagine like our life was done,
Then turn back the clock and press re-rerun.—
Happy Birthday Cindy
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5 Creative Lessons Rick Rubin Can Teach You About Photography
I am inspired by the zen-like philosophy of Rick Rubin, who sees himself (not) as a music producer, but a music reducer:
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How to Be a More Prolific Writer
#cindyproject If you’re a writer who has writer’s block, frustrations coming up with ideas, need practical tips, tools, and strategies— I hope this letter will benefit you:
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How to Shoot Abstract Photography
I’ve been inspired to shoot more abstract photos lately; perhaps this is a paradigm-shift for me:
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Should I Quit My Job and Pursue My Passion?
Tokyo, 2016 Dear friend,
One question I asked myself for a long time (when I had a full-time job) was this: “Should I quit my full-time job, and pursue my passion full-time?â€
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Everything Will Be Alright
Hanoi, 2017 (portrait by Cindy) Dear friend,
Every day, we face fears of exile, war, political unrest, and death.
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Join Me in Bangkok
Portrait by Cindy Nguyen If you’re passionate about street photography, join me in Bangkok (April 29-30) for an epic street photography workshop experience (hosted by Monogram Asia).
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How to Take More Risks in Your Photography
Dear friend,
A practical piece of advice I’ll give you in photography is this: don’t be too cautious:
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Photographers Who Have Inspired Me
I couldn’t have gotten to where I am without these individuals— who have inspired me, helped me, or helped me develop in my personal vision.
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How to Sell Yourself
Dear friend,
A lot of us look down on selling ourselves— because we equate it with ‘selling out.’
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Take Your Street Photography to the Next Level in Tokyo & NYC
If you want to take your street photography to the next level, invest in an unforgettable experience in Tokyo or NYC:
- Sept 13-17: Tokyo Travel Street Photography Experience – New!
- Oct 4-5: NYC Conquer Your Fears in Street Photography – New!
- Oct 7-8: NYC Discover Your Unique Voice in Photography – New!
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How to Have Courage to Shoot Street Photography
Downtown LA, 2011 / Photo by Rinzi Ruiz Dear friend,
I want to write you this article on how to practically have more courage to shoot street photography:
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The Art of Street Photography
Hanoi, 2017 Dear friend,
I wanted to write you a letter on the art of street photography, based on my personal experiences, my personal passion, and things I’ve learned along the way:
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Student Photos: Hanoi to Sapa Workshop 2017
Student photo by Belen Alcat / Hanoi, 2017 Check out all the student photos from my epic week-long Hanoi to Sapa street photography travel workshop with Neil Ta, Chu Viet Ha, and Cindy:
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How to Overcome Procrastination in Your Photography
My mom / Hanoi, 2016 Dear friend,
Why is that a lot of us procrastinate in our photography — procrastinate taking photos, procrastinate starting our projects, procrastinating printing our work, or perhaps procrastinating on sharing our work?
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How to Liberate Yourself in Photography
Hanoi, 2017 Dear friend,
I wanted to share with you some thoughts on personal liberation on photography— what it means to me, and how I achieved it for myself:
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How to Reinspire Your Photography
Hanoi, 2017 #cindyproject Dear friend,
I want to give you some practical advice on how to re-inspire your photography; based on my life experiences:
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How to Photograph Death
Busan, 2014 Dear friend,
Photograph your loved ones like they’re going to die, and photograph your dead lines like they’re still alive.