In today’s world and society; we all want to learn how to be more productive in life.
Archives for February 2017
How to Conquer Anger
I once read that anger is like drinking poison, and hoping that the other person dies.
Cheat Sheet: Masters of Photography
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:
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.
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
February Posts
Free Eric Kim Lightroom Presets 2017
As a gift, download Eric Kim Lightroom Presets 2017 (my newest free collection of Lightroom Presets).
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.
Do You Need to Be on Social Media?
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?
Inspirational Photographers to Follow
If you’re looking for inspiration, follow these photographers:
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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Dear Cindy
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:
Why I Blog
What if We Never Lacked Self-confidence?
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?
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:
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.
Why I Photograph
Dear friend,
I wanted to write you a letter on why I photograph.
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:
How to Have the Right Mindset for Photography
I feel that mindset is the most important thing for photography.
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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.
Dear Umma
Dear umma,
I want to write you this letter– thanking you for all the blessings, guidance, and love you have given in my life, and how you helped me become the man I am today:
Composition: Deep Depth
Here is a new lesson on “deep depth” in photography.
How to Tell Stories in Your Photography
Many of us are drawn to photography for the element of story-telling.
What Legacy Do You Want to Leave?
Dear friend,
What kind of legacy do you want to leave in your photography after you pass?
How to Re-Invent Yourself
Dear friend,
I want to share some personal thoughts on the idea of ‘reinventing yourself’ — by casting away your past self, and starting afresh:
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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