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Month: April 2017
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THE WORLD IS YOUR PLAYGROUND
Im writing this while I’m in the front seat of a taxi cab in Bangkok, on the way to the airport, about to see the love of my life (Cindy) after 4 days away.
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HOW TO CONQUER DEPRESSION WITH PHOTOGRAPHY
Dear friend,
I want to write you some words of encouragement if you’re dealing with depression.
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REVIEW: FUJIFILM GFX 50s x FUJINON 63mm f/2.8
Dear friend,I want to give you some of my personal thoughts on the new Fujifilm GFX 50s (digital medium-format) and the Fujinon 63mm f/2.8 lens.
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Just Shoot.
Tokyo, 2016 “Just do it.†– Nike
The only way to become a better photographer is to shoot photos; there are no shortcuts.
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Interview with ERIC KIM in Bangkok by BIGHEADTACO
Just touched down in Bangkok for the Monogram Asia 8×8 Street Photography Event, and sat down with my buddy BIGHEADTACO — where we talk about philosophy, street photography, and life.
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How to Build a Steel Spine
Nowadays everyone lacks confidence. We lack confidence in expressing ourselves. We lack confidence in taking photos of strangers. We lack confidence in publishing our work, and promoting ourselves. We are afraid of being judged, criticized, and made fun of.
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Don’t Eat Yourself to Death
Dear friend,
I’ve really been into ancient Greek and Roman Mythology as of late— because I feel all the lessons are timeless about what it means to be a human.
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8 Life Lessons Heraclitus Can Teach You
Heraclitus was one of the wisest “pre-Socratic†(before Socrates) philosophers. Many of his sayings were lost in history, but the best bits were preserved.
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Life Lessons from FURY (2014)
I just finished watching the movie “FURY” with Brad Pitt, Logan Lerman, and Shia LaBeouf (produced by my friend Bill Block) and was blown away (warning, spoiler alerts ahead):
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Entertaining Ourselves to Death
Dear friend,
I believe in active leisure in life— rather than just ‘entertaining ourselves to death.’
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10 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Go to Photography or Art School
Dear friend,
If you’re reading this — you might be considering whether to go to photography or art school.
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New Eric Kim Articles
New articles:
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- Street Photography 101
- The Art of Street Photography
- Free Photography Bootcamp
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- Zen Philosophy »
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Only Shoot What You Like
“I build the cars I like. If people wished to buy them, well, that could possibly be arranged.†Ettore Bugatti
It is impossible to know whether others will like your photos or not.
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Edward Hopper x Eric Kim
I’ve been ‘tracing’ my favorite Edward Hopper paintings to better understand light, composition, color, and form:
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Nothing Unlimited is Good; Nothing Good is Unlimited
Seoul, 2016 Dear friend,
I had this thought recently — nothing unlimited is good, and nothing good is unlimited.
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My Favorite Photography (and Life) Equipment
LINDBERG glasses / UNIQLO button-up / UNIQLO jeans-joggers / Nike Flyknight Motion RN This is a list of my personal favorite equipment in photography, computers, and life (as of 2017):
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The Regret Minimization Framework in Photography and Life
Dear friend,
A concept I want to share with you in photography: “The regret minimization framework.â€
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The 3 Biggest Lies You’re Told About Photography
Dear friend,
Here are some lies that were spoon-fed me in photography, and I will debunk them for you:
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Suits by ERIC KIM
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Dear friend, I am proud to share my first PDF photography book with you: SUITS:
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10 Tips How to Make More Art
Dear friend,
I just learned something interesting today— to be a ‘poet’ means just to be a ‘maker.’
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10 Cinematography, Composition, and Life Lessons From Dr. Strange
Dear friend,
I just watched Dr. Strange— and man, I was blown away. I was blown away with the morals of the movie (the idea of living for something greater than yourself), the visuals (surreal as fuck), and the cinematography was fantastic.
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Why You Should Ignore Photography and Art Critics
Photo by Benjamin Thompson Dear friend,
Never let anyone critique your photos— especially if they’re not a photographer.
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Why Shooting Street Photography Will Make You a Happier Person
Dear friend,
I think street photography is better at bringing you happiness than taking medication or going on a fancy vacation — here is why:
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How to Be More Spontaneous in Your Photography and Life
Lately I’ve been reading a lot of haiku poetry — and one of the concepts that inspires me the most is the concept of spontaneity.
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How to Push Your Boundaries in Photography and Life
I have a 25% rule for myself— whenever I feel exhausted, finished, or can’t do any more, I try to push myself 25% more than what I think my “limit†is.
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Cinematography and Composition Lessons from Suicide Squad
Super inspired by the compositions and cinematography (and surprisingly the story-line of the movie: “Suicide Squad”:
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DARK SKIES OVER TOKYO by ERIC KIM x HAPTIC PRESS
Dear friend,
Cindy and I are excited to share with you our latest creative collaboration: DARK SKIES OVER TOKYO.
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Street Photography Tip: Focus on the Edges of the Frame
A quick street photography tip: When you’re shooting on the streets, focus on the edges of the frame.
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How to Never Miss The Decisive Moment in Street Photography
Dear friend,
In life and street photography— we are given decisive moments. It is our choice whether to seize it or not.
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Why Software is the Future of Cameras
All the cameras we have are good enough — the limiting factors are the software (how good is the user-interface, helpful features, as well as ease of use). (more…)