Month: April 2017
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How to Make More Money in Photography
Some tips on how to make more money in photography, based on my personal experiences:
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BENJAMIN BUTTON PHOTOGRAPHY
I have a dream — that when I die at 99 years old, to be mentally 1 year old.
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STRONGER.
STRONGER your endurance can last longer
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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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STREETTOGS
Dear friend, What does it mean to be a streettog?
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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.
“Just do it.” – Nike The only way to become a better photographer is to shoot photos; there are no shortcuts.
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3 PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS FOR STREET PHOTOGRAPHY
Dear friend, Here are some practical applications for street photography (in real life):
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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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Life Lessons From the MATRIX
How you can become Neo (the one):
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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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The Free Way to Become Rich
Dear friend, I will share with you a secret on how to become rich — for free.
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How to Forgive Others
I have a big ego— and it is hard for me to say sorry.
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LIFE IS AN RPG.
I feel video games can teach us a lot about real life.
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HAPPINESS.
What is happiness?
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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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IF YOUR PHOTOS AREN’T GOOD ENOUGH, YOUR CAMERA ISN’T EXPENSIVE ENOUGH
Eric — if you bought that new Leica, you would realize your potential.
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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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Why I Write
Dear friend, I want to write you a letter about why I write:
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New Eric Kim Articles
New articles: Equipment » Cinematography » The Art of Photography » Motivation » Soul Photography » Composition » Personal Photography » If you’re new, start here: Street Photography 101 The Art of Street Photography Free Photography Bootcamp Personal Photography » Personal Philosophy » Zen Philosophy » Stoicism » For offline viewing, download all articles >
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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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MERCY.
Lamborghini MERCY our souls be so thirsty for something true and real and worthy to become me.
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MOOD.
My current mood-board:
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Nothing Unlimited is Good; Nothing Good is Unlimited
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
This is a list of my personal favorite equipment in photography, computers, and life (as of 2017):
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Why I Fast
Dear friend, I want to share why I fast (or why I don’t eat breakfast or lunch).
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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.”
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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
SUITS: Print Hardcover Book Invest in SUITS, Hardcover Print Edition I on Amazon > Dear friend, I am proud to share my first PDF photography book with you: SUITS:
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Why I Make YouTube Videos For You
Dear friend, I spend a lot of time making YouTube videos — but why do I do it?
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Why You Should Be a Lazy Photographer
I admit– I’m a lazy photographer.
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Inspiration: BMW Art Cars
I’ve always loved the proportions of the classic ‘e30’ BMW 320i.
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Advice to My 12 Year Old Self
Dear Eric, You are 12 years old. Here is some advice I would give you.
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PART II: AKIRA Composition/Cinematography/Color Combinations
Continuing with our epic series on AKIRA (see PART I of AKIRA if you missed out):
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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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PART I: AKIRA COMPOSITION/CINEMATOGRAPHY/COLOR COMBINATIONS
Dear friend, I just watched AKIRA (1988 Japanese Anime) and my mind is blown.
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6 Composition, Cinematography, and Moral Lessons From Batman: The Dark Knight
I just watched Batman: The Dark Knight (the older one) — and was blown away.
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5 Things I Wished I Knew When I Was 18 Years Old
Dear Eric, You are 18 years old— here is some words of wisdom I would drop on you:
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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
Dear friend, Never let anyone critique your photos— especially if they’re not a photographer.
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What is the Purpose of Life?
What if, you lived the rest of your life in Hanoi, Vietnam?
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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 Photograph Self-Portraits of Yourself
If you’re lacking inspiration to shoot others– shoot yourself.
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How to Take More Risks in Street Photography
Dear friend, I think the reason why street photography is fun is because it is risky.
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Why I Like These Street Portraits
Here are some street portraits I like, and I will explain why I like them: