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MONOCHROM: The Streets are Your Rome

MONOCHROM,
shoot photos from your gut, and off the dome.

MONOCHROM,
The streets are your own Rome
And like a good leader, don’t let others take your throne.

MONOCHROM,
Turn off your phone
And shoot in the zone.

MONOCHROM,
shoot with your all black strap
Don’t spray and pray like an AK-47
Rather, interact with your brethren
And break the unleavened bread.

Never step on others to get ahead
Because you’re all on the same team.

No scheming, only green in your eyes
Shoot everyday, to stay alive.

Don’t take no bribes from any camera company
Shoot with your homies; you’re in good company.

So friend, run with me
In this paved paradise
Rejoice everyday, hand-holding your kite

Let your creativity soar to the sun
And keep making photos; automatic gun.

Never forget, photography should be fun
It should lead you where you want to go
You should always grow, never die
Because when you’re not growing, you’re dying– that is what Bob Dylan said
And he makes music from his soul, not his head.

Steve Jobs would say the same
Avoid getting stuck in the same mental patterns
The ultimate test: Look at yourself in the mirror, do you feel shame?
Or are you proud?
Can you say, “I love my photos!” Really loud?
Do you shroud your art in the darkness and whine?
Or do you stream your images — Dionysian wine?

It is true: nowadays photos are a dine a dozen
But cousin, know your photos are dope
Spiritual images, show them to the Pope.

Stay strong, the cold winter is ahead–
So fortify your creative mind with butter and bread
Gluten-free
Tea and coffee
Never make photos that are “not me”
Only make photos who are you
Make me proud– I’m part of your crew.

Seoul, 2017 #cindyproject

BE STRONG,
ERIC


MONOCHROME

All black everything:

  • Black is Good; White is Bad
  • Black Canvas
  • Monochrome Manual
  • How to Shoot Black and White Street Photography
  • Why Shoot Black and White?
  • Video: How to Master Monochrome
  • Eric Kim Lightroom Presets (use Monochrome 1600)

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HENRI SHOULDER STRAP

Film Leica MP x Henri Shoulder Strap (CREMA BROWN)

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Street Photography Starter Kit

street photography starter kit by ERIC KIM

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HENRI WRIST STRAP PRO

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Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Photography Entrepreneurship

My brand-new Udemy Course, "Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Photography Entrepreneurship" now live!

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Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Mastering Photography

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ERIC KIM WORKSHOPS

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Unleash your creative potential:

2021:

  • April 10-11th, 2021: BOSTON / Discover Your Unique Voice in Photography Workshop [Register Intent Here]
  • May 1-2nd, 2021: CHICAGO / Street Photography Composition Masterclass [Register Intent Here]
  • May 22-22nd, 2021: NEW YORK CITY / STREET PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS by ERIC KIM [Register Intent Here]

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