Month: June 2017

Dear friend, This book is my attempt at at a mini magnum opus of sorts. It is everything I have learned from photography, that can hopefully get you from 0 to 100% in photography. …

Conquer your fears and meet new peers: Sept 9-10: Kyoto Zen Workshop – New Sept 13-17: Tokyo Street Photography Experience – Sold out (Contact neil.ta@erickimphotography.com for waiting list) Oct 4-5: NYC – Conquer Your Fears Oct 7-8: NYC – Discover Your Unique Voice Workshop …

Dear friend, I’ve been thinking a lot about the philosophy behind compression — to make things into a smaller size.

Street photography Zen, Where can I begin, my friend?

Personal Photography, What does photography mean to me?

I FEEL LIKE HENRI WHEN IM SHOOTING ON THE STREETS I FEEL LIKE HENRI WHEN IM GETTING ALL THE KEEPS I FEEL LIKE HENRI WHEN IM SHOOTING IN THE HEAT I FEEL LIKE HENRI …

BAS: also a real condition, when you buy too many books, and rather than going out and shooting real photos, you spend too much time admiring the work of other photographers.

My current creativity inspirations: Cindy Nguyen and my sister Annette Kim. They’re inspiring me to be an “everyday creative.” But what does it means to be creative everyday?

#NOFILTER is a pretty popular hashtag. It generally means you upload a photo that you shot on your photo, without applying any filters. Photos uploaded without a filter are often perceived as more “authentic”. …

KYOTO, my photo muse.

We’re riding on a photography ultralight beam, We’re shooting together, all together on the same team.

Dear friend, Without tooting my horn too much, I’m pretty sure I’m one of the top 10 most influential photography bloggers on planet Earth. How did I get so famous, is being famous desirable …

STREET NOTES Your coat of armor In photography.

Your life is high stakes; make earthquakes!

In life, I see everything in black and white.

In the past, I doubted myself a lot. I always asked others for their opinions, and never asked myself of my own opinion.

First of all, why share?

Dear friend, Let me share some ideas on this brave new world of the “Photography Experience Economy.”

Dear friend, Okay, so I talk a lot about “barbelling” your photography prices: either free, or very expensive. But how do you actually charge more, and get people to pay? Download PDF >

I see the human soul as a diamond in the rough.

Dear friend, I’m very afraid for the future of photography and humanity. Download PDF >

Dear friend, I’m gonna give you some hard truth on the sad sad reality about photography– on the grimness of pursuing photography as a living your career, or passion. Download PDF >

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Dear friend, To advertise my upcoming workshops, I wanna share some thoughts on walking meditation in the context of street photography:

Dear friend, What is the secret to great street photography? It is to never hesitate.

ERIC KIM KYOTO PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE 2017: Discover Your Inner-ZEN (Sept 9-10).

Gut photography, Shoot from your gut– not your brain.

Make luscious photos– make delicious photos that you can lick with your lips.

Inspired by Voltaire’s Philosophical Dictionary– here is Eric Kim’s Photography Dictionary. Download PDF > A: All day, everyday: make photos. B: Black on black on black, keep stacking your monochromatic photos. Crush the blacks. …

RICOH, RICOH, RICOH you’re so simple and so pure. RICOH, RICOH, RICOH, Photographer’s block: you are my cure.

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

Why wake up in the morning, and live our lives?

LEICA, LEICA, LEICA your design is sublime, I like you a lot. Creativity isn’t inside me, it is something that can be bought I disregard what’s given to me, and my own lot I …

Grit and grain, Shoot photos to wipe away the sweat and pain.

I love photography newbies. To a newbie (beginner), there are no rules. Only opportunities and excitement.

Dear friend, I want to encourage you to experience more happiness and joy in life, using your camera as your tool.

What do jazz musicians, improv artists, freestyle rappers, and street photographers have in common? We are all improvisers.

AS TOLD BY ERIC KIM: Thou shalt define street photography for thyself. Thou shalt never leave thy camera at home. Thou shalt photograph street photography anywhere and everywhere. Thou shalt photograph with all thou …

Or your photos?

I’m a photography slave.

Your photography is always in a state of flux, and so are you.

Dear friend, I have a very simple theory on how to be a better photographer: move more, plan less, and allow more randomness and serendipity to enter your life.

Dear friend, I’m very interested in aesthetics, and what makes a “good” photo– or an aesthetically pleasing image, which causes our soul to quiver.

Dear friend, First of all, realize the phone is a “real” camera. Ignore anyone who tells you otherwise.

Part of Photography Entrepreneurship 101: you wanna make a blog, but you have no ideas. This is advice I’d give you:

The Bay Area is my home. Here are my favorite joints in SF for coffee, photography, and food. Download PDF >

My favorite joints in DOWNTOWN LA for coffee, photography, and food. Download PDF >

My favorite joints in Hanoi, Vietnam for coffee, food, and photography. Download PDF >

Why shoot street photography?

Why I’m happy: I create my own reality.

Photography inspiration, Shoot photos which excites your soul’s elation.

Dear friend, I want to share with you why I am a fearless photographer, and perhaps give you some tips, insights, and advice on how to become more fearless yourself.

Dear friends, here is my current portfolio as of 2017– feel free to share, re-distribute, and re-mix these photos as you’d like: Download Portfolio 2017 Eric Kim Photography Portfolio 2017

The secret to becoming a great artist: never compromise.

Dear friend, You only live once. Why live it according to the rules of others and society?

Dear friend, If I started photography all over again this is advice I would give myself.

YOU ARE A STREET GOD high roller, you don’t need no trip abroad.

ERIC KIM STRAP: all BLACK. Photography inspiration and courage Untapped.

LOVE: two gloves, flying to the heavens like doves. Why love? because you create and make one another You are two world wonders, clashing in spirit But you hold each other strong; bronze rivets.

CINDY NGUYEN, All she does is win.

Life is fleeting, Hands kneading dough The bread of life. With you Me, together– husband and wife.

In street photography, there is a sub-genre of street photos called “STREET PORTRAITS”.

Dear friend, If you want to make better street photos, here are some tips:

Dear friend, I’m very passionate about photography and helping you– why, and does it really matter to be a “passionate” photographer?

Dear friend, If you wanna start your own photography business, here are some practical tips I’d give you:

ERIC KIM x HENRI NECK STRAP: creativity overflowing to the brim like tonic and gin. Why do I always say my name? Where should I begin?

HAPTIC: creative tools, you don’t lack it. Images, keep stacking it. Lighten your backpack for your creative output, you can’t make art without you.

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Dear friend, If you’re a photographer, start your own photo blog. Much better than any social media.