Month: June 2017

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 wanna hustle, and make bundles of money to buy my Leica honey.

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 heart and soul. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s camera. Thou shalt make photos, not excuses. Thou shalt photograph others like…

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 >

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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.

Dear friend, Here are some fun photography assignments you can try out to re-inspire you: Listen to your favorite music album, and make a set of images: 1 photograph per song. For example, I’ll listen to “DAMN.” by Kendrick Lamar, and each of his songs inspires a blog post, or a single photo. So make…

Dear friend, Never forget: photography is hard.

There are a lot of people I admire and follow.

Dear friend, I’m currently reading Einstein’s biography by Walter Isaacson and was inspired: the best way to be innovative and a “genius” is just to be curious.

Live life with no fear, You control the steering wheel: know you can steer.

Dear friend, We always talk on how to make better photos– but never why make photos.

Street photography: the best way to fight the monotony of everyday life. To fight the strife, of putting in 40-hour weeks At a job that makes us bored and meek.

In photography, I love to crush the blacks.

Dear friend, If you’re a street photographer hungry for inspiration, try out these assignments: Shoot opposite: when you see a good street photography opportunity, turn around and shoot in the opposite direction. Use your phone, and only shoot close-up macro photos of people’s eyes for a day. Prefocus your lens to .7 meters, and only…

Dear friend, I think a lot of us are trying to find more meaning in our street photography.