Archives for July 2017

Can Photography Change the World?

I don’t think you can change the world with photography, but you can change yourself with photography.

How to Increase Your Visual Perception

How do you SEE MORE and PERCEIVE MORE in photography?

There is Nothing Wrong With Taking Photos of People

Society tells us it is rude to take a photo of someone without their permission. Why?

How to Shoot More Photos

To me, the more photos I make, the happier I am.

IKEBANA PHOTOGRAPHY

IKEBANA: the Japanese art of flower pruning and arrangement.

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No Camera, No Lens

A fun idea, what if you want to be ultimate zen in photography? The concept: no camera, no lens.

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Photograph What You Feel, and Feel What You Photograph

“Let us say what we feel, and feel what we say; let speech harmonize with life.” – Seneca

For me, photography is all about self-expression, and shooting with your soul.

Richard Avedon on Portrait Photography

Richard Avedon instructions on dodging and burning.

I consider Richard Avedon the best portrait photographer who ever lived (so far).

Why Full-Frame is Overrated in Photography

Full-frame is overrated in photography. Why?

How to Overcome Impedence

What impedes you, or gets in your way in life?

10 Tips How to Take Better Photos of People

Eric kim street photography laughing ladies NYC hanoi — NYC x Hanoi

The most interesting photos to take are photos of people.

How to Choose Your Best Photos

marseille-contact-sheet copy — Marseille contact sheet.

We’re drowning in a sea of images. How do we choose our best photos?

How to Avoid Boredom in Photography

To never get bored in photography, increase challenge.

Avoid Excess

“Nothing in excess” – Solon

It recently occurred to me — everything in excess is horrible for us.

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SAIGON DIARY III

Unedited visual diary of SAIGON–life with Cindy.

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Why Do We Buy Cameras?

We buy cameras to look cool. Thus, the proliferation of hipster, old school retro cameras.

How to Conquer Information Overload

If you’ve ever felt anxious for not going a full day without checking your phone, or accidentally leaving your phone at home… having trouble sleeping, etc, you might be suffering from information overload.

Whoever Owns your Attention, Owns You.

Tim Wu wrote a book called “The Attention Merchants”— a fascinating expose on social media companies, and how everyone is fighting for your attention, eye balls, and dollars.