SAIGON SATCHEL from HAPTICLABS: One of 18 in Existence. Sleek, Strong, and Innovative camera bag to accompany you on your future street photography adventures:
Month: November 2017
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Shoot For Yourself
ERIC KIM EYE by CINDY NGUYEN. Hanoi, 2017 â€I’m always trying to channel those personal emotions into my work. That is very different from a lot of documentary photographers who want to depict the city more objectively. For me it is very personal – it’s about what is inside me. I don’t think about what other people will make of it. I shoot for myself.†– Trent Parke
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Only 30 Days Left For Early-Bird Discount: London Conquer Your Fears in Street Photography Workshop
London, 2015 Dear friend,
Don’t miss your chance to save by taking advantage of the special early-bird discount for my London Conquer Your Fears in Street Photography Workshop (January 27-28, 2018). The deadline for early—bird registration is December 31, 2017. This will be my last workshop in the UK and Europe for a long time, so don’t miss your chance to conquer your fears and meet new peers.
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5 Practical Photography Career Tips and Advice
THE MODERN PHOTOGRAPHER COVER Practical and real photography advice, if you want to pursue photography as a career, or monetize your photography as a part-time hustle:
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Forever Be an Amateur
ERIC KIM with Contax II rangefinder, 2009 “I am an amateur and intend to remain one my whole life long. I attribute to photography the task of recording the real nature of things, their interior, their life. The photographer’s art is a continuous discovery, which requires patience and time. A photograph draws its beauty from the truth with which it’s marked.†– Andre Kertesz
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Buy Yourself Experiences, Not Stuff
Cindy and red scarf. Berlin, 2017 A life lesson I’ve learned: the best “bang for your buck†in terms of happiness, joy, novelty, and excitement in life is purchased through EXPERIENCES, not stuff.
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How to Shoot From Your Gut
Abstract. Amsterdam, 2017 “My photography is not ‘brain photography’. I put my brain under the pillow when I shoot. I shoot with my heart and with my stomach.†– Anders Petersen
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STREET PHOTOGRAPHY 103
Dear friend,
If you’re an intermediate-advanced street photographer looking to push yourself to the next level, you have arrived at STREET PHOTOGRAPHY 103: your personal masterclass for street photography.
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5 Reasons Why Wedding Photographers Should Learn Street Photography
I recently shot a friend’s wedding, and found that my street photography techniqies have tremendously benefited me.
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How to Compose Intuitively in Street Photography
Kyoto, 2017. Red line composition golden triangle by ERIC KIM When it comes to composition and photography, you must compose with your gut, and then analyze your best pictures with the best compositions afterwards.
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How to Empower Yourself with Photography
Laughing lady Hanoi, 2017 Photography is the ultimate tool to conquer your fears in life, and to empower yourself to live life with more confidence, zest, and courage:
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WOMEN OF HAPTIC.
Cindy Nguyen. CEO of HAPTIC Proud of all the women of HAPTIC. We are majority women led, family operated industry and are driven by a spirit of experimentation and creative collaboration. We are not anonymous. Our products are a story.
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How to Overcome Risk Aversion in Life
Tokyo abstract, 2017 Risk aversion is hardwired into our DNA, and holds back our massive potential in life.
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Push Yourself to Failure to Grow Stronger
Side tattoo face. Downtown LA, 2015 How to turn negative situations into positive ones, how we grow stronger, and why we must push ourselves to failure, and the importance of the right difficulty in life.
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The “10 NO†Street Photography Assignment
STREET NOTES: The chance for you to push yourself outside your comfort zone, and become a fearless street photographer.
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Invest in LAUGHING LADY: Collector’s Edition Artist Proof Print and MASTERS Book by Eric Kim
Don’t miss your unique chance to own a part of street photography history: LAUGHING LADY: Collector’s Edition Artist Proof Print and MASTERS Book by ERIC KIM
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Inspiration
Coat in shop window. Berlin, 2017 Inspiration
Breathe in ideas, pictures and art
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NYC: Conquer Your Fears in Street Photography Workshop (February 21-22, 2018)
Dear friend,
If you want to conquer your fears in street photography and meet new peers, I cordially invite you to my “Conquer Your Fears in Street Photography Workshop†in NYC (February 21-22, 2018).
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Photography is the Elixir of Life
Cindy with hand on chin, and lamp. Berlin, 2017 #cindyproject Why is photography important to our lives?
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Why Attend an ERIC KIM Workshop?
ERIC KIM WORKSHOPS: A chance for you to conquer your fears, meet new peers, and take your street photography to the next level.
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NYC Dynamic Photography Composition Workshop (February 24-25, 2018)
If you want to take your composition and visual artistry to the next level, don’t miss out on my upcoming DYNAMIC COMPOSITION Workshop in NYC (February 24-25, 2018).
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Limited-Time Promotions From HAPTIC INDUSTRIES
Don’t miss out on free shipping in HAPTIC SHOPÂ and a FREE STREET NOTES on HAPTIC INDUSTRIES Amazon Shop (if you add two qualifying products to your cart). (Both offers only available until Monday, November 27).
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Visualization: What is the Best Camera For Street Photography?
What is the best camera for street photography? NEWEST VISUALIZATION by ANNETTE KIM Not sure what is the best camera for street photography? ANNETTE KIM put together this dope visualization on how to simplify your life by helping you decide, “What is the best street photography camera for me?â€
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Why You Shouldn’t Trust Your Pictures to Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Flickr
Woman with eyes. NYC, 2016 Why you shouldn’t trust your pictures to Flickr, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.
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The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Mastering Photography: Part 2. How to Make Better Photographs
Man in silhouette. Street photograph at Hoan Kiem lake in Hanoi, 2017 / ERIC KIM What is a photograph vs picture vs image? How can I learn to make more interesting, dynamic, and compelling photographs?”
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Travel Street Photography Tips
Low perspective composition. Tokyo, 2017 If I started to travel and shoot street photography all over again, this is the advice I would give myself:
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How to Use Tactful Flattery in Street Photography
Mad Men. NYC, 2017 An insight that might help you in your photography: employ “tactful flattery†to get the shot you want.
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10x Thinking
10X Abstract by ERIC KIM In today’s world, you must meaningfully differentiate yourself from your competition by taking yourself to the next level — pushing yourself 10x more than you think you’re capable of.
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The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Mastering Photography: Part 1. Why Make Photos?
Cindy with red scarf. Berlin, 2017 #cindyproject Dear friend,
This will be your personal guide on how you can master photography– for yourself, regardless of your skill level. Regardless if you’re a total beginner/newbie, or a more intermediate/advanced photographer– this course will give you the skills and tools to take your photography to the next level, and become your own master photographer.
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The Kaizen Process of Gradual Self-Improvement in Photography
Abstract image, outlining the man (yellow), the background (blue) and the leading line (red) The secret to becoming a master photographer: the Kaizen (Japanese process of gradual self-improvement):
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Your New Street Photography Bag: SAIGON SATCHEL
Announcing SAIGON SATCHEL from HAPTICLABS: One of 18 in Existence. Sleek, Strong, and Innovative camera bag to accompany you on your future street photography adventures:
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The Fishing Technique in Street Photography
The Fishing Technique Illustrated by Annette Kim Think of yourself a street photography fisher– instead you are fishing for people.
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How to Hustle as a Photographer
RED ERIC KIM by CINDY NGUYEN To succeed as a modern photographer, you must learn how to HUSTLE.
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How to Become Your Own Master Marketer
How to Become Your Own Master Marketer from THE MODERN PHOTOGRAPHER Would you rather be hated on or ignored? In marketing there are only two paths: be loved/hated or to be ignored.
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New HENRI CHROMA WRIST STRAP: Midnight Blue Edition
MIDNIGHT BLUE: Henri CHROMA WRIST STRAP To advertise the new HENRI CHROMA WRIST STRAP: Midnight Blue Edition, here are some of my favorite Blue pictures, to get you in the mood:
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A little gift of thanks from Cindy & Eric
Dear friend,
Cindy here. I want to thank you for your love and support over the years. Thank you for reading this blog and helping Eric to build a supportive learning community. Thank you for challenging him, motivating him to experiment, grow, and have a greater sense of purpose.
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How to Make Money From Your Photography
Practical tips, ideas, and strategies how to monetize your photography– whether you want to build up photography to be your part-time / side-hustle, or whether you want to make a full-time living from your photography:
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The Best Street Photographers
Here is a personal list of who I consider the best living street photographers (in no particular order):
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Buy Learn from the Masters of Photography on Amazon
LEARN FROM THE MASTERS OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Distilled key lessons from the masters of street photography to take your photography to the next level.
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Auburn Hair
Auburn hair
To you I swear
To always be thereFor you,
Through the changing hues.
The crimson red and the blueAlways, for you.
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You Are a VISUAL ARTIST, Not Photographer
To succeed as a modern photographer, don’t think of yourself as a photographer. Instead, think of yourself as a “VISUAL ARTISTâ€.
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ERIC KIM x HENRI CAMERA STRAPS by HAPTIC INDUSTRIES
ERIC KIM x HENRI NECK STRAP x LEICA MP Adorn your camera with straps from ERIC KIM x HAPTIC INDUSTRIES: