Month: November 2017

Today, anyone with a phone is a photographer. So now what?

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Quick visual tips to know when shooting street photography, made by ANNETTE KIM.

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A graphic visualization made by ANNETTE KIM on how you can conquer your fear of photographing strangers.

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To make good pictures, first start off with a simple background.

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Limited-Edition HENRI CHROMA Wrist Straps: Exquisitely designed and masterfully handcrafted in a limited edition of 50

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There are a lot of myths and secrets in street photography.

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As a modern photographer, make a logo for yourself, to be instantly recognizable, and to stand out.

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A step-by-step guide on how ANNETTE KIM designed the cover of ‘THE MODERN PHOTOGRAPHER.’

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The ephemeral is what fades, and doesn’t last.

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A tip on how to succeed as a modern photographer, embrace the ‘T’ Technique— broad generalization across many disciplines (the top of the T) and deep specialization in one domain (the line of the T that goes downward).

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A lot of us are afraid of “failure”— and many of us are “risk averse.”

But what does that really mean? And what is the worst-case scenario?

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Photography: Where you stand, how you see the world, and how you make pictures — it is all a matter of perspective.

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To increase your chances of success, become a global photographer.

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Conquer your fears and meet new peers:

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To succeed as a modern photographer, you must learn how to ‘sell yourself’. But, how do you sell yourself, without “selling out”?

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If you want a shot of creative inspiration, invest in HAPTIC INDUSTRIES.

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If you’ve ever seen the Red, Yellow, and Blue abstract pictures/paintings of Piet Mondrian and didn’t “get it”— I’m with you. This article will share with you what I personally love about his work, and how his artwork has informed my own picture-making, and education as a visual artist.

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One principle for success as a modern photographer: realize that your artistic work will never be ‘perfect’, that you’re in a state of ‘becoming’ and don’t let perfectionism hold you back. Rather, strive to do your work ‘80% good enough’ and hit publish.

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To make more dynamic, edgy, and powerful street photographs, use a flash.

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True beauty, elegance, and function roots from simplicity.

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To stand out as a modern photographer, you must assert your unique voice.

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Today’s digital world and landscape is different than in the past. If you don’t adapt, and evolve to modern times, you will die.

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MODERN PHOTOGRAPHER is your new philosophical and practical primer to succeed as a modern photographer in today’s digital world.

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As a modern photographer, you must learn how to self-promote yourself.

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Before I go out and shoot pictures, I need to get into the zone.

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If you want a quick street photography assignment to push yourself out of your comfort zone, try the ‘1,000 Photo Challenge’: take 1,000 street photographs in one day.

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If you want to make more edgy and dynamic street photographs, here are some tips for you:

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A fun idea: as a modern photographer, you are no longer a ‘photographer’, but an ‘imager’— someone who makes images.

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To live a fulfilling life: you must discover your purpose in life (chosen by you)— and to every day, do it.

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To register for the workshop contact my manager neil.ta@erickimphotography.com

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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 London, January 27-28, 2018.

Street photography is the most difficult genre of photography. Why? You must be quick on your toes, you must know how to have the courage and panache to capture the “decisive moment”, and you must kill any ounce of hesitation in your bones.

I am the most confident street photographer I know, and I have learned countless tips, techniques, and psychological tools to conquer my fears of street photography. And my ambition is to share all of these secrets with you—in order for you to conquer any fears you have in street photography, in order for you to never hesitate again before shooting a street photograph.

Never miss another decisive moment, ever again.

Ask yourself:

“How many potential great street photographs have I missed, because I was too nervous, or scared, to make a picture?”

Then ask yourself:

“What If I no longer had any fears in Street photography? How many more pictures could I make, that brings joy to my soul?

Build your confidence, courage, and boldness in all aspects of your life

Consider, the skills you build in conquering your fears will not only help your street photography —it will also help you in your personal, business, and almost every part of your life.

I know that personally, building my confidence and conquering my fears in street photography has helped me take more risks in by business, to have more self-confidence in myself, and also for me to become a more brave person. I’m more bold in my entrepreneurial aspirations, I’m more ambitious to take bigger risks, and I have reaped higher rewards.

I wish I was a more confident street photographer and human being a lot earlier— I would have been able to have made so many more better pictures, had the confidence to talk more with strangers, and also to have started my own business sooner.

By investing in this workshop, you’re not just investing in your photography. You are investing in your whole life.

Elevate your street photography to the next level

You’re already a good photographer. You just need an extra push — to push yourself out of your comfort zone.

In this workshop, you will be given practical assignments to push your street photography to the next level.

1. You will learn how to conquer your fear of rejection in street photography.
2. You will learn how to shoot candidly (without permission) at very close distances(1 arm length away) without getting punched in the face.
3. How to defuse confrontations in street photography, and also how to turn bad situations into positive ones.
4. The mental tools and mindset to be fearless in street photography.
5. Composition tips and techniques to make more dynamic, edgy, and powerful street photographs.
6. The art of editing: how to choose your best street photographs.
7. The secrets of what makes a great street photograph.

This workshop will give you practical and philosophical tools to elevate your street photography to the next level. But you will only get from the workshop what you put in.

Therefore, please, only invest in this workshop if you truly have a hunger and passion to elevate your street photography to the next level.

100% money-back guarantee

Not sure whether the workshop is worth it? I got your back. I offer you a 100% money-back guarantee. I’m so confident in my ability to empower you in street photography, that if you’re not 100% satisfied with the workshop experience, I will refund you 100% of your workshop tuition after the workshop.

Trust me, this workshop is experience is something you don’t want to miss out on. You will not only learn the practical tools to make better street photos, but you will have a unique opportunity to meet other passionate street photographers.

The workshop is also incredibly fun, and you will be able to join a community of like-minded street photographers, who you will have the opportunity to keep in touch long after the workshop.

To register for the workshop contact my manager neil.ta@erickimphotography.com who will address all of your questions, help you with logistics, and will send an invoice for you to secure your spot for the workshop.

Look forward to having you,
ERIC

Workshop logistics

• Tuition: 1500 USD (Early-bird discount of 995 USD if paid before December 31, 2017)
• Dates: January 27-28, 2018
• Times: 10am-5pm
• Participant cap: 16 Students

To register for the workshop, email neil.ta@erickimphotography.com

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Got any questions, concerns, or need help with logistics for the workshop? Contact my manager neil.ta@erickimphotography.com who will address you.

How do you know what makes a great picture in terms of composition?

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To succeed as a modern photographer, you must discover your unique angle.

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To share the exciting news that MASTERS now available on AMAZON, I wanted to share a list of lessons I’ve personally learned from all the masters of photography.

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I think street photography is 90% psychology — if you can master your own mental psychology, then you will be able to achieve your personal maximum in your photography and life.

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How to succeed as a modern photographer: master marketing. The type of marketing I am a master at is ‘content marketing’— and in this article, I will share with you everything I personally know. My hope is that you can use this information to “get your name out there”, to build more followers, and also how to build your platform.

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Push your photography to the next level with MASTERS — distilled lessons from the masters of photography. Now available in limited quantities on Amazon or in our shop (We ship anywhere in the world!).

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Best student photos from Berlin 2017 workshop. Join an upcoming ERIC KIM EXPERIENCE in Amsterdam, London, Kyoto, and Tokyo.

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What drives or motivates you? Are you self-driven, by your need to fulfill your inner-desires, and to help society? Are you driven by your own inner-demons and your own inner-angels (intrinsic motivation), or are you driven by the hope of hope of attaining more money, more power, more influence, and more followers (extrinsic motivation)?

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How do you “succeed” in your photography and life as a modern photographer? How do you quantify “success” in your photography? How do you continue to grow, evolve, and become more powerful and motivated as a visual artist?

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Simple principles on how to make better pictures:

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As humans, we crave a “haptic” response — the sensation from our fingers, hands, and bodies from physical touch.

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Tension: Two forces acting against one another.

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Don’t forget friend, art is a beautiful struggle.

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A new idea for the MODERN PHOTOGRAPHER: You must become your own publisher, printer, and distributor.

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No more excuses. Re-inspire your photography with CREATIVE EVERY DAY PRINT or MOBILE EDITION.

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I’ve been thinking a lot about Street Photography — what it means to me, why I’ve been able to stay so passionate about it for over a decade, and what benefits it brings into my life, and into the lives of others.

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How to make more powerful color photographs

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Don’t miss the newest free photography visualization “What to look for when shooting street photography” available now in the Haptic Shop.

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Another theory on colors: “Opponent Process”— which states that our perception of colors comes from the contrast, or having opposite “opponent” colors battling the other color.

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What is street photography, why is street photography important, who gets to “define” street photography— and what makes a great street photograph?

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How do we overcome our creative sloth, and to re-inspire ourselves, and get out of a creative slump?

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We’ve all probably had the dream — hit the lottery, have enough money (that your funds would never run out), and you can just say “f*ck you” to your crappy boss and crappy job, and finally do what you’ve wanted to do in life— take photos for the rest of your life, travel, and see the world.

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I am currently #1 on Google for “street photography” with my “The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide for Street Photography” and also for my “Street Photography 101” series, and also am #1 for “Eric Kim”.

How did I do it? What is my “secret sauce”? Did I do it via “cheating”— or paying a bunch of money?

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YOU ARE AN ARTIST.

CREATIVE EVERY DAY MOBILE provides daily assignments, inspiration, and art fundamentals to be creative every day through photography, drawing, and writing. Making art is small playful experiments of creative expression and following your curiosity.

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How to add more drama, sex, and dynamism to your photographs:

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There is only one of you in the world. How do you brand yourself, and stand out from the masses of photographers and visual artists out there?

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How to harness COLOR THEORY from art to make better color photographs:

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How to take control of your own photographic destiny:

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As a modern photographer, you must learn how to cross-pollinate.

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As a photographer, it is your DUTY to make photographs, and to share your vision of beauty with the rest of the world.

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What is willpower, where does it come from, is it desirable to have more willpower, and how can we increase our willpower?

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Dear friend,

You were destined for greatness, grandeur, and an epic life — why choose the safe route?

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I recently got the 2017 iPad Pro (10.5, Black, 256GB) and finally — I have the ultimate mobile computing device.

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Dear friend,

We need a bold, epic, and difficult challenge in life — in order to test our strength, will, tenacity, and endurance.

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Dear friend,

This letter is an encouragement for you to travel, see the world, expand your mind, expand your horizons, to push yourself out of your comfort zone, for you to take bigger risks in life, to learn to live with less, and to live with more zest, excitement, and freedom in life.

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One of the fundamentals of DYNAMIC COMPOSITION: to make strong contrast between your subject and the background (concept of “figure to ground”— “figure” being your subject, and “ground” being the background):

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