Month: November 2017

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 …

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?

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

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

Conquer your fears and meet new peers:

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’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, …

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 …

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

True beauty, elegance, and function roots from simplicity.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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. …

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

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 …

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 …

Simple principles on how to make better pictures:

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

Tension: Two forces acting against one another.

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

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

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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 …

How to make more powerful color photographs

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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.

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

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

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, …

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 …

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

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?

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

How to take control of your own photographic destiny:

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

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

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?

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

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

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 …

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):