ERIC KIM with Contax II rangefinder, 2009

Back to Basics

Taking it back to basics is to remember the same passion and enthusiasm you had for photography when you were a beginner. Before you got your mind clouded by “rules” and the opinion of “experts”.


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Never stop learning

Three men. Santa Monica, 2009
Three men. Santa Monica, 2009

This means, to be a lifelong amateur, beginner, and learner.

Just ask yourself,

If I started photography all over again, and took it back to basics, what would I do and not do in photography?

The conductor. Downtown LA, 2009
The conductor. Downtown LA, 2009

When I started photography, I had no idea of genres, full frame cameras, sensors, or any of that jazz. I just wanted to make photos that I thought were good.

No genres. No style. Just make good photos.

Beginners for life.

Two girls in the rain. Seoul, 2009 / Canon 5D
Two girls in the rain. Seoul, 2009 / Canon 5D

If you had to teach your mom how to make photos, what advice would you give her?

If you had to teach your 5-year-old daughter how to make photos, what would you teach her?

If you went back in time and retaught yourself photography all over again, what advice would you give yourself?

Let these be your guiding principles.

Keep it basic,
ERIC


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