Year: 2017
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Henri Wrist Strap: Now Available in PHANTOM BLACK.
If you love the “all black everything” aesthetic, equip yourself with Henri Wrist Strap: PHANTOM BLACK.
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What is the Decisive Moment in Street Photography?
Decisive: being able to make a decision. Moment: Time, momentum, brief period of time.
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Limited HAPTIC Inventory: Pick one up before it’s too late
HAPTIC hand makes limited edition creative tools. Here is an inventory update of popular HAPTIC tools soon to be sold out (ships worldwide from California). Pick one up this holiday season before it’s too late. SAIGON SATCHEL – 12 HAPTIC ARTBOOK x ERIC KIM – 10 HENRI NECK STRAP – 13 HENRI WRIST STRAP –…
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How to Think Outside the Frame
The problem we face as photographers: we only think inside the box, inside the frame.
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HAPTIC Special Education Discounts & Free Creative Every Day
Our Mission: Empowerment through Creativity and Education We believe that creativity and making things empowers us all. It helps us to think and dream big. To play and wonder. We also believe that education is the key to empowerment for the youth, and for all of us.
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Prague Diary II
RICOH GR II x PRAHA.
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5 Negative Space Photography Composition Tips
To make better street photos, integrate more negative space.
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The Zen of Street Photography
Why do I love street photography? For me — street photography is applied zen philosophy.
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CREATIVE ISOLATION
Dear friend, An idea: to truly become a unique species of photographer or visual artist — creatively isolate yourself.
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FREE CREATIVE EVERY DAY: Mobile Edition Promotion
Dear friends, To get you inspired this holiday season, if you make a purchase in the HAPTIC SHOP for over $50, you will get a FREE copy of CREATIVE EVERY DAY: Mobile Edition.
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CREATIVE CAPITALISM
A theory: to succeed in today’s capitalist economy, you must be creative.
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Gestalt Theory For Photographers
I’m currently teaching myself Gestalt Theory, a principle mostly applied to designers. Here are some ideas which can make you see the visual world from a design standpoint:
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SAIGON SATCHEL: Your New Street Photography and Travel Bag For Your Future Adventures
SAIGON SATCHEL will empower you to be more adventurous in your photography and life.
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Your First Million Photos Are Your Worst
Dear friend, A good way to stay inspired in your photography — realize that your first million photos will probably be your worst.
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5 Tips How to Be a More Creative Photographer
Practical tips on how to become a more creative photographer.
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How to be a Happier Photographer
What is true “happiness”— and how can we achieve it?
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Rashomon (1950) Cinemetography Composition by Akira Kurosawa
Rashomon (1950) by Akira Kurosawa is one of my new favorite top films, for storyline, cinematography composition, and the phenomenal camerawork.
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Kyoto/Uji Zen Creative Photography Experience 2018
Dear friend, If you want to embark on the experience of a lifetime, do not miss out on my unique Kyoto/Uji Zen Creative Photography Retreat (May 2-5, 2018). If you love Japanese Zen aesthetics, street photography, and want to take your creativity to the next level– this experience is for you:
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10 Tips How to Take Better Photos of Everyday Life
The best photos are in your everyday life.
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3 Life Lessons My Mom Has Taught Me
Today is my mom’s birthday — here are some life lessons she has taught me:
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The Digital Nomadic Lifestyle
Some personal thoughts on being a “digital nomad”.
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Learn From the Masters: Don’t Define Yourself
If you want to stay inspired in your photography until you die, don’t define yourself.
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33 Tips How to Take Better Travel Photos
When you’re traveling, avoid getting “suckered by the exotic”. Here are some practical tips to take better travel photos:
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PHOTOS ARE CONTENT.
Dear friend, Sad reality: photos are just “content” nowadays — to fill in the negative space between advertisements on social media.
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Learn From the Masters of Photography: Embrace Failure
How can you use failure to drive you forward, rather than hold you back?
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On Photographing Your Life Partner
My friend JOSH WHITE started a project photographing women — and it gave me the opportunity to question why I photograph Cindy.
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Commission ANNETTE KIM For Your Personal Branding Project
Contact ANNETTE KIM at annettekimart@gmail.com for your personal branding project.
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How to Monetize Your Photography
To make money from photography, my suggestions:
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Less than 27 Days Left For Early Bird Discount For London Conquer Your Fears in Street Photography Workshop
Dear friend, I just wanted to let you know that there are less than 27 Days left for the December 31 deadline for early—bird registration for London Conquer Your Fears in Street Photography Workshop (Jan 27-28, 2018).
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You Are Creative: CREATIVE EVERY DAY Flash Sale
Our mission at team HAPTIC is to respark your creative spirit, and for you to reach your artistic potential.
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SAIGON SATCHEL: The Ultimate Street and Travel Photography Bag
We at HAPTIC INDUSTRIES sought to make SAIGON SATCHEL the ultimate camera bag for street photographers and travelling photographers.
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Photography as a Tool of Empowerment
To feel more control and autonomy in our lives — what better solution than to make photos?
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Photo Therapy
Photography and art is very important for my mental health.
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How to Be the Change Which You Wish to See in the World
How can we change the world?
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What Photographers Can Learn From Car Design
I’ve always been a car nut, since I was 15 years old — when I bought my first car (with my own money): a 4-door 1991 Nissan Sentra XE (1.6 liter, 5 speed).
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HENRI Wrist Straps by HAPTIC INDUSTRIES
HENRI WRIST STRAP: Never Miss the Decisive Moment. Buy Henri Wrist Strap on Amazon >
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Why Photographers Need a HAPTIC Experience
What is “haptic”— and why is this concept important to us as photographers and visual artists?
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EXPOSURE
Exposure — how does this concept apply to photography?
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Everything is a Work in Progress
Dear friend, I was walking in the streets, and I saw this slogan: “Always in Beta.”
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How to Respark Your Passion For Photography
To succeed as a modern photographer, you need PASSION.
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Interact With Your Subjects
“Rather than catching people unaware, they show the face they want to show. Unposed, caught unaware, they might reveal ambiguous expressions, brows creased in vague internal contemplation, illegible, perhaps meaningless. Why not allow the subject the possibility of revealing his attitude toward life, his neighbor, even the photographer?” – William Klein
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How to Flourish in Life
Dear friend, I wanted to write you a letter on how to flourish life.
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Make Art. LIMITED EDITION HAPTIC ARTBOOK x ERIC KIM
HAPTIC ARTBOOK featuring cover photographs by ERIC KIM / Limited edition of 10
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The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Mastering Photography: Part 3. Exposure and Technical Settings
Introduction to the exposure triangle, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.
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THE PHOTOGRAPHERS HAND: The 5 Traits of Great Photographers
If you want to become a great photographer, here are the 5 traits you need to cultivate:
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Why Photography is the Ultimate Form of Self-Therapy
How you can yourself with photography, and find more personal meaning in life with photography as a tool: