Month: January 2018
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30 Life Lessons I’ve Learned Turning 30
I just turned 30 years old — here are some personal life lessons I’ve learned so far:
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30 Life Lessons Eric Kim has Taught Me about Photography, Life, Work, and Love
In celebration of Eric’s big 30th birthday, I (Cindy) made a list of 30 top things I’ve learned from Eric Kim—the generous educator, experimental photographer, and open and honest friend.
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New eBook: STREET HUNT: Street Photography Field Assignments Manual
STREET HUNT is your personal guide to push yourself outside of your comfort zone, and to embark on new, exciting, and fun street photography adventures!
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How to Simplify Your Life
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” – Leonardo da Vinci
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How to Talk to Strangers
One of the greatest joys of being alive is having the opportunity to talk, engage, and interact with other humans.
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Choose Your Own Photography Adventure Flowchart
Adventure awaits! CHOOSE YOUR OWN PHOTOGRAPHY ADVENTURE is your unique opportunity to find inspiration through helpful photography assignments catered to you.
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10 Essential Social Media Strategies for Photographers
What is social media, why use social media, and what are practical strategies we can implement?
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Free PDF Visualization Guide: How to Monetize Your Photography
Download your free and exclusive PDF guide: “How to Monetize Your Photography” by ANNETTE KIM.
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How to Overcome Fear in Street Photography
What is fear in street photography, and how can we conquer and overcome it?
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Why Do We Fear Failure?
Dear friend, What holds us down and holds us back in life? Often our fear of failure that is self imposed by ourselves.
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On Risk Taking and Entrepreneurship
What is entrepreneurship? To me, it is taking risks for the sake of the collective of humanity, and discovering knowledge, wisdom, and utility for our fellow human beings.
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Lisbon Edition: Where in the World is ERIC?
As I write these lines from my laptop, while standing (with laptop on top of a microwave in the Airbnb kitchen of our apartment in Lisbon), we are preparing our last day with our moms. First sent out to ERIC KIM NEWSLETTER My mom, Cindy’s mom, Cindy and I had a phenomenal time here in…
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HAPTIC SHOP: Now open for International Shipping & New Eric Kim Neck Strap
After a month of traveling with our moms and working on some secret projects, Eric and I (Cindy) proudly announce the reopening of the HAPTIC shop with the launch of the new ERIC KIM NECK STRAP.
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New ERIC KIM Neck Strap: JUST SHOOT IT.
After 2 years of prototyping, HAPTIC INDUSTRIES is proud to announce the new minimal, elegant, and strong ERIC KIM Neck Strap.
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Last week of STREET CLUB: Assignments and Grand Prizes
Cindy here: This is the last week and assignment for the free STREET CLUB WINTER SCHOOL in the Eric Kim Forum! Participate in the photo assignments and provide constructive feedback on other’s photos. On January 31 (Eric’s birthday!) he will do a video review of all the photos submitted in Street Club and pick two…
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Oliver Krumes: How getting rid of my old core beliefs made me a better photographer
This special feature post was written by Berlin street photographer Oliver Krumes. Check out his work here. Negative core beliefs hold us back from many things in life – such as finally quitting an unsatisfactory job to pursue working, for example, as a photographer or leaving an unhealthy relationship to seek the love of your…
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Photography Empowerment Manual
Dear friend, If you want to use photography as a tool of empowerment for yourself, this book is for you.
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Street Photography Empowerment
Why is street photography so great? To me, it is all about self-empowerment.
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Eric Kim’s Top 30 Street Photography Tips
Here are my top 30 street photography tips to get you shooting on the streets:
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Should I Monetize My Passion for Photography?
In Photography Entrepreneurship 101, we have covered how to make money from photography– but we haven’t quite covered should you try to make a full-time living from your photographic passion?
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How to Express Yourself Through Photography
Dear friend, One of the best joys in photography is having the opportunity to express yourself.
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3 Secrets That Have Resparked My Passion For Photography
Dear friend, Why is it so hard for us to stay inspired in photography? This is something that has challenged me for a long time — and I think I’ve discovered some of the solutions and secrets for myself. I hope some of my experiences can also help empower you.
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10 Essential Techniques for Portrait Photography
In this post we will cover practical tips and guidelines on how to shoot better portrait photos. You will learn how to interact and guide your subject, and reveal their soul with you lens.
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Street Photography as Mental Therapy
One of the reasons why I love street photography: it is the ultimate form of self-therapy– for my mind, my well-being, my mental health, and my overall optimism and positivity towards life.
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105 Lessons I’ve Learned About Street Photography
Dear friend, To advertise my new book: “Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Mastering Street Photography“, here is a list of practical and philosophical tips on street photography, which I hope can empower you to take your street photography to the next level:
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New eBook: Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Mastering Street Photography by ERIC KIM
Dear friend, I am very excited to share my new book with you: Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Street Photography — your new personal primer to mastering the fundamentals of street photography, conquering your fears, and taking your street photography to the next level.
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5 Essential Composition Tips in Photography
Photography is not possible without composition– don’t miss out on these 5 essential photography composition tips:
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Everyday Photography: How to Find Beauty in Everyday Life
Dear friend, If you want to find more joy, happiness, and fulfillment in your photography and life — I recommend ‘Everyday Photography’:
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10 Lessons I Learned Shooting Video (as a Photographer)
Can a photographer shoot video as well? Here are some practical lessons I learned while shooting video and the cinematography for “The Undeniable Force of Khó Khăn” by Cindy Nguyen.
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10 Practical Photography Monetization Strategies: Pricing, Google SEO, & Entrepreneurship
Dear friend, If you’ve ever wanted to learn practical monetization strategies in photography– this is advice I would have given myself:
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Shooting Photographs with a Video Camera? by Aaron Feser
This is a special feature post by Aaron Feser, a photographer and videographer based in Calgary, Canada. You can see more of his work here. Shooting photographs with video has a difficulty level that falls somewhere between stills and video. It’s a hybrid tool that’s only practical for special situations. But if you like a challenge…
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How to Shoot Street Photography on a 35mm Lens
I think a 35mm ‘full frame-equivalent’ lens is ideal for 90% of street photographers. Why a 35mm lens, and how do you shoot with it in street photography? Some practical ideas:
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LISBOA DIARY II
Currently in Lisbon, one of my new favorite cities in the world for food, colors, travel, light, photography, and living.
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7 Bright Tips to Shoot Better Night Photography
If you’re busy with a day-job, and when you leave the office and it turns dark — try out night photography.
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The Cheerful Photographer
The happiest photographer is the photographer who is cheerful — who is optimistic, looking forward to the future, excited to make new photos, and still has that child-like sense of wonder and curiosity.
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What is My Unique Style in Photography?
You got your own style in photography; whether you know it or not.
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How to Make Money From Street Photography
I remember when I was 18 years old; I had no interest in making money from my photography, and I didn’t really have any ideas on making a living from my photography.
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7 Tips How to Shoot Better Macro Photography
Dear friend, If you’re having a hard time finding inspiration in your photography and life, I recommend trying out shooting macro photography — or just photographing the details of stuff, very close. Download PDF DOWNLOAD PDF: 7 Tips How to Shoot Better Macro Photography Why is macro photography frowned upon? Okay first of all, macro…
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Everything is Interesting in Photography!
Dear friend, Remember — the initial joy you had in photography, when everything was so interesting?
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Behind the Scenes of Sean Lotman’s SUNLANDERS: Postcards from the Darkroom Series
Postcards from the Darkroom Series “Back by popular demand, Postcards from the Darkroom is a feature on Haptic Press by Sean Lotman. All images posted will be scans of his color prints handmade in his darkroom. A lover of narrative and color and travel, Sean hopes to tell a story or at least convey a…
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In Praise of a Dynamic Life
A mini epiphany that I had while studying the philosopher Democritus: true happiness in life is about living a DYNAMIC, changing, and evolving one —rather than a static, “safe”, and “comfortable” lifestyle.
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7 Tips How to Conquer Your Fears of Shooting Street Photography
Dear friend, If you’re interested in street photography, yet — you have hesitations or fears in street photography, this advice is for you. DOWNLOAD PDF Download PDF presentation on conquering your fears of shooting street photography: PDF: HOW TO CONQUER YOUR FEARS OF SHOOTING STREET PHOTOGRAPHY CONQUER YOUR FEARS AND MEET NEW PEERS Take your…
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11 Tips How to Shoot More
Dear friend, Recently I’ve found a huge new spurt of creative inspiration for photography, and have been shooting more on a daily basis than ever. What has helped me? Let me share with you what has worked for me: