Dear friend,
One question I’ve been curious about the last 10 years of my life: what is the “ideal” lifestyle, and how do I achieve it, in order to be maximally “happy”?
How to Discover Your Ideal Lifestyle
Archives for March 2018
How to Conquer Hesitation in Street Photography
Dear friend,
Have you ever seen a scene that you wanted to shoot, but hesitated and didn’t take the photo, and later regretted not shooting the scene?
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What is the Purpose of Photography?
What is the purpose of photography? To me, the purpose of photography is documenting the joy in our lives, and sharing that joy with others.
Affirm Life by Making Photos!
Dear friend,
As photographers, we are life-affirmers. Whenever we decide to click the shutter and make a photo, we are saying:
Life is beautiful, this photograph is proof!
Everyday Street Photography
This is my theory: the more often we shoot, the happier we are. But, a lot of us don’t or cannot shoot everyday, thus, we end up feeling depressed or demotivated in our photography.
What is the solution to this problem?
Minimalist Photography Workflow
As photographers, the less friction we have in our photography workflow, the better.
Why Do We Lose Motivation to Make Photos?
Why do we lose motivation to make photos, and how can we re-inspire or motivate ourselves when we feel in a creative slump?
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New eBook: 30 DAYS TO JUMPSTART YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
30 DAYS TO JUMPSTART YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY is your personal daily photography journal to encourage you to photograph every day, appreciate your life, and see new photography opportunities.
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Why Street Photography?
Dear friend,
A fun question to ponder: why street photography?
OSAKA DIARY V
Simple and joyful living in OSAKA.
Space and Time in Photography
Dear friend,
A philosophical idea I got when reading Kant’s “The Critique of Pure Reason”: Photography can be simplified into two variables: Space and Time.
How to Gain More Exposure For Your Photography
Dear friend,
To succeed as a photography entrepreneur, you must gain more exposure for your work and photography.
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Intense Focus
7 Tips How to Shoot More Photos
Dear friend,
A thought: to be happier in your photography and life, seek to shoot MORE photos, not “better” photos.
How to Conquer Your Fears as an Entrepreneur
Dear friend,
If you can focus on just one only thing to help you become more successful in your entrepreneurial pursuits, your street photography, or your life — what would it be? Conquering fear.
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How to Keep or Ditch Your Photos
A simple way to simplify your life: make more binary decisions in life/photography/art: KEEP or DITCH.
OSAKA DIARY IV
Life is good in Osaka.
The Dancing Photographer
“I would believe only in a God that knows how to dance.” – Nietzsche
How to Overcome Creative Inertia in Your Life
Inertia: the force which we must overcome to exert force.
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10 Practical Life Hacks to Have More Energy, Motivation, and Inspiration
Dear friend,
Here are some of my personal life hacks, tips, exercises, and activities I use for me to be more inspired, motivated, energetic, and productive as a photographer/visual artist.
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Home is Where the Heart Is: 30 Tips to Find Inspiration to Shoot Photos Everyday at Home
Dear friend,
If you have a hard time finding time or inspiration to go out and shoot– just shoot photos at home!
Define Yourself
Dear friend,
There is only one you. So why waste time, resources, and energy trying to be someone else?
OSAKA DIARY III
The Soul of the Photographer
What is the soul of the photographer? The soul of a photographer is a child— ready to play, explore the world, and re-arrange reality as he/she sees fit.
What is the Best Camera and Lenses for Street Photography?
Dear friend,
Here are my personal recommendations for the best cameras and lenses for street photography:
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Photographer as an “Arranging Artist”
Dear friend,
If you want to know what a photographer is– consider the photographer as an ‘arranging artist’. As a photographer, we decide how to arrange the building-blocks of visual reality. It is the arrangement (composition/framing) in which we make photographs which creates the meaning!
Everything is Permitted in Photography!
Dear friend,
A word of encouragement: shoot photography however you would like — everything is permitted in photography; there are no rules!
You Don’t Always Need to Feel Joyful to Live a Fulfilling and Meaningful Life
A philosophical thought I had: you don’t always need to be in a joyful, upbeat, or “happy” mood to live a fulfilling, meaningful, and heroic life.
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Sharpness is Overrated: 30 Tips to Shoot Blurry and Out-Of-Focus Photos
Dear friend,
If you want more inspiration to shoot, intentionally shoot blurry and out of focus photos.
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How Would You Share Your Photos if You Didn’t Have Facebook, Instagram, or Social Media?
Dear friend,
In lieu of the whole #DeleteFacebook movement, let’s do a thought experiment: How would you share your photos if you didn’t have Facebook, Instagram, or other forms of social media?