Dear friend,
A philosophical idea: never settle.
Archives for July 2018
Art is the Great Stimulus of Life!
Channeling my inner #nietzsche — art is the stimulus which makes life exciting and worth living!
5 Simple Henri Cartier-Bresson Composition Tips
What makes a good photo? I traced some of my favorite Henri Cartier-Bresson compositions to find out more for myself:
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ERIC KIM TOKYO STREET PHOTOGRAPHY: Monochrome x RICOH GR II
RICOH GR II, ERIC KIM MONOCHROME PRESET, in TOKYO:
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ERIC KIM STREET PHOTOGRAPHY
All my favorite street photography:
The Best Cheap Cameras for Street Photography
Street photography is great because it’s the most affordable, open, and democratic form of photography out there. All you need is a cheap camera, the desire to walk and explore, and your own confidence to shoot! Here’s what I consider the best cheap cameras for street photography:
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10 Simple Street Photography Principles
Dear friend,
Here are some simple street photography principles which I believe can empower you in your photography!
Happiness is Creation! #philosophy
Dear friend,
A simple yet powerful idea– happiness is creating! Specifically– if you want to be “happier” in life, seek to create more!
Debt is the Devil
The word encumbered means to be ridden with debt. And we all know the way that people accumulated wealth in the past: sell those who had debt into slavery.
Mood in Photography
Dear friend,
Some more photo philosophizing: what we are trying to do as photographers is to communicate our life experiences, our perspective, and to transmit the emotion and mood we feel to the viewer!
The Philosophy of Calvin and Hobbes
When I was a child (around 9 years old-12 years old), I grew up on the comic book, ‘Calvin and Hobbes’ (written and illustrated by Bill Watterson). Almost 20 years later (I’m 30 years old now), I actually appreciate it MORE! I never realized quite how philosophical it was– (Calvin and Hobbes is an homage to the protestant theologian John Calvin and Thomas Hobbes):
All is Permitted in Photography!
Dear friend,
A thought: recognize that everything is permitted in photography. There’s no rules; only tips and ideas. Shoot photography, select your photos, process your photos, and share your photos however you desire or see fit!
How to Boost Your Mood with Photography
Dear friend,
A random thought: I think one of the best ways to conquer depression is via photography; using photography as a tool to improve your mood, elevate your energy, and to see life with more hope, optimism, and joy!
Enjoy the Present Moment, Adjourn the Future Thought!
Dear friend,
A simple thought to find more joy in your life: enjoy your present moment right now, without thinking of the future!
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In Praise of a Simple Lifestyle
Dear friend,
A practical thought: to live a happier life, live a simpler life!
Singapore Color Photography 2018
Personal photography shot in Singapore, on Lumix LX100, processed with VSCO Kodak Portra 800HC preset:
Photograph.
The biggest sucker mistake we make in life is not shooting, and falling victim to “paralysis by analysis” before shooting a photo.
What is Style?
Dear friend,
A question I’m curious about: what is style, why is important, is it important, how do you define style, and how to determine your style?
Fill a Void
STREET CLUB Summer 2018 Last Assignment 4: Loved Ones // Winners Announced Aug 12th!
Super excited for everyone’s past assignments! (Assignment 1 Cafe, Assignment 2 Park, and Assignment 3 Elderly) We wanted to post the last assignment early so that everyone has chance to submit to all the assignments before August 12, when we announce the winners and grand prizes (Grand prize: Saigon Satchel with Street Notes, Street Hunt, Photo Journal & Film Notes print editions; 2nd prize: Street Photography Starter Kit; Third Prize: Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Mastering Photography Online Udemy Course!)
Behind-the-Scenes: KOREA by JOSH WHITE – Adobe InDesign Book Layout
Currently working on a new photography book with my friend JOSH WHITE; here are some behind-the-scenes of my design process in Adobe InDesign:
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David Cheng: Singapore Layered Color Street Photography
David Cheng: a good friend of mine (he’s the one who gave Cindy the Lumix LX100), and also the Leica CL, Leica M10, and Leica M-D to test out. Oh yeah, he’s also a really good street photographer, designer, writer, and illustrator!
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Take Your Street Photography to the Next Level: NYC Dynamic Composition Workshop (October 13-14, 2018)
Dear friend,
Don’t miss your unique opportunity to elevate your street photography composition by attending my new and exciting NYC Dynamic Street Photography Composition Workshop (October 13-14th, 2018); all-day Saturday and Sunday.
Luis Casadevall: Cuba Black and White Street Photography Feedback and Critique
One of my students Luis Casadevall recently went to Cuba and shot monochrome. Here is some of my feedback for his photos (very strong set) — so hopefully you can learn (below are my comments, and feedback/critique):
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RICOH GR II SHARPNESS CLOSEUP PHOTOS
If you want a sharp and compact camera, get the RICOH GR II (no anti aliasing filter, which means super sharp photos!):
The Zen of No LCD: Digital Leica M-D Review
The LEICA M-D; the ultimate zen minimalist digital camera.
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STREET CLUB Summer School ASSIGNMENT 2 (Park) Feedback
Great job streettogs on the park assignment. Make sure to enroll for ELDERLY ASSIGNMENT (#3). Jump to ERIC KIM FORUM for more fun!
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Photography Composition: Light and Dark
My buddy (the ancient Greek, pre-socratic) philosopher Anaxagoras has some pretty fantastic atomic theories in philosophy. A basic concept is that everything is comprised of dark and light, and other opposites. The reason this was fascinating to me was this: the word “composition” literally means “what something is comprised of, or made of”. Therefore a photographic composition isn’t just lines, shapes, and forms (as Henri Cartier-Bresson believed it to be), but actually something deeper; the contents of a photograph, and why a photograph has power, dynamic emotions, and soul!
Happiness: The Dynamic Frenzy of Creative Creation
True Happiness in Photography
I believe it is self evident and obvious that all of us as photographers seek “happiness” in our photography. But what does that even mean? How can one achieve happiness in photography? Is happiness everlasting in photography? What role does money, fame, and external measures of success play into photography? Let’s examine. #photolosophy