Month: August 2018
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How to Shoot Better Color Photos
Some practical ideas and tips on shooting better color photos:
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Candid Photography
What is candid photography? What does it mean? And what’s the significance of the word “candid”?
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How to Have Inspiration to Take Photos in the Suburbs
Currently in the suburbs of LA, and of course it isn’t as “fun” or “interesting” as when I am traveling and living nomadically. But how can one stay inspired and keep shooting, regardless of where they live?
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Blocking Technique in Photography
To make better compositions, block out distracting elements from your photos:
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Drive-By Technique in Street Photography
An idea: when someone else is driving, you can be in the passenger seat and shoot street photography, looking out! This is what Garry Winogrand and Lee Friedlander (America by car) did — perfect for us street photographers stuck in the suburbs.
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Human Flourishing
Dear friend, In seeking “happiness” I’ve discovered that happiness isn’t an emotion, owning a lot of stuff, or having wealth and honors. Instead, happiness is “eudaimonia”— human flourishing!
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New: Henri Wrist Strap PRO Edition
Dear friend, I am excited and proud to share our newest product with you: the HENRI WRIST STRAP PRO (also available on Amazon in CREMA BROWN or PHANTOM BLACK)
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Los Angeles Suburb Street Photography 2018
Lumix G9 + ERIC KIM PRESETS:
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PHOTOLOSOPHY #1: What is Photolosophy?
Lecture #1 for PHOTOLOSOPHY: what is photolosophy and why is it important?
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How to Shoot a Triangle Photography Composition
One of the simplest and most effective compositions we can integrate into our photography are triangle compositions. Some basic ideas:
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How to shoot a golden triangle composition in street photography
Practical Golden Triangle composition tips when shooting street photography:
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Tokyo Street Photography 2018
Shot with RICOH GR II and LUMIX G9 x ERIC KIM PRESETS:
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7 Tips How to Shoot Suburb Street Photography
Currently in the suburbs of LA, and been actually able to make interesting and fun photos here!
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Courage over Skill in Street Photography
Dear friend, A simple idea I wanted to share with you: focus on building your courage and bravery in photography and life; don’t worry too much about “skill”.
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LONDON 2018
Shot with RICOH GR II and ERIC KIM PRESETS:
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How to Critique Your Own Photos
Dear friend, If you want honest feedback on your photos, share them on ARSBETA.COM — if not, you can always critique your own photos!
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War and Peace
Dear friend, I’m currently experiencing blissful peace in the suburbs of Los Angeles, and meditating more on life. A thought: I believe that living a happy life is more than just peace and tranquility; we also need danger, excitement, adventure, and uncertainty (war!)
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Shoot On, Streettog
Shoot on my fellow streettog Keep on clicking and rack up a backlog of unseen photos
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Why I Love the Photos of Garry Winogrand
I love the photos of Garry Winogrand. Why? Let me explain:
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LISBON STREET PHOTOGRAPHY: RICOH GR II
LISBON STREET PHOTOGRAPHY: RICOH GR II:
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New Epic macOS Beta Wallpapers
Super inspired by the new macOS Beta Wallpapers.
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Can You Live a Happy Life in the Suburbs?
Dear friend, A curious question I’ve been having: is it possible to live a happy life in the suburbs?
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Seek to Make Photos Nobody Has Seen Before!
“I abominate the uninitiated vulgar, and keep them at a distance. Preserve a religious silence: I, the priest of the Muses, sing to virgins and boys verses not heard before.” – Horace (Third book of the odes of Horace, ODE I: ON CONTENTMENT) I am currently revisiting the work of Horace, and man — I…
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Critique and Feedback: STREET CLUB Summer 2018 Assignment 3: Elderly
Feedback for assignment 3: elderly. Don’t miss out and join our last assignment #4: photograph your loved ones!
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How to Shoot a Wedding Like a Street Photographer
I just shot the wedding of my sister-in-law Kim, and had tons of fun shooting it like a street photographer!
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ERIC KIM Prague Street Photography 2017
I love Prague, for the food, the people, and the street shooting!
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ERIC KIM Marseille Photography 2017 x RICOH GR II
RICOH GR II in Marseille:
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How to Take Better Photos of Your Food
I love photographing my food. Why? A lot of my favorite memories are associated with food, and it’s not about the food; it’s about the memories I had with loved ones!
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Street Photography is 80% Risk Taking!
The more risks you take in street photography, the happier you will be!
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8 Simple Curve Composition Tips
Tips to shoot curves in photography:
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When in Doubt, Click.
Dear friend, A practical idea: when you see something that you’re not sure whether it is good or bad to shoot, just shoot it! Or in simple words, “When in doubt, click!”
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Disconnect.
Devices are good, internet not always.
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Better to Take a Bad Photo than No Photo
Dear friend, When in doubt, click. It’s always better to take a bad photo than no photo.
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Why Start a Photography Blog?
Dear friend, In today’s social media crazy world, with Facebook and Instagram, why even make a photography blog? Isn’t it just easier to upload all your photos to Facebook and Instagram?
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How to Shoot Layers
In street photography (and photography, cinema, art in general), layers are awesome. Why? Layers add more dynamic energy and visual interest to your photos!
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What Would You Do if a Perfect Camera Existed?
Dear friend, A photolosophy idea: what would we do if a “perfect” camera existed, which fulfilled all of our needs? Would this make us happier? Would this make us more inspired to shoot? What would this even mean?
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Kyoto 2018 Street Photography: Lumix LX100
Photos shot in Kyoto, with Lumix LX100:
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New Open Source Course: PHOTOLOSOPHY
Dear friend, I am super excited to have you for my brand-new course, ‘PHOTOLOSOPHY‘: your unique opportunity to find more personal meaning, purpose, and motivation in your photography. Preview the whole PHOTOLOSOPHY COURSE HERE >
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In Praise of iPad for Photographers
I’ve been using an iPad since the original version II, and I can confidently state: the iPad is a fantastic investment for photographers.
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Foot Zoom
Dear friend, A practical tip in street photography: to make better photos, get closer to your subjects, by using your “foot zoom”!
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Simpler, Not Better.
Dear friend, A philosophical insight I had recently — we should seek to live simpler lives, not ‘better’ lives.
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How to be Free
Dear friend, In life we often chase wealth– but I think what we truly desire is freedom — freedom to live our lives the way we desire, and to have the freedom to speak our minds!
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Don’t Be Timid
Don’t be timid Stay livid green eyes of desire, ablaze with fire
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300 Cinematography and Philosophy
Epic cinematography from the movie 300, and some philosophical musings: