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John Wick: I can’t believe I haven’t seen this film until now! Probably one of the best action movies I’ve ever watched. I love the action, cinematography, color palettes, and of course– the ultimate badass Keanu Reeves:
[Read more…] about John Wick (1) Film Cinematography Composition
Dear friend,
A practical thought:
Let’s upgrade our stuff, only when the gains of the upgrade are 10x better (something totally brand new, revolutionary, etc).
Dear friend,
A basic idea:
In life, pursue/possess/create what you LOVE — not just what you “like”.
After deleting my Instagram about a year+ ago, and not using social media anymore (post-like society in photography), I’ve discovered some new truths in photography:
What is the point of photography? To create forever; until your dying day.
[Read more…] about Eternal Creation in Photography #inspiration
Like a child, let’s take our play very seriously.
Dear friend,
I wanted to write some personal thoughts on willpower. Specifically —
As photographer-artists, we all strive to make beautiful photos. But how do we do it?
Dear friend,
A thought —
Let us avoid pettiness (smallness) in life.
Ghost in the shell (original anime) is so epic and phenomenal:
[Read more…] about Ghost in the Shell Anime Cinematography Composition
Dear friend,
A practical idea–
Competition is good. The best competition? Self-competition.
[Read more…] about Only Compete Against Yourself #inspiration
Life isn’t fair
But don’t you despair
Dear fellow streettogs,
If you ever find street photography difficult, scary, or hard– don’t fret. It is precisely the difficulty of street photography which makes it fun and rewarding.
Let me explain:
Simple idea:
Let’s seek to make beautiful photos, according to our own aesthetic tastes and judgement!
The Melancholy of Finality: Why is it that we always enjoy the process of doing/making/creating something — more so than the final result?
What makes a great photo? By how profound it is — or deep.
When is weight good… and when is it bad?
Love the elegant compositions of Bruno Barbey from Magnum:
[Read more…] about 16 Bruno Barbey Street Photography Composition Lessons
Dear friend,
If you need some inspiration in your street photography; here is some ideas I offer:
Dear friend,
I want to share some thoughts with you on ‘inspiration’. Specifically —
When in doubt, live more dangerously:
[Read more…] about How to Live a Heroic Life: Dare the Heights! #philosophy
I am me, no need to be anyone but yourself.
Composition in photography is this:
To construct, to build, prepare, and put together/arrange an image.
A tip from my friend Alexander Morgan:
For inspiration or ideas to make better photography compositions, let us study comic books.
[Read more…] about Why Photographers Should Study Comic Books for Composition Inspiration
Dear friend,
Guilt is bad, shame is good. Let me explain:
Dear friend,
A practical tip in life:
When in doubt, optimize for lightness.
Dear friend,
A simple idea:
There are no rights or wrongs in photography. Seek to make perfect photos for yourself. And never forget– there are no rules in photography!
Dear friend,
We are currently living in an insane world. There has never been a time in history where our minds and senses have been hijacked to the extent they are now. Let me explain.
What is photography? Why is it important? Let me synthesize why I love photography, how I define photography– and why photography is essential for society:
