Month: November 2018
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10 Travel Street Photography Tips
To promote my upcoming travel street photography experiences, I want to share some practical street photography tips (when you shoot while abroad):
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Limited-time offer: Order 99 USD+ of products from the HAPTIC SHOP and receive a FREE Crimson Red Henri Wrist Strap (limited to the first 20 orders):
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True Productivity is Powerful Work
What is true productivity?
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How to Discover Beauty in the Mundane
I’m back in the suburbs of LA, and shooting again with my (broken) RICOH GR II, and I am amazed — there is so much beauty in the world!!! The thing is — you can only discover this beauty if you look very closely.
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RICOH MAFIA
The simplest camera is the best camera:
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Why Traveling Will Transform Your Life
Traveling will help you discover new truths to live a happier life:
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Infinite Inspiration in Photography
Dear friend, I just got back to the “boring” suburbs of Orange County, and am super inspired again in my photography. Let me share some thoughts with you.
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How to be Inspired
We cannot breathe and live without inspiration.
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Black and White Photography is Simple Yet Infinitely Complex
Why I love black and white photography:
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How to Start Your Own Personal Photography Project
If you are looking for a fun activity, photography projects can be for you:
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4 Lessons Mario Giacomelli Has Taught Me About Photography
Mario Giacomelli: One of the masters of monochrome:
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Life Without Photography is a Life Not Worth Living
If art didn’t exist, would you desire to still live?
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Strive to Make Perfect Photographs
Perhaps the point of photography is to make strong single images.
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Introduction to Black and White Photography
A simple guide to black and white photography:
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The Dance Between Light and Dark in Photography
Photography is the dance between light and dark:
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John Wick (Part 1) Film Cinematography Composition
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:
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SHOOT ON.
Never stop shooting:
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How to Shoot Better Photos
Simple tips:
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Why is Photography So Fun?
What makes photography fun? Our opportunity to interact with the real world!
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3 Truths I’ve Discovered in Street Photography
A shortcut to accelerate your street photography learning:
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How Can You Stay Inspired to Shoot Photos Until You’re 120 Years Old?
Play the long game.
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Lingering Technique: How to Work the Scene in Street Photography
Dear friend, Basic concept in street photography: When you see an interesting scene, don’t just take 1-2 photos and run away. Instead, keep “working the scene” (shooting the scene from different angles, and distances), and linger around, and keep shooting photos!
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Don’t Miss the Adventure of a Lifetime: Week-Long Hanoi to Sapa, Vietnam Travel Street Photography Experience (April 24-29, 2019)
I am super pumped to share my epic upcoming week-long Hanoi to Sapa Street Photography Travel Experience (April 24-29, 2019). Don’t miss your chance to embark on an adventure of a lifetime:
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Why Photograph People?
If you desire to make immortal photos, photograph people.
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10 Tips How to Conquer Your Fears in Street Photography
Practical ideas:
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Why I Love Shooting with an Electric Viewfinder (EVF)
The great thing about electric viewfinders: you see augmented reality!
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Beyond Survival; Thrivival
Dear friend, Basic idea: Let us seek to thrive in life, not merely survive.
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How to Shoot Authentic Photographs
Shoot yourself:
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What Can Only You Do?
Dear friend, Practical entrepreneurial idea: Focus on doing what only you can do!
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What Makes a Great Photography Composition #2: W. Eugene Smith and Josef Koudelka
More analyses of W Eugene Smith and Josef Koudelka:
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How to Become a Notorious Photographer
Don’t be afraid of controversy or ruffling the feathers of others. Pursue your own artistic vision, with no compromise — seek to satisfy yourself.
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How to Maximize Muscle Growth and Fat Loss
My theory: Extreme working out and fasting during the day, and extreme feasting and rest in the evening.
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Love Risk
Dear friend, Practical idea: To live a more fulfilling and interesting life, seek to love risk!
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10 Simple Travel Photography Tips
Practical tips I wish someone told me if I started traveling all over again:
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In Praise of Wandering
Wandering; this is the source of innovation, newness, and perhaps what it means to be human?
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How to Take the Power of Life into Your Own Hands
This means: never blame another man for our faults. Also, attributing 100% of own success to our own efforts.
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What Makes a Great Photography Composition? #1 W. Eugene Smith
Analysis of some great compositions:
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How to Simplify Your Photos
Dear friend, Basic idea: Let us seek to simplify our photography and our lives.
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5 Simple Photography Composition Tips
Simplify your photographic compositions to make better compositions:
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All is Permitted in Photography!
There are no rules in photography; all is permitted.
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All Photography is Good Photography
Dear friend, Basic idea: There is no such thing as good or bad photography; all photography is good photography.
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7 Simple Black and White Photography Tips
Simple is better:
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True Productivity
Dear friend, A practical thought: What is ‘true‘ productivity? And how can we achieve it?
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HAPTIC FLASH SALE
HAPTIC FLASH SALE: Re-spark your passion for photography:
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What is Success?
Success: advancing towards what you desire to achieve in life:
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Montreal Monochrome
Montreal: Shot on Lumix G9, RAW + ERIC KIM MONOCHROME 1600 Preset:
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Fill a Vacuum
To succeed as an entrepreneur, seek to fill a vacuum or void:
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Conquer Today!
Conquer today Disregard the fray, and the asses that beat and bray Stay hot and relax in your own shade
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Rise
Rise high Fly wise Undo your ties To the earth; disregard your birth Realize your own self-worth