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How to Make More Meaningful Black and White Photos

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The goal … to make more personally meaningful photos. Monochrome/black and white is an effective way:

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How to Make More Meaningful Black and White Photos

1. Photograph those whom you love.

My start of the Cindy project … my love and motivation for Cindy. An encouragement for others to also document their loved ones.

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2. Photograph joyful moments and memories

Many of my joyful moments and memories include my mom (umma).

Lesson: if you’re experiencing something joyful, photograph it!

3. Tragedy can also be beautiful

When my grandfather passed, it was a sorrowful moment, but also a beautiful one to bring together the family. Photographing death taught me to better savor life.

4. The light

Light in itself as beautiful, joyful, optimistic and uplifting!

5. The joy of street photography

Street photography as a very joyful, interesting, challenging and beautiful pursuit.

6. Details

To see, witness and observe details. The delight of exercising your visual acuity.

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MONOCHROME by KIM

All black everything:

  • Monochrome is Essential
  • Black and White is Bliss
  • Why is Black and White So Much More Artistic than Color?
  • Why Black and White Photography is Better than Color Photography
  • ALL BLACK EVERYTHING
  • How to Make Better Black and White Photos
  • Why I Don’t Like Grey
  • Crush the Blacks
  • MONOCHROM: The Streets Are Your Rome
  • Black is Good; White is Bad
  • Black Canvas
  • Monochrome Manual
  • How to Shoot Black and White Street Photography
  • Why Shoot Black and White?
  • Video: How to Master Monochrome
  • Eric Kim Lightroom Presets (use Monochrome 1600)

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HENRI SHOULDER STRAP

Film Leica MP x Henri Shoulder Strap (CREMA BROWN)

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Street Photography Starter Kit

street photography starter kit by ERIC KIM

Master street photography >


HENRI WRIST STRAP PRO

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For the pros >

Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Photography Entrepreneurship

My brand-new Udemy Course, "Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Photography Entrepreneurship" now live!

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Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Mastering Photography

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ERIC KIM WORKSHOPS

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Unleash your creative potential:

2021:

  • April 10-11th, 2021: BOSTON / Discover Your Unique Voice in Photography Workshop [Register Intent Here]
  • May 1-2nd, 2021: CHICAGO / Street Photography Composition Masterclass [Register Intent Here]
  • May 22-22nd, 2021: NEW YORK CITY / STREET PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS by ERIC KIM [Register Intent Here]

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PHOTO JOURNAL

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