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Arabesque
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Ask your subject to curve their arms, to form an “arabesque”.
Lower angle and perspective
Get super low, and look for interesting leading lines in the background.
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Shoot with your soul
Photograph your soulmates — individuals who you deeply love and care about. Imbue your photos with your soul.
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Shoot against the light
Embrace randomness with lighting. Shoot against the sun or light, and always experiment with the light! Shoot flash, natural light — all forms of light.
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Create a palette for your artistic mood
I love monochrome for the gritty aesthetic. It shows my soul.
Choose a post processing style which suits your mood, emotion, and soul. Also use ERIC KIM PRESETS if you need a starting point.
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Proclaim yourself as a visual artist
You don’t need to prove anything to anybody. You’re a visual artist. Thus, use your camera to make your visual art!
ERIC