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The hardest thing as a photographer or artist: how to fight the friction or “resistance” of reality.
I. Frictionless camera
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A tip to make more photos: make your camera as frictionless as possible.
For example, make your camera technical settings automatic. For digital, I shoot in P, program mode. Center point autofocus. I set it and forget it.
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To have less friction to make photos, make your camera smaller. If you have a hard time shooting street photos because your DSLR is so heavy, use a point and shoot or your iPhone.
I know for myself, the heavier my camera, the less likely I am to take it with me everywhere I go. Therefore I make fewer photos.
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The bigger my camera, the harder to carry or fit into my bag. Therefore, a small camera is desirable. The smaller, the better. This is why I love the RICOH GR II, it fits in my front pocket. Or this is why I’m a fan of shooting with your phone– it’s always with you.
II. Aerodynamic photography
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The best way to make a faster sports car: make it more aerodynamic. Make it easier to slice the air.
A car that is a box will have to fight friction of the air. Rather than fight the air, just flow with it.
For example, a Lamborghini is the perfect car in terms of aerodynamics. It slices the wind, rather than trying to ram the wind like a Hummer.
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To make yourself more aerodynamic as a photographer, several ideas:
- Shoot more photos during your commute
- Shoot close to home, avoid traveling far to shoot photos.
- Make good photos at home.
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Also some other ideas:
- Lose body fat: less body fat, less weight, you can shoot longer and further without fatigue
- Take the stairs whenever possible: strengthen your muscles in your legs, to build strength to shoot for a long time.
- Lighten your bag: when in doubt, throw it out. Don’t carry superfluous stuff with you when you’re out shooting.
III. JUST SHOOT IT.
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For less resistance in your photography, I recommend using a RICOH GR II and ERIC KIM STRAP. All black, and ready to attack.
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No but real talk, having a wrist strap is good. Hold the camera in your hand as much as possible, if you want to shoot more.
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Also when in doubt,
JUST SHOOT IT.
Often we overthink photography. Think less, and shoot more.
BE STRONG,
ERIC
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