A simple idea:

Don’t strive to use the “best” tool possible, seek to use the simplest tool possible for the job.

If you want to evolve as an artist, you must isolate yourself.

What makes art (or life) beautiful or ugly? It all comes down to aesthetics.

Only you know what is best for you.

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We new photographers need a new table of values as modern photographers:

In today’s modern economy, the only way to “succeed” as a photographer is to master marketing and branding for yourself:

New Year’s is right around the corner. Let us use this opportunity to start our photography fresh and carte blanche (blank slate):

I still think more photographers should shoot with a flash. Here are some reasons:

What do you desire to do or achieve in your life, and how bad do you want it? And how hard are you willing to work to achieve it?

As an artist-photographer, take your play very seriously.

Do you want your photos to look as true to real life as possible… Or different from what reality actually looks like?

In modern society, to be ‘selfish’ and not putting others before you is considered “evil”. Does this make sense?

The more haters you have, the more successful you are.

A dynamic life is the best life:

One of the most challenging parts of photography: the image-selection (culling) process. How do you know which photo is your best?

Practical tips on how to master shooting with your Leica or rangefinder:

Next-level street photography tips and technique:

A fun photo shoot I did with Cindy the other day, with our HAPTIC products:

Ignore experts; only trust yourself.

When you are tired and exhausted; change things up!

If you want to become a successful photography entrepreneur, you must build your own capital.

GODFATHER PART 2: Another master-piece:

Strive to make more, not to just possess more:

The importance of looking at your old work:

If you want to thrive and innovate, ignore all advice from others.

What is the benefit of standalone cameras?

Thinking while you’re out shooting photos is bad.

Some random thoughts I’m having about photography:

In my opinion, the first Godfather is one of the best films ever made:

As a photographer, you are a “Lover of Light”:

The most difficult person to impress in your photography:

Yourself.

To be influenced means to have other people and their ideas to “flow into” you. And as long as this influence motivates you to make more of your own artwork, being influenced by others is good!

Don’t desire to photograph foreign places; strive to photograph your own local city and neighborhood! Some tips and ideas for you:

Dear friend,

If you don’t feel powerful in life, how can you enact change? How can you make an impact?

We are excited to share the beautifully designed free ebook “Street Photography Start Guide” by enthusiastic and talented photographer Mark Volz!  Mark contributes valuable open source information on photography in the German language. Thank you Mark! Follow his blog and discover more resources like this on the Eric Kim Forum.

The ERIC KIM CASE is back in stock just in time for last minute gifts for you or your loved ones.  The ERIC KIM CASE is exclusively available only in the HAPTIC SHOP. Pick one up, receive free gift wrapping and gift note, and choose priority shipping if you would like to receive it as soon as possible!

Make photos anywhere and everywhere:

‘Autotelic’ means:

To do something by yourself, to be self-driven for a purpose you believe in.

To improve your photography means to profit from your photography; to gain personal benefits from photography.

Why Do We Delight in Movement and Change?

The new Henri Neck Strap Mark III: The ultimate strap for street photographers, now available in the HAPTIC SHOP.

To cull means to cut down; to take your 1,000 photos and then determine which few photos you actually care about.

If you crouch super low, and photograph upwards, you make your subject look larger than life (like superman): 

Photography: all-day. 

The joy of photography is how you frame and compose a scene!

Why is it that there is so much emphasis on our mind, intellect, and rationality– but almost no emphasis on our body, muscles, and physiology?

We must exercise everyday to be in peak health and strength. Shouldn’t we do the same with our photography?

Photography as a means to improve your life, not the ultimate end in itself:

Why is it that in modern society, to be ‘consistent’ is seen as good, and to be a ‘flip flopper’ is seen as such a negative trait?

Whatever you photograph, you’re making a judgement — whether good or bad. 

Robert Capa: one of my photographic heroes, because he was able to show the beauty and joy of life, even in the midst of pain war, and suffering. 

Are there any “ultimate” morals or ethics when it comes to photography? I think not. 

You cannot control your externals, but you can control how courageous you are in life. And the more you exert your courage in life, the stronger you will become.

Perhaps as we get stronger as a visual artist, we need a stronger visual stimulus from our own photographs? Does this mean we need to post-process our photos more extremely? 

Anti portfolio-focus in photography?

Dear friend,

We have established it is good to be different. Now the more practical question:

How do we stand out from the masses?

Never strive to be anyone else but yourself:

The future of cameras are “phones”:

Update: We had such a high demand for the first round of the Fukubukuro Version 1 (December 2018) and sold out in less than 24 hours! Due to the overwhelming response, we added  THREE (3) more boxes to allow more people chances to access this special offer. (Total boxes created this version: 13) (December 13, 2018)

Reward yourself this holiday season and take your photography to new heights with the HAPTIC Fukubukuro Box.

The Fibonacci Spiral: one of the best compositional tools we have as photographers:

The Huawei P20 Pro has the best “photographer focused” camera interface, and has the best aesthetic and “look” for their ‘Vivid’ Color filter. 

Become stronger, more powerful, and more influential every single day:

Express: to press out your creative force and power:

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FILM NOTES: Imperfection is beautiful.

The world is yours:

I think we are all striving to improve our life. But what does that really mean?

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To know whether your “figure to ground” (or the separation / edge detection) of your photo is good or not, apply the “Gaussian Blur” filter to your photos (Photoshop, Procreate):

Robert Capa: one of my favorite photographers of all time.

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