
We all generally tend to have a ‘workflow’ in life — how we handle our tasks, processes, in as an efficient and smooth manner possible.
We all generally tend to have a ‘workflow’ in life — how we handle our tasks, processes, in as an efficient and smooth manner possible.
Dear friends,
If you want inspiration from the masters of photography, I compiled the following 178MB .zip file for you:
In this video, I walk you through how I edit some recent photos I made in Hanoi:
Dear friend,
I was walking on the streets of Hanoi today, and I was wondering: What is the point of photography?
Dear friend,
I’ve been really into the soul lately — in terms of how we can integrate it into our photography and life.
Dear friend,
I was really inspired by this notion of ‘techno-zen’ that I read in Steve Job’s biography by Walter Isaacson.
Hey friends,
I’m doing this video to give you a behind-the-scenes look of my image-selection process (editing):
We’ve all heard name-droppers at photo exhibitions, galleries, and other places. I’m going to give you a cheat-sheet of all the masters of photography you need to know:
Do we make photos to represent the beauty of life — or do we think that our lives should be according to photos?
I feel we should focus on being ‘good’ photographers—not to just get a lot of social media followers.
Yesterday I fucked up, but today I’m on track
Yeah / get back to the crib and blessings falling in my lap
What don’t kill me makes me stronger // I always bounce back
As a gift, download Eric Kim Lightroom Presets 2017 (my newest free collection of Lightroom Presets).
I’ve been shooting more with an LCD screen lately on the Ricoh GR II — and I feel liberated.
Dear friend,
I know there are times that we lack confidence in ourselves as photographers and artists; but how can we overcome that lack of confidence?
Dear friend,
I’m putting together this video; documenting how I put together a photo-series on the Mac/Lightroom:
One of the practical tips I have about composition is to establish a strong ‘figure-to-ground.’ Pretty much that means to have a good contrast between your subject and background:
How much could we achieve in our life, and how much more of our potential could we reach, if we never lacked self-confidence in ourselves?
I’m currently inspired by a lot of painting, and trying to figure out how I can improve my compositions in photography from the masters of art, starting off with Raphael:
“It is courage, courage, courage, that raises the blood of life to crimson splendor. Live bravely and present a brave front to adversity” – Horace
Life is all about courage.
Dear friend,
I wanted to write you a letter on why I photograph.
I believe I am what I do, what I own, and how I live my life.
This is a personal breakdown of me, Eric Kim:
If you’re a newbie to Lightroom, don’t get overwhelmed. Here is an easy 10-minute start to Lightroom.
Many of us are drawn to photography for the element of story-telling.
Dear friend,
What kind of legacy do you want to leave in your photography after you pass?
Dear friend,
I want to share some personal thoughts on the idea of ‘reinventing yourself’ — by casting away your past self, and starting afresh:
I’ve been very interested in non-traditional compositions as of late, such as the ‘Dutch Angle’:
Dear friend,
I wanted to share some of my personal thoughts on how to capture a soul in a photograph:
Take your street photography to the next level this year:
Dear friend,
A lot of us are trying to find our own unique voice in photography, life, and our creative pursuits.
Many of us labor to be ‘original’ in our photography— but realize, everything in photography and life is a remix:
I think the biggest problem we face as photographers is that we don’t put enough soul in our photos.
Dear friend,
I wanted to share you this article on leading lines:
I know for myself, making photographs, writing, and doing creative work always requires me to overcome resistance.
Dear friend,
Many of us are obsessed with “depth of field” in photography. But how few of us consider trying to capture “depth of soul” in our photography?
Learn how to make more mysterious photographs with silhouettes.
Dear friend,
I want to share you practical tips, insights, and advice on how to be a more ‘artistic’ photographer.
Dear friend,
One tip I have about photography is this: strive to make each of your photos a perfect pearl.
Dear friends,
Today (Feb 19th) is Cindy’s Birthday! Please wish her a happy birthday by buying a bunch of stuff on our Haptic Industries Store.
I am not a master in street photography; yet I am striving to master my own street photography:
I have a hard time motivating myself to take photos. This is what works for me:
Honeydew eyes,
I follow you
Into the depths of the turqoise-blue.
Eternal sunshine
My soul and my muse
I wake up in the morning and spring blooms.
—
Your mind is divine, sweet and sublime
Let’s turn back the wings of time.
—
Walking with you by the shores of the sea
Feeling the warm breeze
Let’s sing, dance, eat more wine and cheese
Breathe in the new day; apply the new glaze.
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Breathing through the smog and the haze
Let us praise
Each day as if it were our last
Sailing together, hands holding the mast.
You are my muse
The one I choose
To guide me with your light.
The might of your pen,
Helps renew me creatively, again.
Thank you for being my light,
My beautiful delight.
You are my only one,
Just like the rising sun
Let’s imagine like our life was done,
Then turn back the clock and press re-rerun.
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Happy Birthday Cindy
I am inspired by the zen-like philosophy of Rick Rubin, who sees himself (not) as a music producer, but a music reducer:
If you’re a writer who has writer’s block, frustrations coming up with ideas, need practical tips, tools, and strategies— I hope this letter will benefit you:
I’ve been inspired to shoot more abstract photos lately; perhaps this is a paradigm-shift for me:
Dear friend,
One question I asked myself for a long time (when I had a full-time job) was this: “Should I quit my full-time job, and pursue my passion full-time?â€
Dear friend,
Every day, we face fears of exile, war, political unrest, and death.
If you’re passionate about street photography, join me in Bangkok (April 29-30) for an epic street photography workshop experience (hosted by Monogram Asia).
Dear friend,
A practical piece of advice I’ll give you in photography is this: don’t be too cautious:
I couldn’t have gotten to where I am without these individuals— who have inspired me, helped me, or helped me develop in my personal vision.
Dear friend,
A lot of us look down on selling ourselves— because we equate it with ‘selling out.’
If you want to take your street photography to the next level, invest in an unforgettable experience in Tokyo or NYC: