Why is photography important to our lives?

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Black and white street photographs of Los Angeles, 2010-2015.

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ERIC KIM WORKSHOPS: A chance for you to conquer your fears, meet new peers, and take your street photography to the next level.

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If you want to take your composition and visual artistry to the next level, don’t miss out on my upcoming DYNAMIC COMPOSITION Workshop in NYC (February 24-25, 2018).

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If you want to become a great photographer and visual artist, become a great thief.

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Don’t miss out on free shipping in HAPTIC SHOP and a FREE STREET NOTES on HAPTIC INDUSTRIES Amazon Shop (if you add two qualifying products to your cart). (Both offers only available until Monday, November 27).

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Not sure what is the best camera for street photography? ANNETTE KIM put together this dope visualization on how to simplify your life by helping you decide, “What is the best street photography camera for me?”

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Why creative confidence is our life-blood as visual artists.

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Why you shouldn’t trust your pictures to Flickr, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.

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What is a photograph vs picture vs image? How can I learn to make more interesting, dynamic, and compelling photographs?”

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How to overcome fear, and become the best you.

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Bigger is worse.

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If I started to travel and shoot street photography all over again, this is the advice I would give myself:

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An insight that might help you in your photography: employ “tactful flattery” to get the shot you want.

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Dear friend,

Do you have pride in your own pictures?

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HAPTIC INDUSTRIES ON AMAZON >

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In today’s world, you must meaningfully differentiate yourself from your competition by taking yourself to the next level — pushing yourself 10x more than you think you’re capable of.

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Let’s say you wanted to build your own house. Would you want to build it on quicksand?

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Dear friend,

This will be your personal guide on how you can master photography– for yourself, regardless of your skill level. Regardless if you’re a total beginner/newbie, or a more intermediate/advanced photographer– this course will give you the skills and tools to take your photography to the next level, and become your own master photographer.

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The secret to becoming a master photographer: the Kaizen (Japanese process of gradual self-improvement):

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Announcing SAIGON SATCHEL from HAPTICLABS: One of 18 in Existence. Sleek, Strong, and Innovative camera bag to accompany you on your future street photography adventures:

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Think of yourself a street photography fisher– instead you are fishing for people.

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To succeed as a modern photographer, you must learn how to HUSTLE.

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Would you rather be hated on or ignored? In marketing there are only two paths: be loved/hated or to be ignored.

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To advertise the new HENRI CHROMA WRIST STRAP: Midnight Blue Edition, here are some of my favorite Blue pictures, to get you in the mood:

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Dear friend,

Cindy here. I want to thank you for your love and support over the years. Thank you for reading this blog and helping Eric to build a supportive learning community. Thank you for challenging him, motivating him to experiment, grow, and have a greater sense of purpose.

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Street photography is the ultimate tool to conquer your fears and social anxieties in life.

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Dear friend,

YOU ARE STRONG!

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Photography is the exilir of life.

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Practical tips, ideas, and strategies how to monetize your photography– whether you want to build up photography to be your part-time / side-hustle, or whether you want to make a full-time living from your photography:

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As a modern photographer, you are no longer just a “photographer”, marketer, blogger, vlogger— you are a “streamer”.

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Here is a personal list of who I consider the best living street photographers (in no particular order):

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For street photography workshops, 1:1, or education, I recommend you to learn from:

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LEARN FROM THE MASTERS OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Distilled key lessons from the masters of street photography to take your photography to the next level.

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Auburn hair
To you I swear
To always be there

For you,
Through the changing hues.
The crimson red and the blue

Always, for you.

NEVER RUN OUT OF INSPIRATION with new books from HAPTICPRESS.

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To succeed as a modern photographer, don’t think of yourself as a photographer. Instead, think of yourself as a “VISUAL ARTIST”.

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Adorn your camera with straps from ERIC KIM x HAPTIC INDUSTRIES:

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Today, anyone with a phone is a photographer. So now what?

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Quick visual tips to know when shooting street photography, made by ANNETTE KIM.

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A graphic visualization made by ANNETTE KIM on how you can conquer your fear of photographing strangers.

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To make good pictures, first start off with a simple background.

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Limited-Edition HENRI CHROMA Wrist Straps: Exquisitely designed and masterfully handcrafted in a limited edition of 50

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There are a lot of myths and secrets in street photography.

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As a modern photographer, make a logo for yourself, to be instantly recognizable, and to stand out.

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A step-by-step guide on how ANNETTE KIM designed the cover of ‘THE MODERN PHOTOGRAPHER.’

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The ephemeral is what fades, and doesn’t last.

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A tip on how to succeed as a modern photographer, embrace the ‘T’ Technique— broad generalization across many disciplines (the top of the T) and deep specialization in one domain (the line of the T that goes downward).

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A lot of us are afraid of “failure”— and many of us are “risk averse.”

But what does that really mean? And what is the worst-case scenario?

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Photography: Where you stand, how you see the world, and how you make pictures — it is all a matter of perspective.

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To increase your chances of success, become a global photographer.

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Conquer your fears and meet new peers:

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To succeed as a modern photographer, you must learn how to ‘sell yourself’. But, how do you sell yourself, without “selling out”?

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If you want a shot of creative inspiration, invest in HAPTIC INDUSTRIES.

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If you’ve ever seen the Red, Yellow, and Blue abstract pictures/paintings of Piet Mondrian and didn’t “get it”— I’m with you. This article will share with you what I personally love about his work, and how his artwork has informed my own picture-making, and education as a visual artist.

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One principle for success as a modern photographer: realize that your artistic work will never be ‘perfect’, that you’re in a state of ‘becoming’ and don’t let perfectionism hold you back. Rather, strive to do your work ‘80% good enough’ and hit publish.

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To make more dynamic, edgy, and powerful street photographs, use a flash.

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True beauty, elegance, and function roots from simplicity.

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To stand out as a modern photographer, you must assert your unique voice.

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Today’s digital world and landscape is different than in the past. If you don’t adapt, and evolve to modern times, you will die.

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MODERN PHOTOGRAPHER is your new philosophical and practical primer to succeed as a modern photographer in today’s digital world.

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As a modern photographer, you must learn how to self-promote yourself.

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Before I go out and shoot pictures, I need to get into the zone.

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If you want a quick street photography assignment to push yourself out of your comfort zone, try the ‘1,000 Photo Challenge’: take 1,000 street photographs in one day.

If you want to make more edgy and dynamic street photographs, here are some tips for you:

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A fun idea: as a modern photographer, you are no longer a ‘photographer’, but an ‘imager’— someone who makes images.

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To live a fulfilling life: you must discover your purpose in life (chosen by you)— and to every day, do it.

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