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Henri Cartier-Bresson invented the concept of “the decisive moment” in photography, but I think it is misunderstood.
Dear friend, If you’re a diamond, you can only be cut by other diamonds — aka, materials that are as strong as you (if not stronger than you).
An idea: buy dual RICOH GR II. Both with ERIC KIM STRAP. Like dual pistols in Goldeneye 007. Or like Jay-Z with twin Bugattis outside the Art Basel. Living life colossal.
I’m a huge fan of VSCO, and if you use the “free” version of VSCO, I highly recommend signing up for their paid subscription service (VSCO X).
Inspired by MIS-READING.COM
Work hard, slay, all day.
Everyday treat it like it were new.
Refresh your perspective,
Today, make the new you.
Wayne Gretzky, best hockey player of all time said:
Don’t skate to the puck. Skate to where the puck is going to be.
Dear friend,
Let’s say you got $1,000 to invest. What should you buy? Stocks, or something else?
Naw cousin, invest that money into yourself.
Dear friend,
Imma propose a new rule to avoid debt in photography and life: let us call it the “two camera rule.â€
Needless to say, this advice probably won’t help you. But it has helped me.
Why make photos or be a photographer? For me it is to experience the world in a more connected, conscious, and appreciative way.
Dear friend,
If you ever second-guess yourself into paralysis, this letter is for you.
PHOTOGRAPHY ENTREPRENEURSHIP 101 by ERIC KIM
To succeed as a photography entrepreneur, seek to be “meaningfully different†from everyone else out there.
The camera is a scissor of reality. You decide what to keep, and what to cut away.
A stoic philosophy: don’t take your (negative) emotions too seriously.
Tracing with ISSEY MIYAKE // very inspired by his pleats, curves, and flexible weaved material. Another proof of all the innovation happening in fashion. Oh yeah, I found about ISSEY through the iconic black turtle necks he made for Steve Jobs.
There is no ultimate “right†or “wrong†way to make photos.
Just shoot however you like to shoot. And don’t superimpose your views on photography to others, or let others superimpose their view on photography upon you.
Dear friend,
As photographers, let us start saying “pictures” instead of “photos.”
YESÂ
to
playful experiments
to dream, to wonder, to make, to see
an eternal return to the creative everyday.
NO
to
dreadful apparitions of
self doubt, anxiety, the future,
that faint whisper of Fear disguised as Reason.
Dear friend,
A thought: life is about fun, chaos, and unpredictability.
Dear friend,
Reporting live from SAIGON, here is your friendly host– ERICKIM.
KEYS TO SUCCESS / PHOTOGRAPHY ENTREPRENEURSHIP 101 BY ERIC KIM
Ok, we already know the middle class is dying. We are heading to a dystopia society: hyper rich, and the poor.
Practical advice, I wish someone would have told me if I were 18 years old, entering college today.
Photography Entrepreneurship 101
Dear friend,
Some real talk.
The world is kind of going to shit. Some ideas in thriving in an uncertain world:
I’ve been interested in fashion photography for the colors, dynamism, and just how fun it is.
Conquer your fears and meet new peers:
Join the power-circle:
Dear friend,
If you have a hard time motivating yourself to get shit done that you want to do, some practical tips and advice for you:
Phones are the best cameras for photography.
CONQUER YOUR FEARS AND MEET NEW PEERS >
I’m probably the most passionate street photographers in the world. Why? Because street photography ain’t about just making photos. It’s about making meaning in your personal life.
Street photography is a way of life.
Dear friend,
As a present, here are some new ERIC KIM LIGHTROOM CLASSIC CC PRESETS 2018 for you!
Also check out my new Tokyo CHROMA Lightroom Presets.
Street photography advice: shoot what scares the shit out of you.
Another key to success: don’t be afraid to CANNIBALIZE YOURSELF.
ZEN ZONE,
All I see is monochrome.
ZEN ZONE,
I haven’t shot everything yet,
Shoot to reveal life’s mystery; make it shown.
PHOTOGRAPHY ENTREPRENEURSHIP 101 by ERIC KIM
Another key to success: DO AND GROW RICH.
Dear friend,
I want you to be a strong spiritual warrior. A conqueror. But to conquer who? Only you.
