Category: Workshop
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Student Photos: Film Street Photography Workshop in Dubai
Just finished the coolest workshop here in Dubai– the 2-day Experience the Magic of Film Workshop at Gulf Photo Plus 2016. The students all hit the streets with their cool film cameras (some 35mm and some medium-format), and we had a blast shooting film and also learning how to process the film. Check out the…
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50 Lessons I’ve Learned From Jacob Aue Sobol’s Magnum Workshop in Kyoto by John Hall
Eric: This article is by John Hall, a photographer and human being I respect deeply. John Hall was one of my students at a week-long street photography workshop in SF, and since then he has been my zen master (he always reminds me to stay centered). He recently attended a Jacob Aue Sobol workshop in…
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Before/After: Stockholm Conquer Your Fear Street Photography Workshop 2015
Just finished an incredible “Conquer Your Fear of Shooting Street Photography” here in Stockholm, and wow– this is one of the most awesome before/afters. I was so impressed to see how much all of the students pushed themselves out of their comfort zones, and how they started off the work terrified to approach strangers and…
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Conquer Your Fears (and Meet New Peers) in SF, New Orleans, and LA!
Dear streettogs, I am excited to share my new upcoming street photography workshops for the rest of the year! If you want to conquer your fears in street photography and meet new peers, don’t miss out on this chance to invest in your education! I know the workshop isn’t cheap, but I can guarantee you…
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Join Me at PopUp GPP Seattle for a Special “Conquer Your Fear of Shooting in the Streets” Workshop (September 16-18th, 2015)
Hey streettogs, I am excited to announce I will be teaching my popular “Introduction to Street Photography Workshop” in Seattle (September 16-18, 2015) hosted by Gulf Photo Plus as part of their PopUp GPP Seattle event! For those of you who have never heard of “Gulf Photo Plus”, it is the most happening photography educational center in…
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Before/After: Seattle Conquer Your Fear of Shooting Street Photography Workshop 2015
I am very proud of my students at my recent Seattle Conquer Your Fear of Shooting Street Photography Workshop. They all pushed themselves out of their comfort zone, approached strangers, got rejected, but also got accepted. They all did an amazing job building their confidence, learned how to better interact with strangers, and the coffee…
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Magnum Editing Masterclass in Toronto at Contact Photography Festival 2015
If you are in Toronto (or closeby) and want to take your photography to the next level, check out the upcoming Magnum Photos Editing Masterclass in Toronto as part of the Contact Photography Festival 2015. You will get the help of acclaimed Magnum photographers Michael Christopher Brown, Mark Power, and Larry Towell. For photographers who are…
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Take Your Street Photography to the Next Level in 2015: Re-inspire Yourself, Build Your Confidence, and Join an Amazing Community
Dear streettogs, This weekend is the last opportunity for you to qualify for the early-bird discount for my Toronto Intermediate/Advanced Street Photography Workshop. I am also excited to announce I have added an Amsterdam Intermediate/Advanced Street Photography Workshop as well! If you wanted to take your street photography to the next level and invest in your own…
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Before/After: SF Week-Long Intensive Street Photography Workshop 2015
I just finished a week-long intensive street photography workshop in SF, and man– was it one great experience. The students all did an incredible job stepping outside of their comfort zones, improved their street photography, and built up an amazing sense of teamwork. I am so proud of all of their improvement through the week,…
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Behind-the-Scenes Video: Downtown LA Conquer Your Fear of Shooting Street Photography Workshop 2015
I just finished an epic “Conquer Your Fears of Shooting Street Photography Workshop” in Downtown LA this past weekend and put together a fun behind-the-scenes video above. All of the students did an incredible job building their confidence in the streets, getting closer to strangers, and had a lot of fun getting to know one…
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Join Matt Stuart for Leica Akademie Street Photography Workshops in LA and San Francisco in January 2015!
Hey guys, I am really excited to share that Matt Stuart (from In-Public) is coming to the states and teaching two workshops with Leica Akademie (in Los Angeles and San Francisco)! The workshop is only $599 and limited to 12 participants, and this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss out on! Matt is…
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Registration Open: Downtown LA & Portland Street Photography Workshops in 2015 (and more!)
Hey streettogs, I am excited to share that registration is officially open for my upcoming Downtown LA Introduction to Street Photography Workshop (Jan 2-4th) and my Portland Intermediate/Advanced Street Photography Workshop (Jan 9-11th). Make sure you sign up quickly before the early-bird discount expires! If you want to conquer your fears of shooting street photography,…
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Guide: How to Teach a Street Photography Class, Workshop, or Course
One of my biggest beliefs in life is in transparency. Whenever I learn something potentially useful or insightful– I don’t want to simply hoard the information to myself. Rather, I want to share it with as large of an audience as humanly possible. I wanted to share how I teach my street photography workshops— and…
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Before/After: SF Intermediate/Advanced Street Photography Workshop 2014
It was an absolutely incredible weekend teaching the Intermediate/Advanced Street Photography Workshop in San Francisco. We had folks come from all over: Seattle, Texas, Zurich, Tokyo, and all over the Bay Area in California. I am so proud of the friendships we made during the workshop– and the huge before/after improvement after the workshop. Side…
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Don’t Miss Your Chance: Introduction to Street Photography Workshop in Stockholm (October 29-30th, 2014)
Hey Scandinavian (and European) streettogs– I am excited to share that I am hosting an intimate 2-day Introduction to Street Photography Workshop in Stockholm limited to 6 students (October 29-30th, 2014). I know it is a bit last-minute (and in the middle of the week), but I wanted to have a chance to host a…
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Personal Reflections: Magnum Provincetown Diary 2014
I’ve had the photographic week of my life in Provincetown with Magnum last week. I wanted to use this opportunity to reflect on some of my thoughts and experiences– and I will try my best to be as candid as I can (pun intended).
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Day 3: Magnum Workshop with David Alan Harvey Notes, Video
Just got up my notes for David Alan Harvey’s Magnum Workshop. Check it out and the video presentations/critiques below! Day 3: David Alan Harvey Magnum Workshop Notes
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Day 3: Magnum Workshop with Constantine Manos Notes, Video
Today David Alan Harvey just arrived from France, and I had one last morning session with Constantine Manos. Below are my notes and video critique recordings: Day 3: Constantine Manos Evernote Notes Also check out Karl Edwards notes on “Street Shootr”: Costa Manos Street Photography Workshop Day 2
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Day 0: Becoming a Student Again at the Magnum Workshop in Provincetown
Dana Danzel, a drag queen at a bar. I approached and asked her if I could take a few photos. I loved her personality, and blue accents. Shot a roll of Kodak Portra 400 on her on my Leica, and shot a few photos with my phone to email her. Provincetown, 2014. Just flew out…
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Before/After: Saigon Travel Street Photography Workshop 2014
I recently had the pleasure of teaching a week-long travel street photography workshop in Saigon, Vietnam. It was seriously the time of a lifetime— I loved all the time I spent with all the students, and it was inspiring to see how much progress everyone made during the week. I also loved the sense of…
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Shooting the Streets of Downtown LA in my Introduction to Street Photography Workshop
I recently edited some behind-the-scenes footage that my friend Todd Hatakeyama shot of my Downtown LA Introduction to Street Photography Workshop. We had a ton of fun sharing our passion for street photography, interacting with people on the streets, and giving honest feedback and critique on each others’ work– and I was amazed by the…
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New Eric Kim Street Photography Workshops in 2014 and 2015 in Stockholm, Portland, SF, Chicago, Toronto, NYC & More!
Hey streettogs, I am excited to share my upcoming street photography workshops for this year as well in 2015! If you want to push your boundaries in street photography, gain inspiration and confidence, and meet other passionate street photographers– join me at one of my upcoming workshops. Some of my upcoming destinations include Ho Chi…
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Before/After: Toronto Introduction to Street Photography Workshop 2014
I just finished my Toronto Introduction to Street Photography Workshop with my manager (and fellow co-teacher) Neil Ta. I was amazed by how much the students were able to build their confidence, push outside of their comfort zone, and have huge progress in their photography in such a short weekend! Check out all of their…
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Before/After: Istanbul Week-Long Travel Street Photography Workshop Student Photos 2014
I recently finished teaching my Istanbul Week-Long Travel Street Photography Workshop with Charlie Kirk. We started off the workshop with a portfolio review, and we focused on each student’s individual needs. I am very impressed with all of the improvements from the students in working really hard during the week, and making a tight edit…
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Before/After: NYC Intermediate/Advanced Street Photography Workshop 2014
I just finished my NYC Intermediate/Advanced Street Photography Workshop this past weekend, and was so impressed to see the progress all the students have made. The focus of the workshop was finding your own style and voice– and it was centered on working on a mini-project. Check out all the students’ before/after work below! If…
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Dubai Street Photography GoPro POV with the Fujifilm X-T1 (Volume #2)
I saw some cool guys chilling outside of a barber shop in the African area of the Gold Souk in Dubai. The video was shot during my street photography workshop here at Gulf Photo Plus with the new Fujifilm X-T1 and Fujifilm 27mm f/2.8 Lens. Still tons more videos to come, stay tuned! :)
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Behind the Scenes: Dubai Street Photography Workshop GoPro POV with the Fujifilm X-T1
Above is another GoPro video I made on the streets of Dubai during my street photography workshop here at Gulf Photo Plus with the new Fujifilm X-T1 and Fujifilm 27mm f/2.8 Lens. Here I instruct Jillian and give her a little encouragement to overcome her fears of shooting street photography. Check it out!
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Behind the Scenes: Amsterdam Introduction to Street Photography Workshop 2014
If you were ever curious what it is like at my street photography workshops, here are some fun behind-the-scenes snapshots at my recent Amsterdam Introduction to Street Photography Workshop. You can see the student’s work on Facebook here. You can also see all of my upcoming street photography workshops here.
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Introduction to Composition for Street Photography Presentation (Gulf Photo Plus 2014)
Above is the presentation I used as an introduction to composition in street photography. Feel free to use, edit, and distribute the presentation on Slideshare here. Learn more about composition in street photography via the lessons below: Composition Lesson #1: Triangles Composition Lesson #2: Figure-to-ground Composition Lesson #3: Diagonals Composition Lesson #4: Leading Lines Composition…
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Introduction to Urban Landscapes: A Street Photographer’s Perspective Workshop Presentation (Gulf Photo Plus 2014)
I just had an incredible time teaching my Introduction to Urban Landscapes: A Street Photographer’s Perspective at Gulf Photo Plus 2014 here in Dubai. If you were interested you can see the slides above or on on Slideshare. You can also read more in-depth about Urban Landscapes on the blog here. You can see all the…
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How to Conquer Your Fear of Shooting Street Photography Presentation (Gulf Photo Plus 2014)
Today I just gave a talk titled: “How to Conquer Your Fear of Shooting Street Photography” at Gulf Photo Plus 2014 in Dubai. You can see the slides above or on on Slideshare. Unfortunately the talk wasn’t recorded, but I will try to re-record it for YouTube in the near future! You can also check…
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Before/After: Amsterdam Introduction to Street Photography Workshop Student Photos 2014
Last weekend, I had a phenomenal time teaching my Amsterdam Introduction to Street Photography Workshop alongside Jeroen Helmink, Caspar Claasen, Peter Gerritsen, and Neil Ta. The students all did an incredible job conquering their fears in street photography and stepping outside of their comfort zones. I was also shocked to see how much progress all…
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Upcoming Street Photography Workshops at Gulf Photo Plus in Dubai, NYC, Istanbul, Toronto, LA, Vancouver, Saigon, Singapore & More!
I’m excited to be part of Gulf Photo Plus in Dubai this year! I still have a few spots open for my Introductory course: “Conquering Your Fear of Shooting Street Photography” (March 13-14th) and my Intermediate/Advanced course: “Discover Your Unique Voice in Street Photography” (March 9-11th). Join me in Dubai and check out my other…
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Free Open-Source Online Street Photography Course: “All the World’s a Stage: Introduction to Street Photography”
In the spirit of the “Open Source Photography” approach, I present to you the free online street photography course: “All the World’s a Stage: Introduction to Street Photography.” The majority of this course material was made in 2012, and many of my thoughts and beliefs on street photography have changed since then. However if you…
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Conquer Your Fears in Street Photography in SF, Amsterdam, Dubai, NYC, Istanbul, Toronto, LA, Vancouver (BC), Sydney, Melbourne, London, & More in 2014!
I am excited to open my week-long travel street photography workshop in Istanbul (April 14-18th) with Charlie Kirk. I also still have a few spots left for my upcoming San Francisco Introduction to Street Photography Workshop (Feb 7-9th). If you cannot attend one of my upcoming in-person street photography workshops yet want to learn from…
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Why I Teach Street Photography Workshops
Photos in this article are from my travels in Istanbul this summer. I often get criticism from teaching street photography workshops. I get criticized that they cost too much. I get criticized that I am not qualified enough. I get criticized that street photography is something that you “cannot teach”– and is something that has…
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Don’t Miss Out! One Week Left for Early-Bird Pricing of my Seattle 3-day Introduction to Street Photography Workshop (Jan 10-12, 2014)
There is one-week left for the early-bird discount (Sunday, Jan 5th) for my first Seattle Introduction to Street Photography Workshop! Don’t miss out on this beautiful unique location, especially if you live in the area! Have you ever walked on the streets and saw a moment that you wanted to capture, but you were too scared…
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Conquer Your Fears and Meet New Peers in 2014! Upcoming Street Photography Workshops in Seattle, SF, Amsterdam, NYC, Istanbul, Toronto, LA, Vancouver and More!
Hey streettogs, I am excited to announce my new calendar of street photography workshops for 2014 in Seattle, SF, Amsterdam, NYC, Istanbul, Toronto, Vancouver, Vietnam, Seoul, Tokyo, Sydney, Melbourne, Stockholm, and London! If you want to meet new peers and conquer your fears, join us at a workshop coming to you below! If you cannot…
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Announcing Street Photography Workshops in Stockholm and London (and Online Workshops!)
My talented (and beautiful) girlfriend Cindy is going to Umea, Sweden for a conference which gives me a excuse to visit Europe! Therefore I am excited to share that I am teaching my popular “Introduction to Street Photography Workshop” in Stockholm (in association with CUP Stockholm) and London this December. I know it is a…
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“Discover Your Unique Voice in Street Photography”: San Francisco 3-day Intermediate/Advanced Street Photography Workshop (10/25-10/27)
STUCK IN A CREATIVE RUT AND LOOKING FOR INSPIRATION TO TAKE YOUR STREET PHOTOGRAPHY TO THE NEXT LEVEL IN THE STREETS OF SAN FRANCISCO? Do you feel that when you look at your street photographs, you have a hard time defining your style? Do you dream of creating unique and eye-popping images that stand out…
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Take Your Street Photography to the Next Level in San Francisco and Downtown Los Angeles!
I am excited to share that the information for my upcoming street photography workshops in San Francisco and Los Angeles are live! The Introductory Street Photography Workshop is focused on building your courage, learning the fundamentals of composition, and techniques when shooting on the street. The Intermediate/Advanced Street Photography Workshop is focused on honing onto…
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Conquer Your Fears in Street Photography in San Diego, Istanbul, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Tokyo, and Kyoto!
If you feel uninspired in your photography, want to conquer your fears, and meet other passionate street photographers— join me at one of my upcoming workshops below! This would be a great opportunity for you to step outside of your comfort zone, and even take a break from the day job to travel to an…
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Take Your Street Photography to the Next Level in Detroit, NYC, Toronto, San Diego, Istanbul, LA, SF, Tokyo, & Kyoto!
I am excited to share that I added a new workshop to my schedule: my first charity-based (pay what you can) workshop in Detroit with Brian Day (May 10-11th). 100% of the proceeds will be going to charity. I hope this will be a great way for street photography to give back to the community. You…
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CUP presents “In-Public – In Stockholm” – A Street Photography Exhibition and Workshops (May 22 – June 26th)
I am excited that a bunch of my good friends and street photography colleagues in Stockholm just founded “CUP” (Contemporary Urban Photography) to raise awareness of street photography in Scandinavia. They have partnered up with In-Public and are presenting an exhibition and workshop with Blake Andrews and Nick Turpin (May 22 – June 26th). All the…
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Pound the Pavement in New York City: Registration Open for Introduction to Street Photography Workshop May 17-19th (Featuring Richard Bram from In-Public)
I am excited to announce I will be teaching my popular “Introduction to Street Photography Workshop” in New York City 5/17-5/19 featuring Richard Bram from In-Public. In this action packed 3-day weekend workshop, you will learn the fundamentals of street photography, how to create visually compelling images, how to conquer your fear of shooting street photography, as well as tips & tricks…
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Conquer Your Fears in Street Photography in Chicago, NYC, Toronto, San Diego, Istanbul, LA, SF, Tokyo, & Kyoto
If you want to conquer your fear of shooting street photography, meet other passionate street photographers, and take your work to the next level consider joining one of my upcoming workshops! I have taught over 35 workshops, across 15 countries, to over 500+ students who have stepped outside of their comfort zones and have had life-changing experiences. Don’t miss…
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“Take Your Street Photography to New Heights”: 3-day Introduction to Street Photography Workshop in Chicago (4/19-4/21)
Have you ever walked on the streets and saw a moment that you wanted to capture, but you were too scared to take the photograph? Do you want to become more confident shooting in the streets and learn how to better interact with your subjects? Do you want to meet other street photographers that are…
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“Take Your Street Photography to New Heights”: Introduction to Street Photography Workshop in Dubai (3/22-3/23)
Eric’s Note: I am excited to share that the registration for my Introduction to Street Photography Workshop in Dubai (3/22-3/23) is now open! More info in the post below: Have you ever walked on the streets and saw a moment that you wanted to capture, but you were too scared to take the photograph? Do…