A thought:
The best photos are the ones which bring us joy.
How do we make these types of photos? Simple: shoot photos as if nobody else could see your photos. This will be the ultimate judge of whether you shoot photos for yourself or for others.
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A thought I had while at the gym:
(more…)If you could never shoot photos or travel ever again– could you live a happy life?
Can you achieve anything epic in life without being assertive?
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I have this new notion of photography:
What if we saw photography as a tool of empowerment, instead of just making photos?
I call this notion ‘power photography’.
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A realization:
If the purpose of photography isn’t to become a better photographer, perhaps we shouldn’t make photography the ultimate aim of our lives.
Instead, we should be seeking to live a better life. And how do we improve our lives and live a better life? By adapting our photography to our life, not adapting our life to our photography.
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Always put yourself first. Obey your personal needs, desires, and “musts” in life before trying to help others:
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As a modern photographer in this brave new digital world, to succeed you must create your own personal brand into yourself:
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“Nil sine magno vita labore dedit mortalibus.” (Life grants nothing to us mortals without hard work) – Horace
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To be audacious means to love taking risks, being bold, to dare, and to venture for the uncertain, even though it might mean you will be hated, ridiculed, insulted, ignored, or fail.
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ERIC KIM STOCK PHOTOS [Dropbox Download Link]: A collection of free, open-source photographs for you to use for any purpose:
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A tip from my buddy Heraclitus: We are constantly in a state of becoming; an endless state of flux in which we are constantly changing, evolving, and becoming more (and less) at the same time.
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If you want to become the most epic entrepreneur or you in life, don’t ask for permission.
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In praise of a magnanimous, great, and anti-humble personal philosophy and mindset:
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If you desire full control over yourself and your life, you must build equity in yourself.
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Anti-statis in life; we must always be “onto the next one” if we hope to continue to evolve, change, and move forward!
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The best way to market yourself is to create things of substance:
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A practical primer on how to get discovered as a photographer, how to promote yourself, and how to gain more notoriety and fame as a photographer:
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Pessimism — this little troll. Where does this ugly demon come from?
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Dear friend,
A realization:
(more…)Life should be about OPTIONS and CHOICES, not ‘obligations’ or a sense of ‘duty’.
Is photography improving your life?
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Life isn’t fair — but how can we profit from our modern capitalist system? The secret: become self-employed.
My personal commandments for myself in photography (you don’t need to follow these):
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Dear streettogs, I am very proud to announce the launch of HAPTIC MAGAZINE #1: Our Story [Free PDF Download]
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I think I’m one of the greatest photography bloggers of all-time. Here is some practical advice I would give you on how to blog:
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What is the worst malady in the modern world? Nihilism (the pathetic philosophy that says life isn’t worth living).
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Some practical thoughts and tips on how to be ‘happier’ in life, using photography as the tool:
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You got no limits, the only person stopping you is you:
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Dear friend,
A philosophical idea:
What is good for others isn’t good for you.
Thus, you are safe ignoring everyone else and their advice.
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I love going to the mall and shooting street photography there!
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I like the idea of having a NOT to do New Year’s Resolution–much more robust than a ‘to do’ New Year’s Resolution:
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A lot of us seek ‘location independence’ — but is this something that will bring us happiness?
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Dear friend,
If you’re a photography entrepreneur, here is some practical tips and guidance I will give you on getting ‘discovered’.
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In life, let us seek to “satisfice†(80% good enough) with our possessions, tools, and lifestyle. Let us instead focus on maximizing our self-development and pushing our personal limits!
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I’m a huge fan of processing and editing photos on iPad. Here are some simple tips which work well for me:
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I’m testing the SR+ Mode on the Fujifilm XF10 and I dig it! Some of my real thoughts:
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When we say we want ‘financial independence’, what do we really mean to say?
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There is no one “right” or “wrong” way to live your life. Ignore all “lifestyle” experts, and dictate for yourself how you want to live your own life.
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Dear friend,
A realization:
Entrepreneurship is about attempting; trying, testing your limits– less about the results.
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An entrepreneur is a daring individual, who seeks to first please themselves, and hopes to also share his/her personal findings with others.
(more…)Pick up the specially designed Fukubukuro Box or Haptic Bundles to get you ready for 2019! Only a few exclusive offers remaining. All orders will be gift personally gift wrapped by Cindy.
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The best state to be in when you’re shooting is a “flow” state, when you’re shooting intelligently, without having to think!
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In the spirit of my best friend Nietzche, perhaps the secret to living the best life is to extract the maximum amount of joy in every moment, every day; as if we were to live our lives for eternity!
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Should you measure “success†in your photography, business, entrepreneurial efforts, and life?
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Simple and practical tips on your road of becoming a photography entrepreneur:
