ERIC KIM ₿

Dear friend,

Never forget — your life and labor is not free.

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I’m the most fearless street photographer I know.

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”I’m always trying to channel those personal emotions into my work. That is very different from a lot of documentary photographers who want to depict the city more objectively. For me it is very personal – it’s about what is inside me. I don’t think about what other people will make of it. I shoot for myself.” – Trent Parke

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Dear friend,

Don’t miss your chance to save by taking advantage of the special early-bird discount for my London Conquer Your Fears in Street Photography Workshop (January 27-28, 2018). The deadline for early—bird registration is December 31, 2017. This will be my last workshop in the UK and Europe for a long time, so don’t miss your chance to conquer your fears and meet new peers.

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Practical and real photography advice, if you want to pursue photography as a career, or monetize your photography as a part-time hustle:

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“I am an amateur and intend to remain one my whole life long. I attribute to photography the task of recording the real nature of things, their interior, their life. The photographer’s art is a continuous discovery, which requires patience and time. A photograph draws its beauty from the truth with which it’s marked.” – Andre Kertesz

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A life lesson I’ve learned: the best “bang for your buck” in terms of happiness, joy, novelty, and excitement in life is purchased through EXPERIENCES, not stuff.

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“My photography is not ‘brain photography’. I put my brain under the pillow when I shoot. I shoot with my heart and with my stomach.” – Anders Petersen

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“If your pictures aren’t good enough, you’re not close enough.” – Robert Capa

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Figure to ground, grit and grain, and emotion.

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Dear friend,

If you’re an intermediate-advanced street photographer looking to push yourself to the next level, you have arrived at STREET PHOTOGRAPHY 103: your personal masterclass for street photography.

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I recently shot a friend’s wedding, and found that my street photography techniqies have tremendously benefited me.

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When it comes to composition and photography, you must compose with your gut, and then analyze your best pictures with the best compositions afterwards.

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Photography is the best tool for self-therapy.

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Photography is the ultimate tool to conquer your fears in life, and to empower yourself to live life with more confidence, zest, and courage:

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Proud of all the women of HAPTIC. We are majority women led, family operated industry and are driven by a spirit of experimentation and creative collaboration. We are not anonymous. Our products are a story.

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Risk aversion is hardwired into our DNA, and holds back our massive potential in life.

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How to make more engaging, edgy, and dynamic pictures:

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Dear friend,

When in doubt in life, be bold.

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How to turn negative situations into positive ones, how we grow stronger, and why we must push ourselves to failure, and the importance of the right difficulty in life.

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STREET NOTES: The chance for you to push yourself outside your comfort zone, and become a fearless street photographer.

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Don’t miss your unique chance to own a part of street photography history: LAUGHING LADY: Collector’s Edition Artist Proof Print and MASTERS Book by ERIC KIM

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To me, “happiness” is being creative every day.

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Inspiration
Breathe in ideas, pictures and art
Exhale
Creative output, images, and meaning.

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Limited-Edition of 50 // Henri CHROMA Wrist Straps: One of a Kind.

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Dear friend,

If you want to conquer your fears in street photography and meet new peers, I cordially invite you to my “Conquer Your Fears in Street Photography Workshop” in NYC (February 21-22, 2018).

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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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