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.
The secret to becoming a master photographer: the Kaizen (Japanese process of gradual self-improvement):
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Think of yourself a street photography fisher– instead you are fishing for people.
To succeed as a modern photographer, you must learn how to HUSTLE.
Would you rather be hated on or ignored? In marketing there are only two paths: be loved/hated or to be ignored.
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:
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.
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:
Here is a personal list of who I consider the best living street photographers (in no particular order):
LEARN FROM THE MASTERS OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Distilled key lessons from the masters of street photography to take your photography to the next level.
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.
To succeed as a modern photographer, don’t think of yourself as a photographer. Instead, think of yourself as a “VISUAL ARTISTâ€.
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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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There are a lot of myths and secrets in street photography.
As a modern photographer, make a logo for yourself, to be instantly recognizable, and to stand out.
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).
A lot of us are afraid of “failureâ€â€” and many of us are “risk averse.â€
But what does that really mean? And what is the worst-case scenario?
Photography: Where you stand, how you see the world, and how you make pictures — it is all a matter of perspective.
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’ve ever seen the Red, Yellow, and Blue abstract pictures/paintings of Piet Mondrian and didn’t “get itâ€â€” 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.
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.
To stand out as a modern photographer, you must assert your unique voice.
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.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHER is your new philosophical and practical primer to succeed as a modern photographer in today’s digital world.
As a modern photographer, you must learn how to self-promote yourself.
Before I go out and shoot pictures, I need to get into the zone.
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.
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If you want to make more edgy and dynamic street photographs, here are some tips for you:
To live a fulfilling life: you must discover your purpose in life (chosen by you)— and to every day, do it.
To register for the workshop contact my manager neil.ta@erickimphotography.com
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 London, January 27-28, 2018.
Street photography is the most difficult genre of photography. Why? You must be quick on your toes, you must know how to have the courage and panache to capture the “decisive momentâ€, and you must kill any ounce of hesitation in your bones.
I am the most confident street photographer I know, and I have learned countless tips, techniques, and psychological tools to conquer my fears of street photography. And my ambition is to share all of these secrets with you—in order for you to conquer any fears you have in street photography, in order for you to never hesitate again before shooting a street photograph.
Ask yourself:
“How many potential great street photographs have I missed, because I was too nervous, or scared, to make a picture?â€
Then ask yourself:
“What If I no longer had any fears in Street photography? How many more pictures could I make, that brings joy to my soul?
Consider, the skills you build in conquering your fears will not only help your street photography —it will also help you in your personal, business, and almost every part of your life.
I know that personally, building my confidence and conquering my fears in street photography has helped me take more risks in by business, to have more self-confidence in myself, and also for me to become a more brave person. I’m more bold in my entrepreneurial aspirations, I’m more ambitious to take bigger risks, and I have reaped higher rewards.
I wish I was a more confident street photographer and human being a lot earlier— I would have been able to have made so many more better pictures, had the confidence to talk more with strangers, and also to have started my own business sooner.
By investing in this workshop, you’re not just investing in your photography. You are investing in your whole life.
You’re already a good photographer. You just need an extra push — to push yourself out of your comfort zone.
In this workshop, you will be given practical assignments to push your street photography to the next level.
This workshop will give you practical and philosophical tools to elevate your street photography to the next level. But you will only get from the workshop what you put in.
Therefore, please, only invest in this workshop if you truly have a hunger and passion to elevate your street photography to the next level.
Not sure whether the workshop is worth it? I got your back. I offer you a 100% money-back guarantee. I’m so confident in my ability to empower you in street photography, that if you’re not 100% satisfied with the workshop experience, I will refund you 100% of your workshop tuition after the workshop.
Trust me, this workshop is experience is something you don’t want to miss out on. You will not only learn the practical tools to make better street photos, but you will have a unique opportunity to meet other passionate street photographers.
The workshop is also incredibly fun, and you will be able to join a community of like-minded street photographers, who you will have the opportunity to keep in touch long after the workshop.
To register for the workshop contact my manager neil.ta@erickimphotography.com who will address all of your questions, help you with logistics, and will send an invoice for you to secure your spot for the workshop.
Look forward to having you,
ERIC
To register for the workshop, email neil.ta@erickimphotography.com
Seven years of teaching workshops later (over 30 cities, 100 workshops, 1000 students), I still love teaching workshops.
Read my 200+ student testimonials >
Got any questions, concerns, or need help with logistics for the workshop? Contact my manager neil.ta@erickimphotography.com who will address you.
To share the exciting news that MASTERS now available on AMAZON, I wanted to share a list of lessons I’ve personally learned from all the masters of photography.
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I think street photography is 90% psychology — if you can master your own mental psychology, then you will be able to achieve your personal maximum in your photography and life.
How to succeed as a modern photographer: master marketing. The type of marketing I am a master at is ‘content marketing’— and in this article, I will share with you everything I personally know. My hope is that you can use this information to “get your name out thereâ€, to build more followers, and also how to build your platform.
Best student photos from Berlin 2017 workshop. Join an upcoming ERIC KIM EXPERIENCE in Amsterdam, London, Kyoto, and Tokyo.
What drives or motivates you? Are you self-driven, by your need to fulfill your inner-desires, and to help society? Are you driven by your own inner-demons and your own inner-angels (intrinsic motivation), or are you driven by the hope of hope of attaining more money, more power, more influence, and more followers (extrinsic motivation)?
How do you “succeed†in your photography and life as a modern photographer? How do you quantify “success†in your photography? How do you continue to grow, evolve, and become more powerful and motivated as a visual artist?
Simple principles on how to make better pictures:
As humans, we crave a “haptic†response — the sensation from our fingers, hands, and bodies from physical touch.
Don’t forget friend, art is a beautiful struggle.
A new idea for the MODERN PHOTOGRAPHER: You must become your own publisher, printer, and distributor.
No more excuses. Re-inspire your photography with CREATIVE EVERY DAY PRINT or MOBILE EDITION.
I’ve been thinking a lot about Street Photography — what it means to me, why I’ve been able to stay so passionate about it for over a decade, and what benefits it brings into my life, and into the lives of others.
How to make more powerful color photographs
Don’t miss the newest free photography visualization “What to look for when shooting street photography” available now in the Haptic Shop.
