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Street photography as courage. Photography philosophy as embodied life. A living archive by ERIC KIM.
With the New Year fast approaching, what better way to start than having a professional critique on the worlds leading street photography blog?
I am excited to announce I will be teaching my first university-level course on street photography at the UC Riverside Extension program! The course will be an online/offline hybrid class- with the majority of …
Eric’s Note: When I visited Tokyo recently to teach my street photography workshop, I had the great pleasure of meeting Ade Ogunsanya aka Street Portraitist through my good friends Charlie Kirk and Bellamy Hunt. Check …
Eric’s Note: This is article is part of an on-going weekly column by Japancamerahunter (Bellamy Hunt) where he talks about vintage cameras, film, and street photography. You can check out his part articles here or if you need to …
(Above image “Untitled” by Christos Kapatos) I just finished reading “The Black Swan†by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, where he discusses many misconceptions and fallacies that we face as humans. He talks from a scientific-philosophical viewpoint, …
(Group photo at the Leica Singapore Store) Never have been to Singapore, but had a great time! Not only was I able to teach a street photography workshop with the famous Danny Santos …
 (My students absolutely adore me!) Most of you guys have no idea where Kota Kinabalu is, but it is an absolutely charming city on the coast of Malaysia. I had a ton of fun …
 (Attend an Eric Kim street photography workshop, get a free Leica!) Had an absolutely incredible time in Tokyo teaching my street photography workshop with Charlie Kirk, Bellamy Hunt, and Alfie Goodrich in association with …
(Above image copyrighted by Joel Meyerowitz) Eric’s Note: This article is by Ollie Gapper, a street photographer based in the UK- and now a weekly contributor to the blog. Stay tuned for more of his …
(Above image copyrighted by Albert Watson) I just finished the behemoth of a biography on Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson and I gotta say—I am deeply moved. The biography was not only brutally honest, but …
Eric’s Note: This article is by Ollie Gapper, a street photographer based in the UK- and now a weekly contributor to the blog. Stay tuned for more of his “Ollie Gapper Thursday” posts! Â …
You can check out a list of street photography books I recommend here: Inspirational Street Photography Books You Gotta Own Introduction: I was at Charlie Kirk’s apartment in Tokyo, when he turned me onto a …
After seeing Eric becoming ever more inundated with his workshop work, videos, Leica work and all the associated travel I decided to get in touch and say “Hey, how about I help out on …
Having fun camera shopping with Bellamy Hunt in Tokyo. If you need a camera, lens, or film case from Tokyo check him out athttp://www.japancamerahunter.com/
My good friend Todd Hatakeyama (and sponsor over at SimpleStudioLighting.com) and owner of the Hatakeyama Gallery (grand opening in Downtown LA this Saturday from 5pm-10pm) recently gave me a his old Leica M6 to …
Had the chance to collaborate with Leica Camera and Magnum Photos to ask Bruce Gilden a few questions about his work in Port-au-Prince, Haiti alongside Josh White. Very humbled to have asked him some …
Shooting with (two cute dogs) in Tokyo with my Leica M9 and GoPro in Shibuya, Tokyo. Make sure to follow tcd on Flickr and Twitter
Eric’s Note: Mattias Hyde is an emerging street photographer from Madrid who has only been shooting street photography for 6 months, and has shown a great deal of physical and emotional closeness in his …
See myself in a bathrobe talking about the Tokyo Street Photography Workshop with Charlie Kirk, Bellamy Hunt, and Alfie Goodrich. You can even see Rinzi Ruiz topless–watch the video!
(Golden Leica???) Check out my snapshots from Tokyo, which include trips to camera stores, Charlie Kirk’s house, drinking, and fun with Bellamy Hunt!
There is approximately one month left to submit for the International Street Photography Award in London for 2012. The deadline is Jan 5th, make sure to submit before it’s too late! I am also …
A funny story of how I got interrogated for shooting street photography at a racetrack for horses in Tokyo, an interview with Bellamy Hunt (how to best shoot in Tokyo), and fun antics with …
(Fibonacci spiral above a photo by Henri Cartier-Bresson) One of the questions that I have been pondering for quite a while is how much a great street photograph is objective versus subjective. I would …
“There is a big difference between a photographer and someone who clicks a shutter. One learns his craft and the other looks for a quick fix.†– Winslo I am an old school photographer …
(“Cut” by Rinzi Ruiz) I am currently reading Malcom Gladwell’s book: “What the Dog Saw†which is a great collection of his best articles published in The New Yorker. There is a fascinating section talks …
Are you an avid street photographer waiting to discover your own street style that will make you stand out from the crowd? If so, I’d like to invite you to my very special intermediate …
My Leica M9P* (gaffer tape upgrade) and 35mm Summilux 1.4. Background About a few months ago, I finally achieved one of my lifetime goals: purchasing a digital Leica (the Leica M9 to be specific). …
(All photographs copyrighted by John Cranford) Circle Acres, a project I started in 2008, focuses on documenting the lifestyle of a young couple in rural NC who have devoted their lives to organic farming …
(Chicago, Eric Kim) I studied Sociology during my undergrad at UCLA. I loved learning all of the ways that people interacted, communicated, and collected in groups. It really opened up my eyes to the …
Thomas Leuthard (85mm) is putting together a fun street photography contest that is open to everyone in the world with the topic: “Headlines“. It is free to enter, and can be a great way …
Love the street photography by In-Public Blake Andrews or his witty “B” blog? Check out this novel idea: his portfolio from In-Public, family shots, unseen B Sides and outtakes, and other 35 mm personal favorites printed …
(All images copyrighted by Manu Thomas) Eric’s Note: Manu Thomas is a street photographer from Mumbai, India who has captured a colorful, playful, and multi-faceted vision of his environment. In a feature according to Nick …
Info: Huge thanks to Leica for making this show and our gallery opening possible. http://www.leica-camera.com And congratulations to Jordan Dunn for his VLUX-30 winning “Best of Show” piece: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=265956166775812&set=a.245493168822… YOU ARE HERE was curated …
(Above photo by Debi Sen Gupta) Below are the 32 best images from my recent Introduction to Street Photography Workshop in Mumbai, India. Read more to see all the images below!
(All images copyrighted by Dirty Harrry) Eric’s Note: For this article I am pleased to feature the thoughts about Dirty Harrry, a prolific street photographer from Crete in Greece. His images shot with flash …
Hey streettogs, I am excited to say that I just finished my first batch of my Mumbai, India Street Photography Workshop! (I got two more groups to go). It was great to work with …
I have been in Mumbai, India the last 3 days and have been having the blast of my life. Kaushal Parikh, an incredibly talented street photographer from Mumbai, has been my host and not …
When you are out traveling and shooting street photography, remember to connect with the local people and treat them as “equals”. Don’t see them as objects, but use humor to get more comfortable with …
(Image above copyrighted by Emilio Morenatti) Emilio Morenatti is a photo journalist who has covered various events in Spain, Afghanistan, as well as the Middle East. Not only has he covered the war and …
Note: Sara T’Rula was one of the community managers for the “Street Photography Now” project. Read her thoughts about the SPN project and see some of her images as well below! The SPN Project …
If you are in Cambodia or in Asia, make sure to check out the Angkor Photo Festival exhibitions coming up in Cambodia. I am also pleased to announce that some of my images will …
Note: This blog post is by Kaushal Parikh, a street photographer from Mumbai, India. Although this is an article about a camera, I don’t believe that gear alone can create good photographs. But I …
(In the video above, I share a story of a recent confrontation I had in Toronto (that got physical) and how I defused the situation.) Edit: In the video I previously mentioned an issue …
In today’s 1-minute masterclass with Steve McCurry, he talks about getting “in the zone” when he is out shooting. He prefers to shoot alone and to quietly explore the streets without speaking much, to …
The folks from Phaidon are continuing their “One-Minute Masterclass” series with Steve McCurry. This new episode features his secret in getting interesting photos from unique vantage points (like a high vantage point). He describes …
The YOU ARE HERE street photography exhibition is an experiment in which 30+ street photographers from LA were given 10 days to shoot in one square block in the Downtown LA Fashion District. The opening night …
Cheryl Dunn, a filmmaker and photographer in New York City, recently put together a 16-minute short film on street photography. She is now thinking about expanding that documentary into a feature-length film. The film …
The YOU ARE HERE street photography exhibition is an experiment in which 30+ street photographers from LA were given 10 days to shoot in one square block in the Downtown LA Fashion District. The …
One of my favorite quotes by Alfred Eisenstaedt is “It is more important to click with people than to click the shutter”. When we are out shooting street photography, it is often difficult to …
First off, Hi. I’m Trevor Marczylo I am full-time photographer,  a street photographer eating, living, and surviving in Winnipeg, Manitoba. My work tends to focus on documentary style street Photography or the simple daily patterns of how …
Poutin, Tim Hortons, butter tarts, toonies, loonies, monopoly money, cops on horses, and friendly people– I will miss you Toronto! It was such a huge pleasure everyone in Toronto at my workshop, especially Brian, …
(Photo above by Andrew Eccles. Disregard how classy the chimp looks) Chimping– it is a disease and an unhealthy addiction that runs rampart within the digital photography community. What is chimping you ask? It …
My friend Charlie was generous enough to provide this article to discuss how he shoots street photography with a flash with his film Leica MP. Also if you haven’t yet, check out his documentary on …
Inspired by Thomas Leuthard’s post on how street photography has changed his life, I want to take this opportunity to talk a little about my street photography journey, and how it has changed my …
(Above image by Anthony Spatara) Hello. My name is Anthony Spatara, I am 35 years old and live in the great city of Chicago. Â I am not a photographer by profession nor do I …
The cool folks over at Street Reverb Magazine are teaming up with Xperia Studio in a joint “Reality Remade” street photography competition. There are lots of great prizes including a £2200 grand prize, including …
Whenever I am feeling in a street photography slump, looking for inspiration or knowledge, I have found these online street photography videos to be incredibly helpful and useful. These are just a few of …
After a fun-packed two days in Downtown LA, I am pretty pooped. However I had such a wonderful time teaching the workshop and helping my fellow street photographers build more courage when shooting in …
(Some of the LA street photography workshop participants catching some dinner in Downtown LA after the Day 1 of the Workshop!) Today I had a blast teaching the first day of my Downtown Los …
Liam McHenry, a street photographer from Australia (and one of my private online street photography students), put together this insightful video about an encounter he had with a teenage boy shooting in a suburb. …
I am pleased to announce the opening of the YOU ARE HERE Street Photography Exhibition tonight at the Think Tank Gallery in Downtown LA sponsored by Leica. The concept was that 30 photographers weregiven …
Italian photographer Ruben Salvadori recently put together a documentary recording the behind-the-scenes of conflict photography. Although not all conflict journalism is like this, it is still a very eye-opening documentary about the pressures that …
Hey streettogs, just got interviewed by the folks over at 500px. They asked me some questions about my approach in street photography, how my work has evolved, as well as my thoughts on some …
Recently I have had the huge pleasure of being invited to the PEN Ready Project, in which Olympus gave away 1000 Olympus EPM-1 cameras for people to shoot and review. I have always been …
 (Photo above copyrighted by Adam Marelli) Adam Marelli is an artist, photographer, and builder based in New York City who travels the world with his trusty Leicas and captures breathtaking images of people and places that …
(With the gang at the San Diego Street Photography Workshop) The past Intermediate Street Photography Workshop in Downtown San Diego was a blast. We studied the work of the master street photographers such as …
(Above image by Norman Estrologo) Eric’s Note: This article is written by Norman Estrologo, a Los Angeles based street photographer who has recently attended my introductory and intermediate street photography workshops. In a relatively …
(Above image by Blake Andrews) Blake Andrews, a member of the In-Public street photography collective and prolific blogger over at “B” has a list of 10 great street photography assignments. Check them out at …
 (“What’s on a doorman’s mind?” by Simon Garnier) Eric’s note: The following guest article is by Simon Garnier, part scientist and part street photographer who lives and works in New Jersey. Read his previous …
(Above image by Valery Titievsky) The street photography assignment for this week was “Smile”. Thanks for everyone who submitted their best images! I chose the 8 images I liked the most. Stay tuned for the …