Photo essay / Aug 18, 2015
Kill Your Babies
Read this as a Google Doc or download a PDF. — I have a problem. I often get too attached to my photos, especially my bad photos. I look at all of my photos …
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Photo essay / Aug 3, 2015
Learn From the Masters: Lesson #5 Emotionally Detach Yourself From Your Photos
“Sometimes photographers mistake emotion for what makes a great street photograph.†– Garry Winogrand Imagine this situation: it is a cold and rainy day. You are out shooting on the streets, and you are …
Photo essay / Mar 3, 2015
Video: Introduction to Editing, Processing, and Workflow in Lightroom
Hey streettogs, I just put together a video introduction to using Lightroom 5 for editing, post-processing, and workflow. In the video I share some fundamental hotkeys, tips, and suggestions. I hope you enjoy the …
Photo essay / Sep 9, 2013
Removing Myself from My Own Photos: What I Learned While Editing and Sequencing My “Harmonious China” Project
Eric: This is a guest article by Neil Ta, my homie and babysitter. In this article he shares his new project, “Harmonious China” and his thoughts about the editing process. Neil: My good friend …
Photo essay / Jun 7, 2013
The Importance of Letting Your Photos Marinate
I think one of the most difficult aspects of photography is the editing process (choosing your best images). Garry Winogrand famously said, “Sometimes photographers mistake emotion for what makes a great street photograph.†Winogrand famously …
Photo essay / Mar 19, 2012
15 Tips How to Choose Your Best Photos
(“Nails” from my City of Angels series) Editing in street photography is one of the most important aspects to know. When I refer to “editing“, I am referring to the act of choosing your …