- \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSale<\/span>\n\t\t\tProduct on sale<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
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<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tERIC KIM NECK STRAP MARK II<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t$<\/span> 750<\/span><\/del> Original price was: $ 750.<\/span>$<\/span> 499<\/span><\/ins>Current price is: $ 499.<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tAdd to cart<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li>- \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\tSale<\/span>\n\t\t\tProduct on sale<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t![\"HENRI](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/henri-neck-strap-mark-iv-blood-red-7.jpg?resize=450%2C450&ssl=1\")
<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tHENRI NECK STRAP MARK IV<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t$<\/span> 599<\/span> –<\/span> $<\/span> 699<\/span>Price range: $ 599 through $ 699<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tSelect options<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li>- \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\tSale<\/span>\n\t\t\tProduct on sale<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t![\"ERIC](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ERIC-KIM-WRIST-STRAP-MARK-II-x-RICOH-GR-III11-scaled.jpg?resize=450%2C450&ssl=1\")
<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tERIC KIM WRIST STRAP MARK II<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t$<\/span> 550<\/span><\/del> Original price was: $ 550.<\/span>$<\/span> 199<\/span><\/ins>Current price is: $ 199.<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tAdd to cart<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li>- \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tHENRI SHOULDER STRAP<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t$<\/span> 1,650<\/span><\/del> Original price was: $ 1,650.<\/span>$<\/span> 499<\/span><\/ins>Current price is: $ 499.<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tSelect options<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nSee all products ><\/a>
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\n\n\n\n1. Clean background <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Mexico City, 2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n When you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re shooting on the streets, focus on shooting a single subject against a clean\/simple background. This will give more attention and focus to your subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBonus points for capturing a hand gesture in the photo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Hold your camera high in the air, and point downwards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Mexico City, 2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n If you want to make stronger photos, simplify the scene by shooting with your LCD<\/a> screen by holding your camera high in the air, and pointing downwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n3. Entering Shadows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Mexico City, 2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Photograph your subject as they\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re entering a shadow, for more surrealism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n4. Hand gestures <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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CDMX, 2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Shoot when you see interesting hand gestures. Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t worry whether your composition is good or not \u00e2\u20ac\u201d just respond by shooting!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n5. Shoot while walking past people <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nShoot street photography in P (program<\/a>) mode with ISO 1600, and shoot photos while you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re walking by people. Keep increasing your ISO to avoid blur (3200+ is all gravy as well)!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then shoot as you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re walking by, and you can choose your favorite photo later!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Three dimensionality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIn this scene, note how everyone is walking an opposite direction\u00e2\u20ac\u201d to create dynamic tension<\/a> in the photo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nEasiest way to do this is find a scene with a relatively clean background, linger<\/a> around, keep shooting, work the scene<\/a>, and be patient. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Just shoot it<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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CDMX, 2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Lately when walking the streets of Mexico City with RICOH GR II and ERIC KIM WRIST STRAP<\/a>, I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve been allowing myself to shoot more \u00e2\u20ac\u0153randomly\u00e2\u20ac\u009d on the streets. This means I don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t think when I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m shooting, I just respond! If I see something that interests me even 1%, I just click! I just shoot it, then figure out what to do with the photo later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. Shoot JPEG<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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CDMX, 2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n The benefit of shooting jpeg<\/a> is this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can shoot more, take more chances, and you have less creative restrictions when shooting. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
For example when I shoot RAW, I always hesitate a bit. Why? I know the files are bigger, and thus will take longer to process \u00e2\u20ac\u201d which is always a headache. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With jpeg, the photos buffer quickly, they load quickly onto the laptop<\/a> or iPad<\/a>, and it speeds up my workflow<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For color, I like shooting with a vivid color preset, maxing out the contrast and saturation. And when post processing, I will adjust the colors and contrast even further \u00e2\u20ac\u201d to create a look which is appealing to my own eyes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n9. Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t only shoot people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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CDMX, 2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Allow yourself to shoot anything you encounter on the streets! Street photography doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t require people (although it is often more fun and challenging with people<\/a> in it). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Allow all elements, colors, and textures on the streets be a visual stimulus for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n10. No perfect street photos <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/eric-kim-mexico-city-2019-ricoh-gr-ii-27-1324x2000.jpg?resize=1324%2C2000\")
CDMX, 2019<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve stopped caring about what makes \u00e2\u20ac\u0153good\u00e2\u20ac\u009d street photography (in the eyes of others). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m only focusing on being creatively productive in my street photography. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have no more desire to make a \u00e2\u20ac\u0153perfect\u00e2\u20ac\u009d street photo. Why? Once you have achieved perfection \u00e2\u20ac\u201d you have nothing new to aspire towards! We need forgetfulness and naive optimism to continually produce new photos \u00e2\u20ac\u201d the source of new creative willpower!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nSo it seems the last and ultimate tip is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Never stop shooting.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
ERIC<\/p>\n\n\n
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