{"id":131138,"date":"2019-03-04T13:31:13","date_gmt":"2019-03-04T21:31:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=131138"},"modified":"2019-03-04T14:07:47","modified_gmt":"2019-03-04T22:07:47","slug":"motivation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/04\/motivation\/","title":{"rendered":"Motivation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Motivation literally means to move. Thus it seems quite simple:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To be more “motivated” in life, move more!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Staying indoors is the exact opposite of motivation <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A “motivator” is someone who inspires you to take risks, to leave the house and to attempt epic shit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In photography, the only way to really make photos is to leave your apartment\/house, walk around outside, or take an Uber somewhere to shoot photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is what I believe:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You cannot force yourself to be “motivated”. Instead, just go outside, walk around, and bring your camera along! Then of course you’ll find things to photograph! <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Use the smallest and easiest camera; I shoot with RICOH GR II and use ERIC KIM NECK STRAP MARK II<\/a> (to always be ready to shoot).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Go on more (mini) adventures <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Simple things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Explore a new part of town <\/li>
  2. Try out a new restaurant or bar <\/li>
  3. When in doubt, go out. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    For example Cindy and I like to live in a city and walk around. We like to walk through parks, walk to a new coffee shop or restaurant, and on the way there… I usually see things I want to photograph. And then I shoot it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Shoot anything and everything<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    Avoid the “Procrustean bed” of genre. All photos is photography. This means,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Don’t force yourself to not shoot things which are outside of your genre. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    For example let’s say your passion is “Street Photography”. Even so, shoot anything! Shoot your food, shoot trees, shoot landscapes, shoot sunsets, whatever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Personally speaking, whenever I trap myself into a genre, I always lose motivation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Avoid self-tyrrany at all costs!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    ERIC<\/p>\n\n\n