Where in the world is ERIC?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ricoh-gr-ii-Orange-County-2019-01-2000x1325.jpg?resize=1180%2C782\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSo a quick life update:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Spent a month in Mexico City (my new favorite city in the world)<\/li>
- Went to Washington DC <\/li>
- Denver, Colorado (my new favorite American City)<\/li>
- Norcal (Palo Alto, testing the Leica Q2<\/a>)<\/li>
- Socal (LA suburbs– eating all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ, and spending time with Cindy’s family).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
I’m about to fly out to Hanoi, Vietnam for the next 2 weeks or so (stay updated on my YouTube channel<\/a>(I anticipate on making some new fun videos while there). <\/p>\n\n\n\nTurbo thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ricoh-gr-ii-Orange-County-2019-07-2000x1325.jpg?resize=1180%2C782\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCurrently I’ve been spending this last month thinking about photography, life, and philosophy. Some insights and breakthroughs:
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- The best camera is a point-and-shoot camera<\/a>(and small devices<\/a>are generally better than bigger devices).
<\/li>- When in doubt, optimize your life for uberlight<\/a>(devices, cars, clothes, bags; almost everything)<\/li>
- Life is too short to discourage<\/strong><\/a>: It seems in life it is always better to encourage people (even when they seem ‘foolish’) than to discourage.<\/li>
- Shooting with a flash (RICOH GR II) even during the day makes for really great photos! You can see the photos here<\/a>.<\/li>
- This year I will experiment with never complaining — only changing things<\/a>. No words, only actions.<\/li>
- If you want to simplify your photographic workflow, I recommend using the default Apple Photos App<\/a>. Lightroom is great, but I’m starting to realize it isn’t 100% necessary.<\/li>
- To simplify your photography, shoot #jpegonly<\/a><\/li>
- Much of photography projects is editing your work <\/a>(sequencing, selecting the photos you prefer the best).<\/li>
- It seems possible to make good photos regardless of where you live.<\/a><\/li>
- Find inspiration from your idols, but desire to become greater than them<\/a>!<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Get real feedback on your photos with ARS<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ars-screenshot-2000x1192.jpg?resize=1180%2C703\")
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nIf you want real feedback on your photos (while also contributing honest feedback to the photos of others), upload them to arsbeta.com<\/a>(my photography feedback startup).<\/p>\n\n\n\nBelow are some of my favorite photos I discovered on ARS<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Screen-Shot-2019-04-15-at-3.53.41-PM.jpg?resize=1180%2C962\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ars-screenshot-2.jpg?resize=1180%2C941\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Screen-Shot-2019-04-15-at-3.51.13-PM.jpg?resize=1180%2C942\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAlso below are the current leader-boards for top users:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Don Mayeda<\/a><\/li>
- Stefano Avolio<\/a><\/li>
- FILIBERTO GALLI<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Top portfolios:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Don Mayeda<\/a><\/li>
- Rob Scheurwater<\/a><\/li>
- Johnny Le Newman<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Get Discovered on ARS<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Screen-Shot-2019-04-15-at-3.59.54-PM-ars.jpg?resize=1180%2C897\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nIf you want to gain more exposure for your photos, upload them today to ARSBETA.COM<\/strong><\/a>
<\/p>\n\n\n\nPhoto tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ricoh-gr-ii-Orange-County-2019-04-2000x1325.jpg?resize=1180%2C782\")
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSo a quick life update:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Spent a month in Mexico City (my new favorite city in the world)<\/li>
- Went to Washington DC <\/li>
- Denver, Colorado (my new favorite American City)<\/li>
- Norcal (Palo Alto, testing the Leica Q2<\/a>)<\/li>
- Socal (LA suburbs– eating all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ, and spending time with Cindy’s family).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
I’m about to fly out to Hanoi, Vietnam for the next 2 weeks or so (stay updated on my YouTube channel<\/a>(I anticipate on making some new fun videos while there). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Turbo thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCurrently I’ve been spending this last month thinking about photography, life, and philosophy. Some insights and breakthroughs:
<\/p>\n\n\n\n- The best camera is a point-and-shoot camera<\/a>(and small devices<\/a>are generally better than bigger devices).
<\/li>- When in doubt, optimize your life for uberlight<\/a>(devices, cars, clothes, bags; almost everything)<\/li>
- Life is too short to discourage<\/strong><\/a>: It seems in life it is always better to encourage people (even when they seem ‘foolish’) than to discourage.<\/li>
- Shooting with a flash (RICOH GR II) even during the day makes for really great photos! You can see the photos here<\/a>.<\/li>
- This year I will experiment with never complaining — only changing things<\/a>. No words, only actions.<\/li>
- If you want to simplify your photographic workflow, I recommend using the default Apple Photos App<\/a>. Lightroom is great, but I’m starting to realize it isn’t 100% necessary.<\/li>
- To simplify your photography, shoot #jpegonly<\/a><\/li>
- Much of photography projects is editing your work <\/a>(sequencing, selecting the photos you prefer the best).<\/li>
- It seems possible to make good photos regardless of where you live.<\/a><\/li>
- Find inspiration from your idols, but desire to become greater than them<\/a>!<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Get real feedback on your photos with ARS<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nIf you want real feedback on your photos (while also contributing honest feedback to the photos of others), upload them to arsbeta.com<\/a>(my photography feedback startup).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Below are some of my favorite photos I discovered on ARS<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAlso below are the current leader-boards for top users:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Don Mayeda<\/a><\/li>
- Stefano Avolio<\/a><\/li>
- FILIBERTO GALLI<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Top portfolios:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Don Mayeda<\/a><\/li>
- Rob Scheurwater<\/a><\/li>
- Johnny Le Newman<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Get Discovered on ARS<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nIf you want to gain more exposure for your photos, upload them today to ARSBETA.COM<\/strong><\/a>
<\/p>\n\n\n\nPhoto tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n - Rob Scheurwater<\/a><\/li>
- Stefano Avolio<\/a><\/li>
- When in doubt, optimize your life for uberlight<\/a>(devices, cars, clothes, bags; almost everything)<\/li>
- Socal (LA suburbs– eating all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ, and spending time with Cindy’s family).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n