{"id":325616,"date":"2021-08-21T17:08:42","date_gmt":"2021-08-21T21:08:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=325616"},"modified":"2021-08-21T17:08:45","modified_gmt":"2021-08-21T21:08:45","slug":"how-to-become-a-more-innovative-photographer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2021\/08\/21\/how-to-become-a-more-innovative-photographer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Become a More Innovative Photographer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Dear friend,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The turbo thought:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps the goal for us as photographer visual artists is to become more visually innovative.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Simple thoughts:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What does it mean to ‘innovate’? Simple —<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make new things.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

To innovate means to ‘breathe new life into’. Therefore what you are seeking is ‘inspiration’ (breathing inwards) to create something new (exhale).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Speed is king<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One innovation idea is regarding speed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speed kills, but speed wins.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Consider the new Tesla Model S Plaid<\/a> — 1.99 seconds for 0-60. There is no faster production car in the market. And as long as TESLA is king of speed, Tesla (and Elon Musk<\/a>) will remain on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can you speed up your photography?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Simplify your workflow: Use Apple Photos instead of Lightroom (Apple Photos is faaaar faster than Lightroom to process and sync photos).<\/li>
  2. Shoot small JPEG: Faster buffer speeds when you’re shooting, and also faster transfer speeds from your SD card to your laptop, and also faster upload speeds.<\/li>
  3. Shoot autofocus: Ditch the manual focusing, get RICOH GR III<\/a> for the great autofocus.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    2. Cross pollinate your artistic passions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    You’re not a photographer, you’re a visual artist<\/a>. This means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Photography is simply a means towards your artistic creation, not the end in itself.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    To become a more creative visual artist, you must practice<\/a>. And you must also renounce your devotion to a certain ‘genre’ of photography. The best genre in photography is no genre<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. The tools and equipment<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    I say experiment. iPhone and Provoke Camera app<\/a>. Experiment with all the filters on your JPEG settings on your camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I also am a big fan of iPad– using the Procreate app and doing experimental ‘glitching<\/a>‘ of your photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This means also renouncing the notion that the photograph is ‘sacred’<\/a>. Every photograph is just another way to create visual artwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4. Innovative ways to share and publish your work.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Don’t just share your photos to social media (this is too basic). Publish them as free open source PDF E-books. I like Affinity Publisher<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Also make iMovie slideshows with your photos. You can also publish them to YouTube and disable comments and views; you’re doing this to get the work out there, not to maximize your numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Also your own platform is king<\/a>. Rather than seeking to be the king of Instagram, better to be the independent self-owner of your own platform (ARSBETA.COM<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5. You’re the end goal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    You’re the end product and the end goal!<\/a> What does this mean?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The purpose of your life ins’t to become a billionaire, or to create a billion (or trillion dollar) company. You’re the unicorn, you’re the pony!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Devote all your energy, time, money and resources to maximizing your own creativity to the max!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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

    \n\n\n\n

    HAPTIC<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Innovative tools for photographers ><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. ERIC KIM HOLDER<\/a><\/li>
    2. HENRI NECK STRAP<\/a><\/li>
    3. ERIC KIM WRIST STRAP MARK II<\/a><\/li>
    4. PHOTO JOURNAL MOBILE EDITION<\/a><\/li>
    5. CREATIVE EVERY DAY MOBILE EDITION<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Discover HAPTIC INDUSTRIES ><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      HAPTIC ON AMAZON ><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      ERIC KIM WORKSHOPS<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Turbocharge your creativity:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      1. August 27 (Friday): SEATTLE MASTER STREET PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP<\/a><\/li>
      2. September 11 (Saturday): DOWNTOWN LA ADVANCED STREET PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        BOOKS TO GET YOU GOING<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        ERIC KIM BOOKS<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        E-ZINES:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        1. SEN E-ZINE<\/a><\/li>
        2. CHICAGO by KIM (PDF E-ZINE)<\/a><\/li>
        3. PDF E-MAGAZINE: CUBA by ERIC KIM<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          All books ><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          More turbo thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
          1. Apple is a Photography Company<\/a><\/li>
          2. iPad Pro (11 inch, M1 Chip) Review<\/a><\/li>
          3. LIDAR as a Creativity Tool for Photographers<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            More on blog ><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Post your best<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            Post your best photos to arsbeta.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \n\n\n\n

            (If this inspired you, feel free to forward to a friend. [NEWSLETTER LINK](https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/newsletter\/))<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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