{"id":334732,"date":"2021-10-20T17:28:48","date_gmt":"2021-10-20T21:28:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=334732"},"modified":"2021-10-20T17:29:26","modified_gmt":"2021-10-20T21:29:26","slug":"10-tips-how-to-become-more-motivated-in-your-photography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2021\/10\/20\/10-tips-how-to-become-more-motivated-in-your-photography\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Tips How to Become More Motivated in Your Photography"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

ERIC KIM NEWS<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

What is the purpose of an artist or photographer? To make (new) photos. So how do we actually do this?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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1. Imperfect is perfect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First thought:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To conquer ‘paralysis by analysis<\/a>‘, recognize that perfection is detrimental to our progress as photographers.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

2. Iterative thinking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every time you make a photo, you iterate<\/a>. To iterate means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Take the risk of shooting the photo<\/li>
  2. Later review the photo<\/li>
  3. Figure out what to do differently next time<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    And it isn’t about self-flagellating yourself for making a ‘mistake’. All ‘mistakes’ are information<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. Own the platform<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    WordPress.org<\/a> is the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Make your own self-hosted website, disable all statistics and comments, and make your own website a dynamic publishing platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4. Embrace the banality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The truth is, almost all of our lives are boring. And then perhaps the goal then is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Accept that our lives, and our environments are boring\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 and still strive to make photos anyways.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    For example, I hate the suburbs<\/a>. Yet I still think there are interesting ways to make interesting photos in the suburbs. So perhaps start your own suburb street photography project<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5. Macro<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    RICOH GR III as ideal for macro photography<\/a>. With macro mode, you open up your eyes to a whole new world of possibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    6. Go on a hike<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Hiking and photography<\/a> work well hand in hand. When you go on a hike, you activate your legs, which activates your mind. And you will witness beauty in nature<\/a>, which will inspire you to shoot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    7. Selfie project<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Honor thy selfie<\/a>. You are the oculus of your own life experiences. This means,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Your perspective<\/a> is interesting and unique in photography<\/li>
    2. You yourself as a subject matter is interesting in your photography<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      When in doubt, just shoot a selfie of yourself in front of an interesting background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      A pro-tip:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If you shoot with a compact camera like a RICOH GR III<\/a>, hold it upside down, and in one hand, and have it face you and just shoot randomly. Shoot a lot of random selfies, and review the best one later.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      8. Block all camera websites, review websites, YouTube etc<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Install website blockers to your browser of choice. Block all websites and gear review and gear rumor sites. Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Camera companies and blogs are designed for you to be perpetually dissatisfied with your camera and photography<\/a>, in order to sell more ads and products.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      Any time you are itching to buy a new camera, perhaps buy a new book<\/a> instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Buy books when you want to buy gear.<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      9. Contribute<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Upload your photos to arsbeta.com<\/a>, and rate and have your photos rated. Constructive critique is the goal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      How does contributing to an online community help? My thought:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      As humans, we are social beings. To be part of a photo world or art world is something which brings us joy.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      10. Composition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Half of the fun of photography is composition<\/a>. That is, see photography composition as a fun game:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      1. Simplify your photos<\/a><\/li>
      2. Simple background<\/a><\/li>
      3. Make your photos as dark as possible<\/a><\/li>
      4. Shoot layers<\/a><\/li>
      5. Shoot deep depth<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        To motivate means to move. Just keep it simple:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Move more, photograph more.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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

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        Respark your passion for photography:<\/p>\n\n\n\n