{"id":34808,"date":"2016-12-01T12:21:09","date_gmt":"2016-12-01T20:21:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=34808"},"modified":"2016-12-08T03:28:32","modified_gmt":"2016-12-08T11:28:32","slug":"be-maximally-concise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/01\/be-maximally-concise\/","title":{"rendered":"Be Maximally Concise"},"content":{"rendered":"
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NYC, 2015<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dear friend,\u00c2\u00a0we are always told less is more \u00e2\u20ac\u201d but at what point is too little too little?<\/p>\n

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I blog too much<\/h2>\n

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One of my vices is that I write too much. I blog too much. I publish too much.<\/p>\n

A lot of people have told me that I should probably blog less, edit more, and let my posts \u00e2\u20ac\u0153marinate\u00e2\u20ac\u009d more.<\/p>\n

However, it is in my nature to blog, just like how it is in the nature of a dog to wag its tail.<\/p>\n

What I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve been trying to do is to be more concise with writing. To not drag on and on with my words\u00e2\u20ac\u201d but to get to the point. To be as concise as possible, without losing any flavor of my \u00e2\u20ac\u0153natural voice\u00e2\u20ac\u009d \u00e2\u20ac\u201d because I want this blog to be personal to you, rather than some identity-less media site.<\/p>\n

Photography<\/h2>\n
\"NYC,
NYC, 2015<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One idea with photography \u00e2\u20ac\u201d I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve found the best way to be creative is through \u00e2\u20ac\u0153creative constraints\u00e2\u20ac\u009d \u00e2\u20ac\u201d by limiting<\/em> yourself to a certain constraint, you force yourself to be more creative.<\/p>\n

For example, when you limit yourself to one camera and one lens, you have to make the best of what you have. The setup won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t always be ideal \u00e2\u20ac\u201d but you are forced to innovate based on your limitations.<\/p>\n

The same goes with your photography. A good idea: try to limit your website portfolio to only 3 projects<\/strong>. This will force you to only show your best work, to have some variety, and be \u00e2\u20ac\u0153maximally concise.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

When it comes to writing emails, text messages, or communicating \u00e2\u20ac\u201d try to say more with fewer words<\/strong>. Seek an economy of words.<\/p>\n

Some tips to be \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcmaximally concise\u00e2\u20ac\u2122:<\/h2>\n
\"NYC,
NYC, 2015<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In trying to keep this post short, sweet, and \u00e2\u20ac\u0153maximally concise\u00e2\u20ac\u009d \u00e2\u20ac\u201d I want to leave you with some practical tips:<\/p>\n

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  1. When in doubt, ditch<\/strong>: When it comes to my photography, whenever I am not sure whether a photo is good or not, it generally isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t. So as a general rule of thumb, when you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re uncertain whether a shot is good or not \u00e2\u20ac\u201d ditch it (decide not<\/em> to upload or share it).<\/li>\n
  2. Determine a fixed limit<\/strong>: When it comes to your photography portfolio, you decide your own limits. Perhaps only share 1 project, 3 projects, 5 projects, or 10 projects. Whatever it may be for you \u00e2\u20ac\u201d try to stick within a pre-determined limit. This will force you to only show what you consider is your best work. As a general rule, less is more.<\/li>\n
  3. Limit your choices<\/strong>: I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve personally found that the fewer choices I have in life, the more creative I can be. For example, I wear only black clothing \u00e2\u20ac\u201d which allows me to worry about 1 less thing a day. More of my effort is spent writing, and doing creative work. The same goes with coffee\u00e2\u20ac\u201d whenever I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m in doubt, I just order an espresso. It makes for a \u00e2\u20ac\u0153choice-minimal\u00e2\u20ac\u009d lifestyle which is quite liberating.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve personally found that the golden number is 3<\/strong>. Triangles have 3 corners. In fairy tales and stories, there are always actors of 3: the 3 little pigs, the 3 wise men, the 3 musketeers, and the list goes on.<\/p>\n

    Even in photography, it seems that the best number of multiple-subjects is 3. There is enough variety in terms of your subjects, but also having 3 subjects allows you to fill the frame.<\/p>\n

    Keep it simple,
    \nEric<\/p>\n

    Learn more: Zen ><\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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