{"id":47792,"date":"2017-04-21T18:26:30","date_gmt":"2017-04-22T01:26:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=47792"},"modified":"2017-04-25T21:49:23","modified_gmt":"2017-04-26T04:49:23","slug":"why-i-make-youtube-videos-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/04\/21\/why-i-make-youtube-videos-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Why I Make YouTube Videos For You"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"48149\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/04\/23\/10-reasons-why-you-shouldnt-go-to-photography-or-art-school\/eric-kim-street-photography-my-america-90670019-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/eric-kim-street-photography-my-america-90670019-1.jpg?fit=2500%2C1659&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2500,1659\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;QSS-29_31&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"eric kim street photography my america -90670019\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/eric-kim-street-photography-my-america-90670019-1.jpg?fit=800%2C531&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/eric-kim-street-photography-my-america-90670019-1-800x531.jpg?resize=800%2C531\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-48149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/eric-kim-street-photography-my-america-90670019-1.jpg?resize=800%2C531&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/eric-kim-street-photography-my-america-90670019-1.jpg?resize=768%2C510&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/eric-kim-street-photography-my-america-90670019-1.jpg?resize=180%2C119&amp;ssl=1 180w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/eric-kim-street-photography-my-america-90670019-1.jpg?resize=750%2C498&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/eric-kim-street-photography-my-america-90670019-1.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Dear friend,<\/p>\n<p>I spend a lot of time <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/erickimphotography\">making YouTube videos<\/a> &#8212; but why do I do it?<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"3 TIPS HOW TO SHOOT STREET PHOTOGRAPHY \/\/ GOPRO on the Streets of Hanoi\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cbBKjeLIRYw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Why videos?<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Eric Kim Black and White Photography Tips\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lpYMPeIRNqY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>First of all, you can check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/erickimphotography\">all of my (free) videos on YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_47781\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-47781\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"47781\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/10\/22\/kinesis\/e0012531-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/E0012531-2.jpg?fit=2000%2C1325&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1325\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;GR II&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1492776827&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;ERIC KIM PHOTOGRAPHY&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1600&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"eric kim photographer hanoi portrait by cindy a nguyen\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/E0012531-2.jpg?fit=800%2C530&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/E0012531-2-800x530.jpg?resize=800%2C530\" alt=\"eric kim photographer hanoi portrait by cindy a nguyen\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" class=\"size-large wp-image-47781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/E0012531-2.jpg?resize=800%2C530&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/E0012531-2.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/E0012531-2.jpg?resize=750%2C497&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/E0012531-2.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-47781\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hanoi, 2017 \/\/ Portrait by <a href=\"http:\/\/cindyanguyen.com\/\">Cindy A. Nguyen<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I love YouTube because it is democratic, open, and free. A lot of people think I make money off YouTube&#8211; but I actually don&#8217;t. I have the choice to put on advertisements on videos, but I personally hate them myself. So I won&#8217;t do that to you &#8212; just to earn a few hundred bucks in online advertisements.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"3 Reasons Why Sharpness is Overrated in Photography\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jBlvmjUpNn0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>For me, I make these videos for you because I know some of you prefer to watch video instead of reading text. I also feel that at the end of the day&#8211; I am a better talker than writer. I feel I can communicate more emotion, soul, and feeling into my words. If anything, I try to write how I talk.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"HOW TO MAKE GOOD PHOTOS WITH A SHITTY CAMERA\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wm69ADWltOo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>I also hope that these videos can give you practical street photography tips and guidance. Because to show is easier than to talk. Not only that, but I want the videos to be your personal guide&#8211; like you&#8217;re almost getting a free 1:1 workshop with me.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Make Artistic Photographs\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Wmt5x3dxc0M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Not only that, but I like the idea to be able to share my life and experiences with you. I am very privileged to travel the world and do cool random stuff. If you&#8217;re stuck in a cubicle, or somewhere boring&#8211; I feel for you. I hope the videos add some value, entertainment, or education or inspiration to your life.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"18 STREET PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RRrMS6rHNKQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>I also want to keep information open and free to you, because I remember how it was to be <a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/04\/20\/advice-to-my-12-year-old-self\/\">12 years old<\/a>, poor, and having no money. So I hope to be able to give you practical, useful, and empowering videos to help you become a better photographer\/artist:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"50 PHOTOGRAPHY COMPOSITION TIPS\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_0zooccVP54?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>I also don&#8217;t like to censor myself. I like to be real. Authentic. I don&#8217;t want to &#8216;front&#8217; (be fake) with you. No boundaries:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hanoi Vlog #22: My 10 Minute Morning Routine \/ GoPro POV\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/I1zLbcYMoOw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>I want to help empower you to become the best photographer or artist you can be. To <a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/03\/24\/10-tips-how-to-unlock-your-inner-genius\/\">unleash your inner-genius<\/a>. To unleash your inner-child. To also overcome your personal doubts. To help you make good photos&#8211; photos that give you personal meaning in life. To make you feel more human:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"HOW TO MAKE GOOD PHOTOS\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YlEaCKP5qpg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>I also am an idealist\/romantic. I think that all information (if useful to humanity) should be open and free. Of course I cannot change copyright laws, but I can keep my own stuff <a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2013\/08\/29\/my-vision-of-open-source-photography-volume-2\/\">open source<\/a>&#8212; to have them open and accessible to you. To give you <a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/downloads\/\">free downloads<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/presets\/\">free presets<\/a>, and <a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/books\">free books<\/a>. To give you personal lessons and access to information that can empower you:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How I Edit My Photos in Lightroom: Hanoi Street Photography\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/O53I6JRK6QM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>To improve your composition:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"7 Leading Line Photography Composition Tips\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iYwGpMfeV68?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>When I did that epic live-streaming workshop with Adobe:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Street Photography Workshop with Eric Kim 1\/2 - live on twitch.tv\/adobe | Adobe Creative Cloud\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6K0o-z5VQ_c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>When Kai and I did that video shooting on the streets of Hong Kong for Digital Rev:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"AnalogRev: Eric Kim with Leica M6 &amp; M2\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/egLEYmogyoE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>To help you appreciate your loved ones, and to meditate on life and death:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Life and Death\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/M4L-87Q1LRM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>To share lectures with some of the top photographers in the world, like this video of <a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2013\/02\/08\/the-nostalgic-black-white-photos-of-japan-interview-with-street-photographer-junku-nishimura\/\">Junku Nishimura<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Junku Nishimura: Picking up Pieces of My Memories\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BSe3OzRog2I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Or my buddy <a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2016\/11\/22\/sunlanders-by-sean-lotman\/\">Sean Lotman<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pt 1: Sean Lotman on Street Photography Composition\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FTHE7vum-6Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Or my buddy Chu Viet Ha (best street photographer) in Hanoi:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Shooting Street Photography in Hanoi with Chu Viet Ha\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PVSRtbZuR1Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Or capturing street photography GoPro action in Vietnam&#8211; letting you see what I see:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Shooting Night Street Photography with Chu Viet Ha in Tuy\u00c3\u00aan Quang for T\u00e1\u00ba\u00bft Trung Thu\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VYsWspfixoU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>To learn how to be less self-conscious:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"6 Tips How to Be Less Self-Conscious When Shooting Street Photography\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IOnBxqSx1sk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>To get into the zone in street photography:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"7 Tips How to Get into the Zone in Street Photography\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h2krlXbkhGg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>To take you behind-the-scenes to cool random stuff, like shooting a fashion shoot:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Behind the Scenes of my First Fashion Photography Shoot\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p65Kxp4I6ow?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>To share with you the lives of &#8216;real&#8217; photographers, like one of my best friends Walter Margerison:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Shoot More, Worry Less: Interview with Walter Margerison\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/onVMM_W6wx4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>How to put on an invisibility cloak in street photography:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"5 Tips How to Be Invisible When Shooting Street Photography\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ug4yeR-DEfI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Or break down composition for you, in practical terms:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Street Photography Composition 101\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sLWUxUVKRvg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>To help you steer clear of the haters, and find your own style:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Find Your Style in Street Photography\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GfrGJeMjxNI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>To distill everything I&#8217;ve learned about street photography in the last decade, and break it down into 15 easily-digestible tips\/techniques:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"15 Street Photography Techniques and Tips\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-NM4Cmb3es0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>How to make more soulful black and white images:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Master Monochrome\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aD-P3BXbnn4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>To distill 3-4 years of shooting film, in a non-pretentious way:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Introduction to Shooting Street Photography on Film\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Wgzrw3KKRw0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>To shoot with you in the streets of Paris:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Paris Street Photography GoPro POV with the Ricoh GR #3\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/l3MywbYgSak?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>To get really deep, and personal, and ask real questions with great photographers like Daniel Arnold:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Interview with Daniel Arnold\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FyrdksSUxXw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>How to approach strangers, and shoot <a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2015\/06\/04\/free-book-the-street-portrait-manual\/\">street portraits<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Shoot Street Portraits\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-6sIJYH1S80?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>And to show how it is to shoot in the streets of Saigon (2 years ago):<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Shooting Street Photography with the Fujifilm XT-1 and x100s in Saigon, Vietnam\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_VL5qPJ4dcU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Or to bring it to the streets of the D (Detroit) with Brian Day, one of the photographers I have the most respect for:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Interview with Detroit Street Photographer Brian Day and Review of the Fujifilm X-Pro 1\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GqtPURabBac?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Or even 5 years ago, in this documentary my buddy Hiroaki made in Tokyo:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tokyo Street Photography Documentary\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CAkDjtq1ArI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Or when I first tested the Leica M9, and showed you what it was like to shoot with a rangefinder:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Leica M9 POV Through the Viewfinder for Street Photography\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bHtsZLsMlJI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>I can&#8217;t believe the YouTube channel is only 5 years old &#8212; see this great video that <a href=\"http:\/\/cindyanguyen.com\/\">Cindy<\/a> made for me, when I still lived in my apartment in West LA, 2011:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Introduction to Street Photography with Eric Kim\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/95ePKhEWQ8g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Or my buddy Daniel Seo, who did this documentary on me when I still had my day job:<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xUbu2382bdg<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Let&#8217;s walk together<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"DARK SKIES OVER TOKYO\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3Cl-r8PURC4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Honestly, I treat the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/erickimphotography\">YouTube channel<\/a> like a playground. When I started it, I had no intentions on making a living from photography. I started it when I had a day job, and did it for fun, to share what I learned along the way.<\/p>\n<p>I am excited for us to continue walking together&#8211; in this journey of photography. Because honestly, I don&#8217;t know (that much) more than you in photography &#8212; or better yet, you might know more than me in photography and art. But it is all about sharing, and exploring together.<\/p>\n<p>I don&#8217;t even see myself as a photographer anymore. I&#8217;m like a big ass kid, who wants to stay curious forever.<\/p>\n<p>I want to keep making videos and blogging until the day I die. I aspire to be 120 years old.<\/p>\n<p>So friend, I hope these videos keep you good company. I&#8217;m always with you. Always believe in yourself, and just have fun, and <a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/art\">make more art<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Always,<br \/>\nEric<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>New videos in Hanoi<\/h2>\n<p>Some new videos on the YouTube channel, to help you get caught up:<\/p>\n<h3>Why Do You Shoot Street Photography?<\/h3>\n<p>Always ask yourself the question: &#8216;<em>Why<\/em> do I shoot street photography?&#8217; before asking yourself anything else:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"WHY DO YOU SHOOT STREET PHOTOGRAPHY?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nMj5EsSyqYw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>5 Practical Street Photography Tips<\/h3>\n<p>If you are lacking inspiration, get started with these 5 practical street photography tips:<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"5 PRACTICAL STREET PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iK2czNVcuQc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Street Photography Freestyle Rap II<\/h3>\n<p>Some &#8216;spoken word&#8217; poetry\/rap about street photography (off the top of my head):<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"STREET PHOTOGRAPHY FREESTYLE RAP II\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IJZgZd7G0mo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Also as a goody, this humbling video that my buddy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/kathodosdotcom\/videos\">Theoria Apophasis<\/a> made for me (also known as the &#8216;Angry Photographer&#8217;):<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The AWESOME reason you should see Eric Kim&#039;s Photography Tube\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jtryIRzIV_U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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