{"id":53871,"date":"2017-06-26T02:37:04","date_gmt":"2017-06-26T09:37:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=53871"},"modified":"2017-06-26T02:38:32","modified_gmt":"2017-06-26T09:38:32","slug":"how-to-fight-friction-in-your-photography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/26\/how-to-fight-friction-in-your-photography\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fight Friction in Your Photography"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Seoul, 2009. Shot in P mode, Canon 5D, 35mm f2, Center autofocus.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The hardest thing as a photographer or artist: how to fight the friction or “resistance” of reality.<\/p>\n

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I. Frictionless camera<\/h2>\n
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Berlin, 2015<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A tip to make more photos: make your camera as frictionless as possible.<\/p>\n

For example, make your camera technical settings automatic. For digital, I shoot in P, program mode<\/a>. Center point autofocus. I set it and forget it.<\/p>\n

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Berkeley, 2016 #cindyproject #ricohgrii<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

To have less friction to make photos, make your camera smaller. If you have a hard time shooting street photos because your DSLR is so heavy, use a point and shoot or your iPhone.<\/p>\n

I know for myself, the heavier my camera, the less likely I am to take it with me everywhere I go. Therefore I make fewer photos.<\/p>\n

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Huntington Beach, 2015. Shot on phone.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The bigger my camera, the harder to carry or fit into my bag. Therefore, a small camera is desirable. The smaller, the better.<\/strong> This is why I love the RICOH GR II, it fits in my front pocket. Or this is why I’m a fan of shooting with your phone– it’s always with you.<\/p>\n

II. Aerodynamic photography<\/h2>\n
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Oakland, 2015. Shot from my car.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The best way to make a faster sports car: make it more aerodynamic. Make it easier to slice the air.<\/p>\n

A car that is a box will have to fight friction of the air. Rather than fight the air, just flow with it.<\/p>\n

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For example, a Lamborghini is the perfect car in terms of aerodynamics. It slices the wind, rather than trying to ram the wind like a Hummer.<\/p>\n

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Prague, 2015<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

To make yourself more aerodynamic as a photographer, several ideas:<\/p>\n

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  1. Shoot more photos during<\/em> your commute<\/li>\n
  2. Shoot close to home, avoid traveling far to shoot photos. <\/li>\n
  3. Make good photos at home. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    Prague, 2015<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Also some other ideas:<\/p>\n

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    1. Lose body fat: less body fat, less weight, you can shoot longer and further without fatigue <\/li>\n
    2. Take the stairs whenever possible: strengthen your muscles in your legs, to build strength to shoot for a long time. <\/li>\n
    3. Lighten your bag: when in doubt, throw it out. Don’t carry superfluous stuff with you when you’re out shooting. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      III. JUST SHOOT IT.<\/h2>\n
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      ERIC KIM STRAP<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

      For less resistance in your photography, I recommend using a RICOH GR II<\/a> and ERIC KIM STRAP<\/a>. All black, and ready to attack.<\/p>\n

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      Selfie with Ricoh GR II<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

      No but real talk, having a wrist strap is good. Hold the camera in your hand as much as possible, if you want to shoot more.<\/p>\n

      \n Wear your camera like a necklace or bracelet.<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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      Hanoi, 2017 #ricohmafia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

      Also when in doubt,<\/p>\n

      \n JUST SHOOT IT.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

      Often we overthink photography. Think less, and shoot more.<\/strong><\/p>\n

      BE STRONG,
      \nERIC<\/p>\n

      \n

      JOIN ERIC KIM FORUM ><\/a><\/h1>\n
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      Hue, 2017 #cindyproject<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

      To empower yourself in photography, join the ERIC KIM FORUM<\/a> and STREET CLUB<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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