{"id":55992,"date":"2017-07-09T20:13:39","date_gmt":"2017-07-10T03:13:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=55992"},"modified":"2017-07-09T20:13:39","modified_gmt":"2017-07-10T03:13:39","slug":"work-the-scene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/09\/work-the-scene\/","title":{"rendered":"Work the Scene"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When in doubt, shoot 25% more<\/a> of the scene (lesson from STREET NOTES<\/a>):<\/p>\n

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The problem: we always under-shoot<\/em> a scene. It is rare that we see a good scene, If you see anything that interests you, ‘shoot the shit out of it’ as Trent Parke<\/a> says.<\/p>\n

In Saigon, I have gotten friendly with this security guard outside of one of my favorite coffee shops. After about 5 hours of caffeinated bliss, I went outside, and said goodbye. I then noticed his pose, and crossed hands. I ‘worked the scene’ and wasn’t sure which shot would be the best.<\/p>\n

I shot 71 photos<\/strong> total. Shot on Digital RICOH GR II<\/a>, in ‘P’ (program<\/a>) mode, some with flash, some without. Some horizontal, and some vertical.<\/p>\n

In terms of composition<\/a>, I tried to simplify the edges of the frame (clean background).<\/p>\n

CONTACT SHEET<\/h2>\n

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So the moral of the story:<\/p>\n

\n SHOOT MORE.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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

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HAPTIC INDUSTRIES<\/a>.<\/h1>\n
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VITRUVIAN CAMERA ARTWEAR<\/a> by ANNETTE KIM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

HAPTIC INDUSTRIES<\/a>: a win for you and me.<\/p>\n

STREET NOTES<\/a><\/h2>\n
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  1. “If your photos aren’t good enough you’re not close enough.” – Robert Capa<\/li>\n
  2. Better compositions: look at the edges of your frame (don’t get tunnel-visioned in the center of the frame).<\/li>\n
  3. For a month, shoot all your photos at .7 msters (1 arm length away)<\/li>\n
  4. To break out of shooter’s block, shoot 1,000 photos in a day.<\/li>\n
  5. Have fun and be creative everyday.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    PHOTO JOURNAL<\/a><\/h2>\n
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    1. Ask yourself, “Why<\/em> do I make photos?”<\/li>\n
    2. Make photos for yourself, never for anyone else.<\/li>\n
    3. Before you upload a photo, ask yourself: “Do I<\/em> like this photo?”<\/li>\n
    4. There are no “good” or “bad” photos. Only authentic and inauthentic photos to you.<\/li>\n
    5. The best photos to make: photos of your family, loved ones, and yourself (honor thy selfie).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      FILM NOTES<\/a><\/h2>\n
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      1. Be picky about what you decide to photograph, but once you find a scene or subject you like, shoot 36 photos (a whole roll of film) on it.<\/li>\n
      2. When in doubt, over-expose on film. You can always recover highlights on film, never can you recover shadows.<\/li>\n
      3. When you’re starting off, shoot outdoors at f8, ISO 400, and just adjust your shutter speed. Use a smartphone light meter app.<\/li>\n
      4. For monochrome bliss, shoot Kodak Tri-X and “push” to ISO 1600.<\/li>\n
      5. Grain is beautiful.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        ERIC KIM STRAP<\/a><\/h2>\n
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        1. Black on black on black, your only wrist strap, for the #RICOHMAFIA<\/li>\n
        2. Wear your camera like a wrist chain, and shoot from the brain.<\/li>\n
        3. Also shoot from the gut, know you make your own luck.<\/li>\n
        4. JUST SHOOT IT.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          HENRI NECK STRAP<\/a><\/h2>\n
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          1. Wear your camera on your neck, and make it rain with your photos, ever-flowing checks.<\/li>\n
          2. Feel STRONG, and shoot all day long.<\/li>\n
          3. Be ready before<\/em> the decisive moment.<\/li>\n
          4. Work the scene (make at least 10 photos of each scene you find interesting)<\/li>\n
          5. Wander and shoot the streets like if it were your first time, and be kind to your subjects, don’t treat them like “photo objects.”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            VITRUVIAN CAMERA ARTWEAR<\/a><\/h2>\n
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            1. Make art, don’t just sit and stare.<\/li>\n
            2. Wherever you want to go creatively, we’ll take you there.<\/li>\n
            3. “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” – Leonardo da Vinci<\/li>\n
            4. Wear your ideal camera proudly, and shoot loudly.<\/li>\n
            5. YOU ARE A PHOTOGRAPHER.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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              CONTACT SHEETS by ERIC KIM<\/a><\/h1>\n
              http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Contact-Sheets-1-min.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n

              Learn the importance of “working the scene”:<\/p>\n

              Contact Sheet Books:<\/strong><\/p>\n