{"id":64425,"date":"2017-08-30T09:08:15","date_gmt":"2017-08-30T16:08:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=64425"},"modified":"2017-08-30T09:19:42","modified_gmt":"2017-08-30T16:19:42","slug":"making-pictures-is-happiness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/08\/30\/making-pictures-is-happiness\/","title":{"rendered":"Making Pictures IS Happiness!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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CINDY NGUYEN<\/a>. Kyoto, 2017″ width=”800″ height=”530″ \/> Portrait of ERIC KIM by CINDY NGUYEN. Kyoto, 2017<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dear friend,<\/p>\n

After some philosophizing, I’ve come to realize… true “happiness” in photography IS making pictures. Very simple.<\/p>\n

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What I mean is this:<\/p>\n

\n To be a happier photographer, make more pictures.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Another implication:<\/p>\n

\n Anything that motivates you to make more pictures is a good thing.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Therefore, DO ANYTHING which motivates you to make more pictures.<\/p>\n

How I motivate myself to make more pictures<\/h2>\n
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Selfie with Cindy. Kyoto, 2017<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For me, here are things which motivate me to make more pictures:<\/p>\n

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  1. Get out of the house, and walk more. The more I walk, the more interesting stuff I see, and the more I shoot.<\/li>\n
  2. Use a neck strap, to wear your camera like a necklace<\/a>. The more I have my camera on my neck, and the lighter my camera, the more I shoot, and thus, the happier I am. I recommend HENRI NECK STRAP<\/a> (looks cool, and is functional).<\/li>\n
  3. Shoot anything and everything. Shoot textures<\/a>, hand gestures, urban landscapes<\/a>, street photos<\/a>, landscapes, portraits of loved ones, or just selfies<\/a>. No definitions. The ultimate liberation that will allow you to make more pictures!<\/li>\n
  4. Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t worry about composition so much: Walk and shoot. Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t stop. Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t worry about composition, just follow your gut and click a lot.<\/li>\n
  5. When in doubt, click.<\/strong> Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t second guess yourself in photography. Better to make more pictures than fewer pictures.<\/li>\n
  6. Just use a phone. When I make pictures on a phone<\/a>, I feel like a kid again. I don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t take photography so seriously. Just have fun, isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t that the point of photography?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Happiness and photography<\/h2>\n
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    Kyoto, 2017.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Make pictures to make yourself happy.<\/p>\n

    Other ideas:<\/p>\n

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    1. Buy books, not gear: Best way to find more inspiration and motivation to make pictures. Or just download my free books<\/a>.<\/li>\n
    2. Experiment with your post processing, and make your own photography filters. Start using my free ERIC KIM PRESETS<\/a>, and just edit and modify them how you see fit.<\/li>\n
    3. Invest in experiences<\/a> and traveling. The more novel experiences you have, the more inspiration and opportunities you will to have to make pictures.<\/li>\n
    4. Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t just take photos. Make digital illustrations. Draw. Study ALL FORMS of visual art. I love fashion, architecture, interior design, sculpture, and painting.<\/li>\n
    5. Find inspiration for life in studying philosophy<\/a>, poetry, or film. Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t limit your sources of inspiration<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      So friend, what is happiness and photography to YOU? Share your thoughts in ERIC KIM FORUM<\/a>.<\/p>\n

      BE CREATIVE EVERYDAY,
      \nERIC<\/p>\n

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      MOTIVATION<\/a><\/h1>\n

      \"JUST<\/p>\n

      Just shoot it:<\/p>\n