{"id":80564,"date":"2018-03-27T01:39:00","date_gmt":"2018-03-27T08:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=80564"},"modified":"2018-03-27T01:41:33","modified_gmt":"2018-03-27T08:41:33","slug":"7-tips-how-to-shoot-more-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/27\/7-tips-how-to-shoot-more-photos\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Tips How to Shoot More Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Dear friend,<\/p>\n

A thought: to be happier in your photography and life, seek to shoot MORE photos, not “better” photos.<\/p>\n

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HAPTIC INDUSTRIES: Creative Tools to Empower You<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Why shoot more photos?<\/h2>\n

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This is my rationale:<\/p>\n

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  1. The more we shoot, the happier we are.<\/li>\n
  2. You never know when you’re going to make a good photo. Thus, the more you shoot, the higher the likelihood<\/em> of you making a good photo.<\/li>\n
  3. Photography is a matter of chance, which means no matter how “hard” you try, you cannot guarantee that you will make a good photograph.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    What that means is this:<\/p>\n

    \n Focus on quantity (shooting a lot) instead of quality (making a good photo) in order to be a more prolific, productive, and happier photographer.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    \"INSTAX<\/p>\n

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    This is my analogy in photography:<\/p>\n

    Photography is like baseball. The more you swing your bat, the more likely you are to hit a home run.<\/p>\n

    In photography, the more you click, the more likely you are to make a good photo.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Now, how do we shoot more? Some ideas:<\/p>\n

    1. Shoot with a small camera<\/h2>\n
    \"Small
    Small is beautiful: RICOH GR II<\/a> \u00e2\u20ac\u201d my favorite camera.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    The smaller your camera, the more likely you are going to bring it with you everywhere. The more you carry your camera with you, the more opportunities you will find to make photos.<\/p>\n

    Use a small camera like RICOH GR II<\/a>, or just shoot with your phone<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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    2. Don’t trap yourself within a genre<\/h2>\n

    \"Security<\/p>\n

    The worst type of tyranny we can do in our lives is “self-tyranny” — which means, you don’t allow yourself to take photos outside your “genre” or field of interest.<\/p>\n

    To me, all photography is photography. Thus, don’t limit yourself to a reductive category\/genre in photography. Shoot anything and everything.<\/p>\n

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    3. Photograph textures<\/h2>\n

    If you need inspiration for something to shoot, shoot gritty textures<\/a> on your phone<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    As far as phone cameras go, I generally recommend the OnePlus<\/a>, the Google Pixel with HDR+<\/a>, or of course the iPhone<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Some photos I shot on a phone, to build my visual acuity, to keep my eye sharp:<\/p>\n

    \"Wooden
    Kyoto, 2017. Google Nexus 6P and HDR+. Processed with VSCO with a6 preset<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
    \"Wood
    Kyoto, 2017. Google Nexus 6P and HDR+. Processed with VSCO with a6 preset<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
    \"Diagonal
    Kyoto, 2017. Google Nexus 6P and HDR+. Processed with VSCO with a6 preset<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
    \"Kyoto,
    Kyoto, 2017. Google Nexus 6P and HDR+. Processed with VSCO with a6 preset<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
    \"Kyoto,
    Kyoto, 2017. Google Nexus 6P and HDR+. Processed with VSCO with a6 preset<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    For more inspiration of subject-matter to shoot, pick up HOW TO SEE: Visual Guide to Composition, Color, & Editing in Photography<\/a> and STREET HUNT: Street Photography Field Assignments Manual Print Edition<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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    4. Shoot more photos of your everyday life<\/h2>\n
    \"Kyoto,
    Kyoto, 2017. Google Nexus 6P and HDR+. Processed with VSCO with a6 preset<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    I don’t think photography is just about making art– I think photography is also about documenting your everyday life. When I document my everyday life, I appreciate my life more, and I find more joy in the small details of my everyday life — going on a walk around the block, visiting a local park, or sharing a nice meal with Cindy.<\/p>\n

    \"Kyoto,
    Kyoto, 2017. Google Nexus 6P and HDR+. Processed with VSCO with a6 preset<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Treat every moment like a photo moment<\/strong>. That means, just look around you, and if anything gives you even a 1% chance of an interesting photo, just shoot it!<\/a><\/p>\n

    \"Hanging
    Hanging towels. Osaka, 2018<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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    5. Shoot blindly and randomly<\/h2>\n
    \"Walking
    Walking people. Osaka, 2018<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    If you have a hard time finding inspiration or motivation to shoot, just allow yourself to shoot randomly and blindly. Which means, when you’re walking on the streets, just point your camera (somewhere) and just keep clicking. No need to use your viewfinder or LCD screen.<\/p>\n

    This is one of the best ways to exercise your trigger-finger in photography, and the more randomly you shoot in photography, the more likely you are to make an interesting photo.<\/p>\n

    For example, I’ve been experimenting with just clicking random photos while crossing busy streets, and sometimes I get photos that I find interesting and I like.<\/p>\n

    \"Walking
    Walking kids. Osaka, 2018<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Of course, you should always use your viewfinder whenever possible, and try to frame\/compose your scenes as intentionally as you can. But, if your focus is to increase your output of photos, spend more time shooting blindly and randomly.<\/p>\n

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    6. Shoot at the grocery store<\/h2>\n
    \"Super
    Super Tamade, Grocery store, Osaka, 2018<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    We all gotta eat. Whenever you stop by the local grocery store, Costco, or convenience store, take photos inside. You’d be surprised how much interesting stuff you can find.<\/p>\n