Photographers

Photo Basics: Create Winning Images NOW with These Simple Tips for Better Composition (VIDEO)

Henri Cartier Bresson, the French master of candid photography, once said, “Your eye must see a composition or an expression that life itself offers …

Birds of Prey

Artist's Statement:<p>Humankind has always had a complicated relationship with nature, characterized by awe and admiration, tension and destruction. The …

Watch: Photographer Hit in Groin After Ceremonial 1st Pitch

The ceremonial first pitch at Fenway Park missed its target Wednesday night and gave a nearby photographer something to remember.Red Sox fan Jordan …

‘Look in the Eyes of People, the Stories Are All Hidden There’: S. Paul (1929-2017)

Shome Basu recollects the time he spent with photographer S. Paul, who passed away at the age of 88 in Delhi on August 16.<p>“Can you shoot an egg in a …

Does Photography Help You Live a More Fulfilling Life?

Dear friend,<p>Why do you make photos… to make pretty photos to get a lot of likes on the gram, or to find more personal fulfillment, and meaning in …

Never Deny Your Will to Photograph

Dear friend,<p>Never deny your will to photograph.<p>DOWNLOAD PDF ><p>For example, you see a person, scene, or something that you want to photograph. Always …

The Masterful Photo Compositions of Henri Cartier-Bresson

Ever wonder what it is that makes Henri Cartier-Bresson’s “decisive moment” photos “work”? Photographer Tavis Leaf Glover put out a two-part video …

How to Defuse Confrontations in Street Photography

What do you do if someone gets pissed off with you taking a picture of them?<p><i>More street photography tips in STREET NOTES MOBILE EDITION.</i><p>Here are some …

7 questions with VII

15 August 2017<p>The VII Photo agency was born 15 years ago, started by some of the best photojournalists in the world, just as film was on the way out …

Watch the Twisted, Deadly Photographer trailer for The Evil Within 2

<b>The Evil Within 2</b> was arguably one of the highlights of <b>Bethesda’s</b> E3 press conference this year – something new coming out of the studio and not …

How to Be Excited About Photography Again

I have recently been shooting on a phone, and last night, I was so damn excited… shooting night photography with the Google Nexus 6P and HDR+. I felt …

Which Photos Should I Keep or Ditch?

The hardest thing about being a modern photographer: deciding which photos to keep or ditch.<p>For help to keep or ditch your shots, join ERIC KIM FORUM.<p>…

Why Are We So Obsessed With the “New New Thing”?

I’m the first to admit, I’m the biggest sucker to GAS (gear acquisition syndrome).<p>Why? I cannot speak for you, but these are my thoughts:<p>I seek to be …

Why Computational Photography is so Revolutionary

What is computational photography, and why should you care? And how can it help your photography?<p>To start off, I don’t know much about computational …

How to Believe in Yourself

Self-doubt and not believing in yourself… is what holds you back. How can you overcome self-doubt, and begin to believe in yourself?<p>Some personal …

NYC CONQUER YOUR FEARS STREET PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP / October 14-15, 2017

Due to overwhelming demand for the NYC workshops (both sold out) and also wanting to spend more time in NYC, Cindy and I have decided to add an …

Kyoto Life Update: CREATIVE EVERYDAY, New Workshops, and Phone Photography

Dear friend, it’s been a while!<p>I’m currently writing these words from our AirBnB in Kyoto, ready for the upcoming Kyoto Zen Photo Experience (Sept …

Review: Google HDR+ For Phone Cameras and Photography

I am testing the OnePlus 5 with the default camera and the Google Camera with HDR+ and I am blown away by the superiority of HDR+.<p>Why does this …

SUPER ABUNDANCE

I’m the ever optimist.<p>Okay, let’s consider some facts:<p>Life has never been safer. Ignore the news and terrorist stacks.<br>• If you live in the “developed” …

How to Make Better Compositions in Your Pictures

Composition: how you arrange visual elements in a picture.<p>I love composition, especially unorthodox composition.<p>I have studied a lot of the work of …

Upcoming Trainings and Courses: Aug. 15 Edition

<i>Each week, MediaShift will list upcoming online trainings and courses for journalists and media people – with a focus on digital training. We’ll</i> …

Photographer perfectly captures the moment this Nazi gets punched in the face

IN PHOTOS: Henri Cartier-Bresson’s India in 69 photographs

<i>“Freedom for me is a strict frame, and inside that frame are all the variations possible. Maybe I’m classical. The French are like that. I can’t help</i> …

Everything is Interesting if You Look Closely Enough

Everything is interesting as long as you look closely enough.<p>I like shooting really close. Focusing on details, colors, and textures. Easiest camera …

The Aesthetics of Photography

Aesthetics: what makes a picture look “beautiful” or aesthetically pleasing to our eye, mind, and soul?<p>Okay, so I have experimented with many …

MEMENTO MORI PHOTOGRAPHY

MEMENTORI MORI: remember that you will (and must die).<p>If today were your last day on earth, what would you photograph? What would you NOT …

You Are Not Your Pictures; Your Pictures Are Not You.

Dear friend,<p>Remember, “You are not your pictures; your pictures are not you.”<p>1. Disconnect your ego from your photos<p>What this means is this:<p>You are …

STREET CLUB: Submit your photo and critique to win VITRUVIAN artwear/HAPTIC box

Photo by @NicolaiPT<p>Receive constructive feedback on your photos from other photographers and Eric Kim in <b>STREET CLUB</b>. Thanks to HAPTIC, best photo & …

Eric Kim Lays It Down: Get More Followers On Instagram

Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Instagram – Social Media. Although many of us photographers wish that these things were not as important to our …

Why Are You Scared to Share Your Pictures?

Dear friend,<p>What hesitations or fears do you have when sharing or punishing your work?<p>Why I am scared to share my pictures<p>Some things that used to …