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PHOTOLOSOPHY Discover more personal meaning in your photographic life with PHOTOLOSOPHY > ALL PHOTOS ARE ALIKE. PHOTOGRAPHY SELF-DEVELOPMENT ON BECOMING A PHOTOGRAPHER. How to Self-Critique Your Photography How to Become a Great Photographer On Becoming a Free Spirited Photographer …

Learn from the masters of composition: 5 Surreal and Dynamic Lee Friedlander Composition Lessons Michelangelo Composition Lessons Part 2: Inspirational Dr. Seuss Philosophy and Compositions Dr. Seuss Composition Lessons Inge Morath Composition Lessons: Depth, Layers, Filling the Frame, …

Dear friend, The criticism that most Americans get is that we “work too much”. But what does that even mean? Is it desirable to work more, or less? Why work at all?

Inge Morath: one of the great female masters of photography, whose visual imagery I love.

Garry Winogrand Articles Garry Winogrand Street Photography Composition Lessons 10 Things Garry Winogrand Can Teach You About Street Photography 7 Valuable Insights You Can Learn About Street Photography From this Garry Winogrand Interview Photography Philosophy 101: I Photograph …

Dear friend, If you’re new to street photography, or want a quick refresher: here is a quick start to a basic overview of street photography:

Kubrick Photography 21 Stanley Kubrick Photography Composition Lessons Stanley Kubrick: Master Photographer and Film-Maker Kubrick Cinema Composition and philosophy analyses of his films: Part 1: Spartacus Cinematography and Philosophy Lessons from Stanley Kubrick PART 1: Full Metal JACKET …

Dear friend, Here are my personal quotes in life, which have helped me live a more fulfilling, epic, and turbo life:

Health is the Ultimate Wealth Not Beauty, Health Why Do We Like Hiking? Is This Better for My Health or Worse for My Health? Health is the Ultimate Luxury Our Gut is Our First Brain Diabetes is the …

As humans, we have a bias for the new. We love NEW! But why do we love the new, and is it even a good thing to like the new? How do we balance the new and the …

Part 5: Epic Cinematography of 2001 Space Odyssey by Stanley Kubrick Part 4: Epic Cinematography and Philosophy of 2001 Space Odyssey by Stanley Kubrick Part 3: Epic Cinematography and Philosophy of 2001 Space Odyssey by Stanley Kubrick Part …

Hey STREETTOGS, this is my recommended equipment for street photography:

Dear friend, A mini epiphany I had: If you’re not sure what to do with your life, or what direction to take it— consider your lifelong journey to be this: focus all your energy, ideas, and focus in …

Dear friend, I’m currently at a football stadium, and had a small epiphany: there is something integral to us as human beings when it comes to depth-perception.

I recently dropped two new brand new courses with Cindy and Udemy: “Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Mastering Photography” and another ambitious course, “Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Photography Entrepreneurship” and learned a ton. If you were ever curious about …

I just bought a new Panasonic Lumix G9 Pro + Leica 14mm f/1.4 Lens as my new street photography/video setup. I think it is probably the best still camera/video camera in the photography market (as of 2018):

Why do we lose motivation to make photos, and how can we re-inspire or motivate ourselves when we feel in a creative slump?

Dear friend, If you want to use photography as a tool of empowerment for yourself, this book is for you.

“A good photograph is made when the inner vision behind the closed eye corresponds with the vision of the open one behind the viewfinder in the moment of pressing the button.” – Henri Cartier-Bresson Learn from the master, …

Exposure — how does this concept apply to photography?

When I started off in street photography, I believed in the “myth of the decisive moment”. What do I mean by that? Well, when I first heard of “The Decisive Moment” by Henri Cartier Bresson, I had the …

How to add more drama, sex, and dynamism to your photographs:

Dear friend, This is a personal manual for how you can master photography for yourself– based on the last decade of my photography experiences.

I see the future of photography being the following: either you’re an amateur shooting for free, or you’re a high-end photographer catering to rich clients.

Economics by KIM Money thoughts: The Philosophy of Money

Dear friend, To kick off STREET CLUB and STREET NOTES MOBILE EDITION, and VITRUVIAN CAMERA ARTWEAR, here is my gift to you: a new book on street photography. This time, more theoretical, yet practical. Less filler, more killer. …

Dear friend, This book is my attempt at at a mini magnum opus of sorts. It is everything I have learned from photography, that can hopefully get you from 0 to 100% in photography. Download PDF > BE …

Dear friend, This book is my attempt at at a mini magnum opus of sorts. It is everything I have learned from photography, that can hopefully get you from 0 to 100% in photography. Download PDF > BE …

Dear friend, I’ve been off the radar a bit, I wanna give you a life update from Saigon.

Dear friend, I think the one thing that can fix all the world’s problems would be compassion.

The iPhone/smartphone is the holy grail of photography.

I currently think the LEICA 35mm f/2.4 ASPH (silver) is the best designed (in terms of proportions, build quality, sharpness, compactness, weight, and red lettering on silver) lens out there.

No barriers ; new building of the future, everything one form. Architecture, sculpture and painting. Bauhaus: the perfect marriage of technology, art, form as well as making functional/beautiful/practical design for the masses.

No. I’ll tell you why. I. Why do you want to have a career in photography? First of all, ask yourself– why do you want a career in photography? I know for myself, I once dreamed to make …

Dear friend, I want to tell you the story why I bought a Leica camera.

To me, Photography is a meditation on life and death. I. Why do you make photos? Whenever I go out and make photos, I ask myself— am I being true to myself? Am I making photos that are …

Empower yourself in life: Life Lessons From FIGHT CLUB Life Lessons from FURY (2014) 29 Life Lessons I’ve Learned How to Conquer Your Fears in Life Conquer Yourself How to Focus Avoid Excess Innovation is Knowing What Not …

Super inspired from the movie ‘FIGHT CLUB’– in terms of how to conquer my personal fears in life, how to break free from societal bullshit, and to become the best version of myself:

Life lessons from my motivational life-coach– Friedrich Nietzsche:

I love America, and her ideals of freedom for all:

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CINEMA BY KIM Cinema and film as a great stimulus, aid and teacher for photographers and visual artists alike. Cinematography and life lessons: Cinema and Film Reviews BOOK OF BOBA FETT CRITIQUE What *Should* Cinema and Literature Do? MATRIX …

Dear friend, I just watched Dr. Strange— and man, I was blown away. I was blown away with the morals of the movie (the idea of living for something greater than yourself), the visuals (surreal as fuck), and …

ALDOUS HUXLEY I don’t want comfort; I want GOD// I want risk// Danger, poetry! — to have an experience in life: take ACTION After silence, the next to expressing the inexpressible is music. only one thing i can …

Dear friend, You have the power to become a hero.

Dear friend, Here are some tips on how to make good photos:

I love America, and her ideals of freedom for all:

Color Theory Articles Master color for yourself: Street Photography Composition Lesson #12: Color Theory Blue Color Theory Red and Green Composition Color Theory For Photographers Color Theory For Photographers Opponent Process Color Theory For Photographers Music Video Color …

Personal notes on what Einstein has taught me about life: 1. Venerate the past A hundred times every day I remind myself that my inner and outer life are based on the labors of other men, living and …

Lessons Malcom X has taught me about life, equality, and justice. Warning, photos are NSFW (not safe for work).

Buckminster Fuller; probably one of the greatest thinkers since Leonardo da Vinci: 1. Don’t worry about making a living “We should do away with the absolutely specious notion that everybody has to earn a living. It is a …

Nobody knows what they are ‘passionate’ about photographing; but we certainly know what we’re afraid of photographing. 1. Why do I shoot street photography? For me, I love street photography because it scares the shit out of me. …

Frank Lloyd Wright; genius maverick architect, who was one of the first leading ‘modernist’ architects, who followed his gut: Some personal lessons he’s taught me on photography, art, and life: 1. Organic simplicity Organic architecture as the modern …

I currently think the LEICA 35mm f/2.4 ASPH (silver) is the best designed (in terms of proportions, build quality, sharpness, compactness, weight, and red lettering on silver) lens out there.

Personal meditations, on my life philosophy.

Dear friend, I want to give you some practical tips on how to be a good photographer. 1. What is ‘good’? I like the idea of being a ‘good’ photographer. You don’t need to aspire to be a …

No, becoming enlightened is not becoming some Buddhist monk, and meditating on a rock in the middle of the ocean. 1. Enlightenment is simple To become ‘enlightened’ is just to turn on the lights in your mind. To …

Anyone can be a philosopher — you just need to have a love for wisdom. Philosopher definition A philosopher isn’t having a white beard, discarded all your material things, and meditating in a cave. It just means “lover …

Life lessons from the Greek Historian, Thucydides — who actually fought in the Peloponesian war (between the Athenians and Spartans) then wrote a history on it.

Dear friend, You might live in a shitty state of circumstances; but I want to encourage you — you can control your future and your fate.

Dear friend, I want to write you a letter on how you can unlock your inner-genius. 1. We are all born with an inner-genius First of all, in the Greek/Roman times— a ‘genius’ was seen as this inner-spirit …

Just read (some) of Edward Gibbon’s “Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire” via passages. Here are some takeaway points, and life lessons I learned: 1. Active valor Have disciplined valor; active valor. Valor, to be strong. 2. …

Dear friend, If I started street photography all over again; this is the advice I would give myself: 1. Equipment Regarding equipment, I would tell myself to just buy myself a Ricoh GR II camera. I am still …

Dear friend, You were given a gift as a child. But when you were raised by your parents, by society, and by your teachers— you had your beliefs and artistry beaten out of you. But you have the …

Dear friend, Be like King Midas— turn the shit of life into gold. 1. Let me tell you my life story Life hits us with shit all the time. What if we could live a life where we …

Dear friend, I want to share some practical tips on how I photograph: 1. Don’t listen to me First of all, I am a pretty lazy photographer. I spend most of my time in coffee shops. More time …

Is immortality desired? I think not. 1. Death makes life sweet Death is what makes life sweet. If we never got hungry; would we savor the taste of food? If we never felt pain; could we feel pleasure? …

Dear friend, If your dream is to make a living from your passion; I will try to give you the tools necessary to accomplish it. Step 1: Define your passion What is your passion in life? What sets …

DESIGN THOUGHTS

What is love, and why is it important? 1. Love, according to me: To me, love is everything. Love is what gets us up on the morning. Love is the glue which holds human society together. Love is …

Dear friend, I want to write you a letter with some personal thoughts on love. 1. Why love? First of all, I think love is the most important thing in the world. Love is what makes us human. …

Dear friend, A philosophy I have in photography and life is to strip away the superfluous. 1. What is perfection? “Perfection isn’t when there is nothing left to add; it is when you have nothing left to take …

Dear friend, I want to give you some simple street photography suggestions/tips: 1. Shoot 25% more than you think you need to shoot When you think you got the shot in street photography; you haven’t. Try to shoot …

Dear friend, I wanted to write you a letter on how to make your dreams come true. 1. What dream did you have as a kid? First of all, what is your dream in life? I think we …