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December 20, 2022

Media Thoughts

Why media is the future: Medyos— with + me. A simple thought; media is just sharing yourself with others. I like the idea of being a solo media entrepreneur, that is, you create a cult of yourself, and …

December 18, 2022

How to Thrive as a Photographer

Growth. Inspiration and photo motivation. What is the key? 1. What does it mean to thrive? The first simple thought is this; what does it mean to thrive as a photographer? The interesting notion is that if you …

December 18, 2022

Great Life

Great Life How to live a great life: 1. The most supreme mode of existence Glorify yourself, glorify your body. First and foremost, build a body, and become a demigod. Throughout the physique of an ancient Greek hero, …

December 17, 2022

Digital Nomad

I want to share with you the story of how I became a “location independent” “digital nomad”, why I prefer this lifestyle, and share some practical thoughts with you on how you too can become a digital nomad.

December 15, 2022

The Philosophy of Risk

Greater risks, greater fates: The risk is the reward Upon much thinking and consideration, the interesting innovation that I have is that the risk is the reward. That is, you don’t risk in order to gain a greater …

December 13, 2022

Outlier

I remember taking AP statistics in high school, and learning about the notion of the “outlier”. That when you had a certain date of that, and there was a certain data point which was not according to the …

December 4, 2022

The Philosophy of Happiness

What does it mean to be happy, and how to become happy? First of all, what is happiness? Personally speaking, I think happiness is a situation in which you have great physical and physiological strength, elevated mood, lofty …

December 2, 2022

NEW SPARTANS

What do we lack in modern day life? Physical challenge, combat, hand to hand things. I cannot speak for women, but for at least us men — the modern day man is like a sick animal. Anemic, lacking …

December 1, 2022

Becoming a Street Photographer

We are the new street photographers. We disdain the old, and we throw mayhem and havoc onto past notions of street photography. No more John Szarkowski, no more Gary Winogrand, no more Henri Cartier Bresson, no more Alex …

November 30, 2022

How to Become a Street Photographer

To become a street photographer means you like being on the streets, in public, outdoors, and you love human beings. Human beings are your art form, and also your artwork. The more connected you are with embodied reality, …

November 30, 2022

Spartan Philosophy

What do you lack in modern day life? Physical challenge, combat, hand to hand things. I cannot speak for women, but for at least us men — the modern day man is like a sick animal. Anemic, lacking …

November 30, 2022

How to Become Spartan Philosophy

What do you lack in modern day life? Physical challenge, combat, hand to hand things. I cannot speak for women, but for at least us men — the modern day man is like a sick animal. Anemic, lacking …

November 30, 2022

Hypelifting

Hypelifting by KIM The art of the hype:

November 27, 2022

Bodybuilding Philosophy

What is the only certain real thing which exist? Your body. But, what does bodybuilding mean? And what are the aims and goals and desired end states? The body In the modern day world, we have a strange …

November 26, 2022

The Philosophy of Bodybuilding

What is the only certain real thing which exist? Your body. But, what does bodybuilding mean? And what are the aims and goals and desired end states? The body In the modern day world, we have a strange …

November 24, 2022

How to Build a Zen Mind

I believe that the best mind, or mindstate is a zen mind. But how do we do it? Some thoughts: Real monks drink coffee and green tea One of my very positive experiences being in Hadong South Korea …

November 22, 2022

The Philosophy of Weightlifting

Why lift weights? First of all, I believe that lifting weights can and will benefit anybody and everybody, irregardless of age gender experience, etc. For example, everyone wants to become “healthier”. But what does it mean to be …

November 18, 2022

The Philosophy of the Body

Something on my mind is in regards to the human body. Specifically, our own human body. First of all, why is it that everyone is trying to control our body? Why can we not control our own body? …

November 10, 2022

Steve

Steve Jobs: one of my heroes. He has taught me the importance of staying true (and stubborn) on your creative vision, the importance of combining the liberal arts and engineering, and the importance of following your own gut …

September 2, 2022

VLOGS

August 27, 2022

Becoming a Photographer

becoming a photographer open source video download What does it mean to be a photographer? Being a photographer means the camera is your way to engage with, interact with, and interpret the world around you. Why the notion …

June 28, 2022

How to Become More Manly

If you’re a man, it seems wise to strive to become more manly. But what does this mean? To past philosophers, they called it becoming more “virtuous” (virtus meaning “man”.) But funny enough, nowadays it seems that the …

April 29, 2022

Digital Sharecropping

Name no digital creator free, as long as he/she doesn’t own his/her own (digital) land. Pseudo-freedom “Until you own yourself, you can’t be me. How are we still slaves in 2016?” – JAY Z (The Life of OJ). …

April 29, 2022

How to Become an Elite Photographer

A thought on my mind: I think what we really desire is to become an elite photographer. The funny thing is that in America, we have this strange puritan notion that elitism is bad. Yet, we all desire …

November 17, 2021

Privacy

ERIC KIM PHOTOGRAPHY will not use your privacy for anything. Your orders on the HAPTIC SHOP is only used to deliver you your products ordered. Also Google Analytics is enabled mostly for SEO purposes, not regarding your privacy.

November 17, 2021

AS DARK AS POSSIBLE (ADAP)

Our photographic aesthetic Dionysian ideal. Perhaps also more tragedy in cinema, art as a superior form of beauty and storytelling. The Philosophy of Aesthetics The Philosophy of Aesthetics Depressing or Affirmative Art?DISDAIN DETAIL. Pragmatism as Anti Aesthetic AESTHETICS …

October 2, 2021

SOCIAL SKILLS

HOW TO BECOME MORE CHARISMATIC. SOCIAL SKILLS

August 31, 2021

How to Become a More Authentic Photographer

First of all, Cliche isn’t that big of a deal. It doesn’t matter whether someone has done it or not in the past. What is important is that you enjoy doing it. For example, would you not drink …

July 2, 2021

FAMILY

Photograph Your Family Why Street Photographers Make Great Family Photographers Why Photograph Your Family? How to Travel as a Photographer With Family

April 18, 2021

Processing

The Art of Post Processing Why Cross Process Filter is So Fun How to Post-Process Your Photos in Lightroom 7 Editing and Processing Tips on iPad In Praise of Extreme Post-Processing

March 20, 2021

STRATEGY

OPTIMIZE FOR EACH MOMENT.

March 9, 2021

Birth

On Feb 6th, 2:04am after an insane 52-hour labor from Cindy, Seneca Thiên Anh Kim was born into this world:

February 18, 2021

Birth

On Feb 6th, 2:04am after an insane 52-hour labor from Cindy, Seneca Thiên Anh Kim was born into this world:

January 4, 2021

Crypto

CRYPTO BY KIM Brave new world for photographers and crypto:

September 20, 2020

Fasting

Intermittent Fasting Tips Why I Love Intermittent Fasting How to Fast In Praise of Intermittent Fasting and One Massive Meal a Day Why I Fast

August 27, 2020

Masculinity

In Praise of Masculinity Why Masculinity? The Philosophy of Masculinity APEX MALE MASCULINITY

August 25, 2020

Psychology

PSYCHOLOGY by KIM Irrational Exuberance Psychology of the Photographer The Psychology of Hate Analyze, Dissect, and Judge the Psychology of Artists You Admire How to Master Your Own Psychology in Street Photography Social Innovations The Psychology of an …

August 23, 2020

Growth

No growth, no life.

August 23, 2020

Education

EDUCATION by KIM ERIC KIM SCHOOL PRINCIPLES ERIC KIM SCHOOL Why You Shouldn’t Go to Photography or Art School Go to Business School instead of Photography School

August 20, 2020

Technology

Amazon is Walmart 2.0

August 18, 2020

Tech

Amazon is Walmart 2.0

August 10, 2020

Work

WORK by KIM How to Work More

August 3, 2020

Workflow

WORKFLOW by KIM: How to Streamline Your Photography Workflow How to Keep Up With Your Photography How to Simplify Your Workflow How I Edit My Videos with iMovie THE MORE MINIMALIST WORKFLOW IS THE BEST. MY BLOGGING WORKFLOW …

August 3, 2020

Food

FOOD by KIM THE PHILOSOPHY OF FOOD On Food In Praise of Shooting Videos of Your Food In Praise of Food Videography You Are What You Eat Critique of Almonds How to Cook the Perfect Eggs Good Food, …

July 29, 2020

Why

Announcing Why App? Try out ZEN OF ERIC on Facebook Messenger. The “5 why?” challenge To gain deeper personal truths about why you do anything, or why you feel a certain way … the Zen of Eric Facebook …

July 23, 2020

Powerlifting

More power is the goal: Powerlifting is Zen Powerlifting Style Workouts at the Park MY POWERLIFTING PHILOSOPHY

July 11, 2020

TOLERANCE

TOLERANCE by KIM Why I’m So Tolerant How to Become More Tolerant Tolerance vs Acceptance TOLERANCE AND INTOLERANCE Why I Have Zero Tolerance for Domestic Abuse

June 21, 2020

MEAT

MEAT BY KIM:

June 15, 2020

Politics

POLITICS Facts vs Lies Who Wins Elections? ERIC KIM CRITIQUE OF POLITICAL CORRECTNESS How to Effectively Administer Propaganda American is an Attitude The American Race All is Biased. Tolerance vs Acceptance CHROMATISM Morphologyism The American Race Race ain’t …

June 7, 2020

PARK WORKOUT

Ideas: Clean and jerk RINGS Chatting and working out The importance of not just working out at the park … but also chatting with the people you meet there! The upside of working out at the park: The …

June 6, 2020

PODCAST

I finally got my podcast up and going. You can subscribe for free on Spotify here, or you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts here. You can also see all my podcasts here on Anchor. Why did I make a podcast? ERIC …

June 3, 2020

Why I Deleted my Instagram

I did something crazy. I deleted my Instagram. Why? I realized it was a major distraction in my life. Rather than focusing on what I do to create real value (blogging) I wasted my precious energy on how …

June 3, 2020

Algo

Who is programming the algorithm? Are you programming the algorithm, or is the algorithm programming you? How it works Simple: The algorithm is optimized towards maximal engagement and clicks. Thus too much of anything is bad, and too …

June 3, 2020

Why You Must Create Your Own Website

I am convinced. One of the most important pillars to success is to build our own website. Let me explain: Much of social media is blocked by the outside world If you’ve never traveled to China (I haven’t), …

April 30, 2020

3d

ERIC KIM

April 30, 2020

3d

ERIC KIM

April 30, 2020

Female

Why is it that the female form fascinates me so much? Some thoughts —

April 6, 2020

Fitness

FITNESS by KIM MUSCLE MUSCLE MOTIVATION Why build your body? Your own body as a work of art! My Muscle Philosophy: Treat your body as sculpture. This is not my body The first thing: I don’t see my …

April 6, 2020

2001

2001– the ultimate film of all-time:

April 5, 2020

Muscle 101

MUSCLE BY KIM: Why build your body? Your own body as a work of art! In Praise of Building Your Body My Muscle Philosophy: Treat your body as sculpture. This is not my body The first thing: I …

April 5, 2020

Calvin and Hobbes

Calvin and Hobbes — master piece by Bill Watterson. 1. Life is about possibilities 2. Change is invigorating! 3. Create long term memories

April 5, 2020

FLEX

April 5, 2020

NONFUTURE

I am proud to announce NONFUTURE— the newest film by Cindy Nguyen (all edited and cut by Cindy in Final Cut Pro — I was just the camera-man). A truly beautiful piece of art-work we produced through the …

April 5, 2020

Education

What does it mean to educate? To lead, guide, and drive (‘ducere‘ in Latin).

April 3, 2020

Real

RE-MAKING THE REAL What does it mean to re-make the real? It is about taking embodied reality (through photography) and re-mixing, and re-challenging how we see and interpret the world. Furthermore, I propose to make it concrete and …

March 27, 2020

ETHICS

Ethics Tolerance Art is Above Morals and Ethics Aesthetics are Ethics Morality and Ethics

March 23, 2020

Ethics

ETHICS by KIM Your Own Personal Code of Ethics:

January 22, 2020

TECHNOLOGY

No More Weighing Yourself What Do I Want from Technology? Minimum Viable Technology Demetricate Yourself

January 11, 2020

CUBA

My real experiences:

December 29, 2019

Helmut Newton

Helmut Newton — one of the kings of portrait and fashion/erotic photography:

December 16, 2019

Project

Photography Project Idea: Gas Stations How to Start a Photography Project Street Photography Project: ONLY IN AMERICA by ERIC KIM A Day in the Life Photography Project How to Edit Your Own Photography Projects Are Projects Overrated? Texture …

December 12, 2019

Powerlifting

ERIC KIM 475 POUND SUMO DEADLIFT // ONE REP MAX Why I Like Failing One Rep Max Attempts at the Gym HOW I SQUAT DUMBBELL ONE ARM SHOULDER PRESS How to Floor Bench Press Powerlifting for Happiness How …

December 6, 2019

Visual Gist

A visual and artistic gesture, a gist.  Composition as an impression. Fleeting, moving, dynamic, full of life and vigor.  To better understand your compositions and photographic and visual gist, sketch your images. I use procreate to trace my …

December 3, 2019

MUSE

Discover MUSE — the supreme strap. One strap to rule them all. Triple black. An expression of your individuality. Pure craft and elegance. The onyx crocodile leather peeking through. The unwavering attention to detail. The soul of the …

December 3, 2019

ARS

ARSBETA.COM — one of my great gifts to humanity. Without my team and squad (Kevin McKenzie, Cindy Nguyen, Annette Kim, Jun Goodhouse Kim, Ben Mills, Soren Zane), it wouldn’t be possible. What is ARS? ARS literally means “art” …

December 1, 2019

Composition Studies

Helmut Newton Photography Composition Studies W. Eugene Smith Composition Studies PDF: ERIC KIM Photography Composition Studies PDF: Josef Koudelka Photography Composition Studies PDF: Richard Avedon Photography Composition Studies PDF: Henri Cartier-Bresson Photography Composition Studies Composition 101 >

November 27, 2019

Blogging

Reflections After 10,000+ Blog Posts Blogging as an Adventure How to Become a GREAT Blogger If you can’t code, blog instead!  Blogging over Books  Blogging is Streaming How to Blog

November 13, 2019

MASTERS

“He without a past has no future.” Start here: How to Become a Master Photographer Why Study the Masters of Photography? Great Female Master Photographers Cheat Sheet of the Masters of Photography 100 Lessons From the Masters of …

November 11, 2019

Lens

I have theorized and practiced much when it comes to equipment for street photography. These are my beliefs: The best camera for street photography is RICOH GR III. The best focal length for street photography is either 35mm, …

November 11, 2019

Biography

I have adopted a ‘nomadic‘ life, with ‘intermittent living‘. A quick recap of my life thus far: Born 1988 in San Francisco Raised in Alameda, California (childhood to around age 10) Golden years spent in Bayside, Queens (age …

November 11, 2019

Manifesto

So the following “Manifesto” was written by the founders of The Photography Club at UCLA: Eric Kim, John Son, and Daniel Jeong in 2009-10. This manifesto outlines the vision that the founders had for the club and will …

November 8, 2019

ERIC KIM SOCIOLOGY

SOCIOLOGY by KIM Sociological Theory Photography and Sociology