Why Travel? | Eric Kim

I wanted to write you this letter on traveling; my experiences globe-trotting around the world, my motivations, and things I have learned along the way: I remember when I was 18 years old, I never really had much of an Read more …

Why Shoot Black and White? | Eric Kim

Black and white is where my heart and soul is. I feel that by shooting in black and white, I can better communicate and convey my emotions, thoughts, and feelings. I feel that black and white is less of an Read more …

28 Lessons I’ve Learned From Life | Eric Kim

I have a very vivid memory as a child: I was around 10-12 years old, and I was in the passenger seat of my mom’s car. We were driving around, got lost, and ended up in some shady neighborhood. My Read more …

Find out What to Photograph, Not How | Eric Kim

As a photographer, you are nothing but a subject-selector. You are a filter. You take in reality through your eyes, and you determine what you find interesting enough (or important enough) to photograph. Technical details— like aperture, shutter-speed, ISO, etc Read more …

Reduce | Eric Kim

In today’s world we are overwhelmed with distractions. Imagine the sirens from “The Odyssey” reaching out at you, trying to lure you into the water (to your untimely death), with their beautiful voices. The “sirens” we have in today’s digital Read more …

Photography is Escapism | Eric Kim

I was driving on the freeway (the 5) and had a random thought: The last week or so, I’ve stayed with Cindy in (very boring) Orange County. For those of you who have never been here; imagine eating all of Read more …

Be a Creator, Not a Consumer | Eric Kim

I love to buy shit. It makes me feel great. I feel cooler, handsomer, sexier, more powerful, and more important. I always feel that if I just bought “X” I would become happier. For example, if I bought a Leica, I would Read more …

Book Review: The Decisive Moment by Henri Cartier-Bresson | Eric Kim

Wow— where do I even begin? I would say that “The Decisive Moment” by Cartier-Bresson is one of the most beautiful photo books I have ever handled— and it is a book that brings me extreme joy and happiness (you Read more …

Video Review of the Fujifilm X100T for Street Photography | Eric Kim

I recently put together a “real-world” review of the Fujifilm X100T for street photography (which you can read here). I also wanted to record a video of some of my thoughts of the X100T (I really like it), and some Read more …