Iestrada
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I am not a fan of Kim's photography. But, I have read some of his writings on street photography. He started his blog and writings on street photography as way of sharing what he has learned about the genre along the way. I can not speak to his teaching ability or approach. Based on his writings I can assume that he is very knowledgeable about the genre. Is it worth the price of admission? Can't say. I have however taken workshops/classes knowing full well that I would not learn anything new. I took them for the opportunity to interact with like minded people and the price was justifiable in my mind. Can you justify the cost of the Kim workshop?
I appreciate his efforts.
I appreciate his efforts.
JChrome
Street Worker
Alfie Goodrich. Now there's a fun chap to take a class with.
I had the pleasure of taking his class through the Tsukiji fish market at 6AM. He's been shooting there for years. If you get a chance, I can't recommend it enough.
Never took a class with Kim. I get a bit tired of this style of photography (straight in people's faces). But I do respect him.
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nikonosguy
Well-known
You'd be better off taking a street photography workshop from anne geddes
WJJ3
Well-known
haha funny!
thompsonks
Well-known
You can't lose – I looked at his workshop page, and he says if you aren't satisfied he'll give your money back! :angel:
Kirk
Kirk
aizan
Veteran
a six day workshop with david alan harvey costs $2000, or $333 per day.
a three day (really 2 and a half) workshop with eric kim costs $500, or $166 per day.
i'd rather take a workshop with an expert, rather than someone who just took a workshop with an expert! i think i'd get exponentially more out of the experience.
a three day (really 2 and a half) workshop with eric kim costs $500, or $166 per day.
i'd rather take a workshop with an expert, rather than someone who just took a workshop with an expert! i think i'd get exponentially more out of the experience.
stephen.w
Established
Oh, and don't forget to download the free e-book Eric Kim put up on his website just a few days back: http://erickimphotography.com/blog/
It's called "82 Lessons From the Masters of Street Photography" and I haven't read it yet so cannot comment on how good it is, but hey, it's free!
This gem on page 6:
"On the 19th frame, she started bursting out laughing and said, “You’re taking so many photos, you’re crazy!” and started laughing. On that frame, I captured the “decisive moment".
After capturing the moment, I still wasn’t 100% sure whether I got an interesting photograph or not, so I kept clicking, around 10 more frames."
ironhorse
Joe DuPont
You gotta hand it to the guy, he's himself posted the review of his work up on YouTube even though Costa Manos isn't very appreciative (yet), and it helps other viewers of the video to learn from it.
To my eyes, it's a sort of coherent body of work, even though many images need improvement. That's something he's got on many people already.
Would I spring for the workshop? Nope. I think I might have learnt more from watching the video just now, and listening to Manos
I agree and have no desire to take a workshop with Eric Kim. I believe that many of these workshops are a mainly social events and a way to avoid the real work of getting better at your craft.
I did, however, find the Costa Manos review interesting and informative.
Rayt
Nonplayer Character
Well I just don't like his work which is too Gilden-esque for me.
oftheherd
Veteran
Chris Crawford is indeed a talented photographer. I don't always connect with his work, but his explanations of photographic technique here on RFF are quite good imho.
I think one seeking photographic knowledge would do quite well to check Mr. Hicks site http://rogerandfrances.com/ for insights that are very well articulated.
I really cannot speak of seminars as I have never attended one, nor really wanted to. I always much prefered reading and then experimenting.
photomoof
Fischli & Weiss Sculpture
Glad a couple of us are keeping you amused. It is not easy to get a laugh on here. :angel:
nikonosguy
Well-known
glad to be of service ---
Hsg
who dares wins
This gem on page 6:
"On the 19th frame, she started bursting out laughing and said, “You’re taking so many photos, you’re crazy!” and started laughing. On that frame, I captured the “decisive moment".
After capturing the moment, I still wasn’t 100% sure whether I got an interesting photograph or not, so I kept clicking, around 10 more frames."
For a free book its pretty good.
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i'd love to take a workshop...just to be with like minded individuals with a shared interest/focus.
photography is mostly a lonely art and sometimes company would be nice.
photography is mostly a lonely art and sometimes company would be nice.
photomoof
Fischli & Weiss Sculpture
Here in NYC many of the RFF guys get together, as you probably know. I used to belong to a large artist's group. Probably my most meaningful artistic relationships. Free, and ongoing.
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i'm not sociable enough for an ongoing thing...but occasionally would be nice.
i have tried to light a fire under the asses of the 'alberta rff' group but to no avail...
i have tried to light a fire under the asses of the 'alberta rff' group but to no avail...
Lauffray
Invisible Cities
Same here. Nothing against workshops or Eric in particular, but I know I wouldn't learn that much in such a social setting (and really how much do you hope to learn in 3 days ?). And if I just want social interaction with other photographers, I wouldn't want to pay for it
Joe had joined us at a RFF meet-up once in the past.
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and i hope to again...i need to return home and visit some 'old' relatives sooner than later.
Lauffray
Invisible Cities
You guys are a fun group ! I kinda miss those. But I wonder if it takes a large city like NY or Tokyo to have a regular thing going, my attempts at a Montreal RFF didn't go very far either