Kim's Street Photography Seminars

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.
 
shimokita said:
I took Eric Kim's workshop in December 2011. Our group was fortunate in that Kim had three co-instructors: Bellamy Hunter (Japan Camera Hunter), Charlie Kurk (more than just a Street Photographer), and Alfie Goodrich (professional photographer in Tokyo).
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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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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.
 
johannielscom said:
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! 😀
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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."

😀
 
johannielscom said:
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 😉
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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.
 
gb hill said:
I haven't, can't afford to. I think they are overpriced. I have watched video's of his street seminars. They remind me of Meet Up photo groups. Many of those who have taken the seminar that I have read about were satisfied.

Myself I would rather spend my money with Chris Crawford. He teaches one on one according to what I have read in the past on his website. much cheaper & I guarantee I'd learn so much more.
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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.
 
stephen.w said:
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."

😀
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For a free book its pretty good.
 
back alley said:
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.
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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.
 
photomoof said:
I used to belong to a large artist's group. Probably my most meaningful artistic relationships. Free, and ongoing.
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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
 
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