This free e-book is a compilation of all the lessons from his “Learn From the Masters Series”. This project is very close to his heart, because it is his greatest work to date. Eric have poured entire heart, blood, and soul into this work. This e-book helps you stimulate some new ideas, helps push you outside of your creative zone, and for you to embrace these timeless lessons from the masters of photography.

You will read about such Masters of Photography as Alfred Stieglitz, Alec Soth, Alex Webb, Anders Petersen, Andre Kertesz, Ansel Adams, Araki, Blake Andrews, Bruce Davidson, Bruce Gilden, Constantine Manos, Daido Moriyama, Dan Winters, David Alan Harvey, David Hurn, Diane Arbus, Dorothea Lange, Elliott Erwitt, Eugene Atget, Eugene Smith, Fan Ho, Garry Winogrand, Helen Levitt, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Irving Penn, Jacob Aue Sobol, Jeff Mermelstein, Joel Meyerowitz, Joel Sternfeld, Josef Koudelka, Josh White, Lee Friedlander, Mark Cohen, Martin Parr, Mary Ellen Mark, Rene Burri, Richard Avedon, Richard Kalvar, Robert Capa, Robert Frank, Saul Leiter, Sergio Larrain, Sebastião Salgado, Shomei Tomatsu, Stephen Shore, Todd Hido, Tony Ray-Jones, Trent Parke, Vivian Maier, Walker Evans, Weegee, William Eggleston, William Klein, Zoe Strauss. Go ahead!

Ansel Adams is one of the titans of photographic history. When I started as a photographer, I was primarily interested in landscape photography. I studied and consumed the work of Adams.
What drew me most to his work was the minimalism, zen, and the sense of calm from his photographs. I learned early on that Ansel Adams didn’t just “take” photos— he “made” his photographs, through his extensive darkroom work.

I recently got a new book in the mail: “Dorothea Lange: Aperture Masters of Photography” (courtesy of Aperture) and was deeply inspired and moved by her work, life, and philosophy.

I have always known Dorothea Lange’s work documenting the Great Depression (and her famous “Migrant Mother” photograph), but didn’t know much about her life and philosophy. In this article I will share some of the lessons that Dorothea Lange has taught me about photography, and how you can apply that philosophy to your own work

I recently picked up a copy of “The Mind’s Eye” — which is a great compilation of thoughts and philosophies Henri Cartier-Bresson wrote. Aperture published this great volume (as they are an amazing non-profit dedicated to promoting photography, education, and great ideas).

Ever since I have been back home, I have been dedicating more of my energy, attention, and focus to great photography books — and trying to distill the information. I’ve learned all of these great lessons personally– and I want to share that information with you.

Josef Koudelka is one of my favorite photographers of all-time. I love how he has been able to craft his life around photographing only what he wanted to photograph, how he is able to capture emotional and empathetic images (especially in his “Gypsies” project), his ability to continue to re-invent his photography (switching from 35mm to panoramic), and his absolute dedication to his craft.

I will share some personal lessons that Koudelka has taught me about photography and life. If you want to learn more about Koudelka.

One street photographer whose work and life I hugely admire is that of Vivian Maier. For those of you who haven’t heard her story, she worked and lived as a nanny her entire adult life and shot street photography on the side for herself. She created incredible black and white and color work through the
1950’s all the way through the late 1990′s. She shot an incredible amount of images that amount to over 100,000 negatives.

Recently the documentary: “Discovering Vivian Maier” on the mystery behind her life and discovery came out. I realized I haven’t written an article on her yet– so I wanted to use the opportunity to do so.