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Nowhere is the transforming power of the Internet more apparent than in the photo industry. Amateurs grab chances to enter professional fields on the fast-growing strength of major photo Web sites.
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Kim Yo-han, 30, is one of a group of photographers to have benefited from the influence of major photo Web sites, particularly Raysoda.com. The former construction office employee became aware of the importance of being popular on Raysoda when he uploaded some photos he had taken as a hobby.
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"When I put my pictures on Raysoda, I got a lot of recommendation points from users, and it encouraged me to continue to take more photos," Kim said in a recent interview with The Korea Herald.
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His photos attracted the attention of online users largely because of his distinctive style. Although he didn't have any formal education in photography, he produced photos of models with a vividness rare among amateur photographers.
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Amateur-turned-professional photographer Kim Yo-han`s photo of a model.
As with other amateurs, Kim relies on his EOS 10D, the so-called digital single reflex camera that allows photographers to change lenses freely. But he does not have expensive lenses.
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His expertise shines when the original image goes through what is known as "post-production," a process in which photos are trimmed, decorated and modified before being presented to online users.
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Kim is adept at using the Photoshop program, the de facto standard tool for spicing up photo images. This crucial skill, combined with Kim's knack for capturing essential images of models, has boosted his stature in online photo circles here.
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"I took many photos of not only models but also my girlfriend, using relatively cheap lens, which I believe impressed many amateur photographers on Raysoda, who previously thought only an expensive camera and equipment would produce high-quality pictures," Kim said.
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Whenever Kim posted his model photos, he received hundreds of recommendation points, topping the ranking on the Web site.
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Encouraged by his growing popularity, Kim quit his job and jumped into the professional world.
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In May this year, he opened Lux Studio (www.luxmode.co.kr) in Apgujeong-dong and began to shoot professional models and seek other photo-related tasks. He organizes model-photo sessions for amateur photographers and shoots up-and-coming models through major modeling agencies.
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Other amateur photographers are drawing inspiration and encouragement from Kim's example. And, even professionals are rushing to take full advantage of the online community, whose impact is growing rapidly.
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