The quiet pursuit: Embracing life’s subtleties
To me, photography has always been a simple indulgence in a world overflowing with complex human experiences. From my earliest memories growing up in Macedonia, I’ve used photography to bottle up fragments of time, making each a tiny capsule of the things that mean to me the most. Writing about…
Freezing the Moment
IntroductionHi, I’m Ashish, a tech professional with 20 years of experience, based in New York City and have lived in the Bay Area for about 10 years. Outside of work, I enjoy playing tennis and golf, watching football, and listening to music—classic rock and pop are my favorites but I’m…
Exploring the world through the lens: An interview with James Cliburn
Thank you so much, James, for this opportunity to learn more about your work and the person behind your inspiring photographs. To start, could you give our readers a brief introduction to yourself?Hi, I’m James! I’m based in the Fraser Valley, British Columbia, where I have spent a decent chunk…
Premium/ Bokeh – Life Past F1.4
When I started photography, fast glass was something almost unobtainable. Voigtlander released a Leica M mount $1000 F1.1 “Nokton”, and that was about as entry-level as it got. For 0.95 the only affordable option was the Canon TV “Dream” lens, which was priced in the multiple of thousands. I made…
Six years with Fuji
I Wrote this article in September 2023 while I was on holiday in Puglia. I guessed right, and I didn’t finish it then, but it was ready when I got home and only my eye problems kept me from sending it to Hugo and Mauricio, instead writing about other things,…
Fuji X Passion Photography Magazine – December 2024
Hello everyone!The December issue has arrived. This edition features six fantastic and talented photographers and highlights their beautiful imagery, from portraits to landscapes. As always, each piece of work, each photograph, was made with a Fuji X camera.Contributors | SummaryLife in Frames: My cinematic diaryby Lukas SchmitzLe Chant du Monde…
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My Icelandic journey with the X-T2 and how I ended up with Fuji
The beginning of September, just a few days left, will the X-T2 be delivered? It’s time, the first week of September, just a few days left before Marc and I take a plane to Iceland. For me this is the second time visiting Iceland. The first time was in 2011…
Street Photography & Video Techniques Using The Fujifilm X-T2
Hi Haris! Would you like to start by introducing yourself, where do you live, what do you do and when did you first got interested in Photography? My name is Haris Ahmed, and I was born and raised in London. Growing up I loved fine arts, and then ended up…
Low Light Photography With The Fuji X Series / X-E2 & X100
Now it’s no secret that the Fuji X series can hold it’s own in the abilities of modern cameras to shoot in low light, maybe not to the dizzy extremes of some gear but it really can hold it’s own in the dark situations we sometimes face. This blog is…
Fuji X70. A New Class Act
For those who find X100 series a little too big and would prefer a wider angle; X70 may be for you. This premium finish X70 is currently the smallest and lightest X-series model with a 16.3MP APS-C sensor. X70 is also the first X-series model to offer a touchscreen display…
The Fujifilm X100V in wedding and couple photography
How can you further optimize or reduce equipment that is already compact? I take photos with Fujifilm cameras because they offer a great combination of performance, weather protection, image quality and compactness. In addition, my two X-T4s are really good hybrid cameras. They have extremely good video functions. When I…
Fuji X-T family
My best decision
Hi! My name is Sebastian and I’m a 31 years old hobby photographer from Hamburg, Germany. When people ask how long my passion for photography exists, normally I say since 2008 – that’s the year I bought my first DSLR and started to learn the basics. But actually, I took photos my whole life, I […]
December issue
Premium articles
Premium/ I am a Documentarian
But what exactly does that mean? Before I can begin to talk about my experiences as a documentarian in earnest, we really need to understand where on the photography family tree it sits. Often mistaken for journalistic photography or overshadowed by its trendy urban cousin, street photography, documentary photography rarely…
Premium/ Practical Guide: Upside Down
From now on, whenever possible, we will offer our Premium readers practical guides, explained step by step, with ideas for making it “at home” with your Fuji equipment. The idea is that this way, you can train, use, and know your camera and lenses more thoroughly. If, in the meantime,…
Premium/ A designer approach to landscape photography
Landscape photography can be one of the most straightforward genres for a photographer to get started, but to master it, requires a lot of hard work, continuous learning and persistence. In this interview with landscape photographer Clement Breuille, we asked him everything you might want to know. From how he…
Visual Stories
Fujifilm X100V and X-E4 photo adventure in Nebraska
The Fujifilm X100V just may be my favorite camera of…
Love letter to Chopper
It is one of the few moments that I did…
Memories of Thailand
Like many people I suppose, I had in my head…
The «cliché» of Brittany
A Winter road trip in Brittany… I imagine that sentence…
A Chilly October Day – A Walk With the Fuji 16mm F1.4
Recently I’ve taken stock of the lenses that have been…
Circus Madagascar during Covid-19
I live in Ascoli Piceno, a small town in central…
Death is a Teacher
It was around 1 o’clock when grief crept in with the chilly winds of the Ganges caressing my face. Witnessing the death of a near relative isn’t always easy to handle. People deal with grief in all sorts of ways. For me, it’s always been creating a wall around me…
With the Fuji X100F through Southeast Asia
A lot of people are worried about their gear and that it might not be suitable for a longer travel. Facing a more than 3 months long travel through Southeast Asia I felt the same. Should I buy another camera, or is my Fuji X100F enough to capture all the…
Ordinary makes extraordinary
It was 7am on a typical Summer Thursday. My weekday routine of which I enjoy and don’t usually tire is mundane but I don’t say that with disdain. I have always thought of the repetitiveness as consistency which is generally a good thing. A consistent routine, consistent work has enabled…
6 Months into One Camera One Lens with the X100V
Last May, I ended up putting my X-T2 and interchangeable lens collection up for sale on eBay. Not because I was dissatisfied with them but because I was considering something daring. Something that had been on the back of my mind for nearly 6 months before but I didn’t dare…
Spontaneous experimentation with Fujifilm
My name is Tyler Silvestri (@omni_krill on Instagram), and I am a Navy Veteran currently living in Portland, OR. Visual arts has been a passion of mine since a young age. I grew up skateboarding, which I lend all the credit to for exposing me to all kinds of art…
Rediscovering the pleasure of Black and White
I’ve been enjoying street photography for a long time, but I only took photos for myself, having published only a few. Four years ago I began to take more street photos, especially on vacation. I love getting up early and going out to look for a typical local cafeteria and…
She Said / He Said
Dear Florin, You told me you once thought that if…
Why I Converted my Fuji X-Pro 1 camera to Infrared
Twenty months ago I bought a Fujifilm X-Pro 1 camera.…
Helios 44-4 Lens Review: A Swirly Bokeh Portrait Lens for $30
The Helios 44-4 58mm f/2 is a vintage Soviet-era lens…
How I fell in love. Twice.
Hello everyone, I hope you’re doing well, especially in those…
Lightroom or Capture one?
Ok Ladies and Gents, we all want the very best…
The hardest part of my day is choosing which camera to use…
I was born and raised on the Southside of Chicago.…
Unanticipated Passion
I am a passionate amateur photographer, and I come from…
Freezing Moments – Interview with Deniece Brouwer
Hello Deniece, and thank you for this opportunity to learn…
Should Fuji release Premium Manual prime lenses?
Hello to all the Fuji X Passion readers,FXP has always…
Why I Converted my Fuji X-Pro 1 camera to Infrared
Twenty months ago I bought a Fujifilm X-Pro 1 camera.…
“IL MARE D’INVERNO”: Discover the spirit of the beach with a vintage soul attitude
I just had to look for the right location to…
Ian Weldon: “My main set up for weddings was an XPro-1 and 18mm f2”
I suppose, just like everyone else, that when I started…
GRAIN Magazine stories
Rollei 35AF: A Modern Take on a Classic Camera
Rollei 35AF: A Modern Take on a Classic Camera The…
GRAIN is a quarterly photography digital magazine, for contemporary photographers with analog souls.
Post List #1
PetaPixel In North America, the number 13 is hardly lucky, but the OnePlus 13 may be the one that finally pays off for the brand.…
FUJI X WEEKLY Godox sent me their new iM30 flash to try. I have a number of Godox flashes, including the Lux Junior, Lux Cadet,…
Fstoppers Editing photos can feel overwhelming when you’re just starting out. With so many tools available, deciding where to begin often leads to trial and…
PetaPixel The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) captured a photo of two stars actively producing carbon-rich dust, which may one day fuel the formation of…
Fstoppers Attending a photography workshop is about more than simply showing up with your camera. It’s up to you to maximize the experience and ensure…
PetaPixel The Leica L-mount was created in 2014. The L-mount Alliance was formed in 2018. While there has been a steady release of cameras for…
Fstoppers With its high-end build quality and impressive specs, the Leica Q3 43 promises a premium experience. But does it live up to the price…
PetaPixel The Pixless camera on Kickstarter channels the lo-fi spirit of the iconic Nintendo Game Boy Camera. With similarly low image quality, the Pixless promises…
Fstoppers Whether you’re working with portraits or textured scenes, sharpening helps guide the viewer’s eye to key elements. Here’s how to do it like a…