Fuji X Passion Photography Magazine – April 2023
Hello everyone!The April issue has arrived. This edition features five 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 | SummaryOf light and textureby Manuel CastañedaWeltschmerz – Transforming melancholy into beautyby…
On the Road Again (Kodak Portra 160 on the Fuji X-Pro2)
For a few years, and with the acquisition of a Fujifilm camera, my workflow has hardly changed and evolved very little: body set to Classic Chrome or Acros film simulation, and fairly light editing of JPEG files with Lightroom and a few rare times with the VSCO app on the…
It’s all about vintage
Although I’m quite young, I fell in love with the “vintage look”. I started using Fujifilm one year ago because of the film simulations. It has been a year full of shootings and learning new stuff. Since I’ve got my Fujifilm camera, I learned how to edit my Raw files…
Oblivion
As technology evolves, we seem to drift away from the physical world and emerge ourselves into small screens that are almost windows to this world where we do and be whatever we want. As we transcend into this digital era, the awareness of our surroundings sometimes has no importance to…
Working with rural communities to bring social change
My name is Prabas Kumar Sahoo, approaching 40, and I was born in Balasore, a coastal district of the East Indian state of Odisha. I’m a professional social developmental worker engaged in tribal and rural areas of Odisha and a few other states of India. I love capturing beautiful moments…
Seeing the world through my eyes
Quick little introduction of myself, my name is Alberto Diaz, and I’m 23 years old. I was born and raised in Miami my whole life and I am obsessed with the art of photography. I think I’ve pinpointed the origin of my love for photography somewhere in my teenage years.…
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Landscape photography with X-T1, an ex Nikon user opinion
My interest to photography developed when I was in college, I studied computer graphic design, including a very basic brief of photography lessons. but I started to take what people considered as ‘photography’ 3 years later in 2008 when I bought my first DSLR camera. It was nikon D60 kit.…
Fujifilm X-T20 – A Practical Comparison with the X-T2
My first Fuji camera back in 2015 was the X-T10 which I bought at the time with the intention of using as a back up camera to my Nikon D800E. I was immediately impressed with what a pleasure it was to use and how good the image quality was. It…
My all-rounder and go-to travel lens, the venerable Zeiss Touit 32mm F1.8 Planar
This is a story of how it all started, my photography journey with my lovely, one of a kind, Zeiss Touit Planar 32mm F1.8 lens. First, let me introduce myself. I’m a Malaysian family man in Cambridge, MA and was on leave from my work since 2020 as my wife…
Instax Mini 90 Neo Classic, by Tana Gandhi
When I first heard about the Instax Mini 90, I immediately shared the link with all my photo buddies. One of my friends, Jolie, mentioned that she would be in Japan at the exact time that the camera came out!! (it would take a few months for it to come…
X-H2S or X-H2: Which flagship camera should I pick?
First of all, I have to say that I am no one compared to the professional photographers out there, but I am glad that you clicked in and read the first sentence (and I hope you will continue). I am lucky to have had the opportunity to put my hands…
Fuji X-T family
Lisbon Street Photography Workshop With The Fuji X Series
Street photography for me is one of the most trickiest aspects of photography to do well. It’s one of those things that seems so simple until you try to do it. The best street images create curiosity in the viewer, there’s the suggestion of a narrative; who is this person, what are they doing, etc, and also there’s a clarity and simplicity of composition that’s incredibly difficult to achieve when…
March issue
Premium articles
Premium/ Walking Meditation
Hello! My name is Kris Desautels and I’m a 43 year old street photographer from Chicago who’s been shooting for almost 2 years. My wife and I have an apartment located on the North Side, a short walk to the shores of Lake Michigan, and just a few stops on…
Premium/ Documentary Project | Module 7 – Image editing and post-processing
INDEX Module 0: Getting started Module 1: Finding Stories: Starting Your Own Project Module 2: Planning: All you need to do before you start shooting Module 3: Equipment: Choosing the right gear for your project Module 4: Accessories: The essential accessories you may need Module 5: Attitude: When we finally…
Premium/ Behind the Lens: Fujifilm Photo Adventures (VIDEO)
Mauricio Reis returned to the familiar shores of Figueira da Foz, Portugal, where he had captured many sunrises and sunsets over the years. As soon as he set foot on the serene banks of the Mondego River, memories flooded back of his photographic journey and the evolution of his equipment.…
A sense of purpose
Hello, my name is John Brownbridge. I live in England and retired 2 years ago after a career in the motor industry. Along with cars, photography and hi-fi have been lifelong interests. My first camera was a Zenit E, bought in 1976 with money from a Saturday job whilst still…
Freezing Moments – Interview with Deniece Brouwer
Hello Deniece, and thank you for this opportunity to learn a little more about your work. Could you start by introducing yourself?Hello! I am Deniece, a 32-year-old woman from Rotterdam, the Netherlands. I have a background in sociology and teaching. In my spare time, I enjoy being creative, exploring new…
The Benagil Sea Cave Adventure
Benagil Sea Cave The Algarve Coast in Portugal is an amazing place to visit. The beaches, coves and villages are simply stunning. As an added bonus, the whole coastline is littered with sea caves. Some are easy to visit, others not. Some or boring, others are gorgeous. One of…
An artistic expression
Thank you Beñat, for your time. Could you please start by introducing yourself to our readers?It’s a pleasure to share these lines with you. I believe that it’s always good to have these spaces for disclosure. I am Beñat Belaza, I am 32 years old, and I live in Madrid,…
Slowing Time with the Fuji X-T10: Why The long Exposure?
I started to use the long exposure technique to add a new creative dimension to my photography and this post is about what I think it brings to both the colour and composition of the image. Dusk at More London – 28 Seconds | f13 |…
MASS MADE SOUL
Thank you, Adam! We really appreciate this opportunity to learn a little more about you and the fantastic work you have been doing. But we’ll get there in a moment, so could you start by introducing yourself?The short summary is I’m a designer who’s had a lifelong passion for photography.…
Fujifilm cameras: they’re not bad
Fujifilm cameras: they’re not bad. Frankly, there are better cameras available than Fujifilm’s. Better image quality, better auto focus, better high ISO performance. But cameras are just tools, and Fujifilm…
Skateboarding, Photography and Life
My name is Warwick Cairns. I’m 57 years old and I live in Windsor, in England, with my wife, my two daughters and our two dogs. I work in advertising.…
Inspirational portrait photography from Denmark
This interview was originally published on the 4th edition Fuji X Passion virtual magazine, among many other interesting articles that you can find HERE Could you tell us a little…
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