Street photography in Portugal
(When the lines between genres are blurred and the rules don’t work) Many, perhaps most, of my photographs were taken during my travels. Traveling presents great opportunities for different types of photography. Considered, these can be portraiture, landscape photography, food photography, nature, wildlife photography or architecture photography. You can find…
Fujifilm X-T3 – It consistently delivers the results I need
It’s noon on a Tuesday in the South Lokichar Basin, and even though it’s a general rule to never shoot this time of day, directly under the sun, sometimes these things just aren’t in my control. I’m up here in northern Kenya, working on a story about how oil drilling…
Fuji X Passion Photography Magazine – February 2024
Hello everyone!The February issue has arrived. This edition features four 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 | SummaryA personal perspective through photographyby Fran BalseiroChasing light and vintage treasuresBy…
The Heart’s Shutter
Hey everyone! My name is Lina. I am half French, half Japanese – and I’ve been doing photography as a hobby for about 10 years now. There is this very poetic saying in Japanese – “心のシャッターを切る” or “pressing the heart’s shutter”. It means imprinting the scene you are seeing onto…
Embracing it all
I’m originally from Lancashire, but I’ve been living on the Isle of Anglesey for the last nine years, working in the hospitality industry. I live with views of the Menai Strait, looking out to the Carneddau Mountain range and, on a clear day, the peak of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) can…
Printed magazine – Issue 8
In an era dominated by virtual landscapes and rapid technological advancements, the printed magazine stands as a tangible sanctuary for photography enthusiasts. The weight of the paper, the scent of ink, and the crispness of the images on the pages create an immersive experience that transcends the mere act of…
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Around The Azores With An X-T1
The Açores are nine volcanic islands pretty much in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean midway between Europe and the USA, and a part of Portugal that neither me nor my wife had ever visited. I’d long been aware of their beauty through the stunning images of photographer Rui Vieira…
The X100V: A Storytelling Machine
The next time you watch a movie, pay attention to the shots used to tell a story. Photography is storytelling as well, and we can tell stories in much the same way. When we are out taking photographs, using the “wide-medium-close” sequence is one way we can create a “photo…
On Vacation With Fuji’s X100F
The following images were taken with Fujifilm’s X100F on a trip to NYC as “Acros” Black & White JPEGs and lightly edited in Photoshop. For the last 4 months it’s been my daily carry/vacation camera First of all I’ve had an interest in the X100 series cameras since the…
My 2 days 1 night with the 50mm F1.0
Yes, this is probably my shortest hands-on experience with the lens. First, as of this moment, Fujifilm is still struggling to supply this wonderful XF50mm F1 lens to the hands of all Fuji users. So instead of waiting for the stock to arrive at our shore, I decided to give…
From the Olympus OM-D E-M1 II to nothing but the Fujifilm X100F
Well, well. What a journey I have been through with the camera gear over the past year or so. I went from a full equipped Fujifilm X bag to an Olympus OM-D E-M1 II too nothing else but an Fujifilm X100F. You might rightly ask yourself why did I go…
Fuji X-T family
The winding road of Photography
The shortest distance from point A to point B is a straight line. Although a true analogy, in photography, the road is more like a twisty adventurous road, with lots of detours, wrong ways, and steep cliffs. The only important thing is, how well we can adapt, learn and implement all the struggles and findouts from the journey. Before I will be able to tell you my story, I would…
April issue
Premium articles
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/ Three months with the Fujifilm X-H2S – A photographic review
I was holding the Fujifilm X-H1 for the first time in December 2017. Comparing it to my X-T2, which was then my current camera, I was sceptical if Fujifilm was going the right way with this concept. In January 2018, I was able to test the X-H1 for a more…
Premium/ My beloved Fuji X-E3 ends here…
I read a few hours ago that Fuji is going to drop the X-E model. I read it and couldn’t believe it. I read it and still don’t believe it. Rationally, you may understand the decision, but when you really like something, the sentiment is stronger than the reason, isn’t…
Visual Stories
The mountains
Through this visual story, Maurício Reis shares his experience of discovering the autumn beauty in one of the lesser-known mountain ranges in Portugal. Serra da Freita, a place to visit…
Lost Paradise
It’s difficult to understand the real motivations that led us to go to Hawai’i. If you think carefully about it, they’re one of the most remote islands. At 8000 miles…
Sara-la-Kali – The path of the soul
Saint Sara the black, heart studded with starsshe spreads her cloak over her throbbing breasts.The rough-mouthed dawn makes the path thornyunder the concrete bridge, where a death of flameshungry for…
Friends, coffee and motorcycles in Buenos Aires
Friendships are often born out of common interests, such as motorcycles for example. And these interests are often the cement that unites friendships for a lifetime. And just a small…
Replicate film vibe with digital cameras – Part II
This article is Part II, and I will guide you on “How” to build a custom Fujifilm Film profile and the different editing choices we can make. You can read the first part of this article here: Replicate Film Vibe with Digital Cameras – Part I I closed Part I…
Immortalizing our passage on Earth
Hello Adolfo, it is a pleasure to welcome you for an interview, sharing some of the work you have done with your Fuji. To begin with, could you introduce yourself to our readers?The pleasure is all mine Hugo, I am humbled that you considered my work worthy of this interview.…
My Switch to Fujifilm X-series Cameras
I’ve been using Canon cameras since my husband bought me my first DSLR a number of years ago. Over the course of the years I’ve upgraded my Canon cameras to newer models, my latest being the Canon 6D full frame. Fuji X-T1 . Fuji 18-55mm @18mm…
Photography feels good: the incredible power of women photo shoot
“Photography causes many emotions to surface, during and after the shoot. The whole process converges into a unique and healthy experience for your client.” Every time I get in touch with a potential customer requesting my pricing for a photo shoot, I always think twice before answering. Should I…
Instax memories from the Canary Islands
I am Zsofia Berta, Sofía, I was born in Budapest, Hungary and I am currently living in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. Photography is my passion, I managed several social media accounts as part of my job and as my hobby as well. This year another world opened for me with…
The day I held the camera on the streets!
There are numerous genres in photography, and with the advancement in time, we see a particular genre to evolve and differentiate into a new one. Photography perse still remains the same, but the approach to make a photograph has changed considerably in today’s day and age. With the invasion of…
A portrait of my life
Hi, my name is Dan Buttifant, I’m 29 and I live in the small coastal village of Ferring just along the coast from Brighton, England. I’m currently working as a…
The Fuji X-Pro1 camera has a soul!
Hi Peter! Would you like to start by presenting yourself to the readers? Hi! Thank you for having me! I am a dad, musician and freelance photographer based in Aalborg,…
Slowing down is fun
Hello all. My name is Mustafa Bastaki and I’m a street and freelance photographer based in and from Bahrain, also an Engineer-to-be and a Fujifilm X-Photographer and Official Brand Ambassador.…
Let’s go back to “Analogue”
No I’m not serious. Well maybe just a little. I was brought up on Analogue. I fell in love with photography decades ago when I was 14 and my father…
Keeping the Family Tradition
My name is Philippe Poitevin, I am living in Paris but I am originally from Corsica. I worked for a long time as a TV set decorator. I am now…
Using Photography to Make Social Impact Visible
This article was originally published on the 2nd edition Fuji X Passion virtual magazine, among many other interesting articles that you can find HERE At first my natural curiosity led…
“Why Fuji” – Form following function or what feels right…
I think I discovered a new medical condition…‘Obsessive compulsive photography disorder’ I began life as a graphic designer and illustrator and as with most creatives do, you have periods of…
Should Fuji release Premium Manual prime lenses?
Hello to all the Fuji X Passion readers,FXP has always been in a special place in my heart. Starting as a reader to a contributor to the FXP community is…
7Artisans 35mm F0.95 – Fuji, please have a look at this trend and join it!
Disclaimer: The text you will read below is based on my own thoughts and experience with my copy of the 7Artisans 35mm F0.95. The lens was bought as used but…
Why I Converted my Fuji X-Pro 1 camera to Infrared
Twenty months ago I bought a Fujifilm X-Pro 1 camera. I was so impressed by it that I also bought an X-T1. Since then I’ve hardly used the X-Pro 1,…
Great stories need great pictures – Fuji X and corporate influencing
People love stories, but stories need good photos – at least when it comes to corporate stories. I work in product management for Siemens’ industrial division in Nuremberg, Germany, and…
Leaving Nikon for Fujifilm
A BRIEF PREFACE: I’ve been photographing weddings all over the world since 1999. Prior to that, I was shooting for the Seattle weekly papers and doing portraits. In high school,…
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