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Darkness. Light. Halos.

Darkness. Light. Halos.

Stefan PanaitescuJan 8, 20247

Darkness. As I lay in bed, eyes closed I can hear a million things. The humming from the water heater, the noise from the TV sockets, cars passing by my window, birds chirping on trees. I keep my eyes closed, rubbing my eyelids as I think about the last months.…

Should Fuji release Premium Manual prime lenses?

Should Fuji release Premium Manual prime lenses?

Alwin KokJan 3, 202410

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 something I have never dreamed of. Due to personal matters since the beginning of the year, I have not been…

The magic of emotions in motion

The magic of emotions in motion

Hello everyone! I am Rafael Figueiredo Rosa, a Luso-Brazilian photographer living in Porto Alegre, the most southern state capital of Brazil. Originally, I am a photojournalist working in covering shows and street events, as well as street photography, especially when I am traveling, a very pleasurable hobby, something almost vicious.…

It’s all about the narrative

It’s all about the narrative

Paulo CarvalhoDec 27, 20230

Paulo was born in Lisbon almost two centuries ago (at least it feels like that), and he currently lives in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. He never speaks of himself in the first person, mainly because he is not that type of grammatical person. He enjoys motorcycle rides and reading stuff about…

The true meaning of life

The true meaning of life

I was born and raised in the Philippines, the eldest of 5 siblings. I played soccer, sepak takraw and baseball in my gradeschool. And in high school, I learned how to play a bit of guitar and drums and together with my three best mates we formed a band, I…

Tribute to Velvia – Interview with Daniel Acevedo

Tribute to Velvia – Interview with Daniel Acevedo

Daniel AcevedoDec 18, 20230

When I started working as a professional back in 1997, my greatest joy and peace of mind was knowing that Velvia film for slides/transparencies existed. It had been on the market for a short time, but just in time to be able to enjoy its results. At that time and…

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My all-rounder and go-to travel lens, the venerable Zeiss Touit 32mm F1.8 Planar

My all-rounder and go-to travel lens, the venerable Zeiss Touit 32mm F1.8 Planar

Abdul Halim EkramMar 26, 202216

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…

Landscape photography with X-T1, an ex Nikon user opinion

Landscape photography with X-T1, an ex Nikon user opinion

Eggy SayogaJan 2, 20191

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.…

My 2 days 1 night with the 50mm F1.0

My 2 days 1 night with the 50mm F1.0

Alwin KokNov 25, 20203

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…

Travelling with the Fujifilm XF16-55mm F2.8

Travelling with the Fujifilm XF16-55mm F2.8

Shinichi KurodaJan 3, 202214

Hi Fuji X Passion, thank you for giving me the opportunity to share my passion and vision of photography. My name is Shinichi Kuroda. I’m Japanese and have been living in British Columbia, Canada, since 2006. I’m an amateur photographer, specializing in landscape and street photography. Fuji X-Pro2 . Fuji…

Documentary Wedding Photography with Fuji X-T1 – Some thoughts on creativity

Documentary Wedding Photography with Fuji X-T1 – Some thoughts on creativity

fujixpassionMar 23, 201611

I don’t want to think about the technical aspects of photography when I’m shooting weddings. I don’t want to be considering anything other than moment, light and composition. I don’t want anything to distract me from the story. I’ve shot with loads of cameras, but the camera for me personally…

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The first “all Fuji” wedding

The first “all Fuji” wedding

“You will probably need surgery, Fernando” the doctor said. “Damn” I though. I had high hopes on the nerve infiltration, but the results were bad. The tendinitis still hurt. And that was after 4 expensive months of treatment with kinotherapy. The doctor told me that in case of an operation on the arm nerves and muscle, the minimum recovery time would be 3-5 months and probably some more time to…

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Maurício ReisMar 5, 2020

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…

Premium/ The same procedure each time…?

Premium/ The same procedure each time…?

Lukas PrennerFeb 4, 2022

I plan the route, do some research, pack my bag, check my lenses, control the batteries and prepare some food before I start my adventures. It always makes my day when I succeed in managing all these things in order to enjoy a well planned trip to one of these…

Premium/ Exploring the Enchanting Schist Village of Talasnal: A Photographic Journey

Premium/ Exploring the Enchanting Schist Village of Talasnal: A Photographic Journey

Maurício ReisNov 14, 2023

Tucked away in the heart of Serra da Lousã, Talasnal stands as a testament to the resilience of traditional Portuguese schist villages. With its narrow labyrinthine streets and charming details, this village exudes a timeless beauty that captivates visitors. Embarking on a photographic journey through the cobblestone paths and quaint…

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Frozen Beauty – Taking a break from reality

Frozen Beauty – Taking a break from reality

Miriam ReinMar 24, 2021

When I was a child, I never really took much notice of the beauty of nature, and hiking was everything but a pleasure. However, my passion for being outdoors and…

Lost Paradise

Lost Paradise

Intrepid NomadsMay 13, 2020

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…

Vespa Island

Vespa Island

Sebastian WeidaJul 13, 2020

“Where do all the Vespas come from?” Chaggy stops the wrench and looks at me with a raised eyebrow over the rim of his neon orange sunglasses. Then he starts…

Memories of Thailand

Memories of Thailand

Yoan BuetasJun 20, 2020

Like many people I suppose, I had in my head a list of a few countries in which I wanted to travel. And Thailand was certainly not one of them.…

I’ve Got The Blues (COVID-19 Style)

I’ve Got The Blues (COVID-19 Style)

Mark CasebeerMar 25, 20203

As a photographer that loves music, especially blues music, the Covid-19 Virus has stopped not only live music in our area but also cut off any revenue for the venues and artist. If I can’t go to my favorite venues and take photographs I thought I’d share some of my…

Lessons under the Tuscan sun

Lessons under the Tuscan sun

Stefan PanaitescuNov 29, 202210

2022 has been a strange year. Not strange like the last two, where the pandemic took a toll on our lives, but strange for me. It is the first year when travelling has been possible again, and yet, up until the 26th of October, due to work, I had only…

“Different Cuba” with the Fuji X-T2 and the 23mmF2

“Different Cuba” with the Fuji X-T2 and the 23mmF2

Romana MarieFeb 7, 20173

Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean and one of the last countries where socialist regime rules the country. Is it the regime or the poverty sticking to the people, that makes Cubans so extraordinary? I have been thinking about it for some time. Whenever I looked Cubans in…

Seek the Light

Seek the Light

Georg UdeJul 13, 20215

First of all, I am feeling very honored to get the chance to write something about my absolutely favorite hobby – photographing, in one of my beloved online magazines, Fuji X Passion. May I give you a small introduction of myself and my path to Fujifilm: My name is Georg…

Underwater photography with the Fuji X-T10

Underwater photography with the Fuji X-T10

Nikol ObrováNov 2, 20161

Hello Nikol! Could you please introduce yourself? Hi guys, thank you 🙂 My name is Nikol Obrová and I’m a professional photographer based in Prague, Czech Republic. I’m mainly a digital photographer but I also really love analog and instant photography – it’s a huge relax for me 🙂  And another very…

Capturing Memories

Capturing Memories

Francesco GalloJan 13, 20231

My name is Francesco Gallo, known on Instagram as @francesco.__.gallo, I am 36 years old, working in the communications sector, and live in Naples in Italy. I am happily married, and I have a beautiful little girl. I discovered photography with my daughter, and meanwhile, friends and family, in love…

Fuji X-Pro1 “Leather Edition”

Fuji X-Pro1 “Leather Edition”

Jakub GráfNov 11, 2020

Hello everybody, let me introduce myself. My name is Jakub Gráf, but you may find me as @zahorizont and @grafworks_leathergoods on Instagram. My main focus is portrait photography, but for…

A portrait of my life

A portrait of my life

Daniel ButtifantFeb 2, 2021

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…

16 mm, is it enough for portraits?

16 mm, is it enough for portraits?

Jakub GráfJan 21, 2020

Hi, thank you for the opportunity to be part of this magazine again! This time we will focus on portrait photography with the Fujifilm XF 16mm f/2.8. In the past,…

From an X-Pro2 to an X-H1

From an X-Pro2 to an X-H1

Adam TorresAug 22, 2019

My name is Adam Torres and I am not a professional photographer, I’m an enthusiast. I take photographs purely because I love the craft. I fully credit Fujifilm cameras for…

Premium/ Growing up in photography

Premium/ Growing up in photography

Sebastian BoatcaOct 14, 2019

There is a saying that as you get older, you become unimpressed by a lot of S.H.I.T. (super highly irrelevant things).  I wonder how this principle applies in photography, because…

Great stories need great pictures – Fuji X and corporate influencing

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…

Should Fuji release Premium Manual prime lenses?

Should Fuji release Premium Manual prime lenses?

Alwin KokJan 3, 2024

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…

Warping time

Warping time

Miklos SzorenyiJun 18, 2021

Photography has been a rollercoaster journey for me. While it had a beginning, I don’t see the ending. A permanent struggle to find my identity. A true reflection of my…

You just have to look to see it

You just have to look to see it

Lieke VroomenMar 22, 2022

My name is Lieke Vroomen, I am 32 years old and live in Heerlen, a small town in the south of the Netherlands where I live with my husband and…

Fuji X-Pro1: Still a viable choice in 2022?

Fuji X-Pro1: Still a viable choice in 2022?

Alwin KokSep 15, 202110 min read

Since we are just a few months away from the end of the year, please allow me to jump into 2022 instead of 2021. First thing first, yes, you can…

My “40mm” Point of View

My “40mm” Point of View

Alwin KokJul 23, 202110 min read

In 2012, Canon announced the EF 40mm F2.8 STM. It was one of the most affordable and compact lenses in the whole EF lenses lineup. As this lens could allow…

Ashok Viswanathan: X-Pro1 and Varnasi on the Ganges, India

Ashok Viswanathan: X-Pro1 and Varnasi on the Ganges, India

fujixpassionFeb 3, 20162 min read

I have always wanted to visit Varnasi, a city I heard so much about. Its one of the worlds oldest living cities being over 5000 years old and it looks…

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