Places & Faces
Hello, my name is Leon Antonio James, I was born and raised by English – Jamaican parents in the South East of England, and later moved to London to pursue a career as a photographer. There I worked in photography studios and as an Interior property photographer. Now my base…
Fuji X Passion Photography Magazine – October 2023
Hello everyone!The October 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 | SummaryThe true meaning of lifeby Othello Elvira CacatianSharp enough at all…
Made by the Sea – Adventures in Portugal
Schist Houses of TalasnalIn the interior of Portugal, about an hour from Coimbra and 30 mins up a steep winding road from Lousã, is the old town of Talasnal, comprised entirely of schist houses, where “schist” refers to flat rock slabs stacked and assembled into homes. People have been building…
Shooting Digital or Film in 2023 – Replicate film vibe with digital cameras – Part I
This article is Part 1, and I will talk about shooting Digital and/or Film and the editing choices. Part 2 will guide you on “How” to build a custom Fujifilm Film profile. I believe at some point in our life, we tend to reflect on the past. Along the journey,…
Fuji X Passion Photography Magazine – September 2023
Hello everyone!The September 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 | SummaryUsing the X100V as my primary cameraby Philipp WohllebenEmbracing it allBy…
Morocco المغرب
المغرب To me, travelling is ultimately one of the best things a person can possibly do in their life. Whilst residing on this beautiful earth, the world is very much there for us to explore and indulge. Every time I visit a new country, I feel even more cultured, woke,…
GEAR
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…
X-E3 & Me
Hi Fuji X Passion readers! My name is Alwin Kok. A thirty-seven-year-old Singaporean. 24/7 Husband, weekday Engineer, weekend Fuji Fanboy. My usual photography covers street, abstract, product, portrait and anything between them. Before I shared about my encounter with the X-E3, the X-E2 was the first that caught my attention…
Markets Of India – Fujifilm 14mm F2.8
So, as phase one in India comes to a close, I have time to reflect and debrief a little.The one lesson I have learned on my journey as an image maker is to pace myself. It’s hot and very humid here, around 100% humidity and often more than 95 degrees.…
Fujifilm XF18mmF1.4 R LM WR Lens – First Impressions
When Fujifilm announced the XF 18mm F1.4, I instantly had ‘GAS’ for this release…Fast forward until 27th May 2021, the Release date for this wide prime lens. My sample of this lens was delayed a few days, but I received a box with the text ‘XF18mmF1.4 R LM WR’ &…
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…
Fuji X-T family
“The Fuji X series does one thing consistently and better than the rest… they inspire”
I will preface this by stating that yes, I am a Fujiholic. Several years ago I placed my fingers around the original Fuji X100 and must admit that I fell in love. So much in fact, that I parted with all of my Nikon full frame gear and officially took the plunge. I slowly progressed up to the X-Pro1 and currently to the X-T1. I have a mixture of Fuji…
March issue
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Premium/ Moments of Silence
The idea to start documenting Czech cemeteries, especially the old ones (sometimes disappearing) with historical tombstones, has been growing in me for a long time. The last impulse was the fact that one old cemetery where my friend and I used to go as teenagers to meditate and discuss (and…
Premium/ Get the most out of your camera
Surely many of us adore the output of the Fujifilm JPG engine. We all like to have our Provia, ClassicChrome or ClassicNegative film simulations at hand or maybe even use so-called “recipes”. It’s perfectly fine, but sometimes we like, wish, or have to deal with RAWs. Fuji X-T1 . @50mm…
Premium/ How to focus to infinity for night photography
Focusing in photography is a vital aspect of getting sharp images, as it’s impossible to sharpen an out of focus image. However, how do you focus to infinity for night sky photography when everything is completely pitch black? This article will explain the easiest way to focus any lens for…
3 reasons why Fujifilm’s 100-400mm is a must have in your Landscape kit!
Yes, you read the title right. Normally when you think landscapes, you think wide angle. I was the same until a few weeks ago, when I decided to try out the Fujifilm XF100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR for my trip to the English coast. Best. Decision. Ever. I’ve used…
Moments of Silence – Czech Ossuaries in Photography
I stand alone in a darkened room. I absorb the atmosphere of the place. The silence. Reconciliation. Slowly, I get into motion. I watch the light, the shapes, while many empty eye sockets watch me. Bones and skulls are towering up. Witnesses of the ancient past. They speak of transience,…
Horror Noir
Matteo Ceschi HORRORS MEETS NOIR – The idea of this new f/50 project arises from the curiosity to see horror and noir movies mixed together. Think about the classic George Romero Night of the Living Dead frames overlapping Michael Curtiz’s Casablanca iconic scenes… BOOOM! My brain goes crazy! Double exposure…
From darkness into the light!
Hi, my name’s Scott, and I am a street photographer from the south of England. I have a deep passion/obsession with photography & Fujifilm and spend my spare time researching and investing in Bitcoin/Blockchain Technology. I have a growing interest in NFT’s and am a big believer in exercise and…
My Fuji journey… Not to the Mountain!
First of all, thank you very much for this opportunity! My Name is Ahmet and I’m from Munich, Bavaria in South Germany. Maybe you know the biggest Beerfest in the World called „Oktoberfest“… Yeah, that’s where I’m currently living. I love the city, because of its facets… There are the…
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.…
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 on my photography journey I thought that the bigger, and more expensive the camera, the more professional I would be.…
Night Photography: 12 Essential Techniques, with Fuji X cameras
I often discuss with my friends about the tips and tricks in all kind of photography fields. It is good to share your knowledge within a group of photographers. “Let…
Dawn to Dark – A short video with the Fuji X Passion team
The Fuji X Passion project has completed its first year of existence. Has been a wonderful experience and we are more motivated than ever. Despite having daily contact with our…
Seeing With The Heart
Hi, my name is John FitzGerald. Like a lot of kids I was given a Kodak Box Brownie when I was young. I used it from time to time but…
Fuji X-PRO2 in Kyoto, Japan
Hi, Fuji X Passion followers. My name is Shingo Ohashi, I’m a photographer based in Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Japan. I usually take photos of streets, portraits and animals. These days,…
Seeing Iceland in monochrome
As Fujifilm X shooters we are spoilt for choice when it comes to colour. We have the amazing and universal Astia and Provia simulations for a range of subjects and…
Wherever I show up it gets moody
Besides photography, I spend my time with my little son Max. We ride the bicycle, go to the skate park or have a blast with our dog and best buddy…
Glass – Just another photo-sharing app, or is it?
Not long ago, Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, posted a video saying Instagram is no longer a photo-sharing app and that the company is looking to lean into entertainment…
Unanticipated Passion
I am a passionate amateur photographer, and I come from the beautiful town of Bardejov, in Slovakia. I like to travel, and I can’t imagine my day without some good…
Fuji X-Pro1 “Leather Edition”
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…
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 on my photography journey I thought that the bigger, and more expensive the camera, the more professional I would be.…
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…
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