Printed magazine – Issue 9
For photography enthusiasts, the act of flipping through the pages of a printed magazine is akin to embarking on a soul-stirring journey. With each turn, one delves deeper into a realm where inspiration abounds, where the artistry of photographers is celebrated in all its glory. It’s a ritual steeped in…
The ancient mysteries of Peru
Mitch Meseke [ mess-key ] is an American freelance illustrator and storyboard artist, currently based in Black Mountain N.C. Meseke’s work spans from commercial to fine art, as well as writing, recording music, and photography. It’s great to have you for this interview, Mitch! Can you start by telling us…
Fuji X Passion Photography Magazine – April 2024
Hello everyone!The April 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 | SummaryPhotography expresses who we areby Matteo DeganiFinding connection through photography -…
Café Culture
There’s something about sipping a morning cappuccino at a Tuscan terrace, in a narrow cobblestone street, watching the town shake off its slumber, that is deeply satisfying. Bar Rossi is a small café in the medieval town of Orbetello. It has a good vantage point overlooking the shops on Corso…
“The Calm Sea” – The story behind this photo
That morning was special. I decided to join my dad for fishing, something he does regularly after morning prayers. I felt like going along this time. So, with excitement building up inside me, I happily joined my dad on our small boat in the calm waters of our island, Bilehdhoo,…
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,…
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Shooting hybrid events with a Fuji X-T4
My name is André Wagenzik and I live as a photographer in Berlin. My main areas of activity include congress and conference photography. However, due to the corona pandemic since March of this year, almost all the events booked have been postponed or cancelled entirely within a few days. Fuji…
INSIDE YOUR CAMERA BAG: Nikos Kouklakis
My name is Nikos Kouklakis, I am from Chania – Crete, Greece, and I am an architectural Student in Vienna. For the Last two years I’ve changed my equipment from Nikon to Fujifilm. The reason is simple, not only the design and the ergonomy for Fujifilm is really nice to…
Top five Fujifilm mirrorless cameras
The camera world has been completely turned upside down in the last few years and though about 90% of the content we create is written to prospective brides or clients, every once in a while I feel like it’s really valuable to drop a little bit of info direct to…
TTartisan 35mm F1.4 – Just another manual lens
Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post by the lens manufacturer. I paid for this lens from my own pocket. This is purely my own opinion about this piece of wonderful glass, and I wish to share with more people who are keen to explore with a manual lens. During…
75 days with X-Pro 2
I’ve been using the X system for almost two years now. The XE-2 was my first camera and the one that made me want to switch to this brave new world. I’m sure someone will argue that it isn’t a perfect one, but then, is there one? I always thought…
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…
April issue
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Premium/ How I edit my B&W photos
From time to time, someone asks me about post-processing. How I edit and convert my photos to black and white. And how much time it takes me. I always just shrug my shoulders and reply that I don’t do anything complicated with the photo, no hours of editing. It’s always…
Premium/ “Dealing with the unknown is a big part of landscape photography.”
My name is Anthony, I just got 34 this year and I am a traveller, a coffee lover and a French landscape photographer. I totally fell in love with photography in my mid-twenties and I spent around 7 or 8 years on the road exploring the world from one corner…
Premium/ Preserving the Human Touch in Photography during the emergence of AI
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) has made significant strides, revolutionizing various industries, including the realm of photography. There is an undeniable truth that AI is reshaping the job market for photographers, particularly in areas like product photography, automotive imaging, and fashion. The moment virtual models and…
Visual Stories
Ibiza
Visiting places like these comes with a certain set of expectations, clichés, imposed assumptions, things you expect to see, feel, experience. And it’s all true when visiting Ibiza. But then…
Memories of Thailand
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.…
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…
On the Tracks of the Krampus
“Like trying to hear snowflakesNo one can hear my callConsuming all the voicesDampened by the snowYou’d better not cheat and you’d better not cryAnd you’d better not lie, I’m telling…
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.…
This week’s best on Instagram
Hi everyone, how’s the weekend going? As usual every week, we would like to share with you a selection of the best photos on Instagram with the @fujixpassion tag. Lars Urbas – @_lighthunter_ Fuji X-T4 Gaui H – @gauihpicxFuji GFX100 . GF32-64mm F4 @__.io___Fuji X-T2 . XF23mm F2 Monica -…
The photographer who used to leave the lights at home
Working as a software/web developer, Ciro Palomba, from Napoli, started with photography for its technological aspect. But he kept experimenting and slowly started to get into portrait photography. Enthusiast of natural light and shooting mostly outdoors, Ciro likes to obtain natural results, almost a “point and shoot” approach. Thank you,…
Documentary and Photojournalism using the Fuji X-T3
Hi Luís! Thank you for all your availability for this interview. Could you start by introducing yourself to our readers? Hello, I am grateful to be invited to give this interview to this distinguished magazine. I am Luís Godinho, I was born in Angra do Heroísmo – Portugal, in 1983.…
Explore until you find your voice
Hi Jake! Thanks for the opportunity for this interview. A lot of readers certainly know you since the article published in the 20th edition of our magazine, but for those who do not know you yet, could you start by giving a presentation? Hey folks! First of all I wanted…
Interview with Aidan Lee – Landscape photographer from Alberta, Canada
Thank you so much, Aidan, for all your availability for this interview! Could you start by introducing yourself?Hello! My name is Aidan, and I’m a landscape photographer based in Alberta, Canada. As of right now, I am currently pursuing a Kinesiology degree at the University of Alberta and work freelance…
Premium/ If you could only choose one focal length to use for the rest of your life, what would it be?
If you could only choose one focal length to use for the rest of your life, what would it be? Fortunately, it was not for life, but only for a…
Interview with Matt Gutteridge, wedding photographer
Hello Matt! Could you please introduce yourself? I’m Matt, I’m 40 and a wedding photographer based in the south west of England. I’m married to Lillian and have 3 boys…
Fujifilm and the return to photographic Zen
Hi fellow Fuji X Passion readers. My name is Laurie Cohen, a Fujifilm X system user, street photographer and the founder of Barcelona Photography Tours & Israel Photography Tour. I…
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…
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,…
Loving the Fuji X range
When you love photography when it’s your passion when you want to venture out, and just take photos, have your camera with you at your side, you want a camera…
“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…
The never-ending project
My name is Alessandra. I was born in Sicily, Italy, and moved to Denmark with my family when I was 9 years old. I am currently living in the suburbs…
The middle of what?
Why do I center any specific item in most of my images? Possibly, it is due to the fact that, as children, our focus is usually drawn to the center…
New York City Photo Walk
So we are at that time again. Mere weeks before a possible new Fujifilm X-Pro 3 announcement. What better way to pay homage than revisit the camera which paved the…
“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 make my old X-Pro1 and the cheap 55mm F1.4 lens by 7Artisans communicate. The opportunity: a day in Cervia while…
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,…
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Fuji News Aggregator
PetaPixel Fujifilm launched its promised raffle that will allow photographers the ability to purchase a Limited Edition X100VI today, but perhaps more interesting is how…
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FUJI X WEEKLY Join me on a free Fujifilm-centric photowalk on Sunday, May 5th, in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona, at 5:30 PM. Explore the blending…
PetaPixel Due to a significant surge in tourism, Japanese authorities will build a large barrier to block views of Mount Fuji within Fujikawaguchiko, a town…
Photofocus Been wanting to buy the Fujifilm X100VI Limited Edition? You have until tomorrow to join the raffle for a chance to purchase this special…
PetaPixel It is highly unlikely that you have not heard of the Fujifilm X100VI. Similarly, you’ve probably seen some polarizing discourse around it. For some…
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