Premium/ Exploring the Photographic Essence of Choupal: A Long-Term Project with Fujifilm Cameras (plus video)
In the heart of Portugal, nestled amid the picturesque landscapes of Coimbra, lies a hidden gem that beckons photographers and nature enthusiasts alike. This enchanting location, known as Choupal, has become the focal point of a captivating long-term project that aims to capture the essence of the seasons through the…
Photography is life. Photography is my passion.
Greetings, fellow Fuji friends and fans. I am honored to be here, telling you my story as a creator and as a photographer, and I’m especially honored you’ve taken the time to slow down and read my writing.My name is Tommy Christie, and I am a Denver, Colorado (USA) based…
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…
Lisbon
Hello! My name is Arvin Bondad. I currently reside in Trim, Ireland, which is a quiet and laid-back town known for its rich cultural heritage. As for my professional life, I am engaged in Staff Nurse in a nursing home. I find great fulfillment in what I do as it…
Premium/ Exploring the Enchanting Schist Village of Talasnal: A Photographic Journey
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…
Fuji X Passion Photography Magazine – November 2023
Hello everyone!The November 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 ancient mysteries of Peruby Mitch MesekeIt was love at first…
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Godox Lux Senior – Probably your next camera flash
When most of us think of a camera flash, we imagine a mini-computer, full of buttons to control a countless amount of settings and options at our disposal. And we give up even before we start. Right? It is true that current lighting systems allow extraordinary results, whether in the…
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, I was the yearbook photographer and developed my own film for my high school newspaper and wrote record reviews. It…
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…
Sony vs Fuji camera for Traveling
APS-C Sony vs Fuji Camera for Traveling? I’m a light traveler, so definitely mirrorless camera is what I need this day. I’m not a pro photographer, I shot JPEG only, and photography is just my hobby. Occasionally I try to send my photos to be published in magazine or local…
Atlas Athlete Camera Backpack Review
Best Travel Photography Backpack in 2019 The search is finally over for the best travel photography backpack, introducing my review of the Ultimate Atlas Athlete Backpack! After years of travelling in all types of conditions, I’ve tried many bags, packs and equipment solutions to transport my photography gear. But this…
Fuji X-T family
Premium/ A designer approach to landscape photography
Landscape photography can be one of the most straightforward genres for a photographer to get started, but to master it, requires a lot of hard work, continuous learning and persistence. In this interview with landscape photographer Clement Breuille, we asked him everything you might want to know. From how he finds new locations for shooting, to equipment, accessories, settings and all the tips he can share on how to get…
November issue
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Premium/ Always have your camera with you
Often I find myself thinking about what convinced me to choose the Fujifilm camera system to express my passion. Leaving the house with my photography bag in search of that perfect moment, when everything in front of the camera aligns between my eye and the viewfinder. I believe one of…
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…
Premium/ A simple way to blend multiple images in Photoshop
Do you struggle to blend multiple images together in post-production? Below are 9 straightforward steps to combine images in Photoshop. This will work for both focus and exposure stacking, combining multiple photos to achieve the perfect picture. Step 1: Import both images into Photoshop Step 2: Place the images together…
Visual Stories
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…
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…
A Chilly October Day – A Walk With the Fuji 16mm F1.4
Recently I’ve taken stock of the lenses that have been collecting dust. Surprisingly, I noticed that I hadn’t shot with the Fuji XF16mm F1.4 lens in a long, long time.…
Vespa Island
“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…
Photography on the road
I’m Mitch Orr I’m 29 and from a small coastal town in England. Currently, I am working in a horticulture setting whilst living full time in our own self built home on wheels. Reaching the ripe old age of 30 and tiring of the mundane monotony that is working a…
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride
Photos of motorcycles and their owners are undoubtedly my favourite thing to shoot. Oftentimes, having someone show their essence and their relationship with their vehicle takes time and isn’t always achievable. However, there’s a yearly event where working towards that goal requires almost no effort – motorcyclists leave their houses…
Wedding photoshoot tips and tricks
The Fujinon XF 90mm F2I currently use both systems. I have always used Nikon, shooting with a D4S full-frame reflex. Still, since one year I have been using Fuji, and I am about to make the final switch to this system, both for portability and not to go home exhausted…
Story Behind Photo: Sunset
Zambujeira do Mar, Portugal. The cold cuts like a knife. And the wind. So much wind that is almost suicide get too close to the edge of the cliff. We are brutally pushed and shaken. Interestingly the tripod with the machine doesn’t move. Either way, I hold the tripod, do…
A Creator’s Workspace
Hi, my name is Lloyd Carig. A 35-year-old dad and husband, born and raised in Manila, moved to Canada in 2014. I work as a livechat support for a telecom company in Vancouver, Canada. I started my Fujifilm journey back in 2016 with a graphite X-T1 and the XF35mm F2.…
“I hate it here, it’s awesome” – Stopping time around New Jersey
Asbury Park, New Jersey, or the historic “City by the Sea”, is a crowded sea shore town with a bustling, picturesque boardwalk. Springsteen seems to like it quite a bit. In the heat of the summer, Ocean Ave, (pictured) is packed full of cars and pedestrians alike. Parking both day…
Ashok Viswanathan: X-Pro1 and Varnasi on the Ganges, India
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…
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…
A portfolio by Ashok Viswanathan, India
I started photography young while in school in the early 70’s starting with a Zeiss Super Ikonta IV and progressing to a Nikon FM with 4 lenses by the time…
Quarantine Self-Portraits
March 11, 2020, with a speech to the nation, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte imposes a home quarantine on all Italians for reasons related to the spread of Covid19. Since that…
Seek the Light
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…
Shooting Street with the X-Pro2 in Vietnam
Fourteen hours, a handful of cheap Korean beers, and two loosely inspired Korean airline meals later, it was midnight and I was landing in Hanoi Vietnam. The journey was taxing,…
Warping time
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…
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…
So, this happened…
…I am now the proud owner of an X-Pro3, the camera that nearly broke the Internet! 😁 Those who follow me on social media may recall that I was fairly…
Stories from Mexico City with Fuji X-Pro1 and 35mm
I’m Miguel Angel Cortes, 31 years old from Mexico city, a very croudy city. I started in photography about 10 years ago, even when I studied something different first, but…
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.…
The Untold Stories
Thank you David for accepting this invitation for an interview. Could you please start by introducing yourself to our readers? I am from Belgium where I studied photography in the…
GRAIN Magazine stories
Capturing the Soul of Buskerfest
Capturing the Soul of Buskerfest I read in the newspaper that Buskerfest was coming to town for three days. I immediately knew this was exactly the kind of photo opportunity…
Digicam Review – Nikon Coolpix L16 (2008)
Digicam Review – Nikon Coolpix L16 (2008) I had my first camera in 1993, a Pentax K1000 SLR. And since then, I have used a wide variety of cameras, film…
The Plight of the Street Children
The Plight of the Street Children Ever since I picked up a camera and started doing street photography in the nooks and crannies of Old Delhi and CP, as well…
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