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Lens Review – TTArtisan 75mm F1.5 “Swirly Bokeh”

Lens Review – TTArtisan 75mm F1.5 “Swirly Bokeh”

David RobertsFeb 12, 20250

On TTArtisan, Biotars and Adapting M42TTArtisan (not to be confused with fellow Chinese lens manufacturers 7artisans) has recently started remaking almost 1 for 1 very special and unique lenses from yesteryear, the most recent being the 75mm F1.5 based on the legendary double-gaussian Biotar design from Zeiss Jena. Before this,…

Premium/ Beyond Social Media

Premium/ Beyond Social Media

David RobertsFeb 6, 20250

With the advent of mobile phone photography, Instagram and other social media platforms, the notion that visual arts (especially photography) are tied and constrained to these mediums has not only become the popular thought but the driving force behind many people’s decision to take up photography. With phrases such as…

Fuji X Passion Photography Magazine – January 2025

Fuji X Passion Photography Magazine – January 2025

fujixpassionJan 29, 20250

We are delighted to announce the release of the January 2025 edition of Fuji X Passion magazine! This issue explores the profound connection between photography, art, and personal expression, featuring captivating stories and expert insights from talented photographers.Rediscover the essence of street photography in Lisbon with Andy Furtak, unravel the mystery behind “2.1.22. 4107” with Stefan Panaitescu, and explore the interplay…

Printed magazine – Issue 11

Printed magazine – Issue 11

fujixpassionJan 24, 20250

For those who live and breathe photography, holding a printed magazine in your hands feels like stepping into a world bursting with inspiration. Each page turned is an invitation to delve into the art of seeing through the eyes of extraordinary photographers. It’s not merely about admiring images; it’s embarking…

The quiet pursuit: Embracing life’s subtleties

The quiet pursuit: Embracing life’s subtleties

Iskra TalevskaDec 30, 20240

To me, photography has always been a simple indulgence in a world overflowing with complex human experiences. From my earliest memories growing up in Macedonia, I’ve used photography to bottle up fragments of time, making each a tiny capsule of the things that mean to me the most. Writing about…

Freezing the Moment

Freezing the Moment

Ashish ChughDec 19, 20240

IntroductionHi, I’m Ashish, a tech professional with 20 years of experience, based in New York City and have lived in the Bay Area for about 10 years. Outside of work, I enjoy playing tennis and golf, watching football, and listening to music—classic rock and pop are my favorites but I’m…

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Fuji X100T: An every day affair?

Fuji X100T: An every day affair?

fujixpassionFeb 1, 20161

My wife was surprisingly OK when I mentioned I was after a new companion to keep me company on a daily basis. She probably knew before I did that the time was coming where a new camera would enter the household – the companion I wanted was to help eradicate…

Peper Harow, the Fuji X-Pro2 and the Fujinon XF100-400mm

Peper Harow, the Fuji X-Pro2 and the Fujinon XF100-400mm

fujixpassionMay 11, 20164

Even the very name is redolent of past times, often characterised by sticking an e one the ende ofe everythinge. It’s a small, picturesque pre-Domesday Book village in the Surrey hills, largely famous for some of the rules of cricket being first applied there in the 1720s. Today it is…

Battle of the X Portrait lens

Battle of the X Portrait lens

Paul MarshallNov 28, 20202

So the battle of the sub f/2.0 portrait lenses for the Fujifilm X series is heating up with some of the best lenses I have used to capture anything from my son to a CEO of a huge law firm in Texas USA. So what are our option’s in Fujifilm’s…

7Artisans 35mm F0.95 – Fuji, please have a look at this trend and join it!

7Artisans 35mm F0.95 – Fuji, please have a look at this trend and join it!

Gustaf JanssonAug 31, 202126

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 in mint condition. I’ve also bought an unbranded lens hood in aluminum, partly because it keeps the front glass element…

The camera I didn’t know I needed

The camera I didn’t know I needed

This is probably the 10.000th review on the Fuji X100V, but I still think you will like what I have to say about it. And for all that are impatient, here are the links to all the features I put on the camera: Camera // Thumbgrip // Lens hood //…

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Freezing Moments – Interview with Deniece Brouwer

Freezing Moments – Interview with Deniece Brouwer

Hello Deniece, and thank you for this opportunity to learn a little more about your work. Could you start by introducing yourself?Hello! I am Deniece, a 32-year-old woman from Rotterdam, the Netherlands. I have a background in sociology and teaching. In my spare time, I enjoy being creative, exploring new places and live music. Luckily […]

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Premium/ Gear alone won’t make you a better photographer

Premium/ Gear alone won’t make you a better photographer

David RobertsOct 10, 2024

I have been inspired to write this article (or at least approach the subject in this form) recently by a number of recent interactions I have had with “aspiring” photographers online, as well as the video Is Photography Dead? by Tony & Chelsea Northrup on YouTube. Tony brings to the…

Premium/ How it was done – The story behind the image

Premium/ How it was done – The story behind the image

TJ CartwrightOct 31, 2020

No matter where we live most people would love to have a photo of them in a beautiful environment. Composite photography can be a fun way to explore different avenues of creatively bringing other environments to your subject. My name is TJ Cartwright and although I predominantly shoot black and…

Premium/ Beyond Social Media

Premium/ Beyond Social Media

David RobertsFeb 6, 2025

With the advent of mobile phone photography, Instagram and other social media platforms, the notion that visual arts (especially photography) are tied and constrained to these mediums has not only become the popular thought but the driving force behind many people’s decision to take up photography. With phrases such as…

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I had been commissioned to shoot the annual Caras Magazine parade for its special edition, Caras Moda. It is a great event in the fashion world in Buenos Aires, where the most prestigious brands show their fall-winter collections and where the cream of the Buenos Aires society attends. But they…

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Hello Tom! Could you tell us a little bit about you? Hey Guys, I’m a photographer based in Ghent, Belgium. Proud dad of two sons Bent & Gust and hubby to the witty & creative wentiti.be. As a family we love to travel. The first X camera I picked up…

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Mariana CheooFeb 12, 20211

Mariana Cheoo was born and lived in Lisbon, Portugal. She was a restless and curious child, willing to explore the world. Miss Engineer, to the delight of her parents (and she just didn’t follow medicine because she never handled needles well). Today, she thanks: the course taught her how to…

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