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,…
Brice Gelot Archives Book Vol.1
This first archival book represents much more than a simple compilation of images. This book embodies, on the one hand, an attempt to present my thematic work in a tangible and chronological manner, but also to observe an evolution over the volumes. It is an authentic dive into my universe,…
It’s Street Fashion!
“It’s Street Fashion!” is an extract from “Sicily,” my more general work, which I have been pursuing since the first edition of the book was released in 2017. Subsequently, “Sicily” was transformed into an annual publication, a “private diary” in the form of a large format magazine. In 2024, number…
Moments of Silence – Book Review
Miroslav Hlinka, a versatile creative encompassing the roles of artist, graphic designer, and photographer, specializes in capturing landscapes, urban corners, abandoned places, and ancient cemeteries. If you’re familiar with his extraordinary portfolio, it’s likely because he stands out as one of the leading contributors to the Fuji X Passion project.…
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Saqib Shams: The story of my passion for Fuji X-E2
Hello, my name is Dr. S. Saqib Shams, and I have been using Fujifilm X-E2 for more than two years now. This is the story of my passion with Fujifilm cameras. I first held a DSLR in November, 2010. It was my brother’s camera which I borrowed to have photos…
Fujifilm X-T20 – A Practical Comparison with the X-T2
My first Fuji camera back in 2015 was the X-T10 which I bought at the time with the intention of using as a back up camera to my Nikon D800E. I was immediately impressed with what a pleasure it was to use and how good the image quality was. It…
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.…
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 //…
Thoughts on the Fuji X-T2 for Video
SUBSCRIBE THE FUJI X PASSION VIRTUAL MAGAZINE FOR ONLY €20/YEAR! I recently went on a trip to Canada and really got to put the Fujifilm X-T2 through it’s paces. I’ve played around with the video before but I feel like this trip was my first, real, intensive…
Fuji X-T family
Premium/ What makes a good photograph?
What makes a good photo is one of the essential questions when talking about photography. No matter the degree of proficiency in understanding and feeling the visual arts (painting, sculpture, photography, etc.), we all have an inner compass which indicates (on a subjective level, of course), what photos are good, less good and bad. If you are a true beginner, you must have an idea, at the first perception level,…
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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…
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INDEX Module 0: Getting started Module 1 – Finding Stories: Starting Your Own Project Module 2 – Planning: All you need to do before you start shooting Module 3 – Equipment: Choosing the right gear for your project Module 4 – Accessories: The essential accessories you will need (to be…
Premium/ Capturing the World: A Comprehensive Exploration of the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 Lens in Landscape and Travel Photography
In the dynamic realm of landscape and travel photography, choosing the right lens can be pivotal to the success of capturing breathtaking scenes and fleeting moments. The Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 lens has emerged as a versatile tool for photographers seeking a balance between image quality, portability, and creative flexibility. In…
Visual Stories
Friends, coffee and motorcycles in Buenos Aires
Friendships are often born out of common interests, such as motorcycles for example. And these interests are often the cement that unites friendships for a lifetime. And just a small…
The «cliché» of Brittany
A Winter road trip in Brittany… I imagine that sentence shouldn’t be a dream for many people. The grey sky, the wind, the rain, the cold, the fog. This region…
The mountains
Through this visual story, Maurício Reis shares his experience of discovering the autumn beauty in one of the lesser-known mountain ranges in Portugal. Serra da Freita, a place to visit…
An adventure worth having
I’ve lived in Nebraska my entire life, going on 45 years now. Nebraska is situated right in the middle of America, and there was a portion of my life when…
Replicate film vibe with digital cameras – Part II
This article is Part II, and I will guide you on “How” to build a custom Fujifilm Film profile and the different editing choices we can make. You can read the first part of this article here: Replicate Film Vibe with Digital Cameras – Part I I closed Part I…
MASS MADE SOUL
Thank you, Adam! We really appreciate this opportunity to learn a little more about you and the fantastic work you have been doing. But we’ll get there in a moment, so could you start by introducing yourself?The short summary is I’m a designer who’s had a lifelong passion for photography.…
Joyfulness series: Me, my Fuji X camera and two people in love
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…
Why FujiFilm? The reasons I left Canon and Sony to go Mirrorless with Fuji
Phil Porto is a Wedding photographer and videographer, using Fuji since 2016 for all his professional work. At that time, coming from Canon and Sony systems, Phil wrote an article about the reasons why he switched to a Fuji, and we published it on the 6th edition of our monthly…
Dreams of La Alhambra
Note: The title is from Enrique Morente’s DVD in which Israel Galván, Tomatito, Blanca Li, Khaled, Juan Habichuela, among others, all strolled through the Alhambra with “el maestro” to music by Morente and his daughter Estrella.The star in the background is “the place of light and shade” La Alhambra. A…
Embracing winter as a street photographer
Winter in Canada can be long and dreadful, but over the years I’ve Learned to embrace winter as a photographer. Winter scenes are full of interesting visual elements, the falling snow, the icy conditions, and the people braving the cold all add a new dimension to an otherwise ordinary urban…
Prio Setiawan: X-perience in Paris
It has been nearly 1.5 years owning Fuji X-Pro1 to accompany in my daily life. Yes, the camera is the thing I can’t live without. So you would have no…
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 tools of my trade
For several years now, I have used laptops to process my RAW files. I started with a PC and moved on to a Macbook because many professionals were using it.…
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…
A quest to travel to 50 countries in 50 months after turning 50
Hi Morten! First of all, we would like to thank you for this opportunity. It is a great pleasure to count on you for this interview. We usually start by…
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 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 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…
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…
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…
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…
16 mm, is it enough for portraits?
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,…
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