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…
The Saul Leiter Way
Hello, and good day to everyone reading this! I hope you’re doing well. It’s my second time writing here, and it is still a massive amount of joy. I’ve been thinking about writing again for quite a long time, but never managed to find an interesting subject, or the motivation…
Darkness. Light. Halos.
Darkness. As I lay in bed, eyes closed I can hear a million things. The humming from the water heater, the noise from the TV sockets, cars passing by my window, birds chirping on trees. I keep my eyes closed, rubbing my eyelids as I think about the last months.…
Should Fuji release Premium Manual prime lenses?
Hello to all the Fuji X Passion readers,FXP has always been in a special place in my heart. Starting as a reader to a contributor to the FXP community is something I have never dreamed of. Due to personal matters since the beginning of the year, I have not been…
The magic of emotions in motion
Hello everyone! I am Rafael Figueiredo Rosa, a Luso-Brazilian photographer living in Porto Alegre, the most southern state capital of Brazil. Originally, I am a photojournalist working in covering shows and street events, as well as street photography, especially when I am traveling, a very pleasurable hobby, something almost vicious.…
It’s all about the narrative
Paulo was born in Lisbon almost two centuries ago (at least it feels like that), and he currently lives in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. He never speaks of himself in the first person, mainly because he is not that type of grammatical person. He enjoys motorcycle rides and reading stuff about…
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Andy Mumford: Switching To Fuji – First Impressions
Over recent months I’ve read so many blog posts about photographers ditching their Nikon or Canon gear to switch to Fuji, and now here I am, writing my own as I undergo my own conversion. There have already been so many “why I switched to Fuji” articles written (I know…
INSIDE YOUR CAMERA BAG: Christian Anders
Today we start the “What’s inside your camera bag” section. But we all know what’s inside… It’s a Fuji of course! In this case, 3 of them! Check this beautiful bag from Germany, with a small surprise inside, an Instax printer! And what about your bag, what’s inside? “Hi, my…
Buyer’s guide to Fuji X-Trans Cameras
It was exactly 9 years ago – January 2012 – when Fujifilm introduced the X-Pro1 camera together with three lenses to launch the famous X-Mount system. Since then, many different Fuji camera bodies have been introduced, and I’ve also shot and owned a few ones up to this day. I…
The quintessential landscape photography lens: The Fujifilm XF10-24mm
My name is Geoffrey Giebelhaus, and I am a landscape photographer based in Vancouver, Canada. Born and raised in the prairies of Alberta, I made the move to Vancouver at the beginning of 2017 to start my career as an engineer. Having grown up near the Rocky Mountains, I have…
X30 Tales: It’s all about winning over a “Wild” little camera
PrefaceGear doesn’t matter, so they say. I had never bought into that idea until five years ago when I met the work of Matteo Ceschi. This talented Italian photographer shoots events, portraits, and even professional assignments with a variety of small cameras, some held by duct tape, with visible signs…
Fuji X-T family
Portrait photography using natural light
Originally published in 2018 on the 21st edition of our monthly magazine, this interview with Pavel Rybníček debates his work as a portrait photographer, the switch to Fuji and what cameras and lenses setup he uses to produce such extraordinary work. Don’t miss this interview. Pavel Rybníček, thank you for your availability! Would you like to start by making an introduction?Hello, thank you for your interest in the interview. I…
April issue
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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…
Premium/ New Year’s Resolutions
Another year has passed, we have entered 2020 and the first thing we would like to do is to thank all of you, our readers, for all your support since the birth of this project. We could not forget all the photographers who made this possible, by sharing with us…
Premium/ Capture the amazing Fall with your Fujifilm camera
This is the time of year that all of us photographers – especially landscape photographers – look forward to. The fall. Behind are months of intense sunshine, clear skies, warmth. With it comes the most beautiful light – low and sloping – the foggy mornings, the decent hours of sunrise…
Visual Stories
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…
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…
The show must go on
The show must go onInside my heart is breakingMy make-up may be flakingBut my smile still stays on. In this phrase from Queen’s song, there is all the soul of…
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…
Tribute to Velvia – Interview with Daniel Acevedo
When I started working as a professional back in 1997, my greatest joy and peace of mind was knowing that Velvia film for slides/transparencies existed. It had been on the market for a short time, but just in time to be able to enjoy its results. At that time and…
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 critical of some of the design choices made (though nowhere near the level of insanity that rocked the once peaceful…
In love with my new camera
My name is Thiago Benevides, known on Instagram as @garouwafilms, I’m 34 years old, and I was born in São Paulo, Brasil. I started photographing in 2015 when I bought my first camera. After photographing the landscapes, birds and skyscrapers of São Paulo, I fell into the world of editorial…
A geographer turned photographer – Travelling with the Fuji X system
Hello Pierre-Arnaud! Would you like to start this interview by presenting yourself to the readers? Yes, of course. I am a professional geographer researching illegal opium and cannabis production. Travelling to various remote places for research purposes gave me the urge to also document my field trips through photography. ).push({});
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.…
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,…
Stick or Go
Advertisers will always do their utmost to prize away your ‘hard earned,’ attempting to satisfy that wish list. Its what they do! It may well be that some of you…
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…
Antelope Canyon – The Magic Vs The Reality
I would like to share my recent experience I had where I finally visited the magical and infamous Antelope Canyon, a location I have been eyeing ever since seeing the…
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…
The hardest part of my day is choosing which camera to use…
I was born and raised on the Southside of Chicago. In 2009 I enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Okinawa. In 2016 I moved to England…
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…
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,…
“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…
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…
My “40mm” Point of View
In 2012, Canon announced the EF 40mm F2.8 STM. It was one of the most affordable and compact lenses in the whole EF lenses lineup. As this lens could allow…
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