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…
The true meaning of life
I was born and raised in the Philippines, the eldest of 5 siblings. I played soccer, sepak takraw and baseball in my gradeschool. And in high school, I learned how to play a bit of guitar and drums and together with my three best mates we formed a band, I…
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…
Fuji X Passion Photography Magazine – December 2023
Hello everyone!The December 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 | SummaryA composer with a passion for cinematic themesby Cosmo LawsonFlower Display…
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…
Capturing moments with light and shadow
I am Md. Abdul Musabbir Chowdhury. A photographer by passion and a University Teacher by Profession. I’m a resident of Sylhet, a city in the northeastern section of Bangladesh that is known for its beauty. I visited Cox’sbazar in 2011 with my wife shortly after our nuptials. I had never…
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One month with the Fujifilm X-H1
Luckily, I had already an early chance to get my hands on the Fujifilm X-H1 that has been announced on February 15th. My initial touch and try had been in December 2017. This was just a brief afternoon and was not more than getting a very first impression. What striked…
Ryan Chew, Food Photographer: My Fujifilm Photography Gear
Many have asked what gear/equipments I use to frame all the gorgeous looking photos of food/ portrait/interior as posted in my Instagram account “Squarepad”. My PRIMARY gear to shoot are my mirrorless camera FUJIFILM X-T1 & subsequently FUJIFILM X-T20 with multiple PRIME LENSES; 16mm f1.4 | 23mm f1.4 | 35mm…
INSIDE YOUR CAMERA BAG: John Hughes
I’ve been using the same camera bag for nearly seven years, the Hadley Small from Billingham this bag is perfect for street photography and it fits everything I need for a day on the streets. For me, my camera bag had to be small and lightweight, but at the same…
4 years with Fuji – From X-T1 to the X-H1, a retrospective on Paul Marshall’s career
Hi, my name is Paul Marshall & my business is ‘Paul Marshall Photography’. I was born and raised in London UK. I am an international professional photographer who moved from London in 2014 to Texas USA to be with my fiancé. This move was a great opportunity to push my…
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…
Fuji X-T family
Post lockdown street photography
As a street photographer I feel a sense of duty to document the world as I see it and how it constantly evolves by the day. However, what I never expected to see in my lifetime was a global pandemic that changed the world as we know it, in a blink of an eye. My knee jerk reaction when Covid-19 news appeared was to head straight out and photograph everything…
April issue
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Premium/ Macro Photography on a budget with Fuji
Who says macro photography has to be expensive? It’s all about looking for the right accessories, in the right place. In this article, we reveal almost everything you need to know to get started in the world of macro photography at a micro price. Did you dream all your life…
Premium/ Documentary Project | Module 0: Getting started (+video)
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/ What I’ve learned from competing in photography contests
When it comes to photography, we all have our ways of improving in this art that we love so much. Each of us has our way of assessing our portfolio, seeing what works and what doesn’t, and finding ways of improving ourselves. For some time, I have worked with two…
Visual Stories
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…
When the mountain calls, I won’t pick up
It’s midnight in the mountains. A storm is raging around us. Lightning and thunder are shaking the earth. Small stones are crumbling from the ceiling of our cave. I can…
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…
Two cups of coffee and natural light
I give thanks every day since, in this life of troubles and commitments, I can carry out many activities that I am passionate about. In these quarantine times, these things…
“M” Switch
Ok, let’s be honest, how many of you use manual focus nowadays? I am using it, but not in a “traditional” way. About 16 years ago I had Old Russian Zenith PM4725 camera and the only focus setting was Manual Focus (MF) of course. I borrowed a book on photography,…
Cinematic Portraits Project with Fujifilm cameras
Over the last year, I’ve been working on a portraiture project, I loosely call Cinematic Moments. Coming from a filmmaking background; I’ve always explored storytelling, and over the past few years, as I’ve explored photography as a creative medium, storytelling has definitely creeped it’s way in. A few years ago,…
Photography and Life
Last year, when I was between jobs, I decided to try photography more. I started a small business and began looking for opportunities. I bought some gear for flash photography, I studied some courses, I looked for contacts and… I took plenty of photos. I photographed products, food, business offices,…
We asked you to show us pictures of your Ex, and here are the results!
In this post that we published a while ago, we challenged our readers to show us pictures of their “Exes”. And they did 🙂 The responses were quite surprising. All with different backgrounds, coming from different camera systems, switching to Fuji for different reasons, but we loved reading each of…
3 reasons why Fujifilm’s 100-400mm is a must have in your Landscape kit!
Yes, you read the title right. Normally when you think landscapes, you think wide angle. I was the same until a few weeks ago, when I decided to try out the Fujifilm XF100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR for my trip to the English coast. Best. Decision. Ever. I’ve used…
The Crested Butte Community Iron Pour with the Fuji X-T1
SUBSCRIBE THE FUJI X PASSION VIRTUAL MAGAZINE FOR ONLY €20/YEAR! I went to Crested Butte, Colorado in the Fall of 2015 with no particular goals, other than to enjoy the foliage on the Aspens and focus on my landscape photography. Early on in my trip, and almost by accident,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
A wider angle with the Fujinon XF16mm
I’m a prime shooter and I live at 50mm (full frame terms). When I switched to Fujifilm, the XF35 1.4 filled that spot with ease. It’s my goto lens, I…
The astronaut within
I wanted to be an astronaut when I was younger. I was very much drawn to the sky – the possibilities, the amazingness of exploration and adventure. So when I…
7Artisans 35mm F0.95 – Fuji, please have a look at this trend and join it!
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…
The Fujifilm X-Pro3 Review | Photography Pure
A considerable amount of cameras come and go in my life, and it is seldom that I experience a product that comes to me so innovative that it incites controversy,…
Walk along the quay of dreams
Have you ever walked in an area where dreams float around like fog over the mirror-gloss surface of a river? Where the tiniest detail talks for itself and everything has…
Helios 44-4 Lens Review: A Swirly Bokeh Portrait Lens for $30
The Helios 44-4 58mm f/2 is a vintage Soviet-era lens with a cult following for it’s unique ‘swirly’ bokeh. For $30, it clocks in as one of the best portrait…
Dawn to Dark – A short video with the Fuji X Passion team
The Fuji X Passion project has completed its first year of existence. Has been a wonderful experience and we are more motivated than ever. Despite having daily contact with our…
“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…
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