Discovering the city lights
So, I was trying to remember which was the first picture I ever took with my X-E1, thinking, was it something important, meaningful? Or was it just the first thing I found the first time I held it in my hands? And so far, I just can’t seem to remember.…
An artistic expression
Thank you Beñat, for your time. Could you please start by introducing yourself to our readers?It’s a pleasure to share these lines with you. I believe that it’s always good to have these spaces for disclosure. I am Beñat Belaza, I am 32 years old, and I live in Madrid,…
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…
Tango is waiting for you
Talking about Tango, the first thing that comes to mind is something they said to me when I was in my twenties, a phrase that stuck with me ‘EL TANGO TE ESPERA’ (Tango is waiting for you). And the law of God was fulfilled, after the 50 I began to…
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…
Beach photography
Some lessons I learnt from photographing at crowded beaches on the island of Crete: Limits can boost your creativity Some people restrict street photography at the streets. But I like to think that street photography is more general. I think it has to do with public space and people who…
April issue
My Fujifilm Story
My name is Lucas Hernandez, from Central Texas. I’ve been shooting since 2000. Photography was the only class in school that had my attention. I would roll up extra cans of film to take personal photos, while also doing what was needed for class. After many years of shooting film,…
Hey photographers, Phil needs our help after another surgery
Hi everyone! Phil Porto is a name that every Fuji enthusiast knows. We had the privilege to publish an article by him some time ago. His work is incredible, and through his YouTube channel he has given so much to the entire Fuji community. Now it’s our turn to help…
Photographing Iceland: Settings, Images and More
Introduction Iceland is a country of immense beauty and in my mind one of the most diverse landscapes in the world given that it is an island. It is volcanic and glaciated and it is these singular natural forces that have largely shaped the landscape. From windswept volcanic planes, to…
The enduring attraction of Panoramics
Like many photographers ‘of a generation’, when I began using cameras, they used 120, 5×4 and 35mm. Over my photographic exploration, I used cameras from all the usual suspects and all the formats. I always had a liking for rangefinder cameras, and the Fuji 6×4.5, 6×7, and 6×9 cameras were…
London from helicopter with Fuji X-T2 and X-Pro2
Time has come to upgrade my old trusty pair of X-T1s so what better place is to test new X-T2 than a doors off helicopter (link at the end of this blog) ride over London? After some thinking and web searching I opted for the X-T2 (with battery grip)…
Get noticed more: How I became an official Fuji X Photographer
Well, I think we should start from one early morning when I was sitting at my desk and thinking which direction I wanted to go in photography. After a few years of experience in all kinds of photography genres, I was starting to notice what was getting my attention the…
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