Beyond the Phone: 5 Reasons to embrace compact digital cameras
Explore the edge compact cameras have over smartphones. Dive into 5 compelling reasons why these pocket wonders are a must-have for every photographer. In 2022, I took a chance on the Fujifilm X100V just before embarking on a trip to Italy’s mesmerizing Amalfi Coast. Sleek, lightweight, and irresistibly stylish, this…
New eBook: Insta Inspiration – Vol. 1
On Instagram, we can still find amazing photographers and their work that genuinely excites us despite the platform’s changes. We have created a 170-page eBook to showcase these fantastic photographers who use Fujifilm equipment, whether they have a large or small following. Our goal with this product is to promote…
Sara-la-Kali – The path of the soul
Saint Sara the black, heart studded with starsshe spreads her cloak over her throbbing breasts.The rough-mouthed dawn makes the path thornyunder the concrete bridge, where a death of flameshungry for young flesh, she was satisfied.She bent down, Saint Sara the black, picked up the silences of frogsand blue bluebells of…
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…
Fuji X Passion Photography Magazine – August 2023
Hello everyone!The August 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 | SummaryCapturing moments with light and shadowby Musabbir ChowdhuryPhotographing what inspires meBy…
“Why Fuji” – Form following function or what feels right…
I think I discovered a new medical condition…‘Obsessive compulsive photography disorder’ I began life as a graphic designer and illustrator and as with most creatives do, you have periods of discovery, new materials and techniques, plus of course, new inspirations as you discover new artists. You also develop a love…
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My Camera Set-Up and Settings for Fuji X Cameras
Hi everyone, and welcome to this blog post on the camera settings I use with the Fuji X System. This is a question I have received several times and it often comes up during workshops where I see so many folks struggling with their cameras and settings. Now, while the…
Fujifilm X-T2 – From X-pectation to reality
Fujifilm X-T1 was the camera that gave me the assurance and confident to jump into mirrorless about 2 and half years ago. Leaving my bread and butter 1DX, 5D2 and L lenses was really a difficult decision. Do bear in mind that I really think hard as these are my…
A rainy day at Buckingham Palace with the Fujifilm X-Pro2, ThinkTank Photo and Cotton Carrier
Thursday May 18th 2017 was one of the proudest days of my career as a photographer. I had been hired by my old regiment, the Scots Guards, to provide the official photographs for the presentation of the new regimental colours by HM Queen Elizabeth II, at Buckingham Palace – so…
Action and Portraits with the Fuji X-T2
“Do you trust me”, Jody said, as I was setting up my Fuji X-T2 for a series of action shots. I said “sure”, and turned around just as Jody was speeding towards my camera bag, and with a quick upward flick, executes a perfect “bunny hop” over the top of…
Sony vs Fuji camera for Traveling
APS-C Sony vs Fuji Camera for Traveling? I’m a light traveler, so definitely mirrorless camera is what I need this day. I’m not a pro photographer, I shot JPEG only, and photography is just my hobby. Occasionally I try to send my photos to be published in magazine or local…
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The Underrated Skateboarder With a Heart of Gold, with Fuji X-T1
He is a soft spoken, young, twenty something guy sporting black framed glasses and pursuing graduation. Sounds common, but the one thing that sets him apart from the others is his passion for skateboarding. Anup Parida hails from Cuttack, Odhisha and has been residing in Kolkata with his parents since 2000. He loves dancing and performing stunts on his skateboard when not studying. Fuji X-T1 .…
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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…
Premium/ Three months with the Fujifilm X-H2S – A photographic review
I was holding the Fujifilm X-H1 for the first time in December 2017. Comparing it to my X-T2, which was then my current camera, I was sceptical if Fujifilm was going the right way with this concept. In January 2018, I was able to test the X-H1 for a more…
Premium/ Get the most out of your camera
Surely many of us adore the output of the Fujifilm JPG engine. We all like to have our Provia, ClassicChrome or ClassicNegative film simulations at hand or maybe even use so-called “recipes”. It’s perfectly fine, but sometimes we like, wish, or have to deal with RAWs. Fuji X-T1 . @50mm…
Fuji Travel Photography – A rundown of the X-Pro2 and lenses
We’ve now been travelling for over a month so I’ve settled in nicely to my workflow and the kit I’m shooting with. Before we left Australia I changed things up quite a bit, upgrading my body from the Fuji X-Pro1 to the X-Pro2 and changing round a couple of lenses…
A Creator’s Workspace
Hi, my name is Lloyd Carig. A 35-year-old dad and husband, born and raised in Manila, moved to Canada in 2014. I work as a livechat support for a telecom company in Vancouver, Canada. I started my Fujifilm journey back in 2016 with a graphite X-T1 and the XF35mm F2.…
Shooting Street with the X-Pro2 in Vietnam
Fourteen hours, a handful of cheap Korean beers, and two loosely inspired Korean airline meals later, it was midnight and I was landing in Hanoi Vietnam. The journey was taxing, upon landing all I could think about was a warm bowl of phở and a bed. After a short taxi…
Parejo Photos – Wedding photographers with journalistic soul
Thank you Alberto for this opportunity. We’re happy to have you for this interview and being able to share your work. Would you like to start by presenting yourself to the readers? Since 2011 we started with our exclusive work of wedding photography. Why dream it, if you can live…
People, color and city blues
I started in photography many photos ago.As a child, I used to love seeing the collection of postcards at home. I took them, ordered them and made competitions between them as if it were the Champions League until there was a winner, which was almost always the same. As my…
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.…
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…
Five years with Fujifilm
Hi Bruno! Thank you for your availability. Could you tell us a bit about you? Thank you to invite me to make part of this project of yours. My name…
Helios 44-4 Lens Review: A Swirly Bokeh Portrait Lens for $30
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VIDEO | Interview with Paulo Teixeira, humanitarian photographer
A humanitarian photographer uses cameras as tools to draw the public’s attention to social issues. Paulo Teixeira and his project “Humane Focus” aims to give a voice and make visible…
Inspirational portrait photography from Denmark
This interview was originally published on the 4th edition Fuji X Passion virtual magazine, among many other interesting articles that you can find HERE Could you tell us a little…
Artificial Paradise
The oldest vivid photography memory I can recall – is a shadowplay photo I took in Switzerland with my dad’s analog Canon Rebel. The guillotine shutter sound really hit me.…
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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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…
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…
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