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 lenses for a mirrorless body you can find. If you have reservations about a manual focus portrait lens, you’re not […]
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 readers, our web presence has always remained discreet. But today we’ll take you on a journey with us, from dawn […]
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 bit about Allan Bramsen? Well for starter I’m 37 years old and a photographer, a father and creative soul. I […]
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 first contact with photo was a long time ago watching a Time Life book with the iconic images of […]
Interview with Matt Gutteridge, wedding photographer
Hello Matt! Could you please introduce yourself? I’m Matt, I’m 40 and a wedding photographer based in the south west of England. I’m married to Lillian and have 3 boys that are all growing up very quickly! I’m a family guy really and love the whole family vibe; you know, […]
A portfolio by Ashok Viswanathan, India
I started photography young while in school in the early 70’s starting with a Zeiss Super Ikonta IV and progressing to a Nikon FM with 4 lenses by the time I graduated. Those were the days when film was supreme and digital was a distant dream. Large format was the […]
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 the envy go away and act like a true member of a growing family of photographers”, I say. Each one […]
Why I Converted my Fuji X-Pro 1 camera to Infrared
Twenty months ago I bought a Fujifilm X-Pro 1 camera. I was so impressed by it that I also bought an X-T1. Since then I’ve hardly used the X-Pro 1, which was relegated to the status of backup camera / second body. When I started out in photography I read […]
