Freezing the Moment
IntroductionHi, I’m Ashish, a tech professional with 20 years of experience, based in New York City and have lived in the Bay Area for about 10 years. Outside of work, I enjoy playing tennis and golf, watching football, and listening to music—classic rock and pop are my favorites but I’m…
Exploring the world through the lens: An interview with James Cliburn
Thank you so much, James, for this opportunity to learn more about your work and the person behind your inspiring photographs. To start, could you give our readers a brief introduction to yourself?Hi, I’m James! I’m based in the Fraser Valley, British Columbia, where I have spent a decent chunk…
Premium/ Bokeh – Life Past F1.4
When I started photography, fast glass was something almost unobtainable. Voigtlander released a Leica M mount $1000 F1.1 “Nokton”, and that was about as entry-level as it got. For 0.95 the only affordable option was the Canon TV “Dream” lens, which was priced in the multiple of thousands. I made…
Six years with Fuji
I Wrote this article in September 2023 while I was on holiday in Puglia. I guessed right, and I didn’t finish it then, but it was ready when I got home and only my eye problems kept me from sending it to Hugo and Mauricio, instead writing about other things,…
Fuji X Passion Photography Magazine – December 2024
Hello everyone!The December issue has arrived. This edition features six 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 | SummaryLife in Frames: My cinematic diaryby Lukas SchmitzLe Chant du Monde…
XF27mm f/2.8 WR – The everyday hero
Hey dear Fuji X Love family,I never thought the Fujifilm 27mm f/2.8 WR would become my everyday lens, but here we are! Over the last few months, I started searching for a compact, fast lens to fit into my city commuting routine. My daily “route” often involves a lot of…
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Is the XF18mm f/2 still worth buying in 2019?
Hey guys, hope your all well. So this is the first review blog I have done and it’s basically two weeks of owning the 18mm F2 and what I have found so far. Spoiler alert, this little lens is absolutely brilliant, so don’t listen to rubbish people say about it!…
Fuji X-T2 and the dogs: AF speed test
As you all might know by now, Fujifilm has put a lot of effort in the new autofocus system that comes with the X-T2. Not only the algorithm is a new development – also the features and settings we are able to change for tracking moving objects have been implemented…
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…
5 pieces of gear I carry in my photo bag
In one of my previous articles, I wanted to write about the content of the photo bag, but in fact, this is a continuously changing configuration. We carry what we have, what we need (or might need) and what we use, according to our style and needs in photography. For…
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 the last two years, I am also trying to improve my leathercraft skill. It has all began with the switch…
Fuji X-T family
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, eating around the table, watching […]
December issue
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Premium/ Easy steps for the Orton effect in your landscapes images
In 1980, Michael Orton developed one of the most popular post-processing techniques widely used by many landscape photographers today. Although the technique has evolved since it first appeared, the basic concept remains the same: applying a dreamy glow to an image. Michael Orton’s initial idea was to imitate watercolour paintings.…
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…
Premium/ Moments of Silence
From time to time, I have taken pictures of cemeteries, but never with the idea of creating a complete series. That changed some time ago, and so I went from thought to action.
Visual Stories
Fujifilm X100V and X-E4 photo adventure in Nebraska
The Fujifilm X100V just may be my favorite camera of…
A Chilly October Day – A Walk With the Fuji 16mm F1.4
Recently I’ve taken stock of the lenses that have been…
Sara-la-Kali – The path of the soul
Saint Sara the black, heart studded with starsshe spreads her…
The «cliché» of Brittany
A Winter road trip in Brittany… I imagine that sentence…
An adventure worth having
I’ve lived in Nebraska my entire life, going on 45…
Lost Paradise
It’s difficult to understand the real motivations that led us…
Finding home
Born in Sweden, Johan is a citizen of the world. Music, Photography, Dance, among others, his passions are many, becoming indistinguishable between hobbies and work.Enchanted by his passionate way of life, it is with great pleasure that we interviewed Johan Otterdahl Edfeldt. Hello Johan, it’s a pleasure to have you…
Hey! Let’s talk a bit about shooting film
Though I was born and raised in Norway, I feel more Scandinavian than I do Norwegian. So, by way of introduction: My name is Erlend Gade, 24 sols on earth, and I’m Scandinavian. I am also a photographer, which is probably why you’re reading this. And even though I travel…
A plethora of stories in motion
My name is Srideep Banerjee, a 20-year-old resident of West Bengal, India. I am currently pursuing B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering. Besides photography, I tend to align myself more towards the world of art, painting, crafting, cinematography, and being submerged in the world of music and movies. I like…
The first “all Fuji” wedding
“You will probably need surgery, Fernando” the doctor said. “Damn” I though. I had high hopes on the nerve infiltration, but the results were bad. The tendinitis still hurt. And that was after 4 expensive months of treatment with kinotherapy. The doctor told me that in case of an operation…
The joy of using Fuji’s film simulations
Although RAF files are very flexible and allow for a multitude of different editing options, Fuji’s film simulations will allow you to spend more time shooting, enjoy the moment more, and obtain excellent results SOOC. Don’t miss the story of Alwin Kok on the X system and the way he…
Why shooting during the Blue Hour? – Dinant from Dusk to Dawn
This article is made to answering questions of why most of my landscape-cityscape photos are taken during the blue hour. My last photoshoot in Dinant was taken as an example regarding this subject. Still using my trustworthy camera Fujifilm X-T1 and the 12mm f/2.0 Samyang lens as a perfect combination,…
A portfolio by Ashok Viswanathan, India
I started photography young while in school in the early…
“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…
The emotional and the special ones: How (on earth) I’m still using the X-Pro1 and X100 in 2024
Back at the end of 2011/early 2012, while living as…
Dog’s Head, Amazonas
São Gabriel da Cachoeira is a municipality in the interior…
A quest to travel to 50 countries in 50 months after turning 50
Hi Morten! First of all, we would like to thank…
Fuji X-PRO2 in Kyoto, Japan
Hi, Fuji X Passion followers. My name is Shingo Ohashi,…
The never-ending project
My name is Alessandra. I was born in Sicily, Italy,…
The middle of what?
Why do I center any specific item in most of…
Warping time
Photography has been a rollercoaster journey for me. While it…
Inspirational portrait photography from Denmark
This interview was originally published on the 4th edition…
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…
Panorama of Groningen’s Rainbow with X-Pro1
On the northwest edge of the city of Groningen, at…
GRAIN Magazine stories
Rollei 35AF: A Modern Take on a Classic Camera
Rollei 35AF: A Modern Take on a Classic Camera The…
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PetaPixel Viltrox announced a new 35mm f/1.7 autofocus lens for Nikon Z, Sony E, and Fujifilm X-mount APS-C cameras that promises high quality in a…
PetaPixel Infrared conversion specialist Kolari routinely shares teardowns of new cameras, such as the EOS R5 II in October, and the Nikon Z8 and Hasselblad…
The Phoblographer Rumors about Fujifilm releasing a 1-inch sensor have excited users. This is not the company’s first venture into smaller sensor cameras, but it…
Fuji Rumors What a shame. First they broke the camera with a firmware update, and now the charge us $700+ to get if fixed. Oh…
Fuji Rumors X100VI BHphoto / Amazon (black & silver) / Adorama / Moment / Nuzira Kolarivision has disassembled the Fujifilm X100VI that they pre-ordered back…
Fuji Rumors Part 2 of the interview Fujifilm UK manager Theo Georgiades went online (part 1) and can be read at amateurphotographer here. In short:…
Fstoppers When you first pick up a Fujifilm camera, the sheer amount of on-screen information can be overwhelming. These cameras are packed with features, and…
Fuji Rumors Fujifilm has added some deals to the current savings. They brought back the huge bundle offer on X-H2/S (free 325 GB CFexpress Type…
Fuji Rumors The Fujifilm GFX100RF is coming with more ergonomic novelties than we could have expected. Not only it will feature a dedicated aspect ratio…