Feb 16, 2015, I sold my 2013 BMW X5 x35i and got this… A Jeep?!? Let me backtrack, before I purchased the X5, I was driving a 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser for 4 years. I loved the FJ Cruiser, its a no-nonsense car that can go anywhere and I loved it; helped a lot with a lot of photography projects and shoots. Since it doesn’t have a lot of “luxury” features, I guess, you always crave the thing you don’t […]
I saw this video from Canon Australia and was really captivated on the idea of 6 photographers to photograph 1 person — the twist being, he was introduced as a different person to each of the photographers. It is quite outstanding to see how a simple photograph can define someone. Being a photographer, we have the power to create or manipulate, if you will, a character or an archetype of our subjects through our photographs. Here are the different Portrait “interpretations” […]
I was actually excited about this lens when I first heard about it. I was interested to see if it’s better than the 35mm f1.4, because that lens – although it’s a “pre-historic” lens in terms of the Fujifilm X series timeline, since it’s one of the first lenses to be released, is in fact my favorite lens. I only had one week to try it out, so I don’t have a one-on-one shoot-out, but I’ll definitely do that soon. […]
When I first heard about the Fujifilm 1.4x teleconverter, I had questions about the compatibility and I wondered why it could not be used with any other Fuji lens. I was even hoping I could use this teleconverter with my 56mm f1.2 and make it a 120mm full frame equivalent. Or, better yet, can I use it with the 55-200 lens? Well, all those questions have been answered as soon as Fujifilm Middle East handed me the XF 1.4X TC WR Teleconverter. […]
I recently traveled to Iceland and had one of the best experiences of my life. The weather was mostly rainy and cloudy but it didn’t spoil my photographic journey to this mystical place. If you haven’t been to Iceland, I highly recommend it. I’ll say this though, it will be an expensive trip. But I promise you will not regret it. As a photographer, I have never seen such an amazing place, the term otherworldly comes to mind. It is like walking on another planet. […]
Fujifilm Middle East here in Dubai, provided me a pre-production copy of their latest prime, the Fujinon XF 16mm f1.4 R WR lens. I have been using the lens for 2 weeks now and here are my initial impressions. Here are the technical specifications of the lens: FUJINON XF16mmF1.4 R WR key features: FUJIFILM X-Mount is compatible with all FUJIFILM X-Series interchangeable system cameras Weather-resistant design with 9 sealing points in 8 areas 0.11 seconds autofocus speed and nearly silent […]
So, Fujifilm Middle East here in Dubai sent me a pre-production unit of X-T1 Graphite Silver Edition and I have playing with it for more than a week now. What’s the difference between the older X-T1? Is it better? So let’s get started… Looks and other physical differences The main difference with this camera is the color, in Fujfilm film terms, it is graphite silver. To me it looks a bit like that gun metal finish which is very popular in […]
Canon 7D + 85mm f1.4 f1.8 | 1/100 | ISO 125 Strobist info: 2 x Elinchrom 400w + 14×63″ Strip lights with grid on camera left and right @ 2.0 power 22″ Beauty dish + Yongnuo 460II on camera front @ full power 1 x Yongnuo 460II pointing at the BG at 1/2 power Trigger: EL Skyport
Gear: Canon 7D + Sigma 85mm f1.4 Settings: f1.8 | 1/2000 | ISO 100 Post process: Dodging and burningCurves Adjustment layers Skin Retouch