Nuzira is hosting free photowalks with Tom Baumgaertel, better known as bewaremyfuji on Instagram, this coming Friday and Saturday in Phoenix, Arizona. It’s a two-day event that you won’t want to miss! Lucas at Nuzira pulled some strings to make this happen, and it’s a real privilege to have Tom come out and teach us his incredible multiple-exposure techniques.
Tom is a friend of mine. We first met two years ago at a Fujifilm event in New York, and we’ve met up a few times since. Last year we co-lead a photowalk together in San Diego, which was unforgettable. He’s an incredibly talented photographer who basically invented a new technique that produces striking results. He’s also just a really great person. Photographing with him will be an experience that you won’t soon forget, whether you have any interest in double-exposures or not. If you are even slightly curious about multiple-exposure photography, this is something you need to attend.
If you are in Arizona and have some time to spare on Friday, January 9th, and/or Saturday, January 10th, be sure to come. You do need to register (click here), but the event is completely free. I hope to see you there!
Above: Various photos of Tom Baumgaertel.
Above: Some of my multiple-exposure images (not nearly as good as Tom’s).
Join me on a photowalk in Sedona, Arizona! It will be on Saturday, November 8th, in Oak Creek Canyon just outside of Sedona. We’ll meet at the West Fork Oak Creek Trailhead at 3:30 PM. This is a collaborative event with Nuzira, so Lucas White will be there, too.
The walk will be about an hour-and-a-half to two hours long. We’ll stroll with our cameras at a slow pace, and not go very far. The West Fork Oak Creek Trail is about three miles long (six total out-and-back), but we’re not likely to go any further than one mile in, if even that (maybe two miles out-and-back, but probably not even that far). It’s a dirt path, but well maintained. It’s an easy hike (literally, it’s rated as Easy), but it might be difficult for those with disabilities since it is not paved. We’ll finish up by sundown, and hopefully get some good golden hour light for our pictures.
The scenery is amazing! It’s such a beautiful place, and perfect for landscape photography. While we’re likely to be beyond the peak of fall colors, there should still be autumn leaves for us to photograph. We’ll also see some abandoned buildings. This is one of my top favorite locations in Sedona. It’s not as well known as some other places, which means it’s usually a little less crowded. It is a fee area (I believe $5 daily, if I remember correctly). Parking is limited, but there has been plenty of spaces each time that I have visited.
This photowalk is free! You do need to register so that we know who’s coming—click here to sign up, and for further information (if you plan to come, click that link). I want to give a special thanks to Nuzira for putting this together and facilitating it. Bring whatever gear you want, and we’re just going to have fun taking pictures at a beautiful place. I hope you can make it!
Me, at Create With Us, During Setup – Minneapolis, MN – Fujifilm X-E5 – 1970’s Summer
I returned home late last night from Fujifilm’s Create With Us event in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This was their third annual Create With Us—I was fortunate to be at the last one, too, which was in Austin, Texas. It was a very quick trip: I flew out Saturday evening, and the returning flight landed just before midnight on Sunday. It was a whirlwind, but I’m so glad that I got to be a part of it.
Fujifilm assigned me three jobs: assist with a Fujifilm X-E5 and X-T50 touch-and-try station, cohost a Tech Talk with Christopher Gilbert, and lead a photowalk. The topic of the Tech Talk was straight-out-of-camera photography. Christopher and I discussed the various Film Simulations, how to set up a Film Simulation Recipe in the camera, and how to reprocess a RAW file using the in-camera RAW converter. It was a fun experience, and hopefully educational for those in the audience (the next Tech Talk is on Wednesday, October 1st).
The photowalk was great. It was supposed to be limited to 15 attendees, plus myself and two assistants (someone from Fujifilm, and a local photographer), and two models. We ended up with over 25 people in total (including myself, the two assistants, and the two models). The new Fujifilm North America CEO Ryuichi “Richie” Matoba (forgive me if his official title is not exactly that) also attended. He was the CEO of Fujifilm Australia, but as of a month ago Richie was given the reins of the North America office. It was an incredible honor to have him join the photowalk! I didn’t get a chance to talk much with him, but I would love an opportunity for a longer conversation (I have a lot of feedback and ideas), should he happen to read this.
It was an honor to photograph with and meet in-person all those who attended the photowalk. The two models were great, too. I’m grateful for those who stopped by the touch-and-try booth to say hello. It was a really good event, and I’m sure all who attended can attest to that. If there’s ever a Create With Us event near you in the future, be sure to attend—it’s well worth whatever effort it takes to get there.
The only camera I brought with me was my Fujifilm X-E5. This is such a great travel camera, and for a quick there-and-back adventure, I really didn’t need anything else. I especially appreciate that you can program up to 11 Recipes into the X-E5. I attached the new Fujinon 23mm f/2.8 pancake lens to the camera, and also brought along a Pentax-110 50mm f/2.8 lens and adapter for a second option. One spare battery, which I didn’t even use, rounded out the kit.
Probably the most interesting thing that I learned at Create With Us was from a somewhat off-handed comment from a Fujifilm employee. It would have been really easy to overlook what was said. I don’t think it was intended to be interpreted as an official statement, but I was fascinated by it, so I want to share it with you: “Each sensor generation has its own unique charm. Some people like the Provia rendering of X-Trans I, some people like the Velvia rendering of X-Trans II—each one is different.” I might not have the quote 100% correct, but that’s the gist of it.
The insinuation was (at least as I understood it when it was said) is that the small differences in image rendering between sensor generations, and even the much more subtle differences camera-to-camera within the same sensor generation, is intentional and even a feature. It’s kind of like when an emulsion is updated, it looks slightly different than it used to; one person might prefer the “old” version of the film, while another might prefer the updated iteration. For example, when Kodak went from the second to third generation of Kodachome in 1974, some photographers liked the change, and some (like William Eggleston) didn’t. If you preferred the old version of Kodachrome, you were soon out of luck once it sold out. Fujifilm cameras are a different story because you can still buy the old models on the second-hand market. You can find and use the one with the charm that you most prefer. Maybe that’s the X-Pro1. Perhaps it’s the X-T1. It could be the X100F. Possibly it’s the X-E4. Maybe it’s the X-T50. Or some other camera. It’s up to you to find the one that you especially love, and the intention is that you’ll continue making photographs with it for a long time, and not just for a couple of years until the next iteration is released.
The specific hardware and software in the camera plays a role in the image rendering. It would be extraordinarily difficult to 100% match the output of various sensors and processors. You can get very, very close, though; however, 100% exactly matching is not quite possible. That’s certainly a part of it. Maybe you don’t want to perfectly match the output anyway, if it would require ignoring a benefit of the updated technology. It could be that the new technology allows the programmers to better achieve the intended results, which were less possible with the older technology. Perhaps the vision of what those results should be has been tweaked a little over time. All of that is a factor. But that’s not the point that was made: each Fujifilm camera generation has its own unique quality, which was purposefully crafted, and you might especially like the particular charm of one more than the others. Since they’re not all perfectly identical, you get to decide which is your favorite.
My personal favorite is the fourth generation. I think the JPEG output of the X100V, X-T4, and X-E4 (I own those specific models) is special. The fifth generation, which has the advantage of Nostalgic Neg. and Reala Ace, is a very close second-favorite for me. There’s an obvious difference in output between those two generations, most notable (but not limited to) how deeply blue is rendered on some film simulations. Whether you prefer either of those two generations—or a different one entirely—is up to you; I really like the output from the Fujifilm X-Pro2, for example.
We’re all unique. Each of us have our own unique styles. We all have our own tastes. As the saying goes: Different strokes for different folks. The beauty of Fujifilm’s approach is that no X-series camera generation is objectively better than another. Each one might be considered subjectively better, just depending on who you ask, but they each have their own charm. You might even prefer certain aspects of one and certain aspects of another, and use both.
When it comes to other brands, for the most part you really don’t hear people talk about the picture charm of various models. People don’t discuss the image quality magic of (say) the Canon Rebel T7i or debate which Sony A6000 series model has the best picture profile rendering. This seems more exclusive to Fujifilm, and it’s because Fujifilm intended each iteration to have a unique allure, which sparks the discussions and debates, but more importantly it provides an avenue to connect with and really love the gear you use.
Below are the photographs that I captured on the Create With Us photowalk in Minneapolis with my Fujifilm X-E5.
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I’m so happy to announce three upcoming events that you won’t want to miss. I can’t give you all of the details just yet, but I want to start getting the word out so that you have the opportunity to plan, as these will come up fast. You can expect the full details to be released very soon. In the meantime, I’ll share with you what I can.
September 6th — Fujifilm Film Simulations & Fuji X Weekly Recipes Class — Scottsdale, Arizona
I will be leading a class at Nuzira—an up-and-coming camera store in Scottsdale, AZ—on Saturday, September 6th, at 11 AM. The class is called Fujifilm Film Simulations and Fuji X Weekly Recipes — Film Like Photos Without Editing. We’ll discuss each of Fujifilm’s Film Sims and using Film Simulation Recipes on your X or GFX camera, why you might choose a certain Recipe and what you can expect when you do. This class will probably be the most helpful to Fujifilm photographers, but if you are just Fuji-curious, please come anyway. It will last about one hour.
I’ve co-led two photowalks with Nuzira: one in Scottsdale and one in Phoenix. This isn’t a photowalk, but please bring your Fujifilm camera. We’re going to have a great time! And this will be an excellent opportunity to ask any questions you might have about Film Simulations, Recipes, and Fujifilm cameras. More information, including how to register, is coming very soon, and as soon as it does I will let you know.
September 13th — Fujifilm X half Photowalk — Los Angeles, California
On Saturday, September 13th, at 2 PM, I will be leading a photowalk in Los Angeles, as a part of Samy’s Camera49th Anniversary three-day event. This photowalk is all about the Fujifilm X half, which is such a fun camera. You don’t need to own an X half to take part in this—in fact, this is a great opportunity to try one out—please bring an SD Card so you can take your photos home. Spaces are limited and won’t likely last long, so be sure to register today! It’s $25 per-person ($27.13 after taxes), but each participant will receive a $25 Samy’s gift card, essentially making it free.
This photowalk will last about two hours, and we’re going to have a ton of fun. It will be a great opportunity to create film-like street and urban photos. While you are at Samy’s for this event, you will also want to attend Reimagining Reality Through Multiple Exposures by Tom Baumgaertel (bewaremyfuji), which will be on Friday, September 12th, at 10:30 AM. This is a don’t-miss class, so be sure to go.
September 28th — Photowalk — Minneapolis, Minnesota
I can’t provide the details about this event just yet, other than it will be a photowalk in Minneapolis, MN, on Sunday, September 28th, at 2 PM. Once I get the green light, I’ll be sure to share everything with you, including how to register. The picture above is from a photowalk in Ann Arbor, MI, last year.
September is going to be a busy month. If you are in Arizona on the 6th, L.A. on the 13th, or in Minnesota on the 28th, I hope that you can join me. I’d love to meet you in-person, talk shop, and answer any questions you might have. Whichever event you can go to, we’ll have a good time. Hope to see you soon!
It has been quiet on this website over the last handful of days. I’m traveling up the east coast of America in an RV right now with my wife and four kids. We rented a motorhome, and are driving it from Miami to Boston. The trip is a little over halfway complete. We’ve seen so much, and had wonderful experiences, even though it has rained every single day. It’s been a great opportunity to try out the Fujifilm X half, and I’ll have a full review soon, which you can expect probably next week. Even though I’ve been on the road, I’ve still be busy behind-the-scenes with all sorts of projects.
First up is a surprise that I’ll announce in six days, on June 14th. It’s something that has been in the works for quite some time, and I’m really excited to share. I’m not going to say what it is just yet, so this paragraph stands as the first teaser. I’ll have the full reveal this coming Saturday—stay tuned!
Right after that, on June 17th and 18th, I’ll be in New York City for the B&H BILD Expo. Fujifilm is flying me out to help man their booth, which is where you’ll find me. If you go, be sure to stop by and say hi, as I’d love to meet you in person. The event is free (you do have to register), so if you are anywhere near the New York City area, be sure to join in on the fun.
223 – Savannah, GA – Fujifilm X-HF1
On Saturday, June 28th, I will be leading a photowalk in Manitou Springs, Colorado, with Mike’s Camera and Fujifilm. We will meet at Mike’s Camera in Colorado Springs at 11:30 AM for a meet-and-greet, and to help with gear questions and setup Recipes. Around 12:00 noon we’ll caravan to Manitou Springs, and regroup at the Pikes Peak Library District. We’ll explore the scenic and quirky mountain town of Manitou Springs with our cameras for about two hours, before departing back to Mike’s Camera, where we’ll finish the event with some light refreshments. The cost is $25 per person; however, at the end of the event, each registrant will receive a $25 off coupon for use at Mike’s Camera, which basically makes the photowalk free. You must register (click here), and spaces are limited, so be sure to sign up today. If you live in Colorado or will be visiting that weekend, I hope you can come out for what will surely be an epic photowalk!
Mike’s Camera is doing so much for the photography community near their various stores. Not everyone lives in a place that has a store like this; those that do are quite lucky, so be sure to take full advantage of it: attend a class or join a photowalk. It’s an incredible honor to be a part of this community-building with Mike’s Camera, even though I don’t live anywhere near one of their locations.
There are a number of other exciting things in the works—these are just the ones coming up within the next three weeks. Hopefully soon I’ll be able to share even more news. There’s a ton to look forward to, including a camera announcement on the 12th. It will be great to see some of you in New York City and Colorado Springs this month!
Mike’s Camera is hosting a Spring Photo and Video Expo in Colorado over Mother’s Day weekend. I’ll be at the Boulder location this Sunday, May 11th, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a free class and photowalk. If you live in the area, please come out and join me—we’re going to have a great time! If your mom or mother-in-law has an interest in photography, bring her along, too.
The class is called Fujifilm Film Simulation & Fuji X Weekly Recipes. We’re going to learn how Fujifilm’s 20 Film Simulations and Fuji X Weekly Recipes can transform your photography, achieving the results you want quickly and easily while making photography more fun. The class will be about 30-40 minutes long, followed by a photowalk on Pearl Street. You don’t need to register, you just need to show up on May 11th at 11:00 AM. Click here for directions.
Last year I co-lead a photowalk in Denver with Mike’s Camera, and it was a huge success. About 60 people came out for it—one as far away as Italy!—and we had a great time. It’s a real honor to be invited out again. I want to express my appreciation to Mike’s Camera and Fujifilm USA for including me in this event—thank you!
If you are in the Denver area, I’d love to meet you. It’s a great opportunity for camaraderie and to just chat cameras. It’s awesome that a local camera store is facilitating this community-building event, so definitely take advantage of it. I hope to see you in Boulder this weekend!
In other news, I mentioned several weeks back that my family had participated in a 72 Hour Film Challenge. This is an annual event hosted by a local creative arts group that my kids are involved in. Those who want to participate assemble a team, which could be their friends or family or whoever. Last year, my two oldest kids were on a team with their friends. This year, they wanted to enter the competition as a family. My two daughters were asked to join another team, so they were in both, and were seen in two films.
With this film challenge, you have three days to write, film, edit, and submit a five-minute short film. At the start of the 72 hours, each team is provided with a theme, a line of dialog that must be included, and a prop that must be used. The theme was Heroic, the line of dialog was “This better be useful”, and the prop was a sticky note. As long as our film fit the theme, used the dialog and prop, and was submitted before the deadline, we were included in the finals. Nine teams completed the challenge.
Those nine short films were shown in a local movie theater. Afterwards, awards were given for all sorts of things (Best Actor, Best Cinematography, etc., etc., etc.). The big award was for Best Film. The judges were film students at a local university. Our film, which I’ve included above in case you want to watch it, was called Will You Play With Me?, and I really like how it turned out. There were other movies that I thought were really good.
To our surprise, we won five awards, including Best Film. The movie that I thought was the best, which was made by the team that my two daughters were a part of, won six awards and was the runner up for Best Film. Overall, we had a ton of fun. I think it was a great experience. If you have kids who are interested in making videos, I definitely recommend finding something like this in your area to participate in. This is related to Fujifilm because we (as in, mostly Amanda…) used an X-T5 to record all of the footage.
Mike’s Camera is hosting a Spring Photo and Video Expo in Colorado over Mother’s Day weekend. I’ll be at the Boulder location on Sunday, May 11th, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a free class and photowalk. If you live in the area, please come out and join me—we’re going to have a great time! If your mom or mother-in-law has an interest in photography, bring her along, too.
The class is called Fujifilm Film Simulation & Fuji X Weekly Recipes. We’re going to learn how Fujifilm’s 20 Film Simulations and Fuji X Weekly Recipes can transform your photography, achieving the results you want quickly and easily while making photography more fun. The class will be about 30-40 minutes long, followed by a photowalk on Pearl Street. You don’t need to register, you just need to show up on May 11th at 11:00 AM. Click here for directions.
A picture of last year’s photowalk in Denver
Last year I co-lead a photowalk in Denver with Mike’s Camera, and it was a huge success. About 60 people came out for it—one as far away as Italy!—and we had a great time. It’s a real honor to be invited out again. I want to express my appreciation to Mike’s Camera and Fujifilm USA for including me in this event—thank you!
If you are in the Denver area, I’d love to meet you. It’s a great opportunity for camaraderie and to just chat cameras. It’s awesome that a local camera store is facilitating this community-building event, so definitely take advantage of it. I hope to see you in Boulder!
Photographing Phoenix – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI – Nostalgic Film
This last weekend, Nuzira, an up-and-coming camera store in Scottsdale, Arizona, that’s Fujifilm-centric, hosted two awesome events. First, on Friday, I co-lead a photowalk in downtown Arizona with Christopher Berry, Ryan Faer, Darin Watkins, and Lucas White (of Nuzira). Then, on Saturday, Christopher held a portrait lighting class at the camera store. Both were so great! Thank you, Nuzira, for making these happen, and I’m honored to have been a part of it.
The photowalk was awesome! I didn’t count, but my estimated guess is that about 35 people came out, give or take a few. It was a great group, with a lot of interesting conversations. Because of the First Friday Art Walk, it was very busy downtown, and unfortunately—due to the crowds—the group got separated at times; however, I think everyone had a good time, and I’d certainly call it a success. These type of community building events are so important, where face-to-face conversations can be had and friendships can be formed, so I hope to see more of these in the future.
My 11-year-old son, Joshua, came along. This was his first photowalk, and he seemed to enjoy the experience. I let him use my Fujifilm X70. I brought a Fujifilm X100VI, and used a TCL-X100 teleconverter lens for most of the pictures. While I like the 23mm (35mm-equivalent) focal length, I prefer the 50mm-equivalent focal-length just a little more. I want to give a special thanks to everyone who came out—it’s because of you that these events happen.
On Saturday morning, Christopher Berry taught a portrait lighting class at the Nuzira store. He’s a talented photographer from Tucson who is insanely skilled at studio lighting. More than 25 years ago I learned studio lighting in college, but that was ages ago, and I don’t remember much—needless to say, I was very rusty. This refresher was long overdue for me, and I’m so glad that Nuzira brought Chris up to teach it. This is something that I’d pay money for, but it was completely free!
The class was great because everyone got some one-on-one hands-on opportunities. It wasn’t just teaching theories, but putting it to practice. While I don’t have much of an interest in portrait photography personally, I was able to gain a deeper understanding of lighting, which is kind of a critical aspect of photography. Thanks, Chris, for all the great information and advice! I learned a lot.
Besides that, I got to see the new Fujifilm GFX100RF and Instax Wide Evo in-person. And there were donuts, too. It was well worth the drive across town. If Nuzira does something like this again, I certainly hope that I can make it, or be a part of it in some way.
Above: Fujifilm GFX100S II & Fujinon 80mm f/1.7 – Film Dial Recipes (the portraits were with the Reala Ace film simulation)
I’d really like to see more photography events happen—not just in Phoenix, but across the country. We can all learn from each other, and in-person connections are, unfortunately, lacking in our modern society. Camera stores, clubs, and manufacturers can help to facilitate events. This shouldn’t be a one-time thing—it would be great to see more photowalks and classes pop up all over the place. I hope they do. And if there is one in your area, definitely make an effort to attend.
A Fall Day in Philly – Philadelphia, PA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES – Aerochrome v2
I had a great time in Philadelphia this last weekend with Allan Ali at Unique Photo as a part of their two day Camera Show. Allan and I led a photowalk through the Old City. There were about 70 in attendance, which was amazing—it just edged out Denver as the largest photowalk that I’ve hosted. It was such an honor to have been a part of the Camera Show. I don’t know if there are very many other stores that are doing what Unique Photo is doing. The photographers in Philadelphia are incredibly fortunate.
I brought my Fujifilm X-T4 ES (“Extended Spectrum”) infrared camera with me to Philadelphia. This camera is a ton of fun, and it’s also a great conversation piece. It’s a “wow” camera, and people are really intrigued by it. I think if it were more widely known and available, people would buy it in much larger numbers. I had my Aerochrome v2 Recipe programmed into the X-T4 ES, and used it quite a bit on the photowalk.
Corn Exchange – Philadelphia, PA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES – Aerochrome v2
Probably the top genre for infrared photography is landscapes. The false color rendering lends itself well for photos that are bold and a bit abstract, especially when there are lots of trees and other vegetation. I’m sure that there are some doing IR urban and street photography, but probably not many. I enjoy using the X-T4 ES in unexpected ways, as it’s really a different way to see the world around you, and also serendipitous, with a lot of surprising results. I don’t know if I can convey through words just how much enjoyment that I’m getting out of this camera, but I’m really loving it!
The Fujifilm X-T4 ES with my Aerochrome v2 Recipe—due to the false colors—turns spring and summer into autumn, and it turns autumn into a more rich display—it’s like fall on steroids. With this camera and Recipe, it’s not only always autumn, but an especially brilliant autumn. That’s the most obvious use, but that doesn’t mean it can’t produce striking results for other subjects and in other situations, such as indoors and even nighttime photography.
Camera Show – Philadelphia, PA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES – Aerochrome v2
Things are Looking Up – Philadelphia, PA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES – Aerochrome v2
Leaves on a Brick Road – Philadelphia, PA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES – Aerochrome v2
Crosswalker – Philadelphia, PA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES – Aerochrome v2
Three Recycle Cans – Philadelphia, PA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES – Aerochrome v2
Standing on Steam – Philadelphia, PA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES – Aerochrome v2
Photographers in Elfreth’s Alley – Philadelphia, PA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES – Aerochrome v2
Connecting – Philadelphia, PA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES – Aerochrome v2
Vertical Composition – Philadelphia, PA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES – Aerochrome v2
Photowalking – Philadelphia, PA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES – Aerochrome v2
Photographing a Photographer Photographing a Photographer – Philadelphia, PA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES – Aerochrome v2
George’s House – Philadelphia, PA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES – Aerochrome v2
Rainbow – Philadelphia, PA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES – Aerochrome v2
Street View – Philadelphia, PA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES – Aerochrome v2
Vegan – Philadelphia, PA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES – Aerochrome v2
Fire Tree – Philadelphia, PA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES – Aerochrome v2
Red Tree in the City – Philadelphia, PA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES – Aerochrome v2
Urban Cowboys – Philadelphia, PA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES – Aerochrome v2
In just three days—Saturday,November 16th—is the Philadelphia photowalk! I will be co-leading this with Allan Ali, who brings excitement, energy, and fun, as well as expertise and talent. Allan is a local legend, and you will not want to miss this opportunity to photograph with us. We teamed up for a photowalk back in August, and it was truly great!
This photowalk, which will be through the historic and beautiful Old City, is in conjunction with Unique Photo as a part of their two day Camera Show. Even if you don’t join the photowalk, at least come to the Camera Show, because it will be completely worthwhile (and while you’re there, you might as well come along on the photowalk).
If you are in Philadelphia or even as far as New York City, I hope that you can join us. It’s from 10:15 AM to 12:15 PM, and will include a short classroom presentation (we’ll begin and end at Unique Photo in Philadelphia). The cost is $10 per person (but you get it back with a $10 token for in-store purchases), and you must preregister (click here). I hope to see you in Philadelphia very soon!
For those who live in Ann Arbor—as well as the surrounding areas—be sure to join us. Detroit is right there. Toledo and Lansing aren’t too far. Grand Rapids, Cleveland, and Fort Wayne are a pretty far drive, but some people have traveled longer distances than that for the other photowalks—if it’s not too far for you, I’d love to meet you in person. If you think that you can join us, you will need to sign up (click here to register), but it’s quick and easy to do, and best of all FREE!
Afterwards, we will head over to PROCAM—about a 10-minute drive away—for some refreshments. It’s going to be a great time! If you are in the area, this is a don’t-miss opportunity—I hope to see you on Saturday morning!
For those who live in Ann Arbor, Michigan—as well as the surrounding areas—be sure to join us. Detroit is right there. Toledo and Lansing aren’t too far. Grand Rapids, Cleveland, and Fort Wayne are a pretty far drive, but some people have traveled longer distances than that for the other photowalks—if it’s not too far for you, I’d love to meet you in person. If you think that you can join us, you will need to sign up (click here to register), but it’s quick and easy to do, and best of all FREE!
We will meet somewhere in downtown Ann Arbor on Saturday, November 9th, at 10 AM. The exact meetup spot is TBD, but we will email it out to everyone who signs up once it has been finalized. Afterwards, we will head over to PROCAM for some refreshments. It’s going to be a great time!
One week later—on November 16th—I will co-lead a photowalk in Philadelphia with Allan Ali, who is a local legend. We teamed up for a photowalk back in August, and it was truly great! This photowalk through the historic and beautiful Old City is in conjunction with Unique Photo as a part of their two day Camera Show. Even if you don’t join the photowalk, at least come to the Camera Show, because it will be completely worthwhile (and while you’re there, you might as well come along on the photowalk 😀).
If you are in Philadelphia or even as far as New York City, I hope you can join us. This one is from 10:15 AM to 12:15 PM, and will include a short classroom presentation. The cost is $10 per person (but you get it back with a $10 token for in-store purchases), and you must preregister (click here). Space is limited, so if you want to come, don’t procrastinate—for August, it filled up rather quickly, and I’m sure this one will, too.
I’m looking forward to seeing some of you in Ann Arbor and Philadelphia very soon!
Early one rainy morning back in May, Bryan and I photographed together in The Catskills. Neither of our rain jackets did well at keeping us dry, so, by the time we finished, we both ended up completely soaked. It was a great time nonetheless. Bryan is an awesome guy, and you are not going to want to miss this opportunity to meet him and photograph charming Ann Arbor.
For those who live in Ann Arbor, Michigan—as well as the surrounding areas—be sure to join us. Detroit is right there. Toledo and Lansing aren’t too far. Grand Rapids, Cleveland, and Fort Wayne are a pretty far drive, but some people have traveled longer distances than that for the other photowalks—if it’s not too far for you, I’d love to meet you in person. If you think that you can join us, you will need to sign up (click here to register), but it’s quick and easy to do, and best of all FREE!
We will meet somewhere in downtown Ann Arbor on Saturday, November 9th, at 10 AM. The exact meetup spot is TBD, but we will email it out to everyone who signs up once it has been finalized. Afterwards, we will head over to PROCAM for some refreshments. It’s going to be a great time!
There are two upcoming photowalks in November that I’m excited to announce: Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Be sure to mark your calendars now!
First up is Ann Arbor on Saturday, November 9th, with Fujifilm X-Photographer Bryan Minear. Bryan is incredibly talented, and it will be a true honor to co-lead a photowalk with him. I guarantee that you’ve seen his work before (even if you are not sure that you have, you probably have—and if you haven’t, you are missing out). I met Bryan in New York in May, and he’s just a really great person. We’re partnering with PROCAM for this free photowalk, and Fujifilm is involved, too. Some of the details are still being worked out, but for those in Michigan, know that this is happening, so be on the lookout for more information, which I will share with you just as soon as I can. This is one that you don’t want to miss!
One week later is Philadelphia on Saturday, November 16th, at Unique Photo as a part of their two day Camera Show. Just like the August photowalk in Philadelphia, this one will be co-led by myself and Allan Ali, who is a local legend. It was so great to work with him, and I’m looking forward to doing it again next month (hopefully this time it doesn’t poor rain on us 🤣). If you are in Philadelphia or even as far as New York City, I hope you can join us. This one is from 10:15 AM to 12:15 PM, and will include a short classroom presentation. The cost is $10 per person, and you must preregister (click here). Space is limited, so if you want to come, don’t procrastinate—for August, it filled up rather quickly, and I’m sure this one will, too. The last photowalk that Allan and I did with Unique Photo in Philadelphia was just incredible, so I’m stoked that we can do it again real soon.
Hopefully there will be a little more to announce in the near future. Be sure to check in now and then so you don’t miss out. For those in Michigan and Pennsylvania, I hope to see you in-person real soon!
A couple days ago pal2tech posted a YouTube video explaining the Film Dial on the Fujifilm X-T50 (which, apparently, will also be found on the upcoming X-M5). To my surprise, Chris gave a very kind shoutout to Fuji X Weekly, and he even included a link to one of my YouTube videos in the description of his video. I’m really honored to be mentioned by Chris; I’m a big fan of pal2tech—it’s one of my favorite YouTube channels, and one that every Fujifilm photographer should subscribe to, in my humble opinion. If you haven’t seen his video, go ahead and give it watch.
The Film Dial is one of the most controversial design decisions Fujifilm has implemented, right up there with the X-Pro3’s backwards LCD screen. I actually really like the dial, personally. It’s a lot of fun to use, and adds versatility for the SOOC photographer. But not every camera is for everyone, and not every camera feature is for everyone, so it is understandable when some don’t like it; however, I think a lot of the negativity surrounding the Film Dial is simply a misunderstanding of how useful it can be.
NAB Photowalk Group 3 – New York City, NY – Fujifilm X100VI – Nostalgic Americana
I was just at the NAB Show in New York City, because Fujifilm brought me out to lead three photowalks around Manhattan. Fujifilm loaned cameras to those on the photowalks, and some folks were handed a Fujifilm X-T50. Before beginning, I took a few moments to help set up these loaner cameras, and for those with the X-T50, I programmed my universal Film Dial Recipe, and explained how to use it.
As the photowalks were wrapping up, I asked those with an X-T50 what they thought of the Film Dial. One person answered that it was a lot of fun. Another said that they really liked it. Another showed me some images they captured with Eterna, a film simulation they had never tried before but now love. Only one person gave negative feedback, and their complaint is completely understandable.
Could the Film Dial have been implemented better? Absolutely! An easy way for Fujifilm to improve it would be to allow each film simulation to be customized into a Recipe. In other words, make it possible to custom set Highlight, Shadow, Color, White Balance, etc., etc., with each slot on the Film Dial. When the Film Dial is set to C, that’s when the C1-C7 presets would work. This could be done with a Firmware update someday in the future. Even though it’s not perfect, that doesn’t mean the Film Dial isn’t a fun and useful feature, because in its present state it very much is.
I’m looking forward to the Film Dial being included on more models. I think putting a much-loved feature of the camera front-and-center on the top plate is a smart move by Fujifilm. I’m also looking forward to seeing how it might evolve in the future, and possibly become even better.
NY Photographer in IR – New York City, NY – Fujifilm X-T4 ES – Aerochrome v2
In other news, while at the NAB Show, I spoke with someone at B&H, and they told me that the Fujifilm X-T4 ES (“Extended Spectrum”) infrared camera is available from them right now. It’s not something that can be purchased online, so you either need to call them or drop by in-person to buy it. So if you want to try my Aerochrome v2 Recipe—which I love so much, personally—you may want to contact B&H and inquire about the Fujifilm X-T4 ES. For those who wanted to get one, it’s not too late.
There’s one last thing I want to mention. I was walking around Central Park recording some content to help promote the new Evergreen + Fuji X Weekly Protective Case for Fujifilm X100-series cameras. I had my case, and Alex from Evergreen also had one with him. While meandering, we ran across someone with a Fujifilm X100VI, so we said hi to him and had a short conversation. He told us that he had ordered the camera when it was first announced, but his copy had just arrived, and this was one of his first opportunities to use it. We were very happy to gift him one of the two cases to go along with his new camera. The protective case is a great way to keep your X100VI, X100V, X100F, etc., safe while traveling or out on an adventure.
New Fujifilm X100VI & New Case – New York City, NY – Fujifilm X100VI – PRO Negative 160C
I’m still traveling, but as soon as I’m back home I have a lot more to share with you, so stay tuned!
This is going to be a busy fall! I have a lot of upcoming things in the works, and I cannot wait to share them all with you. Hopefully within the next couple of weeks I can announce everything. As soon as I can, I’ll be sure to post about it on Fuji X Weekly.
There are two very exciting events that are just around the corner. Both are don’t-miss opportunities for you. If you live in Texas, I hope to see you at Fujifilm’s Create With Us next week in Austin. If you live anywhere near New York City, be sure to come to the NAB Show in October. Both will be epic! You need to be registered, so be sure to sign up ASAP, because space is limited.
Fujifilm Create With Us in Austin — September 28th
Join me in Austin, Texas, on September 28th—that’s next week! I will be co-leading two photowalks with Fred Agho, one at 1:30 PM and the other at 4:30 PM, as a part of Fujifilm’s Create With Us event. If you live in Austin—or are within driving distance of Austin—this is an event that you won’t want to miss!
This will be an epic day of learning, creating, networking, and more! You must be registered to attend. Space is limited, so don’t procrastinate—sign up today! I believe that the photowalks have been fully booked, but you can be placed on a backup list in case someone doesn’t show. I hope to see you in Austin next week!
I will be at the NAB Show in New York City on October 9th and 10th, leading three free photowalks. These photowalks will be small groups, meaning that there will be tons of opportunity for one-on-one conversations. This is a teaching opportunity—I’m there to help you—so bring whatever questions you might have, and I’ll make it as informative and educational as I can. The photowalks will take place in the vicinity of the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Midtown West Manhattan.
Fujifilm will be offering “an immersive journey into the world of photography and videography.” As a part of this, there will be 24 photowalks hosted by a variety of extraordinarily talented creators. Seriously, I would love to attend all of these photowalks myself—this is a don’t-miss opportunity!
I will be leading three photowalks: October 9th at 11:15 AM, October 9th at 2:45 PM, and October 10th at 11:45 AM (note: these were pushed out 45 minutes from their original times). The theme of my photowalks are Straight Out of Camera—we’re going to “put the legendary Fujifilm colors to the test and learn to craft polished images in-camera to streamline your process.” Basically, we’re going to use various Film Simulation Recipes to photograph New York City. Bring your favorite Fujifilm camera; also, this will be an opportunity to get hands-on with some of the latest X-series gear, so bring a spare SD card.
The themes of the other photowalks are Video Visuals, Camera-to-Cloud, Film Simulations, Couples Portraiture, Street Photography, and Social Reels. These photowalks are free; however, you must preregister for the photowalk that you want to attend, and also be registered for NAB. Those of you who live in the NYC area will want to come for certain. Spaces are very limited, so don’t procrastinate—sign up today!
Join me in Austin, Texas, on September 28th! I will be co-leading two photowalks with Fred Agho, one at 1:30 PM and the other at 4:30 PM, as a part of Fujifilm’s Create With Us event. If you live in Austin (or are within driving distance of Austin), this is an event that you won’t want to miss!
What is Create With Us, you ask?
Create With Us is an opportunity for passionate image makers (that’s you!) to create, learn, and network with industry professionals. Take the chance to meet fellow creators who also see the world through a lens.
Photo and video bays give you the chance to test out Fujifilm’s latest X Series and GFX System cameras and lenses. But don’t worry, all brands are welcome! If you’re a stills photographer or videographer, you’re in.
Join like-minded individuals throughout the day, learning from top industry professionals, in workshops and immersive photowalks around the area. With so much talent under one roof, it’ll be hard not to get inspired.
When your feet get tired, sit in on demos and short film screenings. You can also treat your camera gear to a complimentary Check and Clean service.
This will be an epic day of learning, creating, networking, and more! You must be registered to attend. Space is limited, so don’t procrastinate—sign up today! I hope to see you in Austin!
Hey, everyone! I will be at the NAB Show in New York City on October 9th and 10th, leading three photowalks. These photowalks will be small groups, meaning that there will be tons of opportunity for one-on-one conversations. This is a teaching photowalk—I’m there to help you—so bring whatever questions you might have, and I’ll make it as informative and educational as I can. The photowalks will take place in the vicinity of the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Midtown West Manhattan.
Fujifilm will be offering “an immersive journey into the world of photography and videography.” As a part of this, there will be 24 photowalks hosted by a variety of extraordinarily talented creators. Seriously, I would love to attend all of these photowalks myself—this is a don’t-miss opportunity!
I will be leading three photowalks: October 9th at 10:30 AM, October 9th at 2:00 PM, and October 10th at 11:00 AM. The theme of my photowalks are Straight Out of Camera Photography—we’re going to “put the legendary Fujifilm colors to the test and learn to craft polished images in-camera to streamline your process.” Basically, we’re going to use various Film Simulation Recipes to photograph New York City. Bring your favorite Fujifilm camera; also, this will be an opportunity to get hands-on with some of the latest X-series gear, so bring a spare SD card.
The themes of the other photowalks are Video Visuals, Camera-to-Cloud, Film Simulations, Couples Portraiture, Street Photography, and Social Reels. These photowalks are free; however, you must preregister for the photowalk that you want to attend, and also be registered for NAB. While NAB is not free, if you follow this link (click here), you can get free registration! Those of you who live in the NYC area will want to come for certain. Spaces are very limited, so don’t procrastinate—sign up today!
I’ve been on the road almost all of August. I’ve traveled from the west coast to the east coast, and stopped at a few places in-between. It’s been an epic three weeks of travel, and I’m not home yet.
Because I’ve been so busy, I haven’t been able to publish anything on Fuji X Weekly (until today …briefly, anyway), answer your comments, or respond to your emails. I will get to them as soon as I have the opportunity—I apologize for the delay, and appreciate your patience.
I have so much content to share! I have many various articles and photographs to post, and I hate that I can’t just type it all out right now. Once I’m back home, I will busily get it all ready for publication. Expect most of it to be published throughout September.
Today, while I have a quick opportunity, I wanted to briefly shoutout both the Nashville and Philadelphia photowalks. These were the last two on the tour. It was so great to meet you all in your hometowns, and it was an honor to photograph with you. Those two photowalks, which were just two days apart, were such a great way to conclude the series.
41 people showed up for the Nashville photowalk. It was in the middle of the week, which I think made it a little more difficult for people attend. I’m so thankful to everyone who did make it out. There was a bit of a mixup in the meetup location, which delayed the start. Once we began… Broadway is such a busy road! I had never been to Nashville, and I had no clue that the there would be gobs and gobs of people on the sidewalks. Because of this, there were a ton of photo opportunities everywhere (literally every spot you looked), but also it was impossible to stay together as a group, and difficult to have conversations. Still, it seemed like everyone had a great time. A special thanks to Gabe Wasylko for co-leading the photowalk, to Fujifilm for all the behind-the-scenes work to make it happen, and The Pixel Connection for all your help and support!
Here are a few photos that I captured on the Nashville photowalk:
The Philadelphia photowalk was great… but we also got soaked. I counted 49 people, who came out despite the forecasted rain (apparently it’s not always sunny in Philadelphia…). I gave a short presentation on film simulations and Film Simulation Recipes, then we headed out with our cameras to tour the historic Old City district. As we were making our way back the sky broke open and it just poured. It didn’t last long, but those without weather-sealed gear (myself included) got to test out if the rain would really ruin our cameras. The X-T50 I had made it through unscathed. Anyway, thank you to all those who braved the weather to come along—it was so great to meet you! Also, a special thanks to Allan Ali for co-leading the photwalk, to Fujifilm for all the behind-the-scenes work, and Unique Photo for hosting!
Here are a few photos that I captured at the Philadelphia photowalk:
The Film Simulation Summer Photowalk in San Diego was epic… even if it got off to a rocky start. You see, the photowalk was at Balboa Park, which is typically a popular place, and parking can normally be somewhat challenging; however, the San Diego Zoo, which is also in Balboa Park, just so happened to get some Giant Pandas from China the day before, creating a panda-monium. Needless to say, parking was a nightmare!
Even so, somewhere around 60 photographers came out to the event, which is a very large group. A number of people showed up late (due to the parking situation), so it was impossible to get an accurate head count. I bet more would have been there had the parking situation been better, so I apologize to everyone who tried to come but just couldn’t find parking. Once we got going, it was a lot of fun, and I think everyone had a good time. It was great to meet everyone and talk cameras and photograph with you all. Thanks so much to everyone who braved the parking situation and came out for the photowalk—you made it epic!
Tom – San Diego, CA – Fujifilm X-T50 – Pacific Blues Recipe
This was a collaborative effort. It took a lot of people to pull it off. I want to shout-out Tom Baumgaertel (bewaremyfuji) who co-lead the photowalk. Tom is amazing! It was great to hang with him for the day. Thanks to Fujifilm for all the behind-the-scenes work, and also helping out during the walk. Thank you to Nelson’s Photo & Video for being a big part of it. I don’t know how many individuals it took to make this photowalk happen, but it was a lot!
Next up is Nashville on August 15th, which is this coming Thursday. There are only a few slots left, so be sure to register (click here) if you haven’t done so yet. Philadelphia is two days later on August 17th, and it is completely booked. If you are attending one of those photowalks, I will see you very soon!
Below are some photos from the San Diego photowalk that I captured on a Fujifilm X-T50:
Fujifilm X-T50 + Fujinon 27mm f/2.8 + Pacific Blues Recipe
Fujifilm X-T50 + Fujinon 27mm f/2.8 + Pacific Blues Recipe
Fujifilm X-T50 + Fujinon 27mm f/2.8 + Pacific Blues Recipe
Fujifilm X-T50 + Fujinon 27mm f/2.8 + Pacific Blues Recipe
Fujifilm X-T50 + Fujinon 27mm f/2.8 + Pacific Blues Recipe
Fujifilm X-T50 + Fujinon 27mm f/2.8 + Pacific Blues Recipe
Fujifilm X-T50 + Fujinon 27mm f/2.8 + Pacific Blues Recipe
Below are some photos from the San Diego photowalk that Amanda captured on a Fujifilm X-T5:
Fujifilm X-T5 + Fujinon 56mm f/1.2 + Pacific Blues Recipe – by Amanda Roesch
Fujifilm X-T5 + Fujinon 56mm f/1.2 + Pacific Blues Recipe – by Amanda Roesch
Fujifilm X-T5 + Fujinon 56mm f/1.2 + Pacific Blues Recipe – by Amanda Roesch
Fujifilm X-T5 + Fujinon 56mm f/1.2 + Pacific Blues Recipe – by Amanda Roesch
Fujifilm X-T5 + Fujinon 56mm f/1.2 + Pacific Blues Recipe – by Amanda Roesch
Fujifilm X-T5 + Fujinon 56mm f/1.2 + Pacific Blues Recipe – by Amanda Roesch
Fujifilm X-T5 + Fujinon 56mm f/1.2 + Pacific Blues Recipe – by Amanda Roesch
Fujifilm X-T5 + Fujinon 56mm f/1.2 + Pacific Blues Recipe – by Amanda Roesch
Fujifilm X-T5 + Fujinon 56mm f/1.2 + Pacific Blues Recipe – by Amanda Roesch
Fujifilm X-T5 + Fujinon 56mm f/1.2 + Pacific Blues Recipe – by Amanda Roesch
