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Philadelphia in Aerochrome — Infrared Photography in the City of Brotherly Love

Posted on by Ritchie Roesch

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

See also: Photographing in Aerochrome

Philadelphia Photowalk THIS Weekend!!

Posted on by Ritchie Roesch

Rainbows over Philly – Philadelphia, PA – Fujifilm X100VI – Fujicolor Film Recipe

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!

Ann Arbor & Philadelphia are Quickly Approaching!

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Rainbows over Philly – Philadelphia, PA – Fujifilm X100VI – Fujicolor Film Recipe

On November 9th—in less than two weeks—I will be co-leading a free photowalk in downtown Ann Arbor with Fujifilm X-Photographer Bryan Minear, who is incredibly talented. If you are unfamiliar with Bryan, check out this short video (click here). It’s a true honor to collaborate with him on this photowalk. We’re partnering with PROCAM and Fujifilm, too—it’s definitely a group effort to pull this off!

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!

Doggles – Philadelphia, PA – Fujifilm X-T50 – Nostalgic Americana Recipe

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!

Upcoming Photowalks in Ann Arbor and Philadelphia!!

Posted on by Ritchie Roesch

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!

Film Simulation Summer Photowalks — Denver, San Diego, Nashville & Philadelphia!!

Posted on by Ritchie Roesch

This August, come explore, discover and create on a Fujifilm + Fuji X Weekly Film Simulation Summer Photowalk near you! Meet fellow photographers, check out some of the latest X Series and GFX System cameras, and learn more about Fujifilm’s Film Simulations and test out some Recipes.

Denver — August 3rd

Join myself (Ritchie Roesch) and Tommy Chistie, along with Fujifilm and Mike’s Camera, at Washington Park for a morning photowalk around Smith Lake, followed by refreshments at Mike’s Camera. Click here for more information and to sign up!

San Diego — August 9th

Join myself (Ritchie Roesch) and Tom Baumgaertel (bewaremyfuji), along with Fujifilm and Nelson’s Photo & Video, at Balboa Park for an afternoon photowalk through the historic architecture and beautiful grounds. Click here for more information and to sign up!

Nashville — August 15th

Join myself (Ritchie Roesch) and Gabe Wasylko, along with Fujifilm and Pixel Connection, for a golden hour + blue hour photowalk through vibrant downtown Nashville. Click here for more information and to sign up!

Philadelphia — August 17th

Join myself (Ritchie Roesch) and Allen Ali, along with Fujifilm and Unique Photo, for an afternoon photowalk through Philadelphia’s renowned Historic District. Click here for more information and to sign up!

If you live in or near one of these cities, I invite you to join us on a Film Simulation Summer Photowalk. This is going to be an epic experience, and just a ton of fun. Best of all, it’s free. I hope to see you soon!

It takes a lot of collaboration to pull this off, and I want to thank everyone involved—Fujifilm, Mike’s Camera, Nelson’s Photo & Video, Pixel Connection, Unique Photo, Tommy, Tom, Gabe, and Allen. Without all of them, this wouldn’t even be a thing. Thank you so much for your involvement and help!