The Saddest Photo I’ve Ever Taken

A young girl stands at the edge of a concrete pier under stormy skies, while a mother cradles a baby in the distance, both gazing out to sea.

I didn’t mean to take the saddest photo of my life. But once I saw it, I couldn’t unsee it. We were at Saayo beach. Golden hour light washing in low from behind, catching Arlene’s hair like fire. She was sitting on the break wall holding Isobelle, looking out across the sea toward Negros island … Read more

Best Portrait Lenses for Fujifilm in 2025 (Real-World Tested)

a portrait of a young mixed race filipina girl shot on the fuji xt5 and 56mm 1.2 lens.

As a long time Fuji user, I’ve shot the below lenses in a variety of settings from candid quick grab shots to more posed portraits. The great thing when you are looking for the best portrait lens to pair with your Fuji camera is that there is an option to fit most budgets and requirements. … Read more

Fujifilm 50mm f/2 vs 56mm f/1.2 WR: Real-World Thoughts From My Daughter’s Pool Party

a young girl celebrates her birthday at a pool party. Photo taken on the Fujifilm 56mm 1.2WR lens.

Shooting My Daughter’s Birthday with Two Fuji Portrait Lenses Sofia’s just turned nine, and for her birthday she invited quite a few friends from school as well as some of her cousins to a pool party we hosted. As usual, I brought my camera. It’s become something of a role I’ve taken on the last … Read more

Best Fujifilm Cameras and Lenses for Travel Photography in 2025

fuji x100vi, XT5 and GFX100S lined up with their lenses showing the best travel kits for fujifilm users.

If you’re looking for the best Fujifilm cameras and lenses for travel photography in 2025, this guide breaks down the top, high-performing options for every kind of trip. Jump straight to the kits ↓ My love affair with travel photography began on a round-the-world trip in 2006/2007. I started out with a compact Casio camera … Read more

Fujifilm 23mm f/1.4 WR vs X100VI – Which Is Better for Capturing Family Moments?

Silhouette of boy looking out to sea — shot on Fuji XT5 and 23mm f/1.4 WR

As a dad of two daughters, one of the most important things I can do with my cameras is capture the moments of them growing up — the experiences and trips that we share together as a family. Here are the best travel photography cameras and lenses if you want to make your own memories. … Read more

How 23mm Became My Favourite Fuji Focal Length — and Why I Keep Coming Back to It

black and white photo of FIlipino children playing a traditional game outside. Taken on the Fuji X100T

For a long time, I was a 35mm guy. Not the classic rangefinder 35mm field of view — I’m talking about Fuji’s 35mm f/1.4, which I used for years as my go-to, general-purpose lens. It gave me the kind of subject isolation I liked: shallow depth of field, a bit of compression, and a tighter … Read more

Fujifilm X-T5 + 23mm f/2 vs X100VI — Which Is Better for Travel and Street Photography?

The Fuji XT5 + 23mm f2 lens next to the Fuji X100VI on the side of a swimming pool.

Update: June 2025 This article is based on side-by-side testing carried out in the Philippines and using real-world scenarios. I travel all the time and put together a great article showing the best Fujifilm cameras and lenses for travel photography here. I recently put both the XT5 with the 23mm f/2 and the X100VI through … Read more

How to Set Up the Fujifilm X100VI for Travel Photography (2025 Guide)

a hut by the turquoise sea in the philippines. photo taken with a custom colour recipe on the Ricoh GRIII.

How I Set up the Fuji X100VI for travel photography Here’s exactly how I set up my Fujifilm X100VI for travel photography. Already familiar with the basics? If you just want the full list of in-camera menu settings, skip ahead to the detailed setup. If you have not picked up your travel photography kit yet … Read more

Field Notes: Ricoh GR III and Fujifilm X100VI

📸 Field Notes: Ricoh GR III and Fujifilm X100VI — Twin Lakes & Street Shooting 🗓️ Date: Wednesday 18th – Thursday 19th June 2025📍 Location: Dumaguete & Twin Lakes National Park, Negros, Philippines📷 Gear Used: Ricoh GR III, Fujifilm X100VI Wednesday — Ricoh GR III Focus Prioritised shooting the Ricoh tonight. I’m enjoying the 28mm … Read more