8000+ frames ~ Fuji X-T2 review | Damien Lovegrove

Fuji X-T2 review by Damien Lovegrove: Now, I’m not a photographer who is particularly demanding on my cameras. I don’t need 14 frames a second, one frame a second will do me nicely. However, I do need accurate autofocus because my Read more …

Acros film simulation with the Fuji X-Pro2 | Damien Lovegrove

Here are 42 photographs taken from a recent bridal collection shoot. I’ve shared them to show how I process my monochrome images using the new Acros film simulation from Fujifilm. Please feel free to read or just browse the pictures Read more …

Venice Carnival | Damien Lovegrove

Here are 62 wonderfully inspiring pictures of the Venice Carnival by Damien Lovegrove taken with the Fuji X-Pro2 on the FujiLove 2016 workshop.   The Venice carnival is a hugely popular photographic subject among professionals and amateur photographers alike. Our eleven workshop Read more …

Fuji X-Pro2 review with 20 high res sample images | Damien Lovegrove

For some months now I’ve been testing the Fuji X-Pro2. I am 1 of 100 photographers around the world commissioned to take a photograph on Fujifilm’s latest X series camera for an exhibition in Tokyo. As well as shoot for the exhibition Read more …

Fuji XF90mm f/2 or the Fuji XF50-140mm zoom? | Damien Lovegrove

A question I’m often asked by delegates, blog readers and Tweeters is “Should I buy the Fuji XF90mm lens?” My answer is it depends upon what you shoot and how you shoot. Let me explain… If you use a tripod Read more …

72 hours in Rome | Damien Lovegrove

I recently read two tips on how to become a successful travel blogger. The first one said “Be unique, have a different approach.” That sounds like good advice but being unique is not always an easy thing to do and the Read more …

Fuji X-T10 – A mini marvel – My first 80 portraits | Damien Lovegrove

My first workshops in France for over 10 years got off to an amazing start. The Fuji X-T10 arrived the day before we left and that gave me the time needed to set it up just how I wanted (or Read more …

A guide to perfect panoramas using nodal shift | Damien Lovegrove

By using the latest software like Lightroom 6 (cc) with built in RAW photo merge we can create stunning multi image panoramas. No matter how good the software is it needs great source images to work with. Here is my Read more …

Fuji X-T1 settings | Damien Lovegrove

There are several ways of shooting with digital cameras. With SLRs I used to set up my LCD to mimic a simulated final processed image. This was punchy, vibrant with deep blacks and peaky whites. The image on the back Read more …

Zoom or Prime lenses for portraits with Fuji X? | Damien Lovegrove

This is my real world comparison between the Fujifilm XF16-55mm zoom with the XF16mm f/1.4, XF23mm f/1.4, XF35mm f/1.4 and the XF56mm f/1.2 prime lenses. I often hear statements like prime lenses are better than zoom lenses. Is that so? Read more …