The Cotswold Photographer

The Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 WR is rightly seen as the premier portrait lens for Fuji cameras. I’ve shot it that way plenty of times in the past and, if I’m honest, that’s what I think of it as: a really good portrait lens.<...

One of the first prime lenses that photographers are often encouraged to buy is a 50mm equivalent lens, and for good reason. It’s a focal length that sits comfortably between wide-angle and telephoto, making it incredibly versatile. Step back a little and it can capture context and tell a story. Move closer and it becomes an excellent lens for details, portraits and isolating...

Lately I’ve found myself thinking a lot about why I still take photographs.

But more than that, I’ve found myself thinking about what photography actually means to me.

It may sound a little self-indulgent, but bear with me.

Google’s latest update has just shaved roughly 40% off my traffic and, in turn, a significant chunk of my income almost over...

When I bought the Fujifilm GFX100S a few years ago, I thought I knew exactly why I wanted it.

It was my dream camera.

After years of shooting everything from Canon and Nikon to

One of the most common claims I hear about the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II is that it’s like having a bag full of prime lenses in a single package. As someone who owns both the zoom and several of Fujifilm’s p...