Spring is here, and with it comes a brand new edition of FujiLove Magazine, filled with stories, insights, and photographic inspiration to fuel your creativity. Whether you’re a street photographer navigating the age of AI, a landscape artist embracing new Lightroom tools, or simply passionate about the joy of everyday photography, this issue offers something for every Fujifilm shooter. Let’s take a closer look at what’s inside this month’s edition:
Take Kayo – Technical Titan vs Trusted Tool?
Take Kayo reflects on why simpler cameras often inspire better creativity. Using Christopher Nolan’s beat-up monitor as a metaphor, he explores the idea that intuitive tools—like Fujifilm’s X-Pro series—help us stay present and focused on our vision.
Damien Lovegrove – Day-to-Day Shooting with a GFX
Damien takes us into the world of daily work with the GFX system. From the challenges of carrying heavy gear to the rewards of tripod-based shooting and mastering focus, he shares practical insights and beautiful, painterly results from his latest Italian series.
Thomas Wegner – Everyday Life (Photo Essay)
Fog, industrial zones, and forgotten objects take center stage in this quiet, powerful photo essay. Thomas shows how even the most ordinary scenes—from trolleys to parking lots—become visually poetic when approached with care and patience.
Giannis Angelakis – Street Photography in the Age of the Digital Self
In one of this issue’s most thought-provoking features, Giannis explores the tension between authentic street photography and today’s curated, AI-driven digital personas. A deep dive into the ethics and relevance of real human stories in public spaces.
FujiLove Community Feature – From the Feed
A celebration of beautiful and diverse images shared by FujiLove readers. From Crimea to Bali, these photographs capture fleeting moments, unique perspectives, and creative uses of Fujifilm gear.
FujiLove Interview – Daisuke.F.
An inspiring conversation with Daisuke, a street photographer from Japan who balances his day job with shooting in Kobe and Osaka. He shares his love for light, shadow, and his favorite lens, the XF16-55mm—his “prime killer.”
David Roberts – TTArtisan 75mm f/1.5 Swirly Bokeh
David reviews this homage to the classic Zeiss Biotar, testing its swirling bokeh and nostalgic rendering. While quirky and not without limitations, he finds its character irresistible for certain creative situations.
Rico Pfirstinger – Exposing Right: Part 16
Rico continues his essential series on exposure techniques. This month’s entry focuses on nailing exposure for maximum image quality and why “exposing right” can transform your photography.
Piet Van den Eynde – The Power of AI Comes to Landscape Masking in Lightroom Classic
AI is changing post-processing, and Piet shows how new masking tools make landscape editing faster and more intuitive—without sacrificing control or creativity.
Bobbi Lane – The Big Three of Lighting, Part 2: Lighting Patterns for Objects, Architecture & Landscapes
Bobbi wraps up her lighting series with a deep dive into how different patterns affect subjects beyond portraiture. Learn how to make buildings and environments come alive through thoughtful light placement.
Dylan Goldby – Celebration of Focal Length
In a heartfelt closing feature, Dylan invites us to embrace focal length as a storytelling tool. From wide to telephoto, he reminds us that lens choice shapes not just images—but how we experience the world.
Ready to Dive In?
The May 2025 issue of FujiLove Magazine is available now. Join us and get inspired by stories, tutorials, and real-world insights from photographers who love Fujifilm as much as you do.
