The Horizon – The story behind the picture
Coffee lifestyle and design locations with cappuccinoandesign – Product and lifestyle photography
The all-weather Micro 4/3
Olympus Passion Photography Magazine – September 2024!
Printed magazine – Issue 10
My Passion for Bird Photography – Through the Lens to Serenity
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Beautiful portraits using only natural light and the M.Zuiko 45mm F1.8
Jose Fernández-Ark (Murcia, Spain, 1990) graduated in Audiovisual Communication from the University of Murcia in 2016. In 2017, he completed a master’s degree in film direction at ESCAC (School of Film and Audiovisuals of Catalonia), where he was selected by ESCAC FILMS among the best students of his class and…
Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f2.8 Lens At The Concert
Honestly I decided to buy my Olympus ZUIKO 17mm f2.8 after reading Eric Kim’s review of Olympus E-P2 on The Phoblographer. Kim’s first impressions – E-P2 + 17mm f2.8, one of the best “street combo” I ever tested in my professional photographic life – for me was enough to look…
Don’t hate the kit lens
In April 2015 I bought the Olympus OM-D E-M10 which came with the Olympus 14-42mm EZ pancake zoom as a kit lens. I was absolutely amazed when I saw the size of the lens. It is small, portable and decently built lens and when mounted makes the Olympus OM-D…
ND Filters and Long Exposures with Olympus cameras
We have all seen those images with “Milky” smooth water and streaked clouds, I’m asked time and again how it’s done and the best technique. So here’s some information and a few tips from my own experience gained over the years. An ND Filter can create really dramatic images and…
The Best Tips & Tricks For Your Olympus Pen
When I first received my Olympus PEN camera, I had to figure out about all the settings and what works the best for me. It was not easy to change settings like ISO and White Balance because I was not able to find them very fast while shooting. But… after…
E-M5 family
Shoshin: Cultivating a beginner’s mind in photography
Shoshin: Japanese term that translates to “beginner’s mind.” It embodies the idea of approaching life with openness, curiosity, and humility, free from preconceptions and biases, fostering continuous learning and growth regardless of one’s level of expertise or experience. In the world of photography, where technical mastery and creative vision prevail, the concept of Shoshin, or […]
September issue
Premium articles
Premium/ Keeping photography fun and enjoyable
Travel Photography can be one of the most straightforward genres for a photographer to get started, during a family vacation or a business trip. But to master it, requires a lot of hard work, continuous learning and persistence. In this interview with Olivier Costier – travel and landscape photographer, we…
Premium/ Atmosphere and Mood – A step-by-step tutorial for your post-processing
IntroductionI am honored to once again contribute my work, and this time a little insight into the whole process from the very RAW beginning to the final photo going out into the world. I’m Anna, a recreational photographer who strives to capture the everyday moments, mostly coffee, people and their…
Premium/ The irreplaceable essence of Human Touch in Photography among the rise of AI
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) has made significant strides, revolutionizing various industries, including the realm of photography. There is an undeniable truth that AI is reshaping the job market for photographers, particularly in areas like product photography, automotive imaging, and fashion. The moment virtual models and…
Visual Stories
Meghan McCabe – Olympus Ambassador from South Africa
Hello Meghan, thank you so much for all your availability for this interview! Would you like to start by introducing yourself to our readers?Hellooo all my name is Meghan McCabe and I am a full-time photographer and videographer based in Johannesburg, South Africa. I initally specialized in Motorsport and absolutely…
Feelings through technology
If something doesn’t make you feel anything, then it’s not worth it. So, based on this motto, I took the liberty to explore a more philosophical side of photography. Please, bear with me. Thank you. So let’s go. My name is Mihai Badoi, and I live in a far, far…
Being a Gaucho in Río de la Plata
Hello Santiago! Would you like to tell Olympus Passion readers a bit about yourself?Hello, my name is Santiago Núñez. I am from Mariscala town, Lavalleja. I work in rural establishments, where I take care of livestock animals such as cows, sheep, and herds of horses. Besides, there are also other…
“Last Cowboy” project with Olympus gear
Thank you Adam for your availability! Would you like to start by making an introduction? My name is Adam Jahiel. I am a photographer. I have been a photographer all of my life. I plan on being a photographer for the rest of my life. I have had a varied…
The way I see everything around me – Interview with Jarno Embryo
Hello Jarno! First of all, thank you very much for taking the time to tell us about your passion for photography and the use of Olympus equipment. To begin with, please present yourself to our readers.Hello! I’m 38 years old, and I’m a landscape photographer from Helsinki, Finland. I work…
Life is a Movie – Seeing the world through a camera
Hey, my name is Ádám Torma, the creator of RafaNoir Photography. I’m a photographer from Hungary, whose passion is taking photos and capturing moments, and yes, I’m an Olympus owner. The best part of being an Olympus owner is that it has a wonderful community and connects people. I’m grateful…
Capturing cultures with OLYMPUS
In my travels, I’ve primarily explored regions within Southeast Asia,…
Hybrid photography: a marriage of film and digital formats
How it all started My name is Gino Vairo, I…
The High-Res Mode of the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Many may have heard of Hi-Res mode but probably few…
The Olympus E-M1X was officially announced
The long-awaited E-M1X has been officially announced! Many of the…
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