Memories from the Present to the Future
Street Photography with the OM System OM-3
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Olympus Passion Photography Magazine – May 2025!
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A Real Life Painting at Ocean Beach – The story behind the picture
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The Olympus E-M5 Mark III was officially announced
The long-awaited replacement of the E-M5 Mark II was finally announced by Olympus! February 2012: E-M5 February 2015: E-M5 Mark II October 2019: E-M5 Mark III The specs had already been leaked a few weeks ago and are now confirmed: 4 Megapixel High-Speed Live MOS Sensor TruePicTM VIII image-processing engine…
Less is more – Lightweight and mobile with the Olympus XZ-2 and E-M5
Introduction Professionally I work in a creative field but around 3 years ago, I started pursuing photography myself, and it has turned into an obsession. I find genres can be limiting but let’s say I am focused on travel and event photography. I sell some of my images via EyeEm…
The Versatile Messenger Bag: A Stylish and Convenient Daily Companion
In the world of bags and backpacks, one often finds themselves pondering over the choice of style, utility, and practicality. For me, the choice has always been clear: I am an avid user of messenger bags, and I prefer them over backpacks for various reasons. To me, the messenger bag…
Travel, Portrait and Architecture with the Olympus E-M5 Mark II
My name is Miquel, I am 22 years old and I live in Catalonia, Spain. I am a university student, currently doing an Erasmus in Scotland in Business and Economics. My interest in photography started nearly 3 years ago, when my father bought a camera as a birthday present for…
Photographing Butterflies with the Olympus 40-150mm f2.8
The macro capabilities of the Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 are eye-opening. Coupled with the OMD E-M1, I was able to capture sharp, colorful butterfly images at the Sweetbriar Nature Center. BTW, if you haven’t been here, they do amazing work to care for and rehabilitate wildlife. Sue volunteered there for a…
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Premium/ Size Matters (?)
What is the best resolution to print or to use online? This is, perhaps, one of the most recurrent questions that constantly knocks on our door. When we start talking about size, we usually end up concluding that size doesn’t matter. But this is not always the case, as you…
Premium/ Capturing the Enchanting Schist Village of Talasnal with an Olympus PEN-F
When it comes to exploring the hidden gems of Portugal, few experiences compare to wandering through the ancient schist villages that dot the country’s stunning landscape. During a recent visit to the picturesque village of Talasnal, I had the opportunity to discover the rich history and unique beauty of this…
Premium/ Passion for Outdoor and Wildlife Photography – Interview with Torjan Haaland
In the four years of existence of Olympus Passion, we have done dozens of interviews, but this time we wanted you to be asking the questions. We launched this challenge for our Premium subscribers, who promptly sent an interesting series of highly relevant questions. This time, we have the honour…
Premium/ M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4.0~5.6 – The lens I wanted to hate
Photography has a curious way of challenging our convictions, often at the least expected moments. Over the years, I have become what one might call a “prime lens purist”. It is not just a preference but a belief system shaped through experience. Back in the days of film, my go-to…
Premium/ Shooting with your Olympus without a lens (well, almost…)
When I was still a Canon user I tried out several photographic techniques, some better known than others. Although my passion is landscape photography, I naturally tried one or the other different areas and put one or the other idea into practice. In this world of photography, the more you…
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The Art of Light Painting
I am Maria Saggese, a professional photographer specialized in the Light Painting technique, thanks to which I manage to combine photography and art. I nourish myself every day with a passion for art in all its forms, observing the reality which surrounds me in search of inspiration. Sometimes new ideas come out right from the […]
The right tool for the job
I got into contact with photography very early on and ran around with a small Nikon compact camera every time…
Perspective: It’s a Small Thing with a Big Difference
It sounds cliché to say, “it’s all a matter of perspective”, but in photography a slight change in your camera’s…
Never go out without a camera – Interview with René Deenen
Thank you, René, for this opportunity to learn a little more about you and your beautiful photographic work! Could you…
May issue
Visual Stories
For 10 years, this photographer has been shooting Mount Fuji every day
With a magnificent view over Mount Fuji, Japanese photographer Yasuhiko Watanabe decided to start photographing it and posting these images on Twitter. That was in November 2010, exactly 10 years ago. And since that date, in front of his home, Yasuhiko Watanabe has never stopped photographing Mount Fuji. Every single…
Photography connects me with the world that I create
My name is Selina, I am 23 years old and I am currently studying English and American Studies at the University of Vienna. I have a part-time job as a barista in a café and roastery, and besides coffee, my biggest passions are fashion and music. I have been living…
A glance into my chaotic mind
I’m Kristián Kozma, but I usually use “Nait Sirk Amzok “as my pseudonym, which is my name spelt backwards. I’m 27 years old and live in a little southern village in Slovakia. Since I’m not a professional photographer, photography for me has always been more of a hobby or, as…
My Evolution to Olympus
In college, I was known to be the guy who always carried around a camera. At the time I had my parents’ old Canon point-and-shoot film camera. It was a way to remember those interesting moments during college with my friends. Little did I know that that hobby would eventually…
The secret is in the small details
Hi David, it’s a pleasure to have you for this interview! Would you like to introduce yourself to our readers? The pleasure is mine, that you have chosen my work to be here and answering this interview is an honor. I am a 41-year-old photographer who lives in a small…
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…