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Life is a Movie – Seeing the world through a camera

Life is a Movie – Seeing the world through a camera

olympuspassionAug 1, 20231
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 for the opportunity, and happy […]
Review – Olympus PEN E-PL9

Review – Olympus PEN E-PL9

Jay McLaughlinJul 20, 20232
James Scott McLaughlin12.27.1979 – 07.19.2023 In 2019 we published this review that Jay McLaughlin wrote about the Olympus PEN E-PL9. Jay was an incredibly gifted photographer who produced exceptional fashion shoots using the tiny Olympus PEN cameras. And above all, he was a wonderful person whose talent was surpassed only by his friendliness.Today we received […]
Olympus Passion Photography Magazine – July 2023!

Olympus Passion Photography Magazine – July 2023!

olympuspassionJul 19, 20230
Hello everyone!The July issue has arrived. This edition features fantastic and talented photographers and highlights their beautiful imagery, from portraits to landscapes. As always, each piece of work, each photograph, was made with an Olympus camera.Each month we realize that Olympus cameras are, in fact, the best tools for every kind of work for this […]
The mixed bag of photography

The mixed bag of photography

Hi everybody, I’m honored to write a little bit about myself and my photography!So, let’s begin, I’m Stefan van den Akker, I’m 36 years old, I work as an ecologist and I love to go on weekend walks, trips, bike rides and capture scenes in nature and cities. I’m from the Netherlands, my girlfriend and […]
The journey of a lifetime

The journey of a lifetime

Cathy SwainJun 27, 20230
My husband, Bill & I dreamed of a camping getaway at Ojibway Provincial Park, but multiple events transpired that could have ruined it. Instead, the kindness of strangers transformed a potential disaster into an extraordinary experience of a lifetime. Here’s how it happened. At the beginning of August, we started having issues with the headlights […]
Olympus Passion Photography Magazine – June 2023!

Olympus Passion Photography Magazine – June 2023!

olympuspassionJun 22, 20230
Hello everyone!The June issue has arrived. This edition features fantastic and talented photographers and highlights their beautiful imagery, from portraits to landscapes. As always, each piece of work, each photograph, was made with an Olympus camera.Each month we realize that Olympus cameras are, in fact, the best tools for every kind of work for this […]
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The Versatile Messenger Bag: A Stylish and Convenient Daily Companion

The Versatile Messenger Bag: A Stylish and Convenient Daily Companion

Hugo PinhoNov 17, 20230

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…

Great things come in small packages – Travel photography with the Olympus E-M10 Mark II

Great things come in small packages – Travel photography with the Olympus E-M10 Mark II

Glenn PalacioFeb 11, 20190

My name is Timothy Glenn Palacio. I was born and raised in Cagayan de Oro City, which is part of Northern Mindanao (Misamis Oriental, Region 10) in the Philippines. I work closely with the Department of Tourism and other local government units in searching, photographing, promoting and conserving potential tourist…

The Best Camera for Street Photography

The Best Camera for Street Photography

Steve ColemanJul 16, 20170

Ok so let me clarify…At the moment these are the three cameras currently in my possession. Now down the road I’ve had many cameras, Fuji X Pro1, Leica M6, Sony Nex 6, even a Canon DSLR! And I know why have three? And why these three? Well I’ll try and…

Lightroom, Capture One and Olympus

Lightroom, Capture One and Olympus

Jason ProtheroeMay 30, 201711

I’ve had some concerns about the sharpness of the images from the Olympus. I felt there was a touch too much noise, adding an ever so slight but very annoying blur to the images. Although every other aspect of the camera is great, I was starting to doubt whether the…

Everyone and Everything has a story to tell

Everyone and Everything has a story to tell

Tom PalJan 9, 20230

My BackgroundA little background on myself before we dig into my take on the passion we all love. I was born in Budapest, Hungary and emigrated to the United States at a young age with my family to seek a life in the land of opportunity.  Although I grew up…

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Journey with architectural photography

Journey with architectural photography

I am a photography enthusiast residing in the city-state of Singapore, who uses photography as a creative outlet and to remember the places that I have lived or visited, and the people that I have met. Since young, I was exposed to photography as it was one of my father’s many hobbies and he bought me my first camera (Canon 450D) when I graduated from college. I only became more…

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Premium/ Video | Meet the person behind the camera: Chris Corradino

olympuspassionJul 7, 2021

Chris Corradino is the founder and lead instructor at the New Zealand Photo School. Having started his career as a photojournalist, Chris now devotes most of his time to teaching as a photography instructor and workshop leader. His passion for nature, travel, and the outdoors took him to locations such…

Premium/ The irreplaceable essence of Human Touch in Photography among the rise of AI

Premium/ The irreplaceable essence of Human Touch in Photography among the rise of AI

Hugo PinhoNov 26, 2023

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…

Premium/ The true face of sport

Premium/ The true face of sport

Davey WilsonSep 15, 2020

Davey Wilson is an award-winning commercial, sports and documentary photographer published in The Rugby Journal, Pro Cycling Magazine, Velo News and online at Cycling Tips and many more. Wilson served as team photographer for the Axel Merckx-helmed Hagens Berman Axeon Cycling Team and Utah Warriors (Major League Rugby), as well…

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The Blue Water Cave – Award-winning photograph shot with an Olympus E-M10 Mk II

The Blue Water Cave – Award-winning photograph shot with an Olympus E-M10 Mk II

Glenn PalacioDec 16, 20190

Getting in 6th place in the Wiki Loves Earth 2019 photo contest and besting thousands of entries happened because of friends, lineage, and my trusty Olympus camera. But in order for the people to understand how it came to be, I must first explain the place and the events that…

Campinas by chance

Campinas by chance

Christian CamiloMar 3, 20174

Why Olympus helps me explore the world? To talk about my passion for this revolutionary Olympus mirrorless cameras, I need to contextualize a little where I am, what I do and why. I live in a city called Campinas, a metropolitan city that is less than 100 km from São…

Everyday Magic

Everyday Magic

Alice MarietteAug 18, 20210

Preface:If we think about the photo albums at our parents’ house and what they felt important to record for future memory, we certainly won’t find epic photos of distant places or cheetahs running at high speed after their prey. We will find childhood memories, birthday parties, family gatherings. We laugh…

Always looking for new horizons

Always looking for new horizons

Hypersensitive by nature, I am always looking for a new creative or artistic activity in order to quench my thirst for curiosity. Drawing, painting, sewing, knitting, crocheting, manual activities of all kinds, and even mechanics. Everything is there so that I can express my emotions and learn, always learn. But…

Interview with the Olympus Visionary Diego Garín

Interview with the Olympus Visionary Diego Garín

Diego GarínMar 5, 20171

Hello Diego! Thank you for your time. Could you please tell us a bit about yourself and how did you start into Photography? I was always interested in photography, but it was not until the digital era that I had my first compact 2MPX camera, after that I had also…

Portrait Passion with the E-M1 Mark II by Olympus Visionary Tracie Maglosky

Portrait Passion with the E-M1 Mark II by Olympus Visionary Tracie Maglosky

Tracie MagloskyJun 13, 20191

(This interview was originally published in issue #1 of the Olympus Passion magazine which you can download HERE.) Hi Tracie! Thank you for this opportunity. We’re happy to have you here for this interview. Could you start with an introduction to our readers? My name is Tracie Maglosky and I…

Portrait Passion

Portrait Passion

Ugo BaldassarreMar 30, 2020

Portrait photography has always been one of the most popular styles of photography. Ever since it was invented, photography technology has been used most widely for portraits: before, only extremely…

Perfect light

Perfect light

Andrea LazzarelliSep 29, 2020

My name is Andrea Lazzarelli, I am 60 years old, and I am a passionate Italian amateur photographer. I live in Traversetolo, a town in the province of Parma, at…

The Olympus E-M1 as an adventure camera

The Olympus E-M1 as an adventure camera

James SpencerNov 13, 2018

Olympus have long been known as producers of sturdy cameras, that is cameras that can take a bit of a beating and won’t break a sweat in the process. That…

Photography – a Growing Passion

Photography – a Growing Passion

Christopher WrightApr 29, 2019

I’ve lived most of my life in Australia, and growing up on Sydney Harbour my early interest in photography grew out of a desire to capture the beauty of the…

Invisibles

Invisibles

Everything happened after seeing on social media a photograph of an abandoned dog in a shelter of an association. It was a low quality image and it was evident that…

The Olympus E-M1 Mark II Review, by Ming Thein

The Olympus E-M1 Mark II Review, by Ming Thein

Ming TheinMay 5, 2017

I’ve had the chance to use a final preproduction (i.e. should be no difference to shipping units) Olympus E-M1 Mark II for the last couple of weeks, thanks to Olympus…

There aren’t two Mona Lisas

There aren’t two Mona Lisas

Jorge HurtadoApr 21, 2022

Hello wonderful readers!First and foremost, I’d like to say that it is an honor to have been asked by the amazing folks of Olympus Passion to contribute to the magazine,…

Miniature Subjects, Maximum Impact

Miniature Subjects, Maximum Impact

Laura HicksFeb 28, 2019

Hello! My name is Laura Hicks. I am an Olympus Visionary with Olympus North America. I am a portrait and wedding photographer and have owned my own photography business in…

Nikolaos L. Zagas – Award Winner Sports Photographer

Nikolaos L. Zagas – Award Winner Sports Photographer

Nikolaos L. ZagasAug 30, 2019

Hi Nikos! Could you start by introducing yourself to the readers? I was born and raised on one of the most beautiful Greek islands, Corfu. From an early age I…

A M43 coffee table book

A M43 coffee table book

Jim ChungOct 20, 2020

I live in Toronto with my family and divide my time working as a health professional and as a professional sports photographer and writer. Like most people, I began by…

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