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Premium/ The same place is never the same again

Premium/ The same place is never the same again

Hugo Pinho Apr 29, 2026
What happens when the same village, the same roads and the same river are photographed for years with a camera always close at hand? This piece explores time, memory and quiet change, showing how ordinary places reveal more the longer they are observed.
Premium/ It’s a Matter of Perspective

Premium/ It’s a Matter of Perspective

Jim Chung Apr 8, 2026
In this imaginative exploration of photography, Jim Chung delves into the art of forced perspective using highly detailed miniature models. What began as a creative outlet during the pandemic evolved into a refined visual practice, blending technical precision with storytelling to recreate scenes, evoke emotion, and convincingly blur the line between illusion and reality.
Premium/ Olympus Throwback: C-5050 The Compact Premium from a Past Era (+ video)

Premium/ Olympus Throwback: C-5050 The Compact Premium from a Past Era (+ video)

Hugo Pinho Oct 27, 2025
In an age when compact cameras were reaching their golden years, the Olympus C-5050 Zoom stood out as a bold statement of quality and ambition. With its bright f/1.8 lens, solid metal body and DSLR-like controls, it remains a fascinating reminder of when premium meant precision and personality in every click.
Premium/ Tilt-Shift Photography: A Guide to Big Effects with Tiny Worlds

Premium/ Tilt-Shift Photography: A Guide to Big Effects with Tiny Worlds

olympuspassion Aug 27, 2025
Tilt-shift photography blends technical precision with creative fun. With the right lens—or even software—you can transform real cities into miniature models, correct perspective in architecture, or add surreal blur effects to your shots. This guide walks you through how tilt-shift works, how to shoot it, and how to fake it in post.
Premium/ Mastering Multiple Exposure Photography: A Creative Guide for Olympus and Beyond

Premium/ Mastering Multiple Exposure Photography: A Creative Guide for Olympus and Beyond

olympuspassion Aug 25, 2025
Multiple exposure photography is one of the most creative tools at your disposal—whether you’re shooting portraits filled with texture, landscapes that blend day and night, or motion stories in a single frame. With Olympus cameras offering powerful in-camera options, this guide will show you how to get started and experiment.
Premium/ M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4.0~5.6 – The lens I wanted to hate

Premium/ M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4.0~5.6 – The lens I wanted to hate

Hugo Pinho Jun 3, 2025
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 setup was a 50mm lens, […]
Premium/ Behind the Lens: Olympus PEN E-PL8 Photo Adventures (VIDEO)

Premium/ Behind the Lens: Olympus PEN E-PL8 Photo Adventures (VIDEO)

olympuspassion Mar 1, 2024
In this photography journey, Hugo Pinho embarks on an unconventional choice. Venturing to the serene banks of the Mondego River in Portugal, he deliberately left behind the PEN-F, the OM-D, and his array of lenses. Instead, he embraced the unexpected companion – the Olympus PEN E-PL8, a compact 16-megapixel mirrorless camera introduced in 2016.   […]
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 Pinho Nov 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 clothing are loaded onto a […]
Premium/ Capturing the Enchanting Schist Village of Talasnal with an Olympus PEN-F

Premium/ Capturing the Enchanting Schist Village of Talasnal with an Olympus PEN-F

Hugo Pinho Nov 8, 2023
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 charming hamlet. Armed with my […]
Premium/ Creative Photography: MULTIPLE EXPOSURES

Premium/ Creative Photography: MULTIPLE EXPOSURES

Giampaolo Mascalzoni Dec 29, 2022
My name is Giampaolo Mascalzoni, I’m 53 years old, and I live and work in Verona, a wonderful city in northern Italy, halfway between Milan and Venice. I started working very young in an advertising photographic studio as an assistant, and so I was lucky enough to be able to use many types of cameras […]
Premium/ Size Matters (?)

Premium/ Size Matters (?)

olympuspassion Aug 19, 2022
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 will see in this article that we have prepared for you.
Premium/ Atmosphere and Mood – A step-by-step tutorial for your post-processing

Premium/ Atmosphere and Mood – A step-by-step tutorial for your post-processing

Anna Skrivankova Jan 19, 2022
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 feelings, and finally, the most […]
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Roberto Bordieri Apr 3, 2020
I am Roberto Bordieri and I was born in Genoa – Italy, where I still live right now. On a daily basis, I am a security manager, but my main hobbies are: aeronautics, organizing tours all over Europe with my motorbike and, of course, the most important for me: photography. I was introduced to the […]
Still life photography, an obsession

Still life photography, an obsession

Ron Mayhew Sep 25, 2020
While no one ever mistook me for an art history expert, there is an expression that suits me well, “I know what I like.” And the Dutch Master Painters of the seventh century are among my favorites. Artists whose techniques and craftsmanship I admire. Their attention to detail and, especially, the way they painted the […]
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I travel to get to know the world in its different facets!

Mirjam Radke Feb 19, 2024
My name is Mirjam Radke, I am 39 years old and work as a project manager for a well-known project developer and builder in Munich. My passions besides photography are travelling, hiking in the Alps and diving. I report on my experiences in a travel blog. When I was a child, I travelled with my […]

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My Year with Olympus Cameras

My Year with Olympus Cameras

Sean O’Riordan Jan 10, 2019
In February 2018, I sold my Nikon D750, Nikon lenses and bought an Olympus OMD E-M10 Mk III. I soon after wrote a review of this camera discussing my experiences with it. Soon after I purchased the Olympus OMD E-M1 and E-M1 Mk2. Spoiler: The Mk2 is a beast! I feel now it is sufficient […]
Why I love the PEN-F but switched to the Olympus OM-D E-M1

Why I love the PEN-F but switched to the Olympus OM-D E-M1

Daniel Stocker Aug 8, 2017
  Some of you might have read my blog post on my switch from Fujifilm´s X camera system to the Olympus PEN-F. If not you can do so via this link to the blog post. Well I adore the PEN-F as a creative tool for my photography and would have loved to keep it I […]
Bird photography experience with the Olympus E-M1 Mark II

Bird photography experience with the Olympus E-M1 Mark II

Andreas Geh Apr 17, 2017
Equipped with two Olympus OM-D E.M1 Mark II bodies I started the new year and my main interest was to test them for my purpose. My focus hereby was not so much anymore the comparison between DSLR and MFT, pixel peeping or checking all the technical spec promises from Olympus marketing. I was much more […]

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An old soul

An old soul

Milan Degraeve Jun 12, 2020
Milan Degraeve loves everything that is old, all the vintage stuff, because he can sense the amount of work that went into making these products with the few resources they had back then. I call myself an old soul. It’s something I came up with a few months back. It’s because I love old stuff. […]
Pietà

Pietà

Hugo Pinho Aug 27, 2020
Summer holidays are over, and I need to get into “work mode”. For that, nothing better than a weekend in the region of Lousã, in Portugal. A mountainous area, with dense vegetation, punctuated by small villages. The ideal place for a relaxing weekend. Yes, because I don’t know anyone who has actually rested during the […]
Walking and photographing

Walking and photographing

Maurício Reis Sep 27, 2020
Walking is not only good for your health, it allows us to think about things, or nothing, listen to music, listen to nature and, why not, also be an opportunity to photograph? I did that a few days ago, and I have to do it more often. I haven’t been able to photograph for several […]