TECHNIQUE
Post-processing challenge – Winner announcement
When we launched THIS CHALLENGE a couple of weeks ago, we were far from imagining such a massive turnout from our readers. Thank you very much to everyone who agreed…
Edit our RAW file and you can win an annual subscription to Olympus Passion Magazine
For many, post-processing is an art itself, and where the fun really begins. From those who opt for a more subtle and delicate approach to those who prefer bolder work,…
The Tragical Mystery – The story behind this image
Hi, I am Milan Degraeve, and I am a product and travel photographer from Belgium. I am 21 years old and I bought my first camera in 2018 (The Olympus…
The art of capturing speed
My name is Nick Wilson, I am a 36-year-old husband, Father, and freelance photographer. I am lucky enough to call Mesa, Arizona my home. I have a very wide scope…
Bird photography
My name is Marco Lazzarelli, and I live in Traversetolo, a town in the hills of Parma – Emilia Romagna, Italy. My hobbies are photography in nature, and trail and…
My passion for long exposures
Hello! I’m Nijinsky Lacsamana, an engineering student and a photography hobbyist from the picturesque province of Ilocos, Philippines. My interest in photography started back in high school when I took…
How to photograph using only the available light
Most of my work, what I really like to do, is documentary photography and that usually involves making portraits. But unlike the studio photographer who is able to manipulate light…
Capturing Star Trails Using Live Composite
Olympus E-M1X . Olympus M.Zuiko 7-14mmF2.8 . f/5 . 20″ . ISO 1600 – The camera was on Bulb (Live Composite) mode. The shutter was open for 48 frames (20…
How to edit your photos in 3 easy steps, using Capture One Pro and the Mastin Labs presets
This is a quick guide on how I use the presets from Mastin Labs together with Capture One Pro. I’m no professional editor but I’ve spent many hours getting to…
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…
Long exposures with Olympus gear
Hi Charlie! Could we start with a brief introduction? My introduction to photography goes back to my mid-teens. I had always enjoyed art, so photography was another creative media to…
Astrophotography with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
“You can’t photograph the milky way with a micro four thirds sensor” Disclaimer: Though I give tips in this article it is not an in depth tutorial on capturing the…
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Chasing the light
Hi, my name is Sati. I am 39, and I live in İstanbul. I have two great models that help me when I need – My husband and son. I…
Endless Creative Possibilities With Olympus OMD
Hi Martin! It’s an honour to have once again, this time for an interview. For the ones who haven’t read your previous article, would you like to start by introducing…
From the OM-1 to the OM-1
Thank you very much for your time and the opportunity to learn more about your work! Would you like to start by introducing yourself?My name is Kit Weitnauer, and I…
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Great things come in small packages – Travel photography with the Olympus E-M10 Mark II
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…
Olympus Pen Camera Accessories
My Olympus Pen camera review is one of my most popular posts on my blog and you’ve all really enjoyed reading my thoughts one year on. It’s the only camera…
Bird photography experience with the Olympus E-M1 Mark II
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…
VISUAL STORIES
Prague: The city of thousands of spires
Living in Prague for 25 years, Martin Pavinger knows the city as the back of his hands, therefore, over this time he had the opportunity to discover the best spots…
Walking and photographing
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…
Pietà
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…
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Premium/ Ideas to get out of this creative block
We all have gone through the same, by the so feared creative block. Sometimes it lasts for days, sometimes for weeks, and in more “serious” cases, it can last for…
Premium/ Tripod Rollei “Compact Traveler No 1 Carbon” Review
When a man puts something in his head, it’s hard to turn back. If he’s a photographer, even worse, not resting until he gets that accessory he has been dreaming…
Premium/ M.Zuiko 8-25mm F4 PRO – My First Impressions
When the new 8-25mm f4 PRO lens arrived from Olympus, I was intrigued how it would compare to the amazing 7-14mm f2.8 PRO lens, and why they would release a…