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Post-processing challenge – Winner announcement

Post-processing challenge – Winner announcement

olympuspassionJan 31, 2022

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

Edit our RAW file and you can win an annual subscription to Olympus Passion Magazine

olympuspassionJan 13, 2022

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

The Tragical Mystery – The story behind this image

Milan DegraeveFeb 7, 2021

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

The art of capturing speed

Nick WilsonSep 6, 2020

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

Bird photography

Marco LazzarelliMay 28, 2020

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

My passion for long exposures

Nijinsky LacsamanaMay 20, 2020

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

How to photograph using only the available light

Hugo PinhoMay 13, 2020

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

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

How to edit your photos in 3 easy steps, using Capture One Pro and the Mastin Labs presets

Henrik HoffmannApr 7, 2020

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

The Art of Light Painting

Maria SaggeseMar 18, 2020

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

Long exposures with Olympus gear

Charles PragnellAug 26, 2019

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

Astrophotography with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

Sean O’RiordanAug 7, 2019

“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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Steve GoslingApr 11, 2017

The Expedition In November 2016 I had the pleasure of being an instructor on a Luminous Landscape workshop to South Georgia & Antarctica. Both locations have been on my bucket…

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Orlando GiliNov 23, 2018

The OMD has a distinct place amongst the other cameras I have. It’s small and fun to use, the lens is sharp and I like the 4:3 sensor size. It’s…

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Matt GirvanMar 22, 2022

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Raviraj KandeNov 8, 2017

  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…

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Larry FerrierFeb 12, 2018

After buying my Olympus E-M10 MK II, I knew I wanted to also get an adaptor to be able to use my Canon FD film lenses on this camera and…

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Phil NortonFeb 17, 2017

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…

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Prague: The city of thousands of spires

Martin PavingerJul 19, 2020

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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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Maurício ReisSep 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…

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Lauri MajamaaMar 16, 2021

Hi guys, I am honored to be asked to write about our photo essay called “1917”.I got the idea for the photoshoot from the model, Rosa, who got her father’s…

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Hugo PinhoMay 7, 2020

If you could only choose one focal length to use for the rest of your life, what would it be?  But let me start the story from the beginning, with…

Premium/ A very simple scene that would not be considered normally can be powerful with the right light

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Phil NortonMay 19, 2020

Phil Norton is a photographer who needs no introduction. And in this exclusive interview, he told us about his career, how it all started, sharing some of his tips, the…