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A Brief Note About My Online Wedding Photography Course
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This is a comprehensive course offering over 7 hours of in-depth learning for photographers who want to tell authentic wedding stories. You’ll explore key techniques like using light, composition, and human behaviour to create meaningful images. Learn from real-world lessons, refine your skills with practical advice, and gain confidence in working weddings naturally. With personal insights, practical exercises, and a live Q&A, this course will transform how you capture weddings.
My Talk at the 2025 Photography & Video Show
The Fujifilm X-M5 is one of the smallest X-Series cameras yet—but does its compact size come with too many compromises? In this review, I take a real-world look at its strengths, weaknesses, and who it’s really for.
Introducing my new self-paced online course, The Art of Documentary Wedding Photography.
Create Moody Black & White Portraits in Lightroom.
The Viltrox AIR 35mm f/1.7 is a lightweight, affordable lens that delivers impressive performance for Fujifilm X-Mount cameras.
In this video I discuss some images from a recent wedding, and show the complete Photofilm. I talk about Fujifilm Auto Focus, and why and how I shot the images.
The Story of my “Signature” Fujifilm X-Pro1.
In this quick start guide, I'll walk you through the essential settings to immediately change to make the most of your X100VI or V camera.
In this video, I give six advice tips for wedding photographers. Understand your finances, SEO, Social Media and Time Management.
In this video, I explain the built-in Fujifilm Profiles in Adobe Lightroom. I explain how they differ from presets, how to use them, and a few tips and tricks.
The Lighthouse recipe is inspired by the cinematic aesthetics of film noir, particularly influenced by the visually striking film "The Lighthouse". This black-and-white recipe is designed to create high-contrast, dramatic images with a gritty, timeless feel.
The Pure Grit recipe is designed to give a gritty, analog film look, perfect for creating raw and intense black-and-white images. This recipe enhances textures and contrasts to deliver a powerful visual punch reminiscent of classic film photography.
Emulate contemporary digital cinema's sleek, vibrant aesthetic with this Fujifilm JPEG Recipe based on Classic Chrome.
The Documentary Monochrome (Acros+Ye) recipe is tailored for photojournalists and storytellers who prefer black and white photography. This recipe enhances contrasts and textures to create authentic, compelling monochrome images that capture the essence of real-life moments.
The Documentary Colour (Classic Chrome) Fujifilm JPEG recipe is tailored for photojournalists and storytellers, enhancing the natural, subdued tones and textures in your images.
Give your Fujifilm photographs an evocative and dramatic, timeless feel of classic cinema with my Cinematic Monochrome (Mono-Ye) JPEG Recipe.
Give your Fujifilm photographs a Cinematic Look with my Cinematic Colour (Classic Neg) film simulation recipe, tailored explicitly for Fujifilm's X-Trans sensor cameras.
Fujifilm 200mm F2 Lens Sample Photos taken at the European Junior Judo Cup.
A Wedding where I discuss the images and How I shoot them, Why I shoot them, Show the Final Slideshow and Some Editing Ideas.
VIltrox 75mm F1.2 Review.
Introducing Silver Palette 2024.
We need to talk about the Fujifilm X-Pro4.
Badminton Horse Trials 2024 with the Viltrox AF 75mm F/1.2 XF Pro Lens For Fujifilm X.
669 Trees Planted with your help.
Now available: A Sample Pack of my Best-Selling Film Edition 3 Presets
Why I don’t recommend deleting images in the camera.
Sample images from the Viltrox AF 75mm F/1.2 XF Pro Lens.
In this video, I outline five easy but essential ways to improve your photography.
Transform your photographs into filmic masterpieces with my custom Kodak Gold (Reala Ace) film simulation recipe.
My Fujifilm XT100VI Film-Look “Micro” Preset Pack is now available.
My Most Used Lens of 2023 Is…
My new Three Month Building a Successful Wedding Photography Business Course.
539 Trees Planted with your help.
A Day at the Races with my Fujifilm X100VI.
An interview with Chris Turner - Filmmaker of Fujifilm Promotional videos.
Hello, Fujifilm X100VI - Full Review
The Official Fujifilm Promotional Video of me and The Fujifilm X100VI.
Discover the art of capturing life on the streets with my top ten street photography tips. From mastering the light to blending in with the crowd.
My Fujifilm XT-5 Film-Look “Micro” Preset Pack is now available.
A Curated Collection of Free Photography Films.
100 Random Images from Eight Years with the Fujifilm X70
A Video overview of some of my favourite Fujifilm Black and White settings.
Often, we get caught up in the idea that photos need to be perfect. But here's the truth - photos don't need to be good; they must be important.
276 Trees Planted with your help.
Transform your photographs into vibrant masterpieces with my custom Technicolor film simulation recipe tailored to Fujifilm's X-Trans V sensor cameras. Embrace the iconic look of the golden era of Hollywood.
Capture the timeless elegance of classic film photography with our custom Fujifilm X-Trans 4 recipe, meticulously crafted to emulate the iconic Ilford HP4 film stock. With this recipe, your images will inherit the rich monochromatic tones, fine grain, and dynamic range that made HP4 beloved by photographers worldwide.
Details of my talk at the 2024 Photography Show.
The film showcases George’s paintings and artwork whilst touching on his time at Poliform UK.
My Fujifilm X100V Film-Look “Micro” Preset Pack is now available.
My in-depth review of the Viltrox Pro AF 27mm F1.2 lens for Fujifilm X-Mount. Learn about its performance in real-world scenarios, image quality, and unique wedding and portrait photography capabilities. Find out if this versatile lens is the fitting addition to your gear.
Embark on a photographic journey reminiscent of the classic Ilford Pan-F film stock with this custom X-Trans IV recipe. Designed to replicate the fine grain, sharp contrasts, and subtle warmth of Pan-F, this recipe transforms your digital captures into timeless black-and-white masterpieces, blending modern technology with vintage charm.
Introducing my new, advanced Lightroom Presets & Profiles: Film Edition 3
Step back in time with my Fujifilm recipe, meticulously crafted to replicate the classic black-and-white newspaper imagery. Unleash the nostalgia of a bygone era with this recipe, adding a vintage charm to your modern photography. Immerse yourself in the timeless appeal of monochrome newspaper aesthetics and capture life's moments with the distinctive look of yesteryears, all thanks to Fujifilm's innovative technology.
Indulge in the timeless art of photography with my Fujifilm recipe inspired by the allure of 1950s noir. Capture the essence of classic black-and-white imagery, infusing your shots with cinematic intrigue and nostalgia. Elevate your photography with the mystique of the past, using Fujifilm's cutting-edge technology to bring the vintage aesthetic of film noir into the modern era.
Unlock the art of timeless photography with my Fujifilm soft black and white film recipe named after the legendary Fujifilm Desiner Masazumi Imai. Discover the secrets to capturing stunning monochrome moments with a touch of nostalgia. Perfect for those seeking classic elegance in every frame.
Unlock the essence of iconic photographer Joel Meyerowitz with my Fujifilm film recipe. Discover how I try to emulate his signature style and unique vision. Capture the world through Meyerowitz's lens and create timeless images with this inspiring recipe.
Experience the magic of vintage photography with my 'Kodachrome' film recipe – a nostalgic homage to the classic film. Revisit the timeless look and colours that defined an era in photography. Unlock the key to stunning, retro-inspired images with this Fujifilm recipe.
Discover the art of analog photography with my Fujifilm Film Recipe - Padilla - Grainy Film Base (Monochrome). Uncover the secret behind this captivating Fujifilm monochrome film recipe, where grain meets elegance.
My Long-term review of the Fujifilm XF F/1.4 Lens
A few charming shots of The Potter Alfarería Juan Simón.
Today, we look at a series of images from an Indian Wedding I shot in the Autumn of 2022.
A Walk through one of my recent Weddings. Shot on X-H2S and X-T4.
Shooting the Badminton Horse Trials with my GFX100S
Today, we look at a series of images from a Day in The Life Photoshoot I did in 2017.
An entire Music Gig (Nirvana Unplugged) - filmed on two Fujifilm X-T4s
How I Edited this Black and White Photo
Some images from a recent Street Photography Workshop in London.
A Day at The Rugby with my mates and the Fujifilm X100V
Recent portraits and headshots taken with the Fujifilm GFX100S and GF80mm F1.7 R WR Lens.
I took a trip to the Fujifilm Factory in Sendai - and had my hands on the brand new Fujifilm X-T5.
Some more recent images shot on the new Fujifilm XF54 F1.2 R WR Lens.
A Review of the New Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R WR (Mark II) Lens.
My Ambassador Status with Fujifilm is Ending & Some GFX100S Recent Shots
Authentic & Emotion Documentary Wedding Photography (Webinar)
A Wedding Photofilm shot with Fujifilm X-T4 and X-Pro3.
It was the day that the “Work from Home” directive ended in London.
How has the new Fujifilm XF18 1.4 R LM WR Changed the way I photograph weddings.
My first experience using the new Fujifilm 18mm F14 Lens at weddings.
An introduction to the new 23mm F1.4 Lens from Fujifilm.
How I achieve a black and white 1-click filmic look to my files.
The kids wanted to make something a bit spooky for a school project. It had to be around a minute and had to be a trailer for a fictional film.
Fujifilm XF18mm F1.4 Mini-Review
Using Adobe Super Enhance of GFX Images to make 23,000 pixel wide images.
The XF27mmF2.8 R WR is here. It’s tiny, and ace!
Some of my best friends. The Men of Malmesbury.
In this video I talk about my 5 Favourite Things of 2020, maybe some photography gift ideas?
There is a camera, a book, a Lightroom controller, a very fast screen calibrator and a laptop.
My Final talk at Photokina. For those who have asked if any of my talks are online.
400 Megapixel Files with the new Pixel Shift technology for Fujifilm GFX100
How I create my Photo Slideshows
As my children grow, so do I.
I have updated my Fujifilm JPEG recipes for 2020. Another set of seven custom settings you can use yourself in your Fuji Cameras.
My recent talk, in its entirety, from the Virtual Photography Show.
A Short Photofilm I shot mostly with the Fujifilm X100F
A few images from my time here in Malmesbury, during the COVID-19 Lockdown.
Kevin Mullins Black and White Lightroom Profiles and Presets.
A book review of Family Love by Darcy Padilla. This is an emotional rollercoaster of a story, told through mesmerising black and white images.
A day I spent with Albie and my trusty Fujifilm X100F at the Newport County v Tranmere Rovers Playoff Final at Wembley Stadium.
A review of the Viltrox 85mm F1.8 Auto Focus Lens for Fujifilm X-Series.
Camera Punk (2019) / FUJIFILM - The Story of the X-Pro3 feature film.
Fujifilm X-Pro3 - Your Questions Answered.
Hawkesmill St. James’s Street Camera Bag - A Quick Review
The Fujifilm X-Pro3 is here. And here is my Review and New Features overview.
I had a small amount of time with the new Fujifilm GFX100. Here are some sample images and very initial thoughts.
Shooting in P Mode. In this short video, I talk about why I often shoot in P mode and why it shouldn't be considered a negative thing.
Alien Skin Exposure 4.5 allows us to use the Fujifilm Eterna LUT against any RAW file.
In this video, I talk about how I see the correlation between Wedding Photography and Street Photography.
My sessions at The Photography Show, Birmingham, March 2019
A Personal portrait of my little boy. Edited with the Kodalith presets of Alien Skin Exposure X4.
I returned from the first Fujifilm X-Summit in Dubai this past weekend. Here are my thoughts.
Myself and Neale James have launched a new Fuji Podcast: The Fujicast
Editing Fujifilm JPEGs - My Workflow using Adobe Lightroom. Editing JPEGs directly from the camera to give them a little more sparkle.
Street Photography Cameras and other gear and accessories I found myself using the most in 2018.
Street Photography in Tokyo with my Fujifilm X100F
Every Frame from a Wedding shot on X-T3 and X-Pro2. This is a very specific type of photo film shot for a specific client request.
The official promotional film for the Fujifilm GFX 50R with me and my family in Mizala, Spain.
My first thoughts and overview of the new Fujifilm GFX 50R.
Fujifilm X-T3 Review - A mini review / film really. But you'll see why this camera will replace my X-Pro2s as tools of choice at weddings.
A very short film recorded in London at night shooting with the 4K 60FPS options of the Fujifilm X-t3.
If you are thinking of getting a Fujifilm X-T3 this should give you a good insight into how this new camera really is a bit of an epic beast.
The Fujifilm X-T3 is announced today. I haven't had any time with it yet, but these are the features that I'm finding most interesting before I actually get my hands on the camera.
Being able to see light and shadow in the electronic viewfinder using monochrome is a great way to shoot, even if shooting RAW. This is how I do it.
I've been photographing weddings now for exactly ten years. It's been an amazing journey with some downs but mostly amazing highs.
Step by step guide on how to the How to use Fujifilm X Raw Studio software.
These are the seven Fujifilm JPEG Settings that I store in my custom settings in all my Fujifilm Cameras now.
A brief introduction to the Fujifilm X-T100.
A Discussion and Photfilm of how I shot a recent Day in the Life with my Fujifilm GFX 50S and a loaned X-H1.
Focus Stacking with the Fujifilm X-T2: The process and technique involved.
The Fujifilm X-T2 Firmware 4 is released today. I've been using it for a week or so and these are my thoughts....
It's big, heavy and flies in the face of smaller mirrorless cameras. But the reason I bought the Fuji GFX is that of its print quality.
Not a Fujifilm post specifically, but one I hope you'll enjoy.
Lightroom Performance Tips: I thought this might be useful to some of you. It's not Fuji specific but certainly aids me in my day to day running of Lightroom.
In this article, I give an overview of my Wedding Camera Gear and everything else that's in my camera bag for 2018. From cameras to Lens Pens.
It's time for my annual trip to The Cheltenham Festival. With my trusty (but battered) X70. Photo film and Stills.....
I've had my Fujifilm X70 for a few years and I love it. It's an incredible, compact, light little camera.However, my X70 has taken a bit of a tumble. Well, when I say a bit of a tumble, I mean a BIG tumble.
A Raw Workflow on How I Edit my Colour Images with Lightroom. Working from Fujifilm RAW RAF Files through to JPEG's entirely in Lightroom.
I decided to create a little video about the Fujifilm X-H1 based on the questions I received on launch day yesterday. It's a great camera. But is it for you? Or me?
Fujifilm X-H1 Mini-Review. I've only held the camera for one hour, so this is more of an overview than a review/
Simple Objects - A test of the GF 110mm f2 R LM WR Lens: Having a look at the telephoto F2 lens built for the Fujifilm GFX 50S.
A step by step approach to editing my Black and White Images with Lightroom.
Happy Seventh Birthday X100. I've been shooting my family with the various incarnations of the X100 for Seven Years. Here are some snaps....
A quick look at my Winter & Spring speaking and workshop schedule for 2018.
4K Recording with the X-Pro2 is finally here with the release of Version for of the Firmware update by Fujifilm for the camera.
November 2017 Firmware Updates for Fujifilm Cameras. Updates are now available for the Fujifilm X-T2, X-T20 and GFX50s Cameras
A Wedding Photofilm I shot recently using the XF23mm F2 and XF56mm F1.2 Lenses.
Some of my official Fujifilm X Promotional films.
I've spent a few days in New York whilst at Photo Plus Expo. I took my latest purchase, the Fujifilm X-E3 with me.
This is a quick little Photofilm that comprises an amalgamation of some of the Fujifilm GFX 50S Images I've posted and shared recently.
Some Excerpts and Outtakes shot with the Fujifilm GFX 50S over the last couple of months. All processed with the Alien Skin Exposure X3 Kodalith film simulation.
An update to the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and X-T2 to fix the lockup issues in CH mode.
My first impressions of the new GF45mm F2.8 W R lens for the GFX system. It's a quick lens that allows for reportage reactionary shooting (to a certain extent) within the medium format ecosystem.
I'm continuing my evaluation of the Fujifilm GFX 50S whilst on my summer holiday. This time, action (kind of).
I'm away for a month so here are a few recent images from some weddings. All shot, of course, on Fuji cameras including the X-Pro2 and X-T2.
A quick look at my remaining speaking and workshop schedule for 2017. I'll be in New York, Netherlands, Ireland, Italy and of course United Kingdom.
I recently received my first batch of high quality prints from images I have shot with the Fuji GFX 50S. I'm staggered.
The GFX 50S is back in my studio. At least for a while. This time, I've got plans for it that will make it earn it's kept properly.
I recently shot a very special Day in the Life story. This is the reasoning behind my choice of the 23mm F2 and the 50mm F2 lenses.
I've spent three weeks with the Fuji GFX 50S and I've loved every minute of shooting with this medium format camera.
I've had the Fujifilm GFX 50S on loan for a week or so. I've been using it with the GF 63mm F2.8 lens and ..... well....it's pretty amazing.
Maja met here brand new baby brother, Lenny. Here is the photo story of their day, his birth and their very first meeting.
An exhibition of my wedding work is currently being held at Fujifilm Headquarters in Tokyo. And I'm stoked!
How I use my Fujifilm X70 Settings for my wedding, street and personal photography. The X70 is a great little camera that sits in my pocket.
What it means to me to be an official Fujifilm X-Photographer. I've been one since 2013 and I take the role very seriously.
A 1,000 Frame Photo-Film shot over the 24 hours of my boy's sixth birthday using nothing but the amazingly versatile Fujifilm X100F.
The Fujifilm 50mm F2 is an amazing, lightweight lens that is blazingly fast to focus and an all round delight to shoot with. Will it replace my 56mm F1.2 though?
Using the Fujifilm MCEX-16 along with the XF 60mm F2.4 Macro lens on an X-Pro2; taking shots of nature and glorious colours around us.
My Fujifilm X100F Settings for Street Photography & Wedding Photography.
Can you tell the difference between the X100, X100S, X100T & X100F. You may win a place on one of my workshops or a signed copy of my book.
Some family snaps I've taken with the Fuji X100F whilst I've been testing it. It's the camera that I will likely take everywhere with me.
My review of the eagerly awaite Fujifilm X100F. And it's a beauty...
Fuji recently asked me to show off the speed and reliability of the X-Pro2 during Photokina. So I produced an uncut and unedited Photofilm of a wedding I shot in the South of France.
A selection of images shot over a very wet hour in Times Square, New York using my Fuji X-T2 and the Samyang 12mm F2.0 lens.
The Fuji XF23mm F2 has been on the horizon for a while and I recently obtained a loan copy. Here are my initial views.
This weekend, Rosa and I went about Making a Makeblock mBot. What a really great gadget and so much fun and educational goodness too. As usual, my Fuji X100T was on hand throughout.
Looking for some late Summer light with the X-Pro2 and the 18mm F2 lens.
A series of Hip-Shots using the Fuji X-T2 and Samyang 12mm f2.0 NCS CS lens during a short walk about in London.
When running my Street Photography workshops I like to reinforce the idea of shooting with themes in mind. In this post, I talk a little about using primary colours as a Street Photography theme and share some images shot on the Fuji X70 and WCL-X70.
Some quick tips on how to speed up Lightroom when using Fujifilm X-Trans RAW files. Specifically those of us using Fuji X-Pro2 RAF Files.
Eduard Grecu is the head chef at the award winning kitchens of The Woolacombe Bay Hotel. I spent some time in his kitchen and with a nod towards some of my favourite photographers from the past, shot everything using the Acros film simulation on my X-Pro2.
Join me and my X70 loaded with the new Wide Angle Conversion Lens (WCL-70) as I explore the promenade at Weston-Super-Mare on a hot May day in the U.K.
A comprehensive guide to photographing weddings with the Fujifilm X-Series cameras. This post covers gear, settings, shooting technique, straps, card management and everything else you need to know about shooting weddings with the Fujifilm X-Series of cameras.
I spent a day at the Cheltenham Races with the new Premium Compact Camera from Fujifilm, the X70.It was quite a revelation.......
Geoff Ketcher ~ The Shed. A two-minute mini-documentary about Wiltshire based Oil Painter Geoff Ketcher.
Street Photography in London with the Fujifilm X-Pro2, Samyang 12mm F2 NCS and Fuji XF18mm F2 lenses. A sunny winter day in the West End.
Its been raining here in the UK since about 1950. I can confirm the X-Pro2 is weather sealed. Also, I've made a small recording of the Mechanical Shutter for those of you who are into listening to such things.
An Up Close & Personal Fuji XF35mm F2 Review. I used the lens for the first time yesterday in a pretty low light wedding situation. Its fast. VERY FAST.
How I fell in love with Flash ~ The Neewer TT850 & Fuji X100T; When on holiday this summer, I accidentally fell in love with using High Speed sync flash with my X100T.
A brief overview of the difference between a Lightroom edit process for RAW v JPEG files shot on the Fujifilm X-Series.
A couple of Photofilms, shot at a two day Indian & Sikh Wedding using an X100T and X-T1.
I know, not Fuji, but I couldn't resist sharing some images I snapped with the Gopro Hero 4 Black edition whist on my summer holidays.
I will be speaking along with 22 other official Fujifilm X-Photographers at the Photokina Photography Convention in September 2014
A test of shooting with a Fujifilm X-T1 and a SanDisk 16GB Extreme Pro 280MB/s SDHC UHS-II High Speed card.
A presentation I gave at the X-Photographers meeting in Tokyo, September 2013.
Wedding Photography Video by UK Wedding Photographer Kevin Mullins. All images photographed using a Fuji X-Pro1.
The Fuji X100VI meets tweed, pints, and a sea of fascinators. Sample images from a day of people-watching at Cheltenham Festival — all captured on this brilliantly discreet little camera.