2023 Genesis G90 Photo Shoot
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2023 Genesis G90 Photo Shoot

Recently, I had the opportunity to photograph the 2023 Genesis G90 for Genesis Halifax. The newest G90 includes the recent design language that Genesis calls “athletic elegance,” which, amongst other features, includes the now recognizable crest grille and the ultra-thin, two-line headlamps. The design overall is not unlike the 2023 G80 besides the size, and without having both the G80 and G90 side-by-side, one could be mistaken for the other.

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Using Fujifilm Recipes for Street Photography
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Using Fujifilm Recipes for Street Photography

I have been shooting with Fujifilm for a few years now, starting with the X-E2 from years ago. I loved that camera for its size and photo quality. It remained my No. 2 camera for travel for years, and although it was only 16MP, it was mostly fine for travel photography. When I used the X-E2, I never experimented with JPEG or any of the included film simulations, as I thought that RAW would be best in any situation.

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Prism FX Filters for Car Photography
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Prism FX Filters for Car Photography

Lens filters have multiple purposes in photography as they can enhance colours, reduce reflections, and assist in proper exposure. In addition, some lens filters are designed to add visual interest to photos using special effects. That is where Prism FX comes in. Prism FX is a company founded in 2018 and based in Arizona in the United States.

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Kodak Portra 400 Fujifilm Simulation Recipe: HFX Street
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Kodak Portra 400 Fujifilm Simulation Recipe: HFX Street

As part of my ongoing street photography project, I walked around downtown Halifax, capturing photos using a different simulation. I was using the Fujifilm X-E4 with the 35mm F2, and the recipe I chose was the Kodak Portra 400. Also, I have been shooting both JPEG and RAW in the instance that I wanted to process my RAWS differently, but for the times I have shot both, I never bothered much with the RAWs.

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How I Did This: BMW M2
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How I Did This: BMW M2

When light painting a car, multiple exposures that light different portions of the car are needed. The number of exposures will vary depending on the desired look. Still, you usually look at five to six exposures as a minimum, including the side, front (or back), and top. It would be best to capture separate exposures of the wheels, headlights (or tail lights), and the interior. Again, this all comes down to what look you are going for.

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Why Car Dealerships Need Your Photos
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Why Car Dealerships Need Your Photos

A car dealership needs to have photos of the cars they sell. They need to advertise what they offer and want their customers to see what they are shopping for in detail. If you are interested in working with car dealerships, you have probably noticed that they already have plenty of photos. These are usually standard photos of the same angles with the same backgrounds (sometimes poorly Photoshopped) and repeated for every car they have in stock.

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Shooting JPEGS with the Ilford HP5 Plus 400 Simulation
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Shooting JPEGS with the Ilford HP5 Plus 400 Simulation

On Saturday, I spent about an hour walking around downtown Halifax, capturing street photos as part of my HFX Street project. I primarily focused on Queen’s Marque, located at the Halifax Harbour. Queen’s Marque is a new public space that had its grand opening about a year ago. The $200 million investment includes a lovely waterfront walking area surrounded by new retail and commercial, restaurants, and a boutique hotel.

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HFX Street: A Photography Project
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HFX Street: A Photography Project

Lisa and I have been travelling together for ten years now. Our first real trip together was to London and Paris back in 2012. Since then, we have travelled together to the United States and have returned to Europe multiple times. We enjoyed each one we visited, and with all the destinations, I enjoyed capturing the cities and experiencing the destinations. When we returned home, we immediately thought about how great it was and began discussing the next trip.

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The Best Time To Shoot: Sunrise and Sunset
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The Best Time To Shoot: Sunrise and Sunset

When you’re travelling, it can be challenging to know when to shoot. You want to ensure you have the time to get the perfect shot, but you don’t want to miss out on other opportunities or plans. I travel for pleasure and the experience I share with Lisa, but I love to capture the cities I travel to as best as possible, considering my limited time and the awareness that I am usually there to enjoy a vacation.

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