How and where to get motivation to shoot photos

Angela Joyosa September 11, 2017

I've been in a rut for years now but once in a while the good old creative me would come out with something to shoot. Now thinking about it, I want to share with you what triggered me to go out and take photos.

1. Bought a new lens and camera. I am now a happy owner of a Fuji XT-20 and a Fujinon 23mm F2.0 WR

2. Shifted to film photography. I get that high feeling of not knowing it the photo would turn out good or not LOL! Kidding aside, it's the anticipation that makes it more exciting. Waiting for the mail package to come. (I still send my film to labs for processing. Hoping to develop my own in the near future).

3. Discovering great photographers online who inspire me to shoot. Instagram is my number one source. This is where i discovered my current favorite photographer: Eduardo Pavez Goye (@edpavez)

4. Watching YouTube channels about film photography.

All these helped me at some point to shoot again. Try it, it might work for you as well.

digital photography: I Returned The Vertical Grip For The Fuji XT-20

Angela Joyosa August 24, 2017

My hand is too big to be able to hold the Fuji XT-20 comfortably. So I decided to buy a vertical grip.

I found one in Amazon - Fotasy Vertical Grip Holder.

But after an hour or so, I decided to return the item.

Here are my Top 3 reasons why I'm returning it.

1. It doesn't come with a tool to be able to detach the side plate. I know this is a minor issue but still it would have been better if they included an Allen wrench.

2. I was expecting that it would make a lot of difference when holding the camera without any strap. I felt less secure because the grip texture was smooth. It would have been nicer if it's made with a rubber material.

3. The bottom plate adds discomfort for some reason.

Please share your experience with this grip or let me know if you have any suggestions.

Keep on shooting!

digital photography: I Switched From Canon to Fuji

Angela Joyosa August 17, 2017

I've been a Canon user ever since I started in photography.

My first camera is the Canon Powershot S30. I then moved to Canon 350D. Then added a Canon Powershot S90 to my arsenal.

In 2012, I upgraded to a full frame body. I bought the Canon 5D MK II. But it didn't help me to get out of the photography rut.

Bought another camera and this time it's a Fuji brand.

Why?

I just wanted a smaller camera that I thought can deliver the same performance as my 5D but in a smaller size. But I was wrong. I wasn't too happy with my Fuji XE-2.

The XE-2 is a great camera but not for the way I shoot. I felt that it was slow for my style of shooting.

I am a street photographer and I love taking candid moments. I missed a number of scenes because the camera takes longer to 'wake up'. And i have other reasons.

Anyway, I traded my XE-2 for a Fuji XT-20 and now I'm a satisfied Fuji user (let's see after a few months hahaha!)

I'm a happy camper! The XT-20 has everything I wanted in a camera (I think hahaha!):