Photography Articles and reviews
A resource for all things photography
from Kevin Mullins
Photography Articles and reviews
A resource for all things photography
from Former Fujifilm Ambassador Kevin Mullins
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Cheltenham Festival with the Fujifilm X100VI: Photographing the People, Not the Racing
Each year I head to Cheltenham Festival with friends, not for the betting or even the racing, but to watch the people. This year I took the Fujifilm X100VI and used it to photograph the mood, the weather, and the many small social moments that happen around the edges of the day.
Top 5 Lenses for the Fujifilm X-E5
What are the best lenses for the Fujifilm X-E5? In this post, I share my top 5 picks, from compact everyday primes to more characterful and specialist options, based on how they actually suit the camera in real use.
Photographing Someone You’ve Known Forever
I’ve photographed Rosa since she was a baby, mostly in candid moments. This studio session on the Fujifilm GFX100S felt different, and it reminded me that photographing someone you know well can be both a gift and a challenge.
Fujifilm GFX100S v X-E5 Studio Shoot-Out
I shot similar studio portraits on GFX100S and X-E5, mixed them up, and I want you to guess which camera took which frame. Then I’ll explain why I still reach for GFX most of the time.
Film Edition 5 Workflow Series: New Lightroom Colour + Monochrome Packs
Film Edition 5 is live. Two brand new Workflow Series packs for Lightroom, one Colour and one Monochrome, built around profiles first, then practical workflow presets, plus a full set of utilities and AI utilities when you need them.
X-E5 Reflections
A short London walk near St Paul’s with the Fujifilm X-E5, chasing reflections with the new XF23mm f/2.8 WR and the Viltrox 9mm. A bit of fun on the first proper sunny day of 2026, finished with my Film Edition 5 Classic (Push) profile.
Bridal Prep Photography: Using Window Light for Storytelling
Bridal prep rooms are often messy, cramped, and full of tricky window light. Here’s how I learned to stop fighting it and use it to tell better stories.
5 Fujifilm Settings Mistakes That Slow You Down (And What I Use Instead)
A quick, practical guide to five Fujifilm setting mistakes that slow you down, plus the simple fixes I use so the camera stays out of the way of the moment.
Free London Street Photography Walk: West End & Soho (Interactive Route)
A free, practical street photography route through the West End and Soho, with an interactive map and prompts at every stop.
Mullins Monochrome Studio
I’ve launched Mullins Monochrome Studio, a Lightroom Classic plugin that creates an infinite amount of fresh monochrome looks in seconds. Here’s how it works.
10 Years of the Fujifilm X70
A 10-year celebration of the Fujifilm X70: what still feels special, what has aged, a used buying checklist, and why a monochrome-only X80 could be Fujifilm’s brave move.
Fujifilm Dynamic Range: 5 Mistakes and Fixes
Fujifilm Dynamic Range can be brilliant, or it can quietly flatten your photos and add noise if it’s used the wrong way. Here are five common DR mistakes (including greyed out DR200/DR400) and the simple fixes that get your highlights under control without killing your midtones.
British Judo Championships 2025 Photos
A behind-the-scenes look at photographing the British Judo Championships 2025 as part of the official media team. I share how I approached positioning, timing and coverage, mostly shooting on the Fujifilm X-T5 with a little GFX100S, plus a quick note on editing the final set using my own Lightroom presets.
Fujifilm in 2026: probables, possibles, and the stuff I’d love to see
A photography-first look at what Fujifilm might do in 2026: an X-Pro4 refresh, an X70 successor, the next X-Trans generation, where GFX could go, and the features street and wedding photographers actually want.
Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 AIR Review (Fujifilm XF Mount)
I tested the Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 AIR on my Fujifilm X-T5 at the British Judo Championships, sharing uncropped images to show the full view, edge behaviour and real-world usefulness. For around £160, it’s a tiny ultra-wide I wouldn’t use every day, but I’d always keep in the bag for wider, documentary storytelling frames.
Three Years with the Fujifilm X-T5: Real-World Review and Sample Photos
My long-term Fujifilm X-T5 review after three years, with sample photos from weddings, sport, family and street, plus honest pros and cons.
How to Use ChatGPT to Create Your Own Fujifilm JPEG Recipes
This article shows how to use ChatGPT as a creative partner, not a preset vending machine. You will learn how to brief it properly, get your settings in a usable format, test them on your Fujifilm camera, and refine each recipe until it genuinely matches your style.
Martin Parr 1952 - 2025
A personal tribute to Martin Parr, reflecting on his influence, the Martin Parr Foundation in Bristol and the lasting impact of his work on photographers.
How to Become a Fujifilm Ambassador (X-Photographer)
I was a Fujifilm UK X-Photographer for years. This is the real story of how it started, what the role actually involved, why it ended in the UK, and what Fujifilm tends to look for if you want to be noticed.
Fujifilm X100VI Firmware 1.31 vs 1.32 – What’s Going On?
Some new Fujifilm X100VI bodies are arriving with firmware 1.32 pre-installed, even though Fujifilm’s own support pages still list 1.31 as the latest download. In this post I look at what’s actually happening, why your camera might show 1.32, and whether you need to do anything about it.

