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from Former Fujifilm Ambassador Kevin Mullins
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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.
Smart Lightroom Workflow Tweaks That Reduce Your Editing Time
If Lightroom feels slow, it is usually the workflow, not your talent. In this post I share the exact import presets, smart collections and performance tweaks I use so you can cut your editing time without compromising the quality of your images.
Best Fujifilm Cameras for Beginners in 2026
Choosing your first Fujifilm camera can feel overwhelming. In this guide, I share the bodies I actually recommend to beginners, and explain who each one suits.
Fujifilm GFX100RF Fragment Edition
The FUJIFILM GFX100RF FRAGMENT EDITION is a quiet little bombshell from Fujifilm: a Japan-only collaboration with Hiroshi Fujiwara’s fragment design project, complete with a dedicated FRGMT BW film simulation.
Fujifilm Firmware Finder: Latest Updates For X & GFX Cameras And Lenses
Keeping track of Fujifilm firmware can be a bit of a slog, so I have pulled it into one place. This page lists current firmware versions for popular X and GFX cameras, plus key XF and GF lenses, with links straight to the official Fujifilm download pages. Bookmark it and you will always have a quick way to check whether your camera or lens is up to date.