Portrait Photography

Guest Post: Award winning documentary Photographer Craig Litten gets big results with small cameras

I came across Craig’s website a couple of years ago and thought: “Hmmmm, this guys is really amazing.” And bookmarked it. Today I am very pleased to have the opportunity to post a few excellent shots from his latest workshop, find out about Craig’s approach and equipment after
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Fujifilm X100s low light and torture test review

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shot hand held at 1/30, f2, ISO 640

The first time I took the X100s out, I learned that a minor downpour won’t cause any harm (your mileage may vary, be careful and do it at your own risk). Naturally, I wasn’t too bothered when it started to dump wet snow during my night walk – no umbrella and the X100s around my neck.
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Union square weather man: Fuji X100s street style

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can you say responsive, nailed focus, wide open, 1/500, f2, ISO 200 :)
AWB, processed at default settings in ACR.
One of the first shots from my walk on Union square shooting with
the Sony RX1 and Fuji X100s. Will post the rest tomorrow.

30 mph gusts and rain: Fujifilm X100s: Review: part one

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UPDATE: this shot was one of the 500 selected on March 14th flickr explore :)

Once “Newness” wears off, our judgement tends to be more level headed. The loss of gear euphoria also occurs when I get my hands on a new camera or lens during a model shoot or an assignment. Because at the end of the day it is about the pictures and not the camera
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