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Everyday, Seen Differently<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve always believed that the most interesting moments aren\u2019t the obvious ones. They\u2019re the pauses between meetings, the quiet caf\u00e9s tucked away from main streets, the way light hits a cup of coffee just before you take the first sip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As a Singapore-based comms person, I travel often, simply to wander and uncover new things and photogenic spots. Whether it\u2019s sunny afternoons in Singapore, caf\u00e9 hopping through Tokyo, or slow mornings in Bangkok, I\u2019m always challenging myself to capture daily life through a different perspective. That\u2019s where my Fujifilm cameras come in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The X-M5 is my constant travel companion. It\u2019s compact, capable, and gives me the flexibility to frame scenes the way I feel them \u2013 not rushed, not overly polished. When I want to go even lighter, I bring the X half. It strips things back, helping me enjoy the moment while still offering a perspective that feels intentional and different from my phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One thing I\u2019ve always loved about Fujifilm is its FS RECIPE. I often use REALA ACE as my base and customise it to suit my taste and mood \u2014 fine-tuning colors and tones until they feel just right. REALA ACE is incredibly versatile, with its balanced tones and natural contrast working beautifully across caf\u00e9 interiors, street scenes, and everyday moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Colors feel honest, refined, and never overpowering. It\u2019s become one of my go-to Film Simulations because it adapts effortlessly to wherever I am.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Film Simulations and FS RECIPEs, I am able to use the images SOOC and share images directly to my social platforms. It lets me move quickly, without heavy editing or breaking my creative flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For me, photography isn\u2019t about chasing spectacle. It\u2019s about noticing the everyday \u2013 and seeing it, just a little differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Everyday, Seen Differently I\u2019ve always believed that the most interesting moments aren\u2019t the obvious ones. They\u2019re the pauses between meetings, the quiet caf\u00e9s tucked away from main streets, the way light hits a cup of coffee just before you take the first sip. As a Singapore-based comms person, I travel often, simply to wander and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":135,"featured_media":365562,"template":"","category":[2084,1006,1202,13607,1055,3211,320,13918,3162,1986,565,13837,8944,3358],"post_tag":[],"b2b-solutions":[],"class_list":["post-365553","story","type-story","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-be-inspired","category-cameras","category-category","category-film-simulation","category-lenses","category-x-series-mirrorless","category-products","category-reala-ace","category-x-mount","category-x-series","category-stories","category-x-m5","category-xc15-45mmf35-56-ois-pz","category-zoom"],"pp_statuses_selecting_workflow":false,"pp_workflow_action":"current","pp_status_selection":"publish","acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-07-10 11:45:57","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/story\/365553","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/story"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/story"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/135"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/365562"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=365553"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/category?post=365553"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post_tag?post=365553"},{"taxonomy":"b2b-solutions","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/b2b-solutions?post=365553"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":366092,"date":"2026-07-03T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/?post_type=story&p=366092"},"modified":"2026-07-03T02:36:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T02:36:44","slug":"fujinon-gf32-90mmt3-5-pz-ois-wr-promotional-video","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/stories\/fujinon-gf32-90mmt3-5-pz-ois-wr-promotional-video\/","title":{"rendered":"FUJINON GF32-90mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR Promotional video"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\"gf32-90mm-promotional-video\"<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":366094,"template":"","category":[1202,3113,13911,1055,2133,320,565,3554],"post_tag":[],"b2b-solutions":[],"class_list":["post-366092","story","type-story","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-category","category-g-mount","category-gf32-90mmt35-pz-ois-wr","category-lenses","category-product-movie","category-products","category-stories","category-g-mount-zoom"],"pp_statuses_selecting_workflow":false,"pp_workflow_action":"current","pp_status_selection":"publish","acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-07-10 11:45:57","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/story\/366092","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/story"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/story"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/366094"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=366092"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/category?post=366092"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post_tag?post=366092"},{"taxonomy":"b2b-solutions","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/b2b-solutions?post=366092"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":365316,"date":"2026-06-26T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/?post_type=story&p=365316"},"modified":"2026-06-24T02:36:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T02:36:10","slug":"reala-ace-fs-recipe-x-dice-sales","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/stories\/reala-ace-fs-recipe-x-dice-sales\/","title":{"rendered":"REALA ACE\u00a0FS RECIPE\u00a0x Dice Sales"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Reala \u0100ta is a FS RECIPE built around softness, balance, and calm light. The name comes from the M\u0101ori word \u201c\u0101ta,\u201d meaning gentle & slowly. That meaning fits this FS RECIPE perfectly. It was designed for quiet moments, early starts, and fading light at the end of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The base Film Simulation is REALA ACE, which I find ideal for landscapes and everyday scenes. It offers rich, filmic tones without feeling heavy or oversaturated. Greens stay natural, shadows lean slightly cool, and highlights roll off smoothly, even in difficult light. This makes it a strong all-around choice for travel and landscape photography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To keep this FS RECIPE flexible, I relied on the FUJIFILM X-E5\u2019s AUTO WHITE BALANCE. This helps maintain consistent colour and contrast across changing conditions. Lowering HIGHLIGHTS and adding a touch of SHADOW creates images that feel both subtle and punchy. An optional mist filter adds a soft, cinematic mood, especially during golden hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I tested \u201cReala \u0100ta\u201d across Arthur\u2019s Pass, Castle Hill at sunset, and the beaches of Christchurch. It handled open plains, textured rock, and coastal light with ease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reala \u0100ta is a FS RECIPE built around softness, balance, and calm light. The name comes from the M\u0101ori word \u201c\u0101ta,\u201d meaning gentle & slowly. That meaning fits this FS RECIPE perfectly. It was designed for quiet moments, early starts, and fading light at the end of the day. The base Film Simulation is REALA […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":135,"featured_media":365447,"template":"","category":[2084,1006,1202,13607,1055,3211,3309,320,13918,3162,1986,565,13898,9140,8258,8748,3358],"post_tag":[],"b2b-solutions":[],"class_list":["post-365316","story","type-story","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-be-inspired","category-cameras","category-category","category-film-simulation","category-lenses","category-x-series-mirrorless","category-x-mount-prime","category-products","category-reala-ace","category-x-mount","category-x-series","category-stories","category-x-e5","category-xf10-24mmf4-r-ois-wr","category-xf23mmf14-r-lm-wr","category-xf50-140mmf2-8-r-lm-ois-wr","category-zoom"],"pp_statuses_selecting_workflow":false,"pp_workflow_action":"current","pp_status_selection":"publish","acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-07-10 11:45:57","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/story\/365316","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/story"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/story"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/135"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/365447"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=365316"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/category?post=365316"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post_tag?post=365316"},{"taxonomy":"b2b-solutions","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/b2b-solutions?post=365316"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":364087,"date":"2026-06-19T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/?post_type=story&p=364087"},"modified":"2026-06-15T05:41:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T05:41:27","slug":"reala-ace-fs-recipe-x-sirirat-kongkaew","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/stories\/reala-ace-fs-recipe-x-sirirat-kongkaew\/","title":{"rendered":"REALA ACE FS RECIPE x Sirirat Kongkaew"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A Love of Travel, A Love of Seeing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I am deeply in love with traveling. I believe that every location possesses its own unique beauty, whether it is found in the expansive landscape, the specific color palette, the scents, the atmosphere, or the small details that collectively inspire me to capture them through photography. My interest in travel began at the same time I started using a camera, and my first experience with photography was with a Fujifilm camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photography as a Way to Share What Words Can\u2019t<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Often, the beauty of the places I visit is closely linked to fragments of my personal memories. There have been many occasions when I wanted to share these wonderful feelings with others so they could experience them as well. However, it is often impossible to convey everything through words alone, which is why I chose photography as my primary medium. It has become an essential tool for recording memories, because a photograph can often tell a story more effectively than words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why REALA ACE for Landscapes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to landscape photography, REALA ACE is my preferred choice. It reproduces natural tones exceptionally well, making every scene feel more meaningful while remaining entirely realistic. The character of REALA ACE is simple, unpretentious, and subtle. It is not flashy, yet it carries a profound depth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I recall a clear day when I walked to the beach to photograph the sea. The sky and the water shared very similar tones, and REALA ACE successfully highlighted the special qualities of that moment. It perfectly conveyed my emotions, which were gentle and calm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stillness in Nature, Captured in Tone<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When I observed the mountain landscapes, with their beautiful ridges reflected on the water, it brought a sense of true peace. It felt as if nature was waiting to embrace and comfort me, allowing me to breathe more easily after leaving the hustle and bustle of the city behind. Seeing flocks of birds soaring high above the mountains felt like a performance by nature itself. It was a moment of tranquility that made me feel free and light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These were the emotions I experienced, and REALA ACE helped me capture their true tones. The balance between the blue of the sky and the soft orange light of the evening harmonized the landscape perfectly, creating a truly memorable moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Peace as a Priority<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In my professional life, I encounter various challenges, both difficult and easy. That is why finding moments of peace is incredibly valuable to me. Photography allows me to embrace the joys of life and prioritize my well-being, even if those moments are rare. Combining travel with photography is one of my greatest passions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Look: Premium Realism<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most impressive aspect of REALA ACE is its premium realism. The tones are soft, deep, and vibrant without being distracting. It is perfectly suited for landscape photography. Whenever you want a tone that feels comfortable, straightforward, and easy to understand, REALA ACE provides the ideal solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Preserving Feelings Before They Fade<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In this fast-paced world, things often move too quickly for us to remember every feeling. Time passes, and it cannot be reversed, and many moments quietly fade from our memory. Photography helps preserve these fragments. I can look back at what I saw, the feelings I had, and even the thoughts I did not express.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tone of an image plays a vital role in reconstructing memory. REALA ACE helps me recall the specific time of day and, more importantly, reflects my identity, preferences, and mood as someone who loves taking photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What REALA ACE Taught Me<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

REALA ACE has shown me that nature does not require excessive embellishment to be beautiful; it simply needs someone to take the time to truly see it. I also learned that peace is not a frightening silence. This realization came through using REALA ACE, which helped me see more clearly and understand new perspectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

solation can be difficult. It can make you feel disconnected, or hesitant to engage with others. However, REALA ACE reminded me that realistic tones remain true regardless of the location. Truth is always beautiful when viewed with love and deep intention. Even mountains that are rarely visited become beautiful in my eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cReala Stillness\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I named my REALA ACE FS RECIPE \u201cReala Stillness\u201d, inspired by the serene feeling of the images before me and the beauty hidden in the ordinary moments of my travels. It represents a tranquility that is not empty, where everything unfolds naturally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether it is the morning light reflecting on the waves or birds soaring under the golden evening sky, I see beauty in this simplicity. Everything I observe is real, and REALA ACE reflects that truth perfectly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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I created \u201cSteel City\u201d with a clear objective in mind: to translate what London reveals in winter, when the city is cold, dense, and often quiet despite constant movement. A restrained FS RECIPE that reflects the city as it is experienced day to day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The starting point was REALA ACE. It\u2019s a deliberately understated, almost restrained simulation, and that\u2019s precisely what makes it relevant for urban photography. It doesn\u2019t force colours, doesn\u2019t dramatise scenes, and respects textures. In London, especially around the Southbank, everything is about surfaces: concrete, steel, glass, wet asphalt, low skies, reflections in the Thames. REALA ACE allows this reality to remain intact, without trying to correct it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The choice of settings was built around a simple idea: embracing the cold. The images were taken in the heart of the London winter, under grey, diffuse, often uniform light. By shifting the white balance toward cooler, bluish tones and reducing the presence of reds, I aimed to reproduce this visual temperature. The city appears more mineral, more distant, but also more truthful. The people photographed are not isolated from their environment; they are part of it. They move through the city in harmony with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Contrast plays an important role. London is a city of passage: people crossing, lingering briefly, then disappearing. By deepening the SHADOWS while keeping HIGHLIGHTS under control, shapes take precedence over details. Silhouettes stand out, bodies become graphic elements within the architecture. The DR200 setting is essential here: it makes it possible to retain both bright skies and fa\u00e7ades, as well as dark areas under bridges or around brutalist buildings, without crushing the image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Colour is intentionally restrained. London is not devoid of colour, but it appears in touches: a coat, a sign, a reflection, something in motion. By reducing overall saturation, these elements naturally stand out when they appear. Strong COLOR CHROME adds density to mid-tones, gives weight to materials, and reinforces the sense of a \u201csolid\u201d city. Boosting the blues supports the overall atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I slightly reduced clarity to avoid an overly digital harshness. The city is already full of sharp angles and hard textures, there\u2019s no need to add more. This subtle softness helps preserve fluidity, especially in scenes with movement: hurried walkers, skaters, blurred passers-by. Grain is present, discreet, like a texture, to emphasize a natural city that is never perfectly smooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Most of these images were taken around the Southbank: a space that is both open and brutal, where people coexist with architecture without necessarily stopping to engage with it. Skaters on concrete, passers-by beneath buildings, silhouettes lost in volumes too large for them. What interested me was the silent interaction between Londoners and their city: how they move through it, occupy it, and gradually make it their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cSteel City\u201d does not try to beautify the city. This FS RECIPE aims to show it as it is: cold, functional, sometimes distant, but inhabited. A city that reveals a great deal to those who take the time to look.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I created \u201cSteel City\u201d with a clear objective in mind: to translate what London reveals in winter, when the city is cold, dense, and often quiet despite constant movement. A restrained FS RECIPE that reflects the city as it is experienced day to day. The starting point was REALA ACE. It\u2019s a deliberately understated, almost […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":135,"featured_media":359277,"template":"","category":[2084,1006,1202,13607,1055,3211,3309,320,13918,3162,1986,565,13898,8307],"post_tag":[],"b2b-solutions":[],"class_list":["post-359268","story","type-story","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-be-inspired","category-cameras","category-category","category-film-simulation","category-lenses","category-x-series-mirrorless","category-x-mount-prime","category-products","category-reala-ace","category-x-mount","category-x-series","category-stories","category-x-e5","category-xf33mmf14-r-lm-wr"],"pp_statuses_selecting_workflow":false,"pp_workflow_action":"current","pp_status_selection":"publish","acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-07-10 11:45:57","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/story\/359268","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/story"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/story"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/135"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/359277"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=359268"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/category?post=359268"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post_tag?post=359268"},{"taxonomy":"b2b-solutions","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/b2b-solutions?post=359268"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":359046,"date":"2026-06-05T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/?post_type=story&p=359046"},"modified":"2026-06-05T03:59:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T03:59:39","slug":"reala-ace-fs-recipe-x-simon-kim","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/stories\/reala-ace-fs-recipe-x-simon-kim\/","title":{"rendered":"REALA ACE FS RECIPE x Simon Kim"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

My photography is rooted in the belief of carrying a camera every day<\/em>. Not for special occasions, not for dramatic scenes, but for the quiet in between moments that make up most of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo 2025 \u00a9 Simon Kim
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Photo 2025 \u00a9 Simon Kim
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Living in Vancouver, light and colour are often limited. muted skies, muted streets, concrete surfaces. Because of that, I\u2019ve learned to appreciate light and colour more, not less. When they appear, even subtly, they matter. Soft, di\ufb00used light has become something I pay attention to instinctively, not because it is impressive, but because oftentimes it is rare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo 2025 \u00a9 Simon Kim | FUJIFILM X-E5 and FUJINON XF23mmF1.4 R LM WR, 1\/2000 sec at f\/2, ISO 500<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fuji\ufb01lm cameras enabled that way of seeing for me. The experience of slowing down, framing deliberately, and committing to a moment trained my attention toward what already exists, rather than what needs to be chased. “CLOCKWISE ACE” came out of that habit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo 2025 \u00a9 Simon Kim | FUJIFILM X-E5 and FUJINON XF23mmF1.4 R LM WR, 1\/340 sec at f\/11, ISO 500<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Photo 2025 \u00a9 Simon Kim | FUJIFILM X-E5 and FUJINON XF23mmF1.4 R LM WR, 1\/750 sec at f\/16, ISO 500<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Why I Built This FS Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I created “CLOCKWISE ACE” to support how I actually photograph. I wanted a FS RECIPE that stays close to reality while allowing everyday scenes to feel considered and intentional. I chose REALA ACE as the base because it already carried a sense of balance and restraint. It felt neutral without being \ufb02at, and calm without feeling detached. Rather than reshaping it into something else, I treated it as a foundation that could be gently re\ufb01ned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The goal was never to impose a look. It was to let light, colour, and texture behave naturally, especially in environments where nothing is exaggerated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo 2025 \u00a9 Simon Kim | FUJIFILM X-E5 and FUJINON XF23mmF2.8 R WR, 1\/550 sec at f\/8, ISO 500<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Shaping “CLOCKWISE ACE”<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The adjustments I made to REALA ACE were minimal and deliberate. Highlights were toned down and shadows lifted to soften overall contrast. This allows tones to transition more gently and keeps images from feeling tense or overly de\ufb01ned. Colour was restrained slightly so it remains present without overwhelming the frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo 2025 \u00a9 Simon Kim | FUJIFILM X-E5 and FUJINON XF23mmF1.4 R LM WR, 1\/4000 sec at f\/2, ISO 500<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Because of this softer contrast, I normally compose my images about one third to two thirds of a stop brighter. That exposure approach works with the FS RECIPE, allowing mid tones and subtle colour to settle naturally while preserving detail across the image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“CLOCKWISE ACE” is not about adding character. It is about removing friction between what I see and how it is rendered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding Attention in the Everyday<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I enjoy creating images that catch attention immediately. What makes them noticeable, however, is not spectacle, but where they come from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo 2025 \u00a9 Simon Kim
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Most of the images I make are crafted by noticing small things in everyday life. A shift in light. A colour relationship. A moment that would normally pass without being acknowledged. They stand out because they exist within the mundane, not outside of it. Soft, di\ufb00used light plays a big role in that. It allows details to surface quietly and colours to relate to each other honestly. “CLOCKWISE ACE” supports this by staying responsive rather than dominant, present without overpowering the scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A FS Recipe for Daily Carry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

“CLOCKWISE ACE” was built for daily use. soft days, window light, streets walked without a destination, interiors lived in rather than styled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo 2025 \u00a9 Simon Kim | FUJIFILM X-E5 and FUJINON XF23mmF1.4 R LM WR, 1\/2200 sec at f\/2.8, ISO 500<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It re\ufb02ects how I approach photography as a whole. Carrying a camera. Noticing what is already there. Appreciating light and colour precisely because they are not guaranteed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By staying close to REALA ACE and adjusting only what was necessary, this FS RECIPE became a tool that supports attention rather than replacing it. When the simulation fades into the background, what remains is the everyday scene, held carefully in soft light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FILM SIMULATION: <\/strong>REALA ACE
MONOCHROMATIC COLOR: <\/strong>N\/A
GRAIN EFFECT: <\/strong>STRONG, SMALL
COLOR CHROME EFFECT: <\/strong>STRONG
COLOR CHROME FX BLUE: <\/strong>WEAK
SMOOTH SKIN EFFECT: <\/strong>OFF
WHITE BALANCE: <\/strong>5500K, R 0, B -1
DYNAMIC RANGE: <\/strong>DR400
D RANGE PRIORITY: <\/strong>OFF
TONE CURVE: <\/strong>H -1, S -1
COLOR: <\/strong>-1
SHARPNESS: <\/strong>-1
HIGH ISO NR: <\/strong>0
CLARITY: <\/strong>0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

My photography is rooted in the belief of carrying a camera every day. Not for special occasions, not for dramatic scenes, but for the quiet in between moments that make up most of life. Living in Vancouver, light and colour are often limited. muted skies, muted streets, concrete surfaces. Because of that, I\u2019ve learned to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":135,"featured_media":359058,"template":"","category":[2084,1006,1202,13607,1055,3211,3309,320,13918,3162,1986,565,13898,13899],"post_tag":[],"b2b-solutions":[],"class_list":["post-359046","story","type-story","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-be-inspired","category-cameras","category-category","category-film-simulation","category-lenses","category-x-series-mirrorless","category-x-mount-prime","category-products","category-reala-ace","category-x-mount","category-x-series","category-stories","category-x-e5","category-xf23mmf28-r-wr"],"pp_statuses_selecting_workflow":false,"pp_workflow_action":"current","pp_status_selection":"publish","acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-07-10 11:45:57","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/story\/359046","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/story"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/story"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/135"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/359058"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=359046"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/category?post=359046"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post_tag?post=359046"},{"taxonomy":"b2b-solutions","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/b2b-solutions?post=359046"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":358592,"date":"2026-06-03T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/?post_type=story&p=358592"},"modified":"2026-06-01T09:27:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T09:27:06","slug":"pro-neg-std-fs-recipe-x-gyu-yeon-lee","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/stories\/pro-neg-std-fs-recipe-x-gyu-yeon-lee\/","title":{"rendered":"PRO Neg.STD\u00a0FS RECIPE\u00a0x Gyu-yeon Lee"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When I photograph, my attention often turns to the atmosphere that surrounds fleeting moments of everyday life\u2014the impressions shaped by light, and the quiet temperature of the spaces themselves. The subtle resonance that can be felt without explanation is, perhaps, the very reason I continue to make photographs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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People sometimes say that my photographs resemble me. In a way, that phrase has come to feel like the most accurate way to describe my work. To me, photography is ultimately a mirror that reflects the inner world of the person behind the camera. A photograph carries not only the scene itself, but also the photographer\u2019s way of seeing\u2014their attitude and sensibility\u2014quietly embedded within the frame. Rather than adding more, I have gradually come to search for a sense of simplicity. Through that process, my photographs have naturally found their own inner direction. Perhaps each image quietly reflects my gaze, deepening little by little over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In that sense, PRO Neg. Std felt closely aligned with the intention behind this work. With this FS RECIPE, I wanted to express the atmosphere of subjects, landscapes, and spaces in a quieter, more contemplative way. Instead of pushing saturation or creating dramatic contrast, I was drawn to the way it gently softens color and balances the tones with restraint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Even under strong light, its soft density prevents the image from becoming harsh. This allowed me to render the natural texture of the subject without exaggeration, while preserving the quiet, mist-like stillness that flows through the entire scene. The process of discovering a resonance between my own way of seeing and the character of this FS RECIPE ultimately became the most meaningful part of this work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When I photograph, my attention often turns to the atmosphere that surrounds fleeting moments of everyday life\u2014the impressions shaped by light, and the quiet temperature of the spaces themselves. The subtle resonance that can be felt without explanation is, perhaps, the very reason I continue to make photographs. People sometimes say that my photographs resemble […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":135,"featured_media":359150,"template":"","category":[2084,1006,1202,13607,1055,3211,13923,320,3162,1986,565,13393,13835,3358],"post_tag":[],"b2b-solutions":[],"class_list":["post-358592","story","type-story","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-be-inspired","category-cameras","category-category","category-film-simulation","category-lenses","category-x-series-mirrorless","category-pro-neg-std","category-products","category-x-mount","category-x-series","category-stories","category-x-t50","category-xf16-55mmf2-8-r-lm-wr-ii","category-zoom"],"pp_statuses_selecting_workflow":false,"pp_workflow_action":"current","pp_status_selection":"publish","acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-07-10 11:45:57","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/story\/358592","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/story"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/story"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/135"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/359150"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=358592"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/category?post=358592"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post_tag?post=358592"},{"taxonomy":"b2b-solutions","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/b2b-solutions?post=358592"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":358124,"date":"2026-06-01T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/?post_type=story&p=358124"},"modified":"2026-05-26T03:44:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T03:44:12","slug":"bts-gfx-eterna-55-yu-sanbonsuge-x-shortfilm-tomei-na-zawameki","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/global\/stories\/bts-gfx-eterna-55-yu-sanbonsuge-x-shortfilm-tomei-na-zawameki\/","title":{"rendered":"[BTS] GFX ETERNA 55: Yu Sanbonsuge x Shortfilm “Tomei Na Zawameki”"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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