Shooting My Friends on Medium Format | GFX50S II Shoreline BTS

This wasn’t a client shoot. No pressure. No expectations. Just me, my closest friends, and a camera by the shoreline. In this video, I take you behind the scenes of a personal portrait session shot on medium format.

We’re joking around, talking life, acting way more dramatic than necessary, and letting moments unfold naturally while I photograph the people who know me best.

The photographs were shot on the Fujifilm GFX50S II using three very different lenses — the Mamiya 35mm f/3.5 for environmental frames, the Mamiya 150mm f/3.5 for tighter portraits, and my favorite, the Mitakon 65mm f/1.4, when I want that shallow depth and cinematic look. The video itself was filmed on the iPhone 17 Pro, handheld and on the DJI Osmo 7P gimbal, with audio recorded using the DJI Mic Mini. Simple, lightweight, and perfect for a relaxed BTS-style day.

Huge thank you to Mike and Cody for the day — for taking me out to these beautiful locations, trusting me, and letting me photograph you both. I know you’re not models and being in front of the camera isn’t easy, and I don’t take that lightly at all. These images only exist because you showed up and gave it a real shot.

This video isn’t about specs. It’s about process, trust, friendship, and remembering why photography matters. Thanks for watching.

🙏 📸 Photo Gear

Fujifilm GFX50S II

Mamiya 35mm f/3.5

Mamiya 150mm f/3.5

Mitakon 65mm f/1.4

🎥 Video Gear

iPhone 17 Pro

DJI Osmo 7P Gimbal

DJI Mic Mini

🎥 What You’ll See Behind-the-scenes portrait shooting

Real conversations & jokes

Natural light workflow

Personal approach to medium format photography

If you enjoy BTS photography, personal projects, and real moments over perfection, consider subscribing — more coming soon.

The Nikon Zf Wasn’t the Problem… It was the Reason

Shooting with the Nikon Zf made me realize something I didn’t expect. The image quality was beautiful — so good, in fact, that it reminded me of what I had been missing.

All images were shot straight out of camera — no edits.

The more I worked with the Zf, the more I found myself thinking about depth, tonality, and the feeling of medium format. Instead of pulling me in a new direction, it quietly led me back to an old one. That realization is ultimately why I decided to sell it.

One quick clarification: I didn’t go into detail about the Nikkor 40mm f/2 or the 26mm f/2.8 in this video because it was specifically the Nikon Zf paired with the 50mm f/1.8 S that led me back toward medium format. That combination is what made the difference for me creatively. That said, both the 40mm and 26mm lenses are excellent and I genuinely enjoyed shooting with them. Check

Shoutout to the Amazing Model in my Video IG: @h.e.s.e.d

Gear used in this Video:

Nikon Zf Nikkor 50mm F1.8s

IPhone 17 Pro max

DJI Mini Mics

🔍 Tags (Still Safe, No Spoilers)

Nikon Zf Why I sold my camera

Photography gear journey

Honest camera review

Photographer mindset

Creative photography

Portrait photographer

Camera decision

Photography YouTube

BTS Dance Shoot with the Fujifilm 23mm F1.4 WR and Viltrox 75mm F1.2 Lens.

BTS Dance shoot ( recorded on the iPhone 15 Pro. )

SOOC Below:

Images Shot with Fujifilm X-H2 // Fujifilm 23mm WR F1.4 Lens + Viltrox 75mm F1.2 lens .

Follow Me : https://bio.site/DIGITAL.NYC

Video & Photo Interview with Hiroko Kodaira

I'm working on a NEW series where I video / photo interview all types of Artist. I want the viewer to relate and feel inspired to create, that's the goal.

This EP. I interview NYC Ballet Teacher Hiroko Kodaira

*Shot and Recorded on the Fujifilm X-H2 + Fujifilm 18mm WR F1.4 Lens*

Images Shot with Fujifilm X-Pro 2 + Fujifilm 33mm WR F1.4 Lens

Follow Me : DIGITAL.NYC

Reviewing Budget Lenses

🔍 Searching for the perfect lens that fits your budget without compromising quality? Look no further! Dive into my detailed review video where I share some hilarious moments alongside my experienced, honest insights to help you make the best choice.

YouTube Video Recorded on The Fujifilm X-H2 / Fujifilm 23mm F1.4 WR Lens + Rode Wireless Go 2 Mics
FYI: I make no money from any of the links included in this post. These links are provided purely for your convenience, to help you find the products more quickly. TTartisan did not pay me or send me any lenses for free. All the lenses mentioned and reviewed in this video were purchased by me personally.

Lenses Reviewed and Images Featured:

• TTartisan 25mm f2 lens

-Ttartisan 27mm f2.8 lens

-Ttartisan 50mm f2 lens

-7artisan (Pinhole) 18mm f6.3 lens

Images Taken with the Fujifilm X-Pro 2

Follow me : https://bio.site/DIGITAL.NYC

Shooting Dance in the Monochrome Film Simulation on the Fujifilm X-T5

In this video I shoot in the Monochrome film simulation on the Fujifilm X-T5. This is my second dance shoot with Amazing Dancer @Lindesylmill.

Gear used : I shot the photos with the Fujifilm X-T5 and the new WR version's of the 23mm F1.4 and the 33mm F1.4.

Video was recorded on a Gimbal with the Fujifilm X-T4 with the 18mm F1.4 WR.

You can also find me here : https://bio.site/DIGITAL.NYC

SHOOTING PORTRAIT'S WITH THE FUJIFILM X-T5

This is a BTS video of me using the Fujifilm X-T5 / WR lens (23mm/33mm F1.4's). This shoot took place in a Park (Brooklyn, New York) with Amazing NYC Agency Model " Lola Declet" :https://www.instagram.com/loladeclet/

Gear:

Fujifilm X-T5 Fujifilm 23mm 1.4 WR Lens

Fujifilm 33mm 1.4 WR Lens

Recorded on my Prized Camera (Thank you again Fuji!) :

Fujifilm X-T4

Fujifilm 18mm 1.4 WR Lens

Rode Wireless Go Mics 2

Thank you so much for following me!

FUJIFILM BLESSED ME!

In this video, I am shooting with the Fujifilm X-T4 camera paired with the XF16-80mm f4 lens, which I was fortunate enough to win from a Fujifilm Contest: "Create with Me / THEGINGERB3ARDMEN’s Portrait Challenge!

Here’s my image that won Below:

Here are the photos I took during the YouTube video, all captured using my award-winning Fujifilm XT4 camera.

Fujfilm’s Contest: https://www.fujifilm-x.com/en-us/series/create-with-me/thegingerb3ardmens-portrait-challenge/

Model: https://www.instagram.com/your__anast...

Studio: https://www.instagram.com/pitkinlofts/

My Work: https://bio.site/DIGITAL.NYC

Beauty and the Beast

BTS video from a shoot I shot with amazing Model Liam and his beautiful car with the Fujifilm X-Pro 3 and Fuji XF33mm F1.4 Lens.

Model IG: https://www.instagram.com/d3rtl1am/

My IG: https://bio.site/DIGITAL.NYC

Shooting With The Fujifilm X-Pro 3 and XF33mm F1.4 Lens

New Upload with Amazing Model @chaykneee . Check out our BTS Video with the Fujifilm X-Pro 3 and the XF33mm F1.4 lens🥰

Picked Photos Below:

#fujifilmxpro3 #xpro3 #fujifilmxseries #xf33mmf14 #fujifeed#fujifilm #portraitphotography #portraits#nycportraitphotographer #nyc #nycmodel #nyccastings#funnyphotographer

Shooting with Fujifilm’s “King Of Bokeh” The XF 50mm F1.0 Lens

🤠I wanna give a shot out to @chasejahmal for being amazing model as always! And my friend @dosvictorios for leading me his beautiful lens ( #xf50mmf1 )I thank you both and appreciate ya🙏🏾

Give @dosvictorios a few likes and a follow he’s an amazing photographer 📸

Definitely check my my video and like and subscribe if you haven’t trust me I truly appreciate all the love ❤️ & support 💪🏽

#cowboy #nycmodel #brooklyn #fujifilm #fujifilmxt4#fujifilmxpro3 #fujifilm50mmf1 #xt4 #xpro3 #xf50#myfujifilmlegacy #fujixseries

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Shooting Ballet with the NEW Fujifilm XF18mm F1.4 Lens

It was a challenge shooting dance at a 28mm focal length, which has been my favorite focal length lately📸

Definitely watch my new BTS YOUTUBE video of Lindsey doing her thing and the outcome of the dance photos shot at a 28mm focal length 💪🏽

Below are all the images that were in video.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/lindseylmill/

SHOOTING PORTRAITS IN RANDOM LOCATIONS WITH THE FUJIFILM X-PRO 3 AND THE FUJIFILM 33MM F1.4 LENS

I used the Fujifilm X-Pro 3 camera paired with the XF33mm F1.4 lens for this shoot. In this video, I get to experience the new XF33mm F1.4 lens firsthand while exploring several random locations around the city. I chose spots that I felt would provide a visually appealing and suitable background for Megan’s portraits, enhancing the overall aesthetic of the images.

Here are my picks / retouched below:

Here are the photo’s from the video below:

Model : Megan

IG: @Megansaldanhaha

Recorded with the Fujifilm XT-4, XF18mm F1.4 lens & the Wireless Rode Mic 2.

Shooting with the Fujifilm GFX50r and the Voigtlander 40mm F1.2 Lens

Using the Fujifilm GFX50r with the Voigtlander 40mm F1.2 Lens for a Halloween shoot with Model Kieth (IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeknyc/ )

Equipment Recorded on:

Fujifilm X100V - https://amzn.to/3xBRoUY

Fujifilm WCL x100 ii (28mm f2) - https://amzn.to/3AV3TNq

Fujifilm TCL x100 ii (50mm F2) - https://amzn.to/3wEPDot

X100V Black Camo Skin -X100V - https://amzn.to/3AV4Ghn

X100V Grip - https://amzn.to/3yU9C4n

49mm BPM 1/4 - https://amzn.to/2VBNtt9

Gimbal : WeeBill S - https://amzn.to/36wfDYK

Camera:

Fujifilm GFX50R - https://amzn.to/3r6zwiz

GFX50r Black Camo Skin - https://amzn.to/36tkTMI

Lenses :

Voigtlander 40mm f1.2 - https://amzn.to/2UKcaTB

7artisans Adaptor - https://amzn.to/3e9wvZF

SHOOTING BALLET WITH THE FUJIFILM X100V & WCL / TCL X100 II TELE CONVERSION LENSES

This is my first time using the Fujifilm X100V with the WCL / TCL X100 II Tele - Conversion lenses for a dance shoot. In this video I capture the amazing dance moves by EVA (IG: https://www.instagram.com/re.evita/ )

Equipment Recorded on:

Fujifilm XE-4 - https://amzn.to/3zR3vyd

Fujifilm 23mmF1.4 - https://amzn.to/3kcgo18

XE-4 Grip - https://amzn.to/3f2x4ov

XE-4 Black Camo Skin - https://amzn.to/3iReb8U

Gimbal : WeeBill S - https://amzn.to/36wfDYK

Camera:

Fujifilm X100V Body - https://amzn.to/3xBRoUY

X100V Camo Skin - https://amzn.to/3AV4Ghn

X100V Grip - https://amzn.to/3yU9C4n

Lenses : Fujifilm WCL x100 ii (28mm f2) - https://amzn.to/3AV3TNq

Fujifilm TCL x100 ii (50mm F2) - https://amzn.to/3wEPDot

USING VINTAGE LENSES ON THE FUJIFILM GFX50R

This is my first time using the Fujifilm GFX50r for a Portraits shoot. In this video I capture the amazing Model/Actor Jenny ( IG: https://www.instagram.com/jenny.oconn... ) with the Fujifilm GFX50r with the Yashica 50mm F1.9 and 135 f2.8 Lens.

Equipment Recorded on:

Fujifilm X100V - https://amzn.to/3xBRoUY

Fujifilm WCL x100 ii (28mm f2) - https://amzn.to/3AV3TNq

Fujifilm TCL x100 ii (50mm F2) - https://amzn.to/3wEPDot

X100V Black Camo Skin -X100V - https://amzn.to/3AV4Ghn

X100V Grip - https://amzn.to/3yU9C4n

49mm BPM 1/4 - https://amzn.to/2VBNtt9

Gimbal : WeeBill S - https://amzn.to/36wfDYK

Camera:

Fujifilm GFX50R - https://amzn.to/3r6zwiz

GFX50r Black Camo Skin - https://amzn.to/36tkTMI

Lenses :

Yashica 50mm F1.9 lens

Yashica 135mm F2.8 lens

SHOOTING DANCE WITH THE FUJIFILM GFX50R & THE VOIGTLANDER 40MM F1.2 LENS

This is my first time using the Fujifilm GFX50r for a dance shoot. In this video I capture the amazing dance moves by Chase IG with the Fujifilm GFX50r with the Voigtlander 40mm F1.2 Lens.

Equipment Recorded on:

Fujifilm XE-4

Fujifilm 18mm F2

XE-4 Grip

XE-4 Black Camo Skin

Gimbal : WeeBill S

Camera: Fujifilm GFX50R

GFX50r Black Camo Skin

Lenses :

Voigtlander 40mm f1.2

7artisans Adaptor

All Natural Portraits Shoot With the Fujifilm X-Pro 3

In this video I show you BTS of an all natural portraits shoot with model : https://www.instagram.com/n4om.1/ in 3 different locations of Highland Park Brooklyn.

Equipment Recorded on:

Fujifilm X100V - https://amzn.to/3xBRoUY

Fujifilm WCL x100 ii (28mm f2) - https://amzn.to/3AV3TNq

Fujifilm TCL x100 ii (50mm F2) - https://amzn.to/3wEPDot

X100V Black Camo Skin -X100V - https://amzn.to/3AV4Ghn

X100V Grip - https://amzn.to/3yU9C4n

49mm BPM 1/4 - https://amzn.to/2VBNtt9

Gimbal : Crane WeeBill - https://amzn.to/36wfDYK

Camera: Fujifilm XPRO 3 Body - https://amzn.to/3ki92Jk

XPRO 3 Black Camo Skin - https://amzn.to/2VqSqVu

X-PRO 3 Grip - https://amzn.to/3hB2GDg

Lenses:

Fujifilm 23mmF1.4 - https://amzn.to/3kcgo18

Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 - https://amzn.to/3i0VmzU

3 LOOK EDITORIAL SHOOT WITH THE FUJIFILM X-PRO 3

In this video I show you my creative process of shooting a 3 look editorial shoot with model : https://www.instagram.com/christracys... in 3 different locations of Brooklyn.

Equipment Recorded on:

Fujifilm X100V - https://amzn.to/3xBRoUY

Fujifilm WCL x100 ii (28mm f2) - https://amzn.to/3AV3TNq

Fujifilm TCL x100 ii (50mm F2) - https://amzn.to/3wEPDot

X100V Black Camo Skin -X100V - https://amzn.to/3AV4Ghn

X100V Grip - https://amzn.to/3yU9C4n

49mm BPM 1/4 - https://amzn.to/2VBNtt9

Gimbal : Crane WeeBill - https://amzn.to/36wfDYK

Camera: Fujifilm XPRO 3 Body - https://amzn.to/3ki92Jk

XPRO 3 Black Camo Skin - https://amzn.to/2VqSqVu

X-PRO 3 Grip - https://amzn.to/3hB2GDg

Lenses:

Fujifilm 23mmF1.4 - https://amzn.to/3kcgo18

Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 - https://amzn.to/3i0VmzU

FUJIFILM GFX50r & Adapted Lenses - Voigtlander 40mm f1.2 & Yashica 50mm f1.9. NYC Street Photography

This is my very first time using the Fujifilm GFX50r paired with adapted lenses. In this video, I take the GFX50r along with my collection of adapted lenses out to the bustling streets of NYC. We are quickly reminded, as the footage shows, that New York City can become even more intense and chaotic during a heat wave. The combination of the camera’s capabilities and the challenging environment creates a unique experience worth capturing.

Above are the high-quality photos taken using the Fujifilm GFX50R camera paired with Prime Lenses, showcasing the excellent detail and clarity achieved through this combination.

Equipment Recorded on:

Fujifilm X100V

Fujifilm WCL x100 ii (28mm f2)

Fujifilm TCL x100 ii (50mm F2)

X100V Black Camo Skin -X100V

X100V Grip

Gimbal : Crane M2

Camera: Fujifilm GFX50R

GFX50r Black Camo Skin

Lenses : Voigtlander 40mm f1.2

7artisans Adaptor

Yashica 50mm f1.9 Fotodiox Pro C/Y - GFX Adaptor