The last Fujifilm X100V film simulation recipe you will ever need
I use my CC recipe about 80 percent of the time. Maybe even 90 percent. That film sim can, in my opinion, be used for everything.
Mitchel Lensink
Photographer and writer working on long-term projects that uncover the overlooked beauty and quiet goodness in the world, shared in my monthly newsletter Dialogue.
From Barcelona to Berlin and back
Between trips to Barcelona and Berlin, a roof that somehow keeps leaking, a day job in which I’m constantly trying to outperform my past self, and suboptimal sleep because I'm always overwhelmed, I also managed to finish a book and send it to press.
Get up and do something with your life, consistently
About 365 projects, persistence and not sitting around waiting for motivation to hit.
Fujifilm X100V sample images for new buyers
I can imagine people going through similar phases as I have when looking for a camera like the X100V. Hopefully, my experience and work with it can provide some perspective for new buyers.
My six favorite Fujifilm film simulation recipes
I think we can all agree that Fujifilm's film simulations are amazing. That's why I have created six film simulation recipes that have been living on both my Fujifilm X100V and X-Pro3 for the better part of a year now.
Work smarter not harder: AI is here to stay and so are artists
I don’t think AI is ‘going to take our jobs’. I do, however, think it’s here to do all the jobs us humans don’t necessarily want to do. Which mostly overlaps with jobs that humans are not really good at anyway.
2022
My best work and most memorable moments from 2022.
2022 In review: one year of monthly newslettering (and some other things)
This is the one-year anniversary of this newsletter going out monthly! I want to use this first anniversary to reflect, but also share some accomplishments, statistics, and ideas for the future. I'll end with some personal notes.
Through the mist, I hear you calling
This time, I'd like to take you on a walk through the mist of an early morning, with a pleasant discovery following soon after.
Impostor syndrome, zone focussing and a request for feedback
Somebody taps on my shoulder, which startles me a little. I look up, straight into the eyes of the man that just passed me. Apparently, he turned around. He notices my uneasiness.
Street photography in Greece but also taking a break
My phone screen wakes from an email: ‘extra information about your upcoming trip to Greece’, it reads. I peek out of the window to the left of me and see nothing but droplets on glass. The perfect time to extend summer just that little bit more.
I went to London and turned into a street photographer
London is a big city. That might sound like an obvious statement to some, but at this particular Thursday morning, I had no idea yet.
How to protect your work from oblivion
I look up from the screen and notice the orange glow outside. 'This would be the perfect time to go for a walk', I think.
Finding focus and working on my elevator pitch (again)
They asks how I'm doing and what I currently spend my days on. A difficult question, I find out immediately. I stumble over my words, as I don't quite know where to start. This is the moment I can spark their interest about my work.
Chance encounters and street photography in Berlin
We turn around the corner from where we've been eating and gradually make our way back to the Airbnb. Then, the biggest coincidence I've experienced this year happened.
The therapeutic nature of photography walks
Whenever I feel disoriented or not in control of my life, I simply need to find a moment to go on a walk that's at least 30 minutes long. I've learned that half an hour is the minimum amount of time required to purge any internal chaos and find balance again.
How photography can be an introvert's best friend
The camera around my neck quickly becomes the topic of conversation, pushing me into the role of ‘the photographer’. After a few short-lived interactions, I excuse myself and task myself with documenting the room and tonight's attendees.
If you're not sure what to make of things, make art
What a month it has been, hasn't it? But in times of turmoil, there's always the option to express yourself and make things. In fact, if you are somebody who likes to create, this is especially a good time to focus on your craft.