Inspiration
15 June: Father’s Day Candid Portraiture
Father’s Day is a brilliant excuse to get your camera out – not just to make memories of the day, but potentially to create something lasting. A well-timed photo could become next year’s thoughtful gift, whether it’s a framed print, a personalised card or even a small photo book filled with favourite moments. Forget stiff posing and aim for candid, relaxed photos. A quiet moment, a laugh – even an everyday ritual like reading the paper or walking the dog can make for a striking portrait when created with care.
21 June: Summer Solstice Photo Challenge For those in the northern hemisphere, 21 June marks summer solstice – the longest day of the year. Why not set this astral milestone apart by giving yourself a photography challenge? UK residents are set to get approximately 17 hours of sunlight, making it the perfect opportunity to complete a one-day photo series. Whether you’re hitting the streets, documenting your favourite landscape or searching for specific fauna and flora, make the most of the long day by using the changing light to feed your narrative. Hit the Sweet Spot Practically everything looks better at sunrise and sunset – it’s just a fact, and the reason photographers flock to major landmarks around golden hour. However, if your camera is pointed towards the setting
SPOT. To make sure the exposure is set specifically for your chosen subject, you can link the metering area with your focus area by going to AF/MF SETTING > INTERLOCK SPOT AE & FOCUS AREA and selecting ON.
sun, nailing exposure can be a challenge. Try using spot metering to ensure that your exposure is set for your subject and not the entire frame. Press MENU/OK, then go to SHOOTING SETTING > PHOTOMETRY and select
FUJIFILM Focus Magazine 09
Summer 2025
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