Aizat K

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  • x100s

    There’s a saying that the best camera is the one you have in your hand. I think, apart from my cheap, slow phone, this little Fujifilm X100S is the one I bring the most. I bought it when it was first released in 2013 while I was living in Dubai. To this day, it still works and simply refuses to die. Apart from its batteries—which are getting weaker, swollen, and punctured—the camera is still fine mechanically and digitally. It just won’t quit!

    Is it still acceptable in 2026? For me and my use cases, it’s a resounding yes. Most, if not all of the photographs in this site is taken with the camera.

    Although it has its quirks (all cameras do), once you get the right lighting, the file will look film-like in post. I read that this sensor is different from newer generations, and mine was made in Japan, unlike recent models which are made in Thailand.

    Overall, I’d give it another couple of years, or use it until it dies completely, before buying the latest and greatest of its brethren.



  • on books 2

    New additions to my library. I got Magnum China from the store, and 3 more just arrived via mail, as I couldn’t find them anywhere else in stores. Good price and such a bargain for new old books. Perfect for my coffee table reading material, and as they’re mostly photographs, I’d say they’re going to be a visual feast, and perhaps some inspiration. At least my weeks ahead are covered!


  • on books

    I read a lot, and I have plenty of photography books, from Cecil Beaton to Lindbergh. I’m currently reading the Magnum Manifesto, and it’s interesting to learn about their conception, struggles, and ethos from the early foundation years up until the modern day. It’s an elitist group of photographers, each with distinctly discerning creative eyes, which makes browsing the archives even more satiating. At least, it’s better than doom-scrolling social media feeds (cue visual fatigue)!

  • just create

    When I was living in the UK, I had the pleasure of meeting a brilliant sculptor who told me something important: every artist wants their work to be acknowledged. The good thing is that there are approximately 8 billion people on Earth. Not everyone will like your work, as tastes differ, but there will be someone out there who appreciates it. Even if no one else does, at least you like what you have created.

  • random rant

    It’s hard to explain my photography, but I know what I gravitate toward: suspended, fleeting moments. I like undisturbed landscapes, anything that conveys solitude and quiet. I like my lens to be imperfect, full of flaws. I hate sharp sterile images!

  • Photography As Art Form

    I consider photography to be an art form, one that requires inner creativity to successfully create a compelling photograph.

    As a photographer, it’s essential to draw inspiration from others’ work, but it’s equally important to avoid copying and instead focus on developing your own unique voice. One tip I always remind myself is to stay true to my own vision and artistic direction.

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