Tom Baumgaertel (Beware My Fuji)

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In this episode, John and Mark speak with Los Angeles-based and official Fujifilm X Creator Tom Baumgaertel, aka Beware My Fuji.

Tom has published a number of Zines (Atlanta and LA) and is known for his unique shooting style, using multiple exposures and light abstractions. 

Tom discusses, among other things:

• The transition from Germany to the US 
• His street photography journey 
• The street photography community in Atlanta and LA
• How he found his photographic voice and style
• Shooting at night in downtown L.A, including an encounter with a  machete 
• His experience being a Fujifilm X Creator
• Being one with the street as well as your gear!
• LA and New York Photo walks 

Photographers mentioned in this podcast:

• Bobby Bosston, aka 88 Shots
• Jeff Sudmeier
• Evan Ranft

The gear tom uses:

• Fujifilm GFX100S
• Fujifilm X-PRO3
• XF18-55mm F2.8-4 
• XF18mm F2
• XF27mm F2.8
• XF50-140mm F2.8

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