A horse, two dogs and a camera | A recipe for good mental health Roger Brooks Films 2025-08-19 | We take my wife's horse and our two dogs for a mind clearing walk through a beautiful rural property, and take plenty of pictures with my camera along the way. These days my wife and I are trying to spend more time doing the things which require less effort, yet provide more value in terms of emotional clarity. Hope you enjoy. Link to my photography website below; rogerbrooksphotography.netIf you'd also like to check out our motorbike channel, link below;youtube.com/@UCZJJK2tfle64CW94Kd2vEdg
Long Exposure Photography Inside The Sydney Metro Roger Brooks Films 2025-09-15 | Join me on a POV style journey from the front of a Sydney Metro train where I take long exposure pictures with my Fujifilm X100VI.Hope you enjoy.If you like the content, please consider hitting the 'like' button and also clicking the bell icon so that you are notified each time a new video is published... its all free, no charge.Link to my photography website below;rogerbrooksphotography.net
50mm street photography in Sydney, Australia | Fujifilm X-T5 Roger Brooks Films 2025-08-16 | During a terrible fortnight of bad weather in New South Wales, and despite the forecast telling me that it was going to rain, I went out for a street photography session in Sydney with my Fujifilm X-T5. Hope you enjoy. Link to my photography website below; rogerbrooksphotography.net
Fujifilm X-Pro4 or stay with the X-Pro3, 2 or even 1? Roger Brooks Films 2025-08-10 | In this episode I discuss my wants for a potential Fujifilm X-Pro4 release, and whether I could be tempted to update my X-Pro3.Hope you enjoy.Link to my website below;rogerbrooksphotography.net
Fujifilm X100VI Street Photography In Cabramatta Roger Brooks Films 2025-08-03 | My first POV video. Join me as I show you how I move in and out of a very busy Cabramatta city centre, arguably Sydney's busiest and most well known Asian community.Hope you enjoy.Stills Camera: Fujifilm X100VIFootage: DJI Osmo Action 5 ProLink to my photography website below;rogerbrooksphotography.net
How to respect your own photographic creativity Roger Brooks Films 2025-07-30 | In this video I talk about how I feel about turning 60, and also the simple measures I take to stay sane with my creativity.Hope you enjoy, and maybe find some inspiration.Link to my website below;rogerbrooksphotography.netIf you're interested, I also have a bike channel which I do with my wife, link below;youtube.com/watch?v=m069yK_j8Xw
Why the Fujifilm X100VI is underrated! Roger Brooks Films 2025-07-25 | Let me tell you why I think most people over react to the perceived issues with the Fujifilm X100VI. Hope you enjoy. Link to my website below; rogerbrooksphotography.netFacebook, Instagram and Threads: @rogerbrooksphotography
I love the Fujifilm X-Pro3 in 2025 Roger Brooks Films 2025-07-18 | I explain why I love my Fujifilm X-Pro3, and why I believe that it is underrated.Hope you enjoy.Link to my website below;rogerbrooksphotography.net
Melbourne night street photography using the Fujifilm X100VI built-in flash Roger Brooks Films 2025-07-11 | Shooting flash photography in the street for the first time, and it really upset someone!Check out my process and pictures.Link to my website below;rogerbrooksphotography.netLinks to Renata Filippi and Mark Davidson below;Renata: instagram.com/rendogie/?hl=enMark: instagram.com/markjdavidson/?hl=enHope you enjoy.
An early winter morning in Melbourne with my Fujifilm X100VI Roger Brooks Films 2025-06-27 | I managed to get out with my camera a few times during a recent business trip to Melbourne. On this day I set my alarm for a very early rise to hit the streets and capture the ambience of a pre-rush work morning.Hope you enjoy.
Photographing the back streets of Redfern in Sydney | Fujifilm X-T5 Roger Brooks Films 2025-06-21 | In this video a failed early morning attempt to capture light in the CBD led me over to Redfern, where I walked though some of the back streets to take pictures of the local community. Hope you enjoy. Stills Camera: Fujifilm X-T5 Stills Lens: Fujifilm XF 18mm f2 B-Roll: DJI Osmo Pocket 3Follow me on Facebook, Instagram and Threads@rogerbrooksphotography
Finding purpose in your street photography Roger Brooks Films 2025-05-07 | In this video I talk about identifying the style of street photography that I like, in an attempt to find more purpose when I'm out shooting on the street. Hope you enjoy, and I'd love to hear your thoughts too. Website link below; rogerbrooksphotography.netInstagram, Threads and Facebook;@rogerbrooksphotographyLinks to photographers whose books are featured;houmankatoozi.comhttps://www.samferris.com.au/webbnorriswebb.co
The rich colour of Melbourne street photography at night | Fujifilm X100VI Roger Brooks Films 2025-03-07 | A recent night street session with my Fujifilm X100VI. I love Melbourne by day, however the rich and vibrant colours of Swanston Street and Chinatown are fantastic by night!Hope you enjoy.All footage shot with a DJI Osmo Pocket 3I'd love you to check out my website, link below; rogerbrooksphotography.net
Melbourne is one of my favourite places to shoot street photography | Fujifilm X100VI Roger Brooks Films 2025-02-28 | Recently I was in Melbourne for a business trip, this film features pictures and footage from short random shoots across various days.Hope you enjoy.Pictures: Fujifilm X100VIFootage: DJI Osmo Pocket 3I'd love you to check out my website, link below;rogerbrooksphotography.net
Photographing Sydneys NYC High Line equivalent | Fujifilm X-T5 Roger Brooks Films 2025-02-19 | A photo walk and overview of the history of Sydney's The Goods Line in Ultimo.Hope you enjoy.Photographs:Fujifilm X-T5 cameraFujifilm 18mm f2 lensFootage:DJI Osmo Pocket 3I'd love you to check out my website:rogerbrooksphotography.net
Sydney street photography diaries - Episode 3 | Exploring the mind of a street photographer Roger Brooks Films 2024-12-26 | In this episode I discuss how I made my favourite street photography images from December, 2024. I discuss how I worked the scenes, and how I named each image.Hope you enjoy.
Taking pictures of my Harley-Davidson Roger Brooks Films 2024-12-23 | In this short video I take an impromptu solo ride to take pictures of my motorbike.It was early afternoon in summer therefore the light was probably too harsh for photographs, however this was the only chance that I was going to have for a few days, so I took a risk.Hope you enjoy.I'd love you to take a look through my photography website, link below;rogerbrooksphotography.netAlso, below is a link to my motorbike channel;youtube.com/@UCZJJK2tfle64CW94Kd2vEdg
Monochrome street photography in Sydney | Fujifilm X-Pro3 Roger Brooks Films 2024-10-15 | A Saturday walk around parts of the Sydney CBD with my beautiful Fujifilm X-Pro3 camera.Hope you enjoy the pictures and b-roll of the city's people moving about.Stills Camera: Fujifilm X-Pro3Stills Lens: Fujifilm 18mm f2B-Roll: DJI Osmo Pocket 3All images shot with the Acros standard film simulation with very minor changes made in post editing.
Sydney street photography with the Fujifilm X100VI | Discussing Manscaping | Dr.Seuss vs The Bible Roger Brooks Films 2024-10-11 | In this video I am joined by a close friend for a street photography walk in the Sydney CBD.Plenty of random and funny stupidity, along with some cool pictures.Hope you enjoy.Go check out Chewie's motorcycling and photography adventures via the link below;youtube.com/@hachewie/videosRoger's photography website:rogerbrooksphotography.netRoger's motorcycle channel:youtube.com/@HarleyThrottleJuice/videos
Photographing the last day of winter in Sydney, Australia | Fujifilm X100VI Roger Brooks Films 2024-09-12 | Join me for a candid walk around Sydney on a sunny last day of winter for 2024 with my new Fujifilm X100VI.Stills Camera: Fujifilm X100VIB-Roll: DJI Osmo Pocket 3 + DJI ND64 FilterLink to my website below;rogerbrooksphotography.netHope you enjoy.
I pre-ordered the Fujifilm X100VI, and then purchased two other cameras... Roger Brooks Films 2024-09-04 | I pre-ordered a Fujifilm X100VI, then purchased two other cameras instead.What am I doing?Link to my website:rogerbrooksphotography.netLinks to the camera accessories;SmallRig L Shape Grip: smallrig.com/au/list/FUJIFILM-X100VI-X100V.htmlSmallRig Thumb Grip: smallrig.com/au/Thumb-Grip-for-FUJIFILM-X100VI-X100V.htmlHaoge Square Hood: https://www.amazon.com.au/Haoge-LH-X54B-Square-Adapter-Fujifilm/dp/B08B56YSK2?th=1Hoya UV Filter: https://www.digidirect.com.au/catalog/product/view/id/66899/s/hoya-49mm-uv-ux-ii-filter?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw59q2BhBOEiwAKc0ijX4B20wKn80WX8Teu7mIt7wHdWTVZ93K9DKcFAd1MkDyCUScj4vaEBoCIfoQAvD_BwEKohutt Minimalist Camera Strap:https://kohutt.com.au/products/minimalist-camera-strap-with-split-rings
Sydney street photography diaries - Episode 2 | Fujifilm X-Pro3 Roger Brooks Films 2024-08-28 | Join me as I showcase and discuss some of my favourite street images from Sydney in August, 2024.What I saw, as well as how I set the scene and took the images.Link to my website below;rogerbrooksphotography.net
Street photography in Cabramatta, Sydney | Fujifilm X-Pro3 Roger Brooks Films 2024-08-16 | Join me as I walk around the vibrant and cultural Asian community of Cabramatta in Sydney with my Fujifilm X-Pro3 camera.I discuss how I work scenes with some areas falling into shadow, whilst allowing the light to help focus on bright and vibrant colours.Stills Camera: Fujifilm X-Pro3Stills Lens: Fujifilm 18mm f2B-Roll: DJI Osmo Pocket 3 + DJI ND64 filterThanks for watching. If you enjoyed the content, please consider hitting the 'like' button and leaving a comment.Link to my website below;rogerbrooksphotography.net
Winter at the beach with the Fujifilm X-Pro3 | Newcastle, Australia Roger Brooks Films 2024-08-06 | Join me as I discuss how and why I made some images at Newcastle Beach with the Fujifilm X-Pro3 on a beautiful, sunny winter day.If you dig the content, please consider hitting the 'like' button and subscribing.Comments are also very welcome.Stills Camera: Fujifilm X-Pro3Stills Lens: Fujifilm 18mm f2Footage: DJI Osmo Pocket 3 + DJI ND64 filterIf you're interested, please click on the link to my website below;rogerbrooksphotography.netHope you enjoy.
How I create scenes in street photography | Sydney Street Diaries | Fujifilm X-Pro3 Roger Brooks Films 2024-07-23 | In this episode I talk through some of my favourite images from July, 2024, including how I worked the scene to create them and tell a story.Let me know what you think of the images, and whether you enjoy this kind of behind-the-scenes format.All of these images were taken in Sydney during July of 2024.Camera: Fujifilm X-Pro3Lens: Fujifilm 18mm f2Hope you enjoy.Link to my website below;rogerbrooksphotography.net
Creating layers in street photography | Fujifilm X-Pro3 Roger Brooks Films 2024-07-15 | In this episode I focus more on street scenes which have layers and try to create more interesting pictures, and maybe even some mini stories.Whilst its not super important for every picture to have multiple layers, it is worthwhile spending time getting used to this mindset to help sharpen your skills on the street.Stills Camera: Fujifilm X-Pro3Stills Lens: Fujifilm 18mm f2B-Roll & Talking Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket 3 + DJI ND Filter + DJI Mic 2
Getting used to zone focusing with the Fujifilm X-T5 | Sydney, Australia Roger Brooks Films 2024-06-30 | Join me as I walk through Circular Quay at the famous Sydney Harbour in Australia and talk about my settings and general mindset in relation to making sure that you can get more workable images when using a more reliable focusing system.Stills Camera: Fujifilm X-T5Stills Lens: Fujinon 23mm f2B-Roll & Talking Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket 3 + DJI ND filterHope you enjoy.Link to my website below;rogerbrooksphotography.net
Sydney street photography diaries - Episode 1 | Fujifilm X-T5 Roger Brooks Films 2024-06-17 | A photo walk on a beautiful winter's day in Sydney, Australia. I'm really warming to the magnificent Fujifilm X-T5, with each session it just feels like it is going to be my main camera. Hope you enjoy.Link to my website below.rogerbrooksphotography.net
Kings Cross night photography with the Fujifilm X-T5 | Sydney, Australia Roger Brooks Films 2024-06-11 | This is a short film (including still images) depicting the enigmatic Kings Cross district in Sydney on a wet Friday night.Hope you enjoy.If you dig it, please consider hitting the 'like' button and leaving a comment.Cameras: Fujifilm X-T5 and DJI Osmo Pocket 3Lens: Fujinon 23mm f2Link to my website below featuring still images, blogs and YouTube videos;rogerbrooksphotography.net
Fujifilm X-T5 vs X100Vi | Which Is The Most Practical? Roger Brooks Films 2024-06-06 | In this video I discuss why I am considering changing up my cameras, and whether the Fujifilm X-T5 is more practical for me than the X100Vi.Should I replace both my Fujifilm X-H2 and X100F, or keep at least one as a backup camera?If you enjoy the content, please hit the 'like' button to show your support.Thanks for checking out my channel.Links to some of my Fujifilm X-H2 work below;youtube.com/watch?v=dqgd5n_vwqU&t=2syoutube.com/watch?v=ub6AKEbbIm0
The magic of live music photography Roger Brooks Films 2024-05-23 | In this episode I share some of my favourite live music images that I've taken over the past ten years.All of the images were taken with my workhorse Nikon D810 (now sold), and were from gigs in both Sydney and Melbourne.I feel very fortunate to have seen so many huge acts up front and close, being in a photo pit directly beneath those muso's is electric, let me tell you!Hope you enjoy.
A short photo walk in the Sydney CBD before work | Fujifilm X100F Roger Brooks Films 2024-02-24 | In this film I make my way into the Sydney CBD early on a weekday to capture the city coming alive as the streets flood with workers.The morning bright sun shining down on the city provides plenty of photographic opportunities to capture highlights contrasting against shadows, along with silhouettes.All images shot with my Fujifilm X100F.Hope you enjoy.Link to my website below;rogerbrooksphotography.net
Photography walk in Chinatown Sydney at night | Fujifilm X-H2 Roger Brooks Films 2024-02-19 | In this episode I take a photo walk on a hot summer night around Chinatown in Sydney, Australia with my Fujifilm X-H2 camera.See the colour, the people, the atmosphere of the night market in Dixon Street.Hope you enjoy.Camera: Fujifilm X-H2Lens: Fujinon 23mm F2Link to my website;http://www.rogerbrooksphotography.net
Rediscovering the magic of the Fujifilm X100F In 2024 | Sydney Street Photography Roger Brooks Films 2024-01-31 | In this episode I take my trusty Fujifilm X100f into the Sydney CBD to rediscover just how beautiful these cameras are to hold and to shoot with.All images shot at 1/500 and ISO 400.Please feel free to check out my website via the link below;rogerbrooksphotography.netHope you enjoy.
Photographing the crazy christmas rush in Sydney, Australia | Fujifilm X-H2 Roger Brooks Films 2024-01-10 | In this episode a close friend of mine joins me on a photo walk around the Sydney CBD to capture the hustle and bustle leading up to Christmas Day.Hope you enjoy!Camera: Fujifilm X-H2Lens: Fujinon 23mm f2*the above combo was used for both stills and videoLink to my mate's YouTube channel below;youtube.com/@UC4Po-5QAVG7_pMuf-vIy7Kw
I photographed the subway in Sydney, Australia | Fujifilm X-H2 | Short Film Roger Brooks Films 2023-12-27 | In this short film I showcase the hustle and bustle of a pre xmas day in the Sydney subway system.Shot with the Fujifilm X-H2, along with the Fujinon 23mm f2 lens.Hope you enjoy.
Early evening photography in Melbourne | Fujifilm X-H2 Roger Brooks Films 2023-11-12 | Please enjoy this short film containing both b-roll and still images of a Melbourne photo walk that I did early one Spring evening in November of 2023.All street footage and images shot with the Fujifilm X-H2 camera and 23mm (35mm equivalent) f2 lens.Plane footage shot with the iPhone 14 Pro Max + Black Magic app.Edited in Adobe Premiere Pro.
Night photography in Newtown with the Fujifilm X-H2 | Short Film Roger Brooks Films 2023-09-02 | First day of spring in Australia, and a perfect opportunity to head into Newtown after work to make some street images and also video.Newtown is such an iconic and eclectic part of Sydney, full of cafes, restaurants, pubs, and some fascinating people.Newtown never disappoints!Thanks for checking the film out, much appreciated.
I woke up at dawn to photograph ocean pool swimmers | Fujifilm X-H2 | Short Film Roger Brooks Films 2023-08-06 | The ritual of early morning swimming in the ocean baths at Merewether in New South Wales, Australia. The discipline, the dedication, the mindfulness... what a magical way to start the day. If you enjoy the film, then please feel free to hit the 'like' button and also comment, I'd love your feedback. Take care, and thank you for watching.Camera: Fujifilm X-H2Lens: Fujinon XF 16-55 F2.8 R LM WRColour graded in Adobe Premiere Pro.
Photographing the Sydney CBD in winter | Fujifilm X100F Roger Brooks Films 2023-07-06 | Join me as I walk along the iconic George Street strip within the Sydney CBD with my trusty Fujifilm X100F camera and capture the essence of a once again vibrant city, post the COVID years.It was so refreshing to witness the streets being alive and full of people again, which for me I find relaxing, whilst others may choose to resist the hustle and bustle.If you like the content then please consider clicking on the 'like' button and maybe even subscribing to the channel which would help me to develop further and improve the channel.Thanks very much for stopping by, I really do appreciate you.Camera: Fujifilm X100F (black)Footage: GoPro 9Editing Software: Adobe Premiere ProWebsite: http://www.rogerbrooksphotography.netI also have another YouTube channel with my wife where we travel on our Harley Davidson bikes, with plenty of bike and cinematic drone footage, as well as cheeky banter between us - link below;youtube.com/@UCZJJK2tfle64CW94Kd2vEdg
How photography helps with my mental exhaustion | short film Roger Brooks Films 2023-05-16 | In this short film I discuss how mental exhaustion can lead to imbalance in one's life, and how a photographic expedition can help to bring back some balance and perspective.This is the beginning of my adventure trying to learn as much as I can about cinematography alongside my first love, photography.As I continue to explore the film genre I will be creating more short films and trying to unleash a more creative side of my personality. There is so much inspiring content out there and I look forward to learning as much as possible from those creators.If you would like to see some of my photographic work, feel free to click the link below.http://www.rogerbrooksphotography.net
