WanderFrame Blog
Notes on building iOS apps, making pictures, the gear I use, and the places I take it.
Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F/2.8-4.8 R LM WR - Review
The Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F/2.8-4.8 R LM WR is the best kit lens I've ever owned — small, fast-focusing, sharp, and weather-sealed. After four months and a lot of shots across street, portraits, and travel, here's my full review of it before I move on to a new system.
Fujifilm XF 23mm F/1.4 R LM WR - Review
After five years shooting Fujifilm, the XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR might be the best lens I've ever owned — and I'm reviewing it on the exact day I'm switching systems. Build quality, sharpness, bokeh, and whether it's still worth it used.
Nikon Zf - First Impressions and Fujifilm X-T5 Comparison
I finally caved and bought the Nikon Zf after years of gravitating back to Fujifilm — here's how the build, handling, and new Picture Control recipes actually stack up against my X-T5.
The Beginner's Guide to Better Travel Photos: 7 Tips That Actually Wo
Ever gotten home from a trip and thought your photos looked way better in person? Here are 7 simple but powerful travel photography tips - covering composition, light, storytelling, camera settings, gear, and editing - that actually make a difference, even if you're just starting out.
🎒 TomToc Aviator-T33 Sling (3.5L) – A Surprisingly Capable Everyday Sling Bag
The TomToc Aviator-T33 Sling (3.5L) has quietly become my everyday bag — daily carry, camera gear, even a Switch if I push it. Here's what fits, how it holds up, and whether it's worth the price.
How to Master Light in Photography While Travelling – Daytime
Harsh midday sun, golden hour, cloudy skies, blue hour — here's how I approach each lighting condition while travelling so you come home with better photos, no matter what the sky throws at you.
How Expensive is Japan Really? My 2 Weeks Travel Cost Breakdown
Two weeks in Japan, broken down euro by euro — flights, food, hotels, transport, souvenirs, and all the sneaky extra costs, plus a simple budget table so you know what to expect no matter how you want to travel.
14 Days in Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka & Beyond – My First Big Travel Adventure
Two weeks, five cities, and way too little sleep — my first-ever trip to Japan through Tokyo, Yamanouchi, Kyoto, Osaka, and back again. It was awesome, exhausting, and I already want to go back.
How to Create the Perfect Travel Itinerary: A Practical Guide
Planning a trip can feel overwhelming — so here's my step-by-step approach to building the perfect travel itinerary, from defining your travel style to picking the right accommodation, so you can plan with confidence instead of guesswork.