My Fujifilm X-T1 was my first "me" camera — as in, "this is for me, for things I want to shoot." My work requires me to shoot events and portraits, but I found that street photography was my outlet to get away and explore my preferences. I enjoy the analog dials paired with the digital ease of the X-T1. It stays out of my way when I need it, but it also feels like an artist's tool when I want it. It has its own personality, and though I've moved on to an X-T2, the X-T1 is the camera that got me excited to shoot.
Every Thursday night, a small group of fire knife dancers come out to perform in this particular spot in Waikiki. I've come to know the veterans well, but this is one of the first performances of this young one here. I framed a print for the father as a gift back for always being great subjects.
