Tag: leica
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Video: How to Use a Leica M Camera for Street Photography with Craig Semetko
Check out this new helpful video by Craig Semetko (author of “Unposed“) on how to shoot street photography with a Leica M camera. Here are some of the tips he shares in the video: Know the camera well enough to not think about it. Then pure seeing and personal vision takes over. Study the masters, in…
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Join Matt Stuart for Leica Akademie Street Photography Workshops in LA and San Francisco in January 2015!
Hey guys, I am really excited to share that Matt Stuart (from In-Public) is coming to the states and teaching two workshops with Leica Akademie (in Los Angeles and San Francisco)! The workshop is only $599 and limited to 12 participants, and this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss out on! Matt is…
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A Guide on How to Shoot Street Photography on a Film Leica (or Rangefinder)
I know a lot of street photographers who have gotten into film recently, and have recently invested in film Leicas (specifically Leica m6’s). I wanted to write this guide to share everything I personally know about shooting on a film Leica based on my 3 years of experience. Disclaimer: I am not a Leica expert,…
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Istanbul Street Photography GoPro POV Volume #2
Here is the second volume of my Istanbul Street Photography GoPro POV series. I put the new GoPro Hero 3 (and shot at 720p at 60fps) on top of my Leica MP. The framelines are roughly 35mm. I have a few more I’m working on, will upload them in the upcoming week. If you haven’t…
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“Arrivals and Departures”: A Journey Across The Trans-Siberian Railroad by Jacob Aue Sobol, Magnum Photographer
Jacob Aue Sobol, Magnum Photographer embarked on a journey from Moscow to Bejing using the new Leica M Monochrom camera with the new 50mm f2 summicron. The images he captured show really raw emotion, and makes the viewer think about the story behind the images. The Leica blog is currently having an on going series…
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Streettogs Gallery Feature: “The Old of Hong Kong” by Gary Tyson
Eric’s Note: Streettogs Gallery is an on-going feature and intiative by Manila-based street photographer A.G. De Mesa. Check out more info here. A.G.: Gary Tyson is a great commercial photographer and has been in different locations around the globe. He is also the co-insturctor in Eric’s previously concluded street photography workshop in Hong Kong so I was really…
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Video Recap of the YOU ARE HERE Street Photography Exhibition with the ThinkTank Gallery and Leica Camera
Info: Huge thanks to Leica for making this show and our gallery opening possible. http://www.leica-camera.com And congratulations to Jordan Dunn for his VLUX-30 winning “Best of Show” piece: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=265956166775812&set=a.245493168822… YOU ARE HERE was curated by Neema Sadeghi and Eric Kim http://www.neemasadeghi.com http://www.erickimphotography.com Video Directed by Neema Sadeghi http://www.neemasadeghi.com Video Edited by Lonnie Francisco http://cargocollective.com/lonniefrancisco Video…
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Interview with Adam Marelli about His Journey to the Remote Island of Tanna
(Photo above copyrighted by Adam Marelli) Adam Marelli is an artist, photographer, and builder based in New York City who travels the world with his trusty Leicas and captures breathtaking images of people and places that he visits. His travels include India, Central American, Europe, and Egypt and recently to the remote island of Tanna, where he documented the…
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An Introduction to Zone Focusing for your Leica, Rangefinder, or DSLR
When I first started shooting street photography, I was always frustrated that my autofocus would always be too slow to capture the decisive moment. After trudging around the internet, I was first introduced to the idea of “zone focusing” by Markus Hartel on his blog. For those of you who aren’t familiar with zone focusing…
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How to Interact With Your Subjects when Shooting Street Photography
Alfred Eisenstaedt once said, “It is more important to click with people than to click the shutter“. Upon reading this quote, it made me start thinking differently how I approach my street photography. When I started off, I would avoid eye contact at all costs, often shooting from the hip or being a little more sneaky. However nowadays, I actually prefer making…
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Interview with Eric Kim about the YOU ARE HERE Street Photography Exhibition in Los Angeles with The ThinkTank Gallery and Leica
Interview conducted by Jacob Patterson, co-founder of the ThinkTank Gallery in Los Angeles. YOU ARE HERE is a street photography show at the ThinkTank Gallery at 939 Maple Ave in Downtown LA on October 13th which is sponsored by Leica Camera. Over 30 photographers were given 10 days to shoot the same one square block, and their…
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Interview with Magnum Photographer Alex Majoli
When I was at the Leica + Magnum event in Paris a few months back, I had the huge pleasure of interviewing incredibly talented (and humble) photographer Alex Majoli. Part of the highly respected Magnum agency, he has traveled the world and shot a wide gamut of images. This ranges from his personal work of…
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Leica X1 First Impressions Review
Although I am very sad to say goodbye to my Leica M9, I just received a Leica X1 in the mail to test and review for about a week. Check out my first impressions in the video above, and please leave me any questions you may have about the camera by leaving a comment below!…
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Paris Day 5: Interview with Alex Majoli from Magnum and Love For My Friends (last day in Paris)
Today is the last day that I am in Paris, and I wanted to give you a few last updates. I was able to interview Alex Majoli from Magnum, an incredibly passionate and down-to earth photographer. Once I get back home, I will post the interview for you to read. Also I had the chance…
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Heading to Paris for the Leica + Magnum “Past.Present.Future” Event
I am excited to announce that I am heading to Paris tonight to attend Leica + Magnum’s “Past.Present.Future” event. I am busy packing up my things as we speak, and I made a quick video to describe what I’m bringing and my thoughts about the trip. Packing List: Leica M9 16gb SD Card (2) 8gb…
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Micro 4/3rd Street Photographers Rejoice: New LEICA DG Summilux 25mm / F1.4 ASPH Announced
I am a huge fan of micro 4/3rds cameras, as I think they are a wonderful compromise between DSLR’s and point and shoots for street photography. Therefore it is great news to see that Leica has just announced a new 25mm f/1.4 lens (which equates to 50mm on a 2x crop factor). This can be…
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How to Shoot Street Photography With a Flash
When it comes to street photography, I am always open to new ideas and styles. One technique I have been particularly interested in is shooting street photography with a flash. I have been very inspired by the work of Bruce Gilden and Charlie Kirk. Although this style is quite controversial, I think that shooting with…
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1923 Leica 0-series Sells For a Mind-Boggling $1.89 Million at Auction
If you thought a Leica M9 was expensive, wait until you put your eyes on this baby. It is an 1923 Leica 0-series which just sold for €1,320,000, or about $1.89 million in US dollars at an auction in Vienna. This old-school gem was sold to a private collector from Asia who wishes to be…
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The Street Photographer’s Ultimate Christmas List
So Christmas is around the corner and you have been a good boy/girl this year. So you want to buy a new camera and/or some new lenses? Sure we know that it is the street photographer, not the camera that makes his/her photos amazing. But hey– it is always fun to experiment with new cameras…
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The 5 Most Common Questions about Street Photography (and the answers)
Hey guys, I thought about writing this blog post after receiving many questions regarding street photography. I saw it as a great opportunity to help clear up some misconceptions about street photography, as well as answer questions from many aspiring street photographers from around the world! If you have any other general questions, feel free…