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Leica in low light: mastering evening and night photography

The moon stands in the deep black night sky and casts the silhouette of the forest in an almost mystical light. The small lake in the foreground captures the silver glow of the moon. It reflects it...

Travel photography tips: Create impressive travel portraits with the Leica

Anyone who has ever been on a longer trip and regularly sent their impressions home in the form of travel reports to take their loved ones back home with them on their journey has certainly experie...

The art of minimalist photography with Leica

Minimalist photography is a popular art form. It is characterized by the simplicity and clarity of the photos. With this technique, you as the photographer reduce the image to the essentials. In th...

Landscape photography with the Leica M series: A guide

Landscape photography is one of the most fascinating disciplines in photography and requires not only technical know-how, but also an eye for composition and atmosphere. The calm and serenity that ...

Oberwerth camera bags: Comparison of different models

Off on a dream vacation with your favourite camera and a few really good lenses! But wait! How to transport these expensive items safely and practically? Many a photo enthusiast has already racked ...

Getting the best out of Leica's M lenses: A comprehensive guide

The world of Leica M lenses is huge and has a long history. Books that deal with this history and the individual lenses or provide professional Leica M lens tests comprise several hundred pages. Ho...

Explore Leica's Sofort: The instant camera for instant fun

Instant photography has experienced an astonishing renaissance in recent years. Leica has joined this movement with its own instant camera - the Leica Sofort. On the one hand, this camera is a trib...

The essential guide to cleaning and maintaining your Leica equipment

It is undisputed that Leica equipment is of high quality and extremely durable. In order to preserve the quality of your Leica equipment in the long term, professional care and maintenance is of gr...

Portraits made easy: A guide to using the Leica S3 for portrait photography

The Leica S3 is a camera known for its outstanding image quality. Leica embodies craftsmanship with a stylish design. The following Leica S3 portrait guide will help you to use your Leica S3 succes...

The best destinations for photographers: our top 10 list

Travel and photography simply belong together. This is the only way to save your memories and experiences for eternity - and to take yourself back to the wonderful vacation spots when you look at t...

Travel guide photography: The most beautiful landscape motifs worldwide

Bright red mountains behind yellow desert sand or would you prefer the icy expanse of endless snowy landscapes? Who hasn't longed for one of the iconic places on the planet where so many nature fil...

Travel photography: Capturing the best impressions of your trip in pictures

Photos from a trip are not only used to share new experiences with friends and family in retrospect, but are also a memory aid for ourselves. After a trip, they allow us to return to the place we e...

Black and white photography: a look at the art of monochrome

Hardly any other genre of photography has been as persistent over the decades as black and white photography, and many famous photographers have explored black and white photography techniques in d...

How to edit your travel photos for a professional look

Do you like traveling and taking photos? Then it's worth looking into the possibilities of digital editing of travel photos. You can share your impressions with family and friends in a representati...

Concert photography: capturing the energy of live music

Concert photography is fascinating, exciting, inspiring, but also challenging. The aim is to capture the unique energy and atmosphere of live music in pictures. Special techniques and appropriate e...

How to maintain your photographic equipment for long-term use

Regular care of photographic equipment extends the life of the camera, lenses and accessories. It also ensures flawless photographs. Professional photographers recommend cleaning camera bodies and ...

Street photography around the world with Leica

Street photography can capture life in an incomparable way. However, it requires a sharp eye, quick reactions and a reliable camera. This guide will focus on the last point in particular and show y...

Night sky photography with Leica: tips for breathtaking astrophotography

Leica is a German company known for its high-quality cameras and lenses. The company was founded in 1914 and has a long history in photography. The brand has played a significant role in the develo...

Master your Leica: tips and tricks for beginners

Choosing a Leica camera is choosing an icon in the world of photography. Around 100 years ago, Leica cameras revolutionized photography with the 35 mm format. From the 1930s onwards, they created a...

The most fascinating cities for street photography

Street photography is an independent, fascinating and often challenging genre in photography. It is exceptionally versatile and finds outstanding motifs and situations, especially in cities. The hu...

The ultimate guide to choosing the best camera equipment

Anyone who photographs as a hobby or even needs to take high-quality photos for professional reasons should know how to choose camera equipment that is perfectly suited to their needs. The selectio...

RHABARBERLEDER®

Rhubarb leather® - A material with sustainable success. Tanning is the most important step in leather production. The choice of material and tanning agents is crucial for the subsequent quality and...

Sports photography: freezing action and capturing drama

Sport is dynamic, exciting and emotional. If you want to capture the decisive moments successfully with a camera, there are a number of points to consider. In this article, you will learn how to ta...

The best unknown places for photographers in Prague

Prague is always worth a trip. The time-honored capital of the Czech Republic is a hotspot for tourism and is home to many popular attractions. But what is there to discover besides the classic sig...

OBERWERTH ASKED: JAPAN ONCE AND BACK WITH PHILIPP REINHARD

OBERWERTH ASKS: ONCE IN JAPAN AND BACK WITH PHILIPP REINHARD Pictures: ©Philipp ReinhardYou can find more pictures of Philipp on Phlipp's homepage, his blog or on InstagramONCE IN JAPAN AND BACK, ...

OBERWERTH ASKS: CARSTEN BOCKERMANN

Pictures: ©Carsten Bockermann You can find more pictures of Carsten on Carsten's homepage | Facebook | Instagram INTERVIEW WITH CARSTEN BOCKERMANN Our Brand Ambassador and Oberwerth fr...

VEGETABLY TANNED LEATHER - WHAT IS IT ALL?

While browsing our homepage, you have certainly come across the term "vegetable tanned" a time or two and may have asked yourself: "Vegetable? What does that even mean?" Leather is one of the oldes...

Can I take my camera bag on the plane - What you need to know

There's no denying that traveling with your camera is a beautiful thing. However, you often have to be careful when carrying your camera bag with you. If you're asking yourself the question, "Can I...

Travel photography: The ultimate guide to the perfect snapshot

For many travelers, discovering the world through the eyes of the camera and capturing moments for eternity is an essential part of the adventure. The perfect travel photography helps capture memor...

New inspiration for exciting images

Who doesn't know the high phases of enthusiasm, when you're constantly itching under your fingernails and you only want one thing: to photograph, photograph and photograph some more. But what do yo...

The best Leica models in history

What began as the first ever 35mm camera has now grown into a handsome line of Leica models that includes analog rangefinder cameras, SLRs, digital cameras, and, since 2021, even a Leica cell phone...

The History of Leica Kamera AG

Developed as a "Lilliputian," the handy little Leica camera quickly achieved worldwide fame and is still held in high esteem by professional and amateur photographers alike. amateur photographers a...

The best apps and tools for travel photography

When you travel, fascinating photographic opportunities open up for you. Travel photography is not just about capturing sights, landscapes and architectural masterpieces. The goal is also to captu...

How to take good photos in bad weather

Bad weather photography is not for everyone. When the skies remain gray, damp patches of fog envelop the landscape, it's constantly raining, or freezing cold sets in, many photographers fundamental...

The 10 best Instagram-worthy destinations for photographers

Azure water on white sandy beach. Ancient Far Eastern temples overgrown with vegetation. Endless expanses of blooming lavender. Red sandstone deserts. Magical caves. Imposing waterfalls. These and ...

Landscape photography: top tips for stunning images

Landscape photography is something for romantics. You'll get the best landscape shots when you slow down and spend some time in a natural landscape. Come with us on a journey into untouched nature....

Underwater photography - what to consider?

For people who like to experience the completely different, fascinating world under water, it is often a need to want to take the special and magical impressions from there and share them with othe...

The basics of photography: a guide for beginners

Recognizing and understanding the basics of photography Modern camera technology now offers us many options. Nevertheless, the bottom line is that the newest or most expensive camera or a particula...

Fine Art Architecture Photography

As with music or cinema, everyone has their own preferences when it comes to architecture. While some melt at the sight of playful Art Nouveau facades and others love winding half-timbered houses, ...

Corporate Photography - How do I best represent my company?

Today, images determine the external impact of a company in its advertising and general communication. While flyers, business cards and other print media are increasingly fading into the background...

How to sell your pictures?

Quit your job and live off your passion for photography? Many an amateur photographer has certainly dreamed of this. The path to earning an income from your own photography is not an easy one, and ...

Properly clean and care for leather bags

A beautiful leather photo bag that feels wonderfully soft, accompanies you for many years and is still as supple and shiny as on the first day? Not a pipe dream, but a question of proper care. Diff...

Is the Leica M the best street photography camera?

It belongs to the history of street photography like no other camera and made the development of the genre possible in the first place: the Leica M was long the camera par excellence in street phot...

Latest trends in photography

Photography is your passionate hobby and there is nothing better for you than to capture your most beautiful memories in pictures for eternity? Then you surely own a high-quality system camera with...

Camera Lenses Explained: Choosing the Perfect Lens for Your Personal Style

The perfect lens for your camera depends on your existing camera equipment on the one hand. You need the appropriate lens mount that is compatible with the camera model you are using. On the other ...

Guide: the best equipment for travel photography

Although smartphone cameras are getting better all the time, truly impressive travel photos can still only be created with professional camera technology. However, when it comes to travel photograp...

Pictures at night - tips & tricks for beginners

Have you ever reached for your camera at night in view of the shiny colors on the asphalt after a rain shower? Or discovered the Milky Way in the night sky on vacation and enthusiastically snapped ...

Portrait photography guide

Mastering portrait photography is considered by many photographers to be a top class skill. After all, professional portrait photography is the type of photography that forgives the fewest mistakes...