Morocco on Film: Leica Minilux

Earlier this summer, we went to Morocco for the first time. And as a photographer, I had a bag full of cameras and lenses to capture the vivid colors of Moroccan cities and communities.

Despite having only a handful of publishable photos from my traditional digital cameras, I was determined to capture the essence of Morocco on film. Every snapshot taken with Leica Minilux is preserved forever in grainy images and vivid colors. Unfortunately, my camera did not make it through the entire trip and fell apart on our final day - but the film remained intact. Some of my favorite analog memories frozen in time:

Alaska on Film: Kodak Gold 200 with Leica MP

Continuing with my film series and my need to experiment with different film stock - I bought a bunch of rolls of Kodak 200 given the price range and the ease of availability.

As much as I appreciate the vibrant hues in some of the shots, I have to admit that this particular film stock falls short in certain scenarios. The brightness and saturation often come out dull and lackluster, unless there is an abundance of natural light.

The Kodak Gold 200 film gives off a warm, vintage vibe with its slightly yellow and grainy appearance. It evokes a sense of nostalgia and adds to the vintage aesthetic of the photos. Below are a few samples from the Kodak Gold 200 - all shot with the Leica MP.

Leica Q2 Monochrom

As an photographer and technologist, I’m constantly chasing the next piece of gear. Not that it makes my work any better, but it allows me to see the latest innovation in imaging technology.

When I initially heard about Leica making black and white cameras, I was utterly confused - why would someone pay a premium to take B&W photos in 2023? Little by little, I started reading reviews and the images from these cameras were absolutely beautiful.

So, despite my better judgement - I decided to order a Leica Q2M and took it on its first ever trip in February. When I got home and started processing these images - I was in awe. The photos aren’t technically superior, but the emotion that these images deliver are truly incredible.

Now, I very much look forward to capturing and creating more memories with this camera.

Spanish Summers

August 2019

Leica M10

Leica CL: Initial Impressions

As a lifelong camera collector, I’ve always been intrigued by Leica. They are excessively overpriced, but they seem to have fans across the world and have been used to produce some of the most iconic images.

I had a chance to try out the Leica CL this weekend and I do like the compact size and the image quality is incredible. I’ll definitely be playing around with this quite a bit more often.