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Image shot by Pat Domingo with the Leica SL3 showing woman in desert

The Desert Shines

Pat Domingo's vision captured with the SL3

Pat Domingo is a fashion, lifestyle, and documentary photographer based in Vienna, Austria, with a background in photojournalism. As a creative and cosmopolitan individual, his passion for fashion photography evolved and led to his current profession, working for major brands in the fashion industry. For Pat, fashion photography is not just about capturing clothing but about telling a story and evoking emotions. He finds immense creativity in the realm of fashion, valuing the entire process from the initial designs to the final photographs. From his perspective, creative potential is fundamentally limitless. Any conceivable concept can be brought to life with the right team and the right tools.

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Pat Domingo with Leica SL3

“I always think in photographs,
and I try to express these inner
photographs into reality.”

Pat's ideas for visual storytelling frequently emerge organically. Notably, the concept of integrating a chandelier into a shoot in a natural environment has been a persistent thought for nearly 15 years. He envisions positioning a chandelier in a unique setting, aiming to disrupt the ordinary and craft a visually stunning scene with the help of his team and the Leica SL3.

Before each shoot, Pat reflects on his inner vision and organizes his thoughts and feelings for the moment when he fully immerses himself in the creative process with his counterpart. Bonding, communicating, and building trust are important values that help Pat work with his models and create a common understanding of the creative vision in a pleasant atmosphere.

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Image shot by Pat Domingo with the Leica SL3 showing woman in desert
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Image shot by Pat Domingo with the Leica SL3 showing Model and Woman under lamp
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Image shot by Pat Domingo with the Leica SL3 showing Model and Woman in desert
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Image shot by Pat Domingo with the Leica SL3 showing model standing on gras
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Image shot by Pat Domingo with the Leica SL3 showing Model standing under tree
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Leica SL3 in hands

"I love working with M lenses specifically because it represents the best of both worlds for me: The look of the M lens and the handling of a modern camera."

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Leica SL3 with display in the hands from Pat Domingo

"Beside that, staying in contact with the people I photograph is important to me. The flip screen is very handy in this regard."

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Pat Domingo with the Leica SL3 in hands

"My camera has to be absolutely solid. As I'm constantly traveling, I need to be able to rely on my equipment in all kinds of weather conditions."

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Pat Domingo with the Leica SL3 in the desert

One of the many things that Pat Domingo loves about shooting with the Leica SL3 is the fact that the legendary Leica M-Lenses are fully compatible with the Leica SL-System, thanks to the M-Adapter L. Full manual control and one-of-a-kind optical performance in a compact size are the features that make these lenses stand out. Learn more about the quality of these extraordinary optical masterpieces here.

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See more of Patrick's work on his official Instagram account 
@patdomingo 

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The Leica SL3

Mirrorless full-frame system camera featuring a 60-megapixel triple resolution sensor with image stabilization, extraordinary user experience, L-Mount bayonet and IP54 protection.