The Leica Q3 with its 28 mm lens accompanies Nina Davidson throughout her family’s everyday life. It is compact and light enough to be kept within easy reach at all times. Its fast autofocus reliably captures her children’s spontaneous movements in sharp focus. The full-frame sensor renders skin tones and lighting so naturally that every image preserves the mood of the moment.

Aperture: f/5
ISO: 400
Shutter speed: 1/125

Tip: Use the tiltable display to take photos at unusual angles, such as from the hip. This way, the camera will remain inconspicuous, and you can capture the moment just as it is.

The French-born photographer now lives in Edinburgh with her family. Prior to devoting herself entirely to the visual arts, she ran a small bistro in the city for ten years. She uses the Leica Q3 and the Leica M6 to work on editorials, campaigns and brand storytelling, as well as taking photographs of her family. Nina has also published her own children’s cookbook, featuring many of her photographs, which is currently available in France.

Paul Hüttemann describes the D-Lux 8 as a proper pocket camera, as it is small enough to “always have it with you”. This unobtrusiveness makes it the perfect companion for lifestyle photography: it allows him to get close to people and situations without drawing attention to the camera itself. With a zoom lens ranging from 24 to 75 mm (35mm equivalent) and a maximum aperture of f/1.7, it still performs well in low light, and a flash is included in the scope of delivery.

Aperture: f/1,7
ISO: 200
Shutter speed: 1/1.250

Tip: When taking a series of photos, use autofocus. This allows you to concentrate on the scene rather than the technical aspects, ensuring that you don’t miss a thing.

Paul Hüttemann lives and works in Berlin. He started out as a photographer several years ago using a Leica M-P (Typ 240). Since then, he has specialised in documentary photography. He accompanies artists like Lena Meyer-Landrut, Wincent Weiss and Sarah Connor on tour, photographs weddings and travels with his wife Lisa, and works on commercial brand projects. Despite all this commissioned work, his true passion remains authentic reportage.

Even with a fixed focal length, the compact and unobtrusive Leica Q3 gives Alex Dobé plenty of scope to develop his own style. This applies to the framing, the perspective and the moment the shutter is released. Its quick and straightforward operation is perfectly suited to his spontaneous approach to photography. This allows him to capture images that are both distinctive and authentic.

Aperture: f/8
ISO: 250
Shutter speed: 1/15


Tip: Make a conscious effort to use slower shutter speeds to capture movement. This will also make street-style shots more dynamic and authentic.

Alex Dobé is a French–Ivorian photographer who started out in street-style photography. He now works with some of the world’s leading fashion houses, gaining exclusive access to backstage moments. Brands like Saint Laurent and Hermès particularly value his distinctive style and the emotional depth with which he captures fashion. He is increasingly focusing on editorial work to further develop his creative freedom.