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There are places that have been captured a thousand times in pictures. Yet, as soon as we look at them through a different lens, we see them in a whole new light. Then there are places that are completely unfamiliar to us. Just like the people who live there. And yet, a single photo series is enough to bring them closer to us. The following artists introduce us to the world we live in, each in their own way. Let’s embark on a journey:

For Nic von Rupp, surfing and photography have gone hand in hand for as long as he can remember. As a big-wave surfer, his sport takes him to some of the world’s most remote coastlines, which hardly anyone else ever gets to see. Through his photography, he captures what remains long after the wave has broken: a view, a light, a landscape or a fleeting encounter that leaves a lasting impression. All he needs is the Leica Q3 43, which offers a particularly natural perspective. This camera is ideal for both portraits on the beach and capturing the vastness of a coastline, and is so easy to use that it never gets in the way of the moment.

Steve McCurry has dedicated his life to travelling and portrait photography. His work is characterised by his ability to capture the drama in people’s everyday lives, as well as in extraordinary situations. He has primarily travelled to South Asia, the Middle East and Africa for his work. In 2023, he travelled to Myanmar, taking his Leica SL3. Mandalay, where ancient history meets vibrant modern life, has almost become a second home for Steve. Using the Leica SL3 and Leica SL-Lenses, he captures faces in his own unique, profound way – faces that seem to tell the story of a lifetime with a single glance.

Julia Nimke prefers to travel alone and without a fixed plan. The experiences she has along the way often mean more to her than reaching a specific destination. It is the fleeting, unfinished and accessible moments that fascinate her. A foreign place has a lot of these insights to offer if you look closely enough: a fleeting play of light, a small curiosity in the seemingly everyday, an animated conversation in an unfamiliar language. Julia likes to use the Leica Q3 with a 28 mm lens for wide, atmospheric shots, and the Leica Q3 43 with a 43 mm lens for portraits and quiet observations. She enjoys seeing the different perspectives that can be created for the same place. The cameras actively help her get to know people and their points of view. On unfamiliar streets, they often provide an opportunity to strike up a personal conversation.

They are visually stunning, robust, compact and reliable – the perfect companion for any travel situation. Photographers value them because they capture every facet of our high-contrast world, from grand scenes to tiny details. The following Leica cameras are particularly well suited to The Art of Travel Photography: