Philipp Reinhard looks through a camera and stands in front of a blue garage door.

Exploring Urban Sports in Bangkok

Philipp Reinhard with the SL3

Exploring Urban Sports in Bangkok

Why does he photograph? A question that has been constantly on Philipp Reinhard's mind in recent weeks. He wanted to step away from jobs and assignments, clear his mind, and take a six-week break in Asia. "And why does he bring his camera then?" one might ask. The freelance photographer and filmmaker explains this in the short film about the Leica SL3.

He has been photographing for more than half of his life. His curiosity began on the streets: skateboarding, capturing peculiar and grand moments, and encountering interesting personalities. He loves the urban, the unplanned, and the new. His work creates space for serendipity and special encounters.

The street writes its own stories. Stories that cannot be planned but simply unfold in each coming moment. Philipp Reinhard is a photographer and filmmaker, always in search of special moments, real people, and significant instances.

Philipp Reinhard SL3 Behind the Scenes

The Leica SL has been accompanying him since the first generation. For him, the SL is the perfect complement to the M & Q. Whether professionally in the studio, on reportages, film productions, or during travels – it serves him well.

What other terms come to his mind when thinking of the Leica SL? "Intuitive, reliable, tiltable Screen! And, of course, beautiful!"

Philipp Reinhard SL3 Mobile Workflow

Most of the time his images need to be edited and delivered minutes after capturing them. With its connectivity, the SL3 offers him an uncomplicated and swift workflow, allowing him to seamlessly send images directly to his iPhone and edit them in a flash before publishing.

Back to the beginning. Why does he photograph, even when he should be disconnecting? Reinhard answers: Because he loves stories, he wants to experience and tell them always and everywhere. It's not just a job or profession, it's integral to his life.

Philipp Reinhard in Bangkok Portrait with SL3

Biography

Philipp Reinhard is a passionately working photographer and filmmaker who specializes in documentary, portrait, and campaign photography. The focus is always on the human aspect surrounding the theme of sports.

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