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Philipp Reinhard in Bangkok Portrait with SL3

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 took 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.

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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, 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.

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Philipp Reinhard in Bangkok SL2 Basketball
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Philipp Reinhard in Bangkok SL2 Soccer
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Philipp Reinhard in Bangkok SL2 Basketball
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Philipp Reinhard in Bangkok SL3 Basketball Player Portrait
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Philipp Reinhard in Bangkok SL3 Skateboarder
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Philipp Reinhard in Bangkok SL3 Muay Thai
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Philipp Reinhard in Bangkok SL3 Muay Thai Portrait
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Philipp Reinhard in Bangkok with Leica SL3 Gym
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Philipp Reinhard in Bangkok with Leica SL3 Skater
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Philipp Reinhard in Bangkok with Leica SL3 Night Sky
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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!"

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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.

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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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Leica SL3 Product

Leica SL3

Full-frame, mirrorless camera featuring a 60 Megapixel triple-resolution sensor with image stabilization, an extraordinary user experience, bayonet L-mount and IP54 protection.