I Took My Leica to Photograph Cars in the Arctic. These Are My Pro Tips

I recently journeyed to Sweden in order to research, write and produce a feature for CNET on why electric cars are great for winter driving. It was a big story, requiring me to travel around multiple parts of Sweden and venture north into the frozen Arctic Circle. As both a journalist and a professional photographer, it was my job to not just tell the story, but to capture it on camera. That meant traveling with just the right equipment and knowing precisely how to use it to get the shots I'd need. From the camera gear I took with me to the difficulties of shooting on location to the thought process behind my shots, here's how I captured my story on camera. The camera gear I used Because I'd be traveling around Sweden, hopping on and off trains and planes and jumping in and out of taxis, I knew I needed to keep my setup lightweight. I didn't want to be burdened with a heavy backpack full of camera bodies and a myriad of lenses and accessories. Instead, I took just one camera: my new ... Read full article.