Archive for the RF / Leica Blog category
December 6th, 2019

PORTFOLIO IMAGES UPDATED
A full-time award-winning travel and automotive photographer since 1992, Randy Wells offers his best images, films and photo essays, including Porsches and other classics, at his secure e-store:
WELLS IMAGERY
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November 20th, 2019

LEICA SL2
This camera I find very interesting. I’ve been shooting with a Leica since 1979, but switched my SLRs to Canon in the ’90s when Leica discontinued their R line. I have continued to use the Leica M and Q models for my personal work. More
October 11th, 2019

ALEX WEBB
When I mention the name of this pre-eminant street photographer today, I am often met with blank stares. In our disparate world, that reaction really shouldn’t surprise me. Yet, a part of me says, “How can that be?” More
September 17th, 2019

PODCAST – RAIN CITY SUPERCARS
Thanks to Dan Putnam and Nick Bergeron of Rain City Supercars for inviting me to join them on their podcast this week. And thank you to everyone at Drivers Club in Redmond, WA for hosting the event. It’s an amazing car storage facility!
Rain City Supercars Podcast
Drivers Club
(Photo: Karl Noakes)
September 9th, 2019

ROBERT FRANK R.I.P.
Robert Frank, one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century has died at the age of 94.
His photographic book The Americans is considered a landmark document of the USA in the 20th century. Originally printed in Paris in 1958, it is now revered for its expressively ambiguous photographs, which still provoke differing interpretations. More
August 16th, 2019

THANK YOU – LEICA STORE OF BELLEVUE
It’s always nice when someone decides to place a print of yours in a commercial space. When that space is the Leica Store, in the prestigious Bellevue Square of Washington state, it’s doubly nice. Thank you Brandon, Nathan, Ilya, Steven, Ebi, Ray, Yvette and everyone at Leica for your support. More
May 12th, 2019

LUFT 6 GOES HOLLYWOOD
Thanks to Patrick Long, Howie Idelson, and Jeff Zwart for accommodating me in covering the 2019 Porsche event of the year – Luftgekühlt at the back lot of Universal Studios. Look for my air-cooled extravaganza article and photos this week in the last issue of:
Road Scholars Magazine
Adios amigos, we had a good ride.
(Photo by Randy made on a Leica Q)
May 6th, 2019

AUTOMOTIVE PHOTOGRAPHY WITH THE LEICA S SYSTEM
The Leica S3 is the latest development of the famous company’s medium format camera system. It’s the result of 10 years of close collaboration with professional photographers to produce exceptional picture quality and outstanding flexibility. More
March 11th, 2019

HERE’S THE CAMERA I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR
Leica just announced their new Q2. Seems like a simple enough upgrade.
A better Q but no bigger, just like the one I currently own. Better connectivity, higher shutter speeds, a larger and higher resolution preview monitor.
Then you get to the kicker: It’s weatherproof. No more taping over the mic for fear of rain or dust.
THEN, instead of 24 MP you get 47 MP files at 28mm. Over 30 MP at 35mm. A usable 50mm file. Plus 4K video and 1920 HD up to 120 fps. More
March 3rd, 2019



VINYL, LEICA, AND THE EARLY 911 – MY STORY
You’ve probably read enough analogies of sports cars, fine cameras, and luxury audio equipment in high-end lifestyle magazines to get the idea that journalists are passionate about these things in a big way. I’m not immune, and vinyl records, Leica rangefinders, and Porsche 911s have been a fascination of mine since 1964.
Thanks to fellow Porsche and Leica fan Randy Leffingwell for publishing this in RS Magazine:
Early 911, Film, and Vinyl Article
February 24th, 2019

VINYL, LEICAS, AND THE EARLY 911
Coming soon…
I’ve been a record collector since I bought my first LP in 1964. Still have it. Leica film cameras and lenses followed in 1979. An early Porsche 911 was something I’ve wanted since I was 16. Had to wait until 1996 for that one. Now I have multiples of everything… Read about these passions in an upcoming on-line feature:
Early 911, Film, and Vinyl Article
January 25th, 2019

FIFTY WINTER GETAWAYS
Travel escape lists are published all the time. This one looks different. It appears to be very useful with attractive fares and specials.
I just returned from a personal getaway to Nevada and Arizona via Las Vegas. A perfect week-long winter digital detox! My Leica images from this road trip are now loaded on my Personal Work page.
50 Ways to Escape
December 20th, 2018

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS
Is my two front teeth.
That, and a Leica Q camera with a 50mm lens.
My current full-frame Leica Q with its 28mm focal length is perfect. However, a Q with a fixed 50mm lens (Q50) would be an awesome companion. Thanks in advance Santa (a.k.a. Leica)!
December 3rd, 2018
PERSONAL WORK – 2018



Followers of my blog know that at the end of each year I pick a series of three personal images from a non-assignment single location.
2018 was another amazing year. I split my time between Washington, Oregon, California, and Mexico. I made a film, wrote a short story, and contributed articles and photographs to multiple clients. I’m thrilled to say that 2019 looks to be more of the same.
These images were shot with a Leica Q and DJI Mavic 2 Pro in Los Cabos, Baja Mexico.
December 2nd, 2018

PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT
As a full-time pro for over 25 years, the gear I take on assignment depends on what is needed. Contrary to what it might look like, I prefer to work with the minimum amount of equipment. More
May 9th, 2018

PLAYTIME AT THE EMORY’S
Here’s my latest feature in Road Scholars Magazine. It’s an insight into Rod and Zayne Emory’s toy car collection. Lots of great stories are told against a backdrop of miniature models in their new Emory Motorsports shop in North Hollywood.
All photos shot on a Leica Q with natural light.
Road Scholars Magazine Article