Giedo van der Zwan is renowned for his vibrant street photography—often shot on beaches or at festivals—with a minimal yet powerful setup focused on proximity, light, and spontaneity. Primary Camera & Lens He consistently shoots with a Leica Q (or Q2) —a 28 mm full-frame compact with a fixed wide-angle lens—perfect for his style of shooting close, fast, and intuitively. Leica Q2 see it on Amazon In some cases, he has also used the Fuji X100F , another wide-angle fixed-lens camera, offering similar portability. Fujifilm X100F see it on Amazon Lighting: On-Camera Flash He pairs that fixed wide lens with a small flash , shooting brightly-lit, colorful scenes—even in daylight—to create a candid, near-studio effect. This combination allows him to pop the subject into sharp relief against their background, often adding surprising details. Gear Philosophy: One Camera, One Lens Giedo embraces streamlined gear —just one camera, one lens, and a flash —so he can move quick...
"The camera is an instrument that teaches people to see without a camera" - Dorothea Lange