"It was really nice to meet you in person, thank you very much for the time you spent with us. Keep on travelling and share your experience. Good luck and best wishes."
More international photo competition
wins to Thorsten Overgaard in 2020
Budapest, December 2020
Three of my photos won categories in the BIFA Budapest Internatiomal Fhoto Competition 2020. The first one also won the APA/Artist Photographers America's competition 2020.
New video masterclasses on photo editing
December 2020
My video masterclasses on the art of photo editing are rolling out, the first segment is "The Photographers Workflow Masterclass"
"It was such a pleasure meeting you today. Your initiative for this meet up gave to all of us, I think, a huge cup of fresh air! it has been a real pleasure to meet and connect with other passionate photographers." (Berlin walk and talk)
- O. L.
New video: "Always Wear a Camera"
- Photographing all over the world with Thorsten Overgaard
Berlin, November 8, 2020.
New video from my recent travels and workshops.
"Your videos and ebooks are so fantastic.
It would be so nice to meet you"
Children should jump around and make noise, not sit quietly in front of a screen. Denmark in November 2020. Leica M10-P with Leica 50mm Summilux-M ASPH f/1.4.
"My Dearest Sir!
It is because of you that I am a strong and confident person today.
I am extremely lucky to have you as a teacher in my life.
I will never forget your gentle smile!
I found guidance, friendship, discipline, and love, everything in one person.
And that person is you.
Happy Teachers' Day!"
A small handfull met for morning coffee in storm, rain and 5c to walk the city. We started with a coffee and ended off with a coffee - and felt really proud we had done something productive despite the weather.
"It was really nice to meet you in person, thank you very much for the time you spent with us. Keep on travelling and share your experience. Good luck and best wishes."
- K. L.
New article on monochrome photography inspired by cinema
"I know there is not much change for you to read this but i wanted to thank you for your masterclass. I have took it to inspite me and since then, i have the feeling my photos are so much better and i am so much more proud of my work! This all because of your inspiring work and words during your masterclass
You were the voice i needed to hear to start evolving in my photography."
"I love your photography and your YouTube channel. I’m a fellow Leica addict
Thanks so much for all the inspiration and for keeping my Leica addiction alive. ;-)"
"What a wonderful present to give to anybody who wants to experience the joys of photography and art. I have repurchased your complete package from overgaard.com even though I have a number of your materials already! I am sure you have refined it over the years.
"I took your masterclass many years ago now, and I am still applying those principles learnt when I wear my camera."
- S. T.
Caroline and Thorsten in Aarhus, Denmark. iPhone photo by Oliver.
I have made a new bag for myself and other photographers, "The Von Cuba 55" for short trips, carry-on for the necessary stuff, or simply a short trip to the gym and back.
A travel bag, for photographers. The Von Cuba 55 in black soft Italian calfskin on the outside, with handpainted orange edging, soft alcantara on the inside. Designed by Thorsten von Overgaard and Matteo Perin.
– Thorsten Overgaard
Thorsten Overgaard's Leica Reviews and Article Index
Thorsten von Overgaard is a Danish-American multiple award-winning photographer, known for his writings about photography and Leica cameras. He travels to more than 25 countries a year, photographing and teaching workshops to photographers. Some photos are available as signed editions via galleries or online. For specific photography needs, contact Thorsten Overgaard via email.
You can follow Thorsten Overgaard at his television channel magicoflight.tv.
I am in constant orbit teaching
Leica and photography workshops.
Most people prefer to explore a
new place when doing my workshop.
30% of my students are women.
35% of my students dotwo or more workshops.
95% are Leica users.
Age range is from 15 to 87 years
with the majority in the 30-55 range.
Skill level ranges from two weeks
to a lifetime of experience.
97% use a digital camera.
100% of my workshop graduates photograph more after a workshop.
