Leica Cameras and Lenses for Corporate Photography

Piranha Photography uses only the best camera equipment (Leica cameras and lenses). Our images are also processed on fast computers, which are backed up daily on three 24TB servers. Our photographer has more than 20 years of experience and each year is commissioned to photograph over 300 corporate photoshoots of all types, from single headshots, to group shots, to reportage photography at company events, awards and parties.

Leica Cameras

At Piranha we use three Leica Cameras the Leica SL2-S for studio work and shoots requiring flash, the new Leica M11 and Leica M10 – classic rangefinders ideally suited for documentary or reportage photography.

Our Leica lenses fit both camera bodies and are superb. We use them because they are recognised the world over as the pinnacle in terms of quality, contrast and colour. Unlike any other lens, Leica’s produce a cinematic 3D look, which is an attribute of their precise construction.

We added the Leica SL2-S based on its reputation for superlative image quality. As our equipment takes a fair amount of punishment, especially on international assignments, we chose the new SL2-S because it is so robust. Indeed, it has been chosen by NASA for space missions, a rare accolade that speaks volumes about its durability and performance. Through ergonomic, clever design the camera is simplicity itself to operate, which is a big plus in fast-moving situations. It is not only its virtual indestructibility that appeals. It has the highest resolution viewfinder display for easy fine focussing and produces very high-resolution files.

The new Leica M11, with its famous rangefinder design, is invaluable on reportage assignments. These demand discretion and stealth, and it’s very important that this Leica has an almost silent shutter. Simply put, for these shoots this Leica is the best choice, bar none. This tough, durable camera marque has captured the majority of the most memorable and iconic images of the past century.

The rangefinder design does not extend across the face when the camera is held to the eye, unlike a normal SLR which covers the face. This allows the photographer to blend into the background, be less noticeable and also far less intimidating. For example, on company boardroom shoots, we find that busy directors pay little attention to someone is capturing images for the annual report, resulting in compelling sets of un-posed, natural photographs.

Leica Lenses

Lenses are the most important piece of kit; more important than the camera body. A high-quality lens from Leica produces exceptional final images. These lenses not only have very fast apertures for use in low light, they have higher quality glass, coatings and seals to maximise image contrast, colour accuracy and reliability.

We regularly use every size of lens in a single shoot, from the 21mm ultra-wide angle to show an entire room or venue, through to the incredible Leica 90mm APO Summicron for pinpoint detail. These lenses produce the highest quality portraits on the market. They are an amazing technical achievement, engineered so that red, green and blue light all focus on the same point for ultimate sharpness and yet retain superb clarity and accurate skin tones. In addition, we have lenses right up to the super telephoto 300mm f2.8 for long distance work, such as conferences, where we are still able to produce tight shots of subjects.

Retouching

Getting the photographs right in the first place, with the correct lighting, set ups and the highest quality cameras and lenses (we only use Leica, whose equipment we think is unbeatable) considerably reduces the need for retouching of images in post-production.

However, inevitably, on occasion, there will be a need for a little retouching. We will retouch photographs to remove shadows or for the correct colour balancing and contrasting. We will also remove glare, crop photographs where appropriate and remove any small blemishes at a subject’s request.

Our retouching is applied sensitively, looks natural and meets each client’s individual needs.