This is the ongoing journal of my travels, photography, experience with people, places and equipment.
"Just received the ventilated shade for my 75mm. It is a beauty ! Thanks."
- A. M. (United States)
Writing holiday
Clearwater, Florida, United States. December 2025.
No, I don't live in hotels all the time. Some months of the year, I am home in Florida to write, reflect, read, edit, print and drink turkish coffee.
"I took a Leica-focused workshop with Thorsten Overgaard in San Francisco. I was gifted a newfound confidence and motivation to just wear my camera and shoot … I could not have hoped for a better outcome and for that I thank you Thorsten. On top of all that you are and incredible person to spend some tim with"
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.
