Does the universe have a plan for us all? For Austrian photographer and artist Markus Hofstätter, the stars unexpectedly aligned for him to receive a Leica M2: a camera that seemingly traveled the depths of time and pain to find its way into his hands.
I have long believed in photographic destiny. Some photographers come across certain cameras or lenses and something just “switches” inside our brains. Sometimes it feels as if we were born to own these tools, and they in turn own us.
If you have read My Little Love Story About the Fuji X-Pro 1you will know exactly what i mean.
In this episode from his YouTube channel, Markus takes us on an incredibly intimate journey into his own past, recalling how his unique journey into the world of photography first began. It’s an emotional tale of personal discovery and creativity that will resonate with any artist, especially those of us who have ever felt compelled to pick up a camera.
Markus goes on to explain how fate gifted him his dream camera through a combination of friendship, love, and loss. I hope you enjoy hearing Markus tell his own story and how he came to own his old friend’s Leica camera, as I did.
We all have our own story of how we started our creative journey. Feel free to share your story with us in the comments below.
