Rachel Leathe

Rachel Leathe has been working as a photojournalist at newspapers across the American West for several years. Currently based in New York, she moved from a place where cows outnumber people. When she’s not working, you can find her people watching, wandering through museums, and hanging out with a small dog named Loretta.

Latest Articles

1 year ago
I can’t count the number of times a stranger has approached me while I’ve been setting up my drone to ask if they can watch the launch. I imagine this is how the world’s first television owners must have felt as the neighborhood kids crowded…
1 year ago
No matter what adventure you’re planning, finding the perfect pack is the first step. You don’t want to be ten miles deep in the backcountry, realizing that your bag lacks weather coating, or that the shoulder straps you thought were sufficiently padded now feel like a taut seatbelt. Before you run out and buy your first bag, you’ll need to think deeply about what kinds of pictures you will be…
1 year ago
What makes a camera good for landscape photography? In this article, we’ll dive into factors such as megapixel count, sensor size, usability, weather readiness, and design—helping you develop your own personal metric for finding the ideal camera. We’ll help you wade through all the technical mumbo jumbo to figure out what specs really matter, whether you want to capture stunning mountain ranges…
1 year ago
It’s no secret that video has taken over. From TikTok to Times Square, it has infiltrated every corner of our lives. Meanwhile, the line between still photography and videography grows increasingly thin. You only need to glance at Instagram or Facebook to see this new order of things play out. It’s no surprise that in the dawn of this new amalgam era, a certain class of cameras has emerged. As…
2 years ago
There's nothing quite like the thrilling spontaneity of grabbing your camera and stepping out the door with no plan other than to point and shoot at whatever captivating scenes you encounter. In the realm of professional photography, where meticulous control over light, talent, and location is the norm, street photography throws all of that out the window, transforming the world into your…
2 years ago
Nikon married the old and the new this week with the announcement of an addition to the Z-series lineup, the Nikon Zf. The Zf has a retro-inspired look reminiscent of the Nikon FM2 but with all the modern convenience of the Z6 II, and then some.…
2 years ago
Are you a professional photo or videographer looking for a new multi-day pack? Then perk up your ears. Lowepro has an exciting new release for you: meet the Pro Trekker BP 650 AW II Backpack.…
2 years ago
This year B&H celebrates its 50th anniversary, an impressive achievement for any company but especially for one that got its start in the heart of New York City, where companies are cannibalized with astonishing regularity. Above photograph: The interior of the B&H store on 17th Street before it moved to 34th Street According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, nearly half of all…
2 years ago
What do spider faces, Forget-Me-Nots, and pearly whites have in common? They all make excellent subjects for Godox’s new MF-R76 CNS TTL Macro Ring Flash. Godox MF-R76C TTL Macro Ring Flash When Lester A. Dine invented the ring flash…
2 years ago
Did you know that the first photograph ever taken was of a landscape? “View from the Window at Le Gras” was captured by Nicéphore Niépce, in 1827. It features a very abstract view from Niépce’s window. Then, in 1839, Louis-Jacques-Mandé…
2 years ago
As the line between professional photography and videography continues to blur, one company has chosen to cater to this emerging class of hybrid shooters.  Sony released its first full-frame, interchangeable-lens cameras, the Alpha a7 and a7R, in 2013. With the release of these twin cameras, the company unknowingly embarked on what would end up being a five-year monopoly of the mirrorless…
2 years ago
Nothing kills creativity faster than an aching back. For all the benefits of full-frame cameras, telephoto lenses, and dedicated flashes, there’s something to be said for the freedom that comes with a lightweight setup. If you’ve been hunting for a simple camera to stick in your bag on your way out the door, a traveling companion, or something discreet when photographing on the streets, then you’…
2 years ago
The third-party lens manufacturer iRix has released a pair of E-Mount-compatible lenses this week: the 150mm f/2.8 Macro Dragonfly and 15mm f/2.4 Dragonfly. The two…
2 years ago
Leica caused a stir this week by announcing its first new Q-series camera in four years: the Leica Q3. The Q3 embodies the same fixed lens, weather-sealed construction, and burst speed as its predecessor, but with some significant upgrades.…
2 years ago
Canon rounded out its R-series lineup this week with the announcement of the R100 Mirrorless Camera and new RF 28mm f/2.8 STM pancake lens. The R100 is Canon’s smallest and lightest mirrorless camera yet and is the brand’s most entry-level mirrorless camera. It’s the perfect…