Leica Travel Photography: Behind the Scenes of a New York Times Assignment

Join me on assignment in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, as I take you behind the scenes of a New York Times travel photography story. In this episode, I break down my full workflow as an editorial photographer — from planning, scouting, and navigating unpredictable moments, to creating intentional portraits, environmental storytelling, and documentary-style imagery. You’ll see how I approach photographing a renowned choreographer, a traditional puppet troupe, markets, temples, and everyday life while balancing the writer’s vision with my own creative instincts. I’ll share how I build trust quickly, analyze light and background on the fly, and make strong publishable images under pressure — skills essential for professional and amateur photographers alike. This episode is packed with insights for Leica users, travel photographers, and anyone looking to improve their portrait photography, street photography, or documentary storytelling. Stick around until the end where I reveal what the editor chose to publish — and the photos I wish they had picked. Whether you're shooting with a Leica M, a compact setup, or any mirrorless system, this episode will help you refine your eye, think intentionally, and photograph with purpose. 👇 Explore my online mentoring, 1:1 coaching, and December photography workshop in Vietnam. Limited spots available! Coaching, Workshops, Gear Reviews, Photography Tips https://www.askmottbyjustinmott.com Wotancraft Bags https://tinyurl.com/5cwvnxua Portfolio http://www.justinmott.com Commercial Portfolio http://www.mottvisuals.com My Ultimate Gear Guide https://www.askmottbyjustinmott.com/my-favorite-pro-photography-gear Presets https://www.askmottbyjustinmott.com/presets Thank you again for helping the channel reach 100,000 subscribers. I appreciate this community more than you know. Join this channel to get access to exclusive content, access to my monthly photo competition/assignment, weekly members-only live streams and much more. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4cwfSfapW2uLCXGGmQFR4g/join