LEICA SL3-S x DEAN BLOTTO GRAY

This project felt like a reunion—bringing together many talented people we've worked with over the years. When Blotto called about the Leica X Blotto project, I didn’t have to think about it. It was an immediate yes. 

Blotto told me, LEICA wants me to shoot snowboarding with a new Leica camera, and that's my focus. I want you to build the media team, capture all the elements, and handle post-production." Hearing him say, "You're the guy. I want you to oversee it all," meant a lot. I’ve always admired his work and respect him as an incredible photographer. 

Beyond that, collaborating with Leicawas a first for us. Bernie, who leads Leica’s marketing, was someone I had heard about for years, and working with their team was an incredible experience. The creative freedom they gave us was unreal. 

For this project, we pulled together an incredible crew: 

Tim Manning & Justin Eeles – Cine
Kevin Keller – BTS Photo
Danny Davis & Juss Oksanen – Riders 
Cory Switzer – Post-production

 Everything aligned perfectly—Blotto’s vision, Leica’s trust, and a team that executed at the highest level. This was one of those projects where the right people, the right energy, and the right brand support all came together to create something special.