heise offer: Self-portrait, the photographic gaze on oneself – c't Fotografie 6/2026

What the article is about

The article promotes the June 2026 issue of c't Fotografie, a German magazine. Its main topic is self-portraits, photos where the photographer is the subject. The page also lists other stories, such as a test of the Leica SL3-P camera, 360-degree panoramas, and macro photography in autumn.

Self-portraits as a personal project

Katja Heinemann, a freelance photographer from Leipzig, uses self-portraits as a safe space. She tries out light, poses and viewpoints. Her pictures deal with personal experiences and with changes to her body, such as scars after an operation. She sees her work as the opposite of posed social media images and of AI-made pictures, which tell impersonal stories.

Key facts from the article

• Heinemann started with a smartphone tied to a tree with a shoelace.
• Today she uses a Canon EOS 5D Mark IV with a 35-millimeter lens.
• The Leica SL3-P has 44 megapixels and costs 6000 euros.
• The Leica SL3-P can record 8K video.

Why it matters

The article shows that self-portraits do not need expensive gear. Ideas and feeling matter more than perfect technology. For readers, it is also a reminder that a camera can help people explore who they are.

What to watch

• The full issue of c't Fotografie 6/2026 with the complete self-portrait features.
• The Leica SL3-P review, including its content credentials feature that marks images to show they are real.