The Anachronistic Lens: A World Cup Photographer's Unlikely Obsession Fareed Kotb's decision to shoot the recent FIFA World Cup matches using a 96 year old camera has raised eyebrows and sparked curiosity.
In an era of high speed cameras and instant gratification, his choice is all the more remarkable. Kotb's journey to using the Zeiss Ikon Ideal 250/11 began with his passion for storytelling.
The photographer's 16 year career has seen him cover numerous high profile events, but this project marked a deliberate departure from digital norms.