Leica M

STORIES | November 11, 2024

Blinded by the Sun

Bas de Graaf

The Dutch photographer visited Japan many times, but rather than becoming more familiar, the country’s culture has become increasingly puzzling. Despite this, de Graaf remains fascinated by the multi-faceted beauty of the Land of the Rising Sun. A cycle of images that is both homage and self-reflection.

STORIES | November 11, 2024

Elegia Fantastica

Emanuele Scorcelletti

An invitation to take a fascinating journey through the Marche region of Italy: photographer Emanuele Scorcelletti translates his search for family roots into poetic compositions, full of magical moments that capture the landscape and people of the region.

STORIES | November 11, 2024

Paris Blues

Mathieu Bitton

Just breathing the air of Paris fills him with heavenly feelings. Mathieu Bitton’s current project is an emotional visual journey through the French capital, defined by melancholy and a deep fascination.

STORIES | November 11, 2024

Platinum Jubilee

70 years ago, Leica launched the inaugural model of the rangefinder system that forms a core part of its product portfolio to this day. The company marks this anniversary with the “M Edition 70” – an analogue camera that (re)introduces photography in its most authentic form.

STORIES | November 11, 2024

Clematis Vitalba

Renowned nature photographer Norbert Rosing has documented the clematis with three models of the Leica M Monochrom – resulting in spellbinding black-and-white renditions and striking infrared images.

STORIES | November 11, 2024

The Long Road to the M

Leica Prototypes – For the development of the Leica M, Leitz frequently had to venture into uncharted territory and find ingenious solutions for a host of challenges. We look at some interesting prototypes from the analogue beginnings of Leica’s rangefinder series.

STORIES | October 24, 2024

70 years of Leica M

To mark the anniversary, Leica is presenting the exclusive special edition “Leica M Edition 70” and the book Leica M, as well as a special exhibition in Wetzlar.

STORIES | October 4, 2024

Behind the Scenes

Stephen Dupont

The Australian photographer always travels with a number of Leica cameras and lenses in his bag. He reveals how he works with them. 

STORIES | September 30, 2024

Between the Worlds

Stephen Dupont

The Australian has been travelling to crisis areas around the world for over 30 years. We present a selection of his work and spoke with him about his most significant images, photographic mishaps, and the reports that left the strongest impressions.

STORIES | September 30, 2024

With the Alpaqueros

Alessandro Cinque

Alessandro Cinque’s current project led him to Peru’s highlands, where he explored the impact of climate change on traditional alpaca breeding with his Leica M10. The photographer’s intense imagery captures the faces and stories of the so-called alpaqueros, whose existence is dependent on the survival of these gentle animals.

STORIES | September 30, 2024

70 Years Leica M

A very special book marks this seventy year jubilee, looking back over a story full of innovation, passion and iconic moments – a celebration of the unique M feeling.

STORIES | September 30, 2024

Shadow of a Teenage Daydream

Sara Messinger

The American photographer’s series documents more than just the daily lives of youths in New York. It speaks in equal part about her own particular journey into life as an adult, breaking away from old ideas and revealing a world of acceptance and openness.