Events

Too good to be true: Why the pictures of David Osborn fascinate us

British photographer David Osborn creates his images with his camera and in Photoshop. The result is images to which the term “painterly” really fits.

November 11: To remember those who lost their lives in conflicts since 1914

Today, at the eleventh hour or the eleventh day of the eleventh month, is our opportunity to thank the millions of soldiers who lost their lives in conflicts since 1918…

Tom Stoddart Exhibition: An eye on humanity, an eye on history

From the 5th of November to the 2nd of January 2025, the Leica Gallery London will present an exhibition of 25 images by Tom Stoddart, the award-winning photojournalist…

Street Photography: Crowds and Cosplay at Comic-con 2024

Comic-con is the world's largest multi-genre entertainment convention, attended by hundreds of thousands of people. But for me, it's all about photographing cosplayers cruising around the nearby streets.

Macfilos takes a well-earned summer break

Macfilos is taking a summer break from regular publication. We'll be back on September 6 with some exciting developments in store...

Leica Oskar Barnack Award: Announcement of this year’s shortlist

The shortlist of contenders for this year's Leica Oskar Barnack Award, LOBA 2024, has been announced. The list reflects a global photography community and its efforts to document the lived experiences of people from around the world.

My decision is final: We will take the risk — Ernst Leitz II in June 1924

One hundred years ago this week, Ernst Leitz II took the momentous decision to produce the Leica Camera. But it was by no means a unanimous decision, as the legend of the meeting suggests…

Photo Fair season in full swing — from London to Paris

Photo fair season is upon us. We preview the forthcoming Photokina and Bievres fairs. We also have news of a new Fujifilm House of Camera in London and a detailed look at how the human eye works.