How the Bernhard Frei exhibition shows what you could achieve with a Leica M11
For the first time ever, German fashion photographer Bernhard Frei shows his personal work in an exhibition. The huge images in the Leica Galerie Konstanz are a proof of what the Leica M11 cameras can do. Open until 14 January, 2024!
Intuition, exposure and the decisive moment
Jonathan Slack shares his thoughts on photography after 15 years as a Leica beta tester...
Steve McCurry: World-famous photographer and photojournalist
Steve McCurry, an award-winning photojournalist who brought the war in Afghanistan to the cover of National Geographic, was born on 23 April 1950. Yesterday...
Jason’s Newsround: Making sense of sensor size
Sensor size has always been an active topic of discussion within the photography community. But, it seems a number of 'crop-sensor' formats are thriving, right alongside their bigger full-frame sibling. In this week's news round, we look at a 'crop' of recent stories on this very topic.
The Leica and I: Yul Brynner, Protecting Journalists and some Fotoform
The Leica and I: What has Yul Brynner to do with Leica? Brynner was a devoted Leica user and a superb photographer. His cameras and his work are featured in the coming Leitz Auction...
Leica, Linda, Mary, and Paul: spot the common denominator
The McCartney family might be best known for their music, but they are also talented photographers. A new exhibition at the National Portrait gallery, by Paul McCartney, provides a unique, insider view of the early days of the Beatles.
Manplan Project: The state of Britain at the end of the Swinging Sixties
The Manplan project, which was to become one of the highlights of my career as a photographer, came to me in 1969 from a...
Grete Stern: German-Argentinian interpreter of dreams
Yesterday was the birthday of the photographer Grete Stern. She was born on May 9th 1904, one hundred and nineteen years ago.
Grete Stern was...
Leitz Auction: A selection of highlights from the June event
It will be hard to top the €14m-plus record of last year's Wetzlar Leitz Auction but William Fagan provides his selection of lots that are likely to grab the interest of collections at this year's event in June...
Tasmania: The devil is in the rainfall
Inspired by Australian photographer Peter Dombrovskis, John travels to Tasmania and renews his acquaintance with landscape photography
Jason’s Newsround: Lies, damn lies, rumours, and statistics
Camera gear addicts love a good camera gear rumour, especially if it's about a long-awaited, highly-desirable piece of kit. This week, we've got a few to share.
Lightroom London: David Hockney’s personal journey through sixty years of art
David Hockney has long been one of my favourite artists and just couldn’t miss his new and unusual exhibition in London. “Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)” is an immersive visual experience which surrounds the visitor with Hockney themes tracing his work over sixty years.
The Museum für Fotografie Berlin: Helmut Newton and beyond
The Museum für Fotografie Berlin near Bahnhof Zoo is a top venue for photography lovers - and shows much more than the world's biggest Helmut Newton collection.
42nd Leitz Photographica Auction: Terry O’Neill’s Morning After and a 1948 Leica Reporter for...
The 42nd Leitz Photographica Auction on June 9 and 10, 2023, saw a wide variety of vintage cameras, lenses and photographs up for sale. Among other objects, a rare Leica M3 black paint with black counter dial, as well as a Leica Model A Anastigmat, attracted great interest among bidders.
Elliott Erwitt is honoured with the Leica Hall of Fame Award
Elliott Erwitt, the New York-based photographer, has been honoured with the Leica Hall of Fame Award for 2023. His famous 'bulldog' image becomes the Leica Picture of the Year.
