Paul de Kruiff reflects on the changes in photography, contrasting the simplicity and personal satisfaction of traditional methods with the automated processes of modern technology. He questions whether the magic of photography still exists.
For Keith Walker a Kodak Box Brownie may have been the first step, but discovering a Leica M9 transformed his photographic experience and the start of a relationship with Leica.
"Just add more" has become the expression for companies to keep customers buying the latest model. But is that the best way to keep your customers happy?
A 20-year love affair with Leica cameras highlights their unique engagement with photography, transforming mundane moments into artistry, fostering community among users, and encouraging a patient, thoughtful approach to life.
Being part of the Leica family is what I value most. It's not a transactional quick relationship but something longer lasting built on a mutual understanding of excellence and joy from using. It has stood the test of time and if cared for can continue far into the future.
Some relationships are meant to be, no matter how innocently and unassumingly they start out. Tom Lane's relationship with Leica is not a brittle affair, but one that accommodates differences as it grows.