Street Photography

Street photography documents fleeting moments of everyday life and brings the essence of urban life to the fore, in a way that mere snapshots cannot. The history of this widespread genre reaches back to the 1930s, when photographers began to deal with life in public spaces. Photographic artists such as Henri Cartier-Bresson and Saul Leiter were among the pioneers who, with great perception and sense of timing, used the camera to seize and visually interpret the world around them. They preferred the small discreet camera that allowed them to work unnoticed and photograph authentic situations.

Thanks to their discreet construction and exceptional picture quality, Leica cameras are the first choice for many street photographers around the world. An ideal model for this genre is the Leica M11-P, for example: it is compact and ready to use in the blink of an eye. Equally suitable are the Leica Q3 and the M6, with their high image quality and robust build. These cameras are perfect for easily and unobtrusively capturing the fleeting moments of urban life.