A Harvest of Memories
For photographer Davide De Martis, emotions take shape through the Leica M EV1.
Each photograph is a way to belong, to hold on to moments with family and loved ones, and to keep what was once lived forever close.
Holding onto Time
Childhood faded too quickly for Davide De Martis, but the mesmerising rhythm of his family’s restaurant left a lasting imprint. Surrounded by the sights, smells and stories of food and wine, he was guided by his father, a lifelong sommelier. From him, he learned that wine is a living memory, a principle that inspires his photography. Photography became his way to reclaim the childhood he missed, to hold onto what time takes, making moments last forever.
“If I had to pick one word for the M EV1, it’s ‘closer.’ Closer to how I see the world and closer to the way I work, perfectly capturing both everyday life and my high-speed car photography."
Davide de Martis
A Magical Tool
A camera was Davide De Martis’ first magical tool, and he never let it go. From a young age, he chased light in ordinary places and forgotten corners. The Leica M has always been his companion in that search. His images capture emotion and connection, allowing him to remain in the memory of how each moment was lived.
Closer to the Moment
The Leica M EV1 is a continuation of the magic for Davide De Martis, bringing scenes closer to his eyes as his vision has weakened over time. He pairs the camera with the Leica 75mm Noctilux to capture soft autumn light in his portraits or the glistening surfaces of grapes in the Italian vineyards. For family gatherings, he turns to the Leica 35mm Summicron, preserving memories with clarity and warmth.
Noctilux-M 75 f/1.2 ASPH.
The Products Davide used
The First M with an Integrated Electronic Viewfinder
Leica M EV1
Like every other M camera, the Leica M EV1 embodies timeless aesthetics and authentic photography, uncompromising craftsmanship, and exceptional image quality. It combines the traditional values of the legendary M system with the advantages of an EVF — opening up new horizons. The Leica M EV1 looks like an M, feels like an M, is an M — now with an integrated EVF.
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About Davide de Martis
Davide De Martis is an Italian photographer and art director whose work explores the silent dialogue between people, design and light. Born in Sardinia and based in Turin, he discovered photography as a way to preserve the atmosphere of his early memories, the warmth of a kitchen, the sound of family life, the beauty of everyday gestures. Having travelled across continents from a young age, he shaped a sensitivity that blends emotional storytelling with precision of form. Known for his cinematic approach and reverence for natural light, Davide treats every subject, human or crafted, as a living presence, using the camera as both compass and companion in his pursuit of truth and beauty.
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