Jason Roman checks his Leica Watch while feeding pigeons in an urban public space, capturing a candid moment of everyday city life and human interaction with wildlife.

Time Is All We Have

Jason Roman with the Leica ZM 2

07/08/2026

Time Measured in Experiences

Some moments last a fraction of a second while others stay with us forever. Whether behind the camera or moving between cities, photographer Jason Roman understands that time is our most valuable asset. Every photograph reminds us that moments are fleeting. Every glance at the time reminds us to appreciate the moment while it’s here. 

Because in the end, time is all we have.

Freeze the Moment, Track the Moment

Jason Roman spends much of his life on the move. From editing photographs in his New York apartment to working on assignments across the globe, his days are measured by flights, train journeys and the moments in between. His camera preserves an instant that might otherwise disappear forever, but while a camera freezes time, a watch follows its passage. Together, they create a unique relationship. One captures a moment while the other reminds us that time never stops moving forward. It is the journey, not the destination, that shapes the story.
Street portrait of Jason Roman surrounded by pigeons in an urban setting, capturing everyday city life, human interaction, and spontaneous moments in New York.

Travel Gear: From Leica Cameras to Watches

Portrait of Jason Roman holding a Leica rangefinder camera, showcasing creative vision, craftsmanship, and contemporary photography culture.

When you're constantly on the move, the tools you carry matter. For Jason, a Leica camera and a Leica watch share more than a name. Both are built around purpose and encourage a more intentional way of seeing the world. Moving fluidly between Leica systems, from the SL3 to the M and Q series, he relies on the right tool for every situation. The same philosophy extends to the Leica ZM 2 on his wrist, a mechanical companion that quietly marks the passing hours while he remains focused on the present. Together, camera and watch help preserve what matters while keeping time in view.

Jason´s Gear

Urban portrait of Jason Roman surrounded by pigeons on a New York City sidewalk, capturing movement, street culture, and everyday life in a dynamic metropolitan environment.

Leica ZM 2: Keeping Time Across Continents

For a photographer constantly crossing time zones, the Leica ZM 2 brings home a little closer. Its GMT function allows Jason to track a second time zone at a glance, making it easier to stay connected wherever work takes him. Made in Germany and powered by a hand wound mechanical movement, the ZM 2 combines precise craftsmanship with thoughtful design. Features such as its distinctive push crown with seconds reset are designed to enhance the experience of keeping time, while the 41 mm case offers a confident yet understated presence on the wrist. Pairing precision with practicality, the ZM 2 is a dependable companion for life between destinations.

Portrait of Jason Roman

About Jason Roman

Born and raised in New York City, Jason Roman’s early life was focused on survival rather than creative ambition. His path shifted after a job at the Bowery Hotel introduced him to the arts and led him to pursue acting. Over time, he discovered that photography offered a more personal and enduring form of expression, ultimately choosing to leave acting behind and dedicate himself fully to the craft.

Entirely self-taught, Jason has developed a visual style rooted in observation, light, and subtle human gestures, finding beauty in the overlooked and meaning in the everyday.

His clients include The New Yorker, Google, HBO Max, Amazon and Warner Brothers. In true New York fashion, Jason doesn’t have a driver’s license. Instead, he walks the city with his camera, connected to the streets that continue to shape his work.

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