In this episode of How I See: The Leica Podcast, Steve reflects on the experiences that shaped his career, from travelling through India with rolls of Kodachrome to embracing digital photography today. He shares why curiosity and observation remain at the heart of great photography, the importance of practising every day, and why making prints is still one of the most meaningful ways to preserve your work.

Together with host Louise Goldstone, Steve also discusses visual storytelling, revisiting the same places over time, and the universal language of photography.

A thoughtful conversation with one of the world's most influential photographers about craft, creativity and a lifetime spent behind the camera.

Steve's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevemccurryofficial/
Steve's Website: https://www.stevemccurry.com/

Shoutout: https://www.instagram.com/eoloperfido/

Learn more about Leica: https://leica-camera.com

In this episode, Eva reflects on the image that first inspired her artistic path, the importance of storytelling, and her commitment to creating work that centres identity, community, resilience, and social impact. She shares how photography can transform personal experiences into meaningful conversations and why creativity remains her guiding force.

Topics include:

•  Visual storytelling as a lifelong calling 
•  The role of self-portraiture in artistic development 
•  Identity, representation and community 
•  Creativity, resilience and purpose 
•  Using photography to create positive change

Eva's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewphotos1/
Eva's Website: https://www.ew.photos/

Shoutout: https://www.instagram.com/adameast/

In this episode, Alex shares how passion, experimentation, and a commitment to developing a unique visual language helped him stand out in a highly competitive industry. He reflects on the lessons learned from years of street photography, the origins of his signature motion-blur imagery, and why creative freedom is essential for growth.

A conversation about trusting your instincts, embracing experimentation, and finding your own way of seeing.

Alex's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alextrescool/
Alex's Website: https://www.alextrescool.com/

Shoutout: https://www.instagram.com/goldiewilliamsvericain/

She discusses why photography remains a powerful tool for preserving memory, how shooting film encourages a more intentional and intuitive way of working, and why building genuine relationships with her subjects is essential to her process. Sara also shares stories from her travels in India, the influence of her upbringing, and how personal curiosity continues to guide the work she creates today.

Sara's Website: https://saramessinger.com/
Sara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sara.messinger/

Sara's Shoutouts:
https://www.instagram.com/oxieavillamonte/
https://www.instagram.com/thechrisperez/
https://www.instagram.com/zxnd.r/
https://www.instagram.com/tamargellis/

Recorded at Leica HQ in Wetzlar, the conversation explores how a childhood instant camera sparked her love for storytelling, why she photographs communities she belongs to, and how themes like grief, identity, vulnerability, and intimacy influence her work. Myah also discusses balancing photography with writing and directing, navigating creative pressure in the age of social media, and why authenticity matters more than perfection.

A thoughtful conversation about honest storytelling, emotional connection, and finding confidence in your own perspective.

Myah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myah.jeffers/
Myah's Website: https://www.myahjeffers.com/

Shoutouts:
Tamibé Bourdanné: https://www.instagram.com/tamibebourdanne/
Adiam Yemane: https://www.instagram.com/adiamyemane_/
Mamu Unu: https://www.instagram.com/black_mamuu/

The conversation explores storytelling, creativity, collaboration, Leica cameras, and what it truly means to capture authentic emotion through photography.

Mark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markmannphoto/
Mark's Website: https://www.markmannphoto.com/

Alexander Boyce (Shoutout): https://www.instagram.com/boycealex/

The conversation also explores documentary filmmaking, street photography, favourite Leica setups, and why developing your own visual signature matters more than following trends.

Philipp's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philippreinhard/
Philipp's Website: https://www.philippreinhard.com/

From early experimentation with a digital camera to discovering film in the darkroom, Jas describes how photography became a way to capture and preserve life’s moments. She shares why she ultimately committed to shooting exclusively on film and how that decision continues to shape her work today.

A conversation about memory, process, and the meaning behind making images.

Jas' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasleon/
Jas' Website: https://jasleon.com/

Jas' Shoutout:
Lex Kim: https://www.instagram.com/lx.kim/
Sabrina Santiago: https://www.instagram.com/_sabrinasantiago/
Nat Segebre: https://www.instagram.com/natsegebre/

He looks back on his early ambition to live in New York, the years he spent in celebrity photography, and the moment he knew he had to change direction. Phil also discusses black-and-white photography, darkroom roots, book-making, and how he built a career around the work he truly wanted to make.

A thoughtful episode about persistence, instinct, and finding creative freedom.

Phil's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philpenman/
Phil's Website: https://www.philpenman.com/

Gino Farhan (Shoutout): https://www.instagram.com/farhan_gino_/

Davide's latest campaign with the Leica M EV1: https://leica-camera.com/en-int/blog/photography/davide-de-martis-m-ev1-a-harvest-of-memories

Davide's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/defuntis/
Davide's Website: https://www.davidedemartis.com/

Gajan's Instagram: @gajanbalan

The conversation explores Leica’s heritage, its approach to product development, the transition into the digital era, and the partnerships that helped define key moments along the way. It is a look at how Leica has balanced continuity and reinvention while staying true to its identity.

In this episode, photographer and dancer Kylie Shea reflects on her personal and creative journey. She speaks about how her two passions, dance and photography, have evolved over time and explains why she sees them as closely connected forms of expression. Drawing on her experience in both fields, she highlights the parallels she finds between movement, rhythm, body awareness, and visual storytelling. Kylie also shares how her self-portrait project came to life and explains the ideas and motivations behind it.

In this opening episode, street photographer Matt Stuart reflects on his photographic journey and the path that led him to where he is today. He speaks about the influence of skateboarding on his life and work, and how consistency, positivity, and repetition have shaped his distinctive approach to street photography. Alongside personal insights, Matt also shares practical tips and thoughtful advice for anyone interested in photographing life on the streets.