How I See - The Leica Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/how-i-see How I See is the official Leica podcast series dedicated to the art, passion, and philosophy of photography. Each episode features in-depth conversations between our hosts and inspiring guests like photographers, artists, filmmakers, or other creative minds, exploring what drives their creative vision and how photography shapes the way they see the world. Leica Camera AG 5c7df2d3-3314-5f9c-b0ef-35c912b13605 yes en Tue, 12 May 2026 14:30:05 +0200 Tue, 12 May 2026 14:31:18 +0200 https://leica-camera.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/wk79iSpjOqVb1OhMu7isBw6QN1vQZUIlwgSoppRNauI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zZDM5/YWZkMThmYmNiOWQz/NWYxNjQzZTEzM2Ri/OWE0Ny5qcGc.jpg How I See - The Leica Podcast https://leica-camera.com episodic Leica Camera How I See is the official Leica podcast series dedicated to the art, passion, and philosophy of photography. Each episode features in-depth conversations between our hosts and inspiring guests like photographers, artists, filmmakers, or other creative minds, exploring what drives their creative vision and how photography shapes the way they see the world. How I See is the official Leica podcast series dedicated to the art, passion, and philosophy of photography. Leica, Photography, Creativity, Craftmanship, Camera Leica Camera ben.dammer@leica-camera.com No No Jas Leon on Film, Memory & Capturing Time 7 7 Jas Leon on Film, Memory & Capturing Time full da4e75c6-849a-4922-afa3-e8dcdf81cee9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a96eb5e In this episode of How I See, Jack Devanna speaks with photographer Jas Leon about her journey into photography.

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/

]]> In this episode of How I See, Jack Devanna speaks with photographer Jas Leon about her journey into photography.

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/

]]> Tue, 12 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200 Leica Camera Leica Camera 3229 In this episode of How I See, Jack Devanna speaks with photographer Jas Leon about her journey into photography.

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/

]]> Leica, Photography, Creativity, Craftmanship, Camera No Phil Penman: From Celebrity Photography to the Street 6 6 Phil Penman: From Celebrity Photography to the Street full 4f29dc43-8e6f-47b6-9cea-7196daf3a4d8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/16a4cac4 Phil Penman joins How I See: The Leica Podcast for a candid conversation about New York, photography, and the path that led him to street work.

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_/

]]> Phil Penman joins How I See: The Leica Podcast for a candid conversation about New York, photography, and the path that led him to street work.

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_/

]]> Tue, 05 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200 Leica Camera Leica Camera 3759 Phil Penman joins How I See: The Leica Podcast for a candid conversation about New York, photography, and the path that led him to street work.

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_/

]]> Leica, Photography, Creativity, Craftmanship, Camera No Why Davide de Martis Photographs Cars Like People 5 5 Why Davide de Martis Photographs Cars Like People full dc0626b3-641a-4f23-a76d-39c05f3d92ee https://share.transistor.fm/s/c531ac23 Davide de Martis joins How I See, the Leica Podcast to talk about photography, creativity, and finding your own visual voice. He reflects on his early fascination with cameras, his unique way of photographing cars as if they were people, and the influence of Sardinia on the way he sees the world. The conversation explores challenge, instinct, personal style, and the importance of perseverance for young creatives.

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/

]]> Davide de Martis joins How I See, the Leica Podcast to talk about photography, creativity, and finding your own visual voice. He reflects on his early fascination with cameras, his unique way of photographing cars as if they were people, and the influence of Sardinia on the way he sees the world. The conversation explores challenge, instinct, personal style, and the importance of perseverance for young creatives.

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/

]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200 Leica Camera Leica Camera 5263 Davide de Martis joins How I See, the Leica Podcast to talk about photography, creativity, and finding your own visual voice. He reflects on his early fascination with cameras, his unique way of photographing cars as if they were people, and the influence of Sardinia on the way he sees the world. The conversation explores challenge, instinct, personal style, and the importance of perseverance for young creatives.

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/

]]> Leica, Photography, Creativity, Craftmanship, Camera No Gajan Balan: The Mindset Behind Great Storytelling 4 4 Gajan Balan: The Mindset Behind Great Storytelling full c909b262-4f68-4581-b5a3-2f99318ae186 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a1a1b211 In this episode of the Leica Podcast, Gajan Balan joins us for a conversation about photography, storytelling, travel, and building a creative life with purpose. He reflects on the experiences that shaped his journey, the importance of discipline and consistency, and why meaningful connection is at the centre of his work. From documentary projects and global travel to his collaboration with Leica, Gajan shares what drives him as a visual storyteller and why authenticity matters more than chasing recognition.

Gajan's Instagram: @gajanbalan

]]> In this episode of the Leica Podcast, Gajan Balan joins us for a conversation about photography, storytelling, travel, and building a creative life with purpose. He reflects on the experiences that shaped his journey, the importance of discipline and consistency, and why meaningful connection is at the centre of his work. From documentary projects and global travel to his collaboration with Leica, Gajan shares what drives him as a visual storyteller and why authenticity matters more than chasing recognition.

Gajan's Instagram: @gajanbalan

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200 Leica Camera Leica Camera 3273 In this episode of the Leica Podcast, Gajan Balan joins us for a conversation about photography, storytelling, travel, and building a creative life with purpose. He reflects on the experiences that shaped his journey, the importance of discipline and consistency, and why meaningful connection is at the centre of his work. From documentary projects and global travel to his collaboration with Leica, Gajan shares what drives him as a visual storyteller and why authenticity matters more than chasing recognition.

Gajan's Instagram: @gajanbalan

]]> Leica, Photography, Creativity, Craftmanship, Camera No Stefan Daniel on Leica’s Past, Present and Future 3 3 Stefan Daniel on Leica’s Past, Present and Future full dc0366b9-97ed-4e56-b37d-c875d45387f2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/844688bc In this episode, Stefan Daniel reflects on more than four decades at Leica and shares a personal view of the company’s evolution from traditional craftsmanship to modern innovation. From his early days as an apprentice in Wetzlar to helping shape Leica through major technological change, Stefan offers insight into the people, values and decisions behind the brand.

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, Stefan Daniel reflects on more than four decades at Leica and shares a personal view of the company’s evolution from traditional craftsmanship to modern innovation. From his early days as an apprentice in Wetzlar to helping shape Leica through major technological change, Stefan offers insight into the people, values and decisions behind the brand.

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.

]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200 Leica Camera Leica Camera 2909 In this episode, Stefan Daniel reflects on more than four decades at Leica and shares a personal view of the company’s evolution from traditional craftsmanship to modern innovation. From his early days as an apprentice in Wetzlar to helping shape Leica through major technological change, Stefan offers insight into the people, values and decisions behind the brand.

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.

]]> Leica, Photography, Creativity, Craftmanship, Camera No Kylie Shea on her Connection between Dance and Photography 2 2 Kylie Shea on her Connection between Dance and Photography full 269eb218-404d-42ab-a349-2e073acff352 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0311ef2a Welcome to the second episode of How I See, the official Leica podcast, dedicated to the art, passion, and philosophy of photography.

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.

]]> Welcome to the second episode of How I See, the official Leica podcast, dedicated to the art, passion, and philosophy of photography.

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.

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200 Leica Camera Leica Camera 2710 Welcome to the second episode of How I See, the official Leica podcast, dedicated to the art, passion, and philosophy of photography.

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.

]]> Leica, Photography, Kylie Shea, Dance Photography, Creative No Matt Stuart on Failure in Street Photography 1 1 Matt Stuart on Failure in Street Photography full f521a7e2-148c-4403-91b4-45b8028f886f https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa97ade9 Welcome to the very first episode of How I See, the official Leica podcast, dedicated to the art, passion, and philosophy of photography.

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.

]]> Welcome to the very first episode of How I See, the official Leica podcast, dedicated to the art, passion, and philosophy of photography.

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.

]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:45:00 +0200 Leica Camera Leica Camera 4980 Welcome to the very first episode of How I See, the official Leica podcast, dedicated to the art, passion, and philosophy of photography.

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.

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