Notable Leica M Photographers

[sailor]

Since this thread is also about not so well-known photographers I'd like to mention Ukrainian photographer Alexander Glyadyelov. He's shooting b&w film with Leica M and 35m lens. His topics are the homeless, AIDS, prisoners, armed conflicts and starvation - things that many people prefer to deny. His photos may portray people trying to lead ordinary lives in the most inhuman living condition and the stunning sparkles of humanity. Two of his series are available on his website.

He's worked for MSF, UNAIDS, and UNICEF, traveled in Central Asia and Africa, had a bullet wound but still carries on his work. What he is looking in the streets are stories, not action. He's telling the stories of his subjects with a calm soft voice. He has a profound respect for his subjects, special care and involvement. He doesn't display photographs in public without subject's consent. For me his work is an instant classic, up there with HCB and others.

The great thing about threads like this is that it encourages you to search out many of these photographers you've never heard of and never would if it weren't for folks' suggestions. I checked out Alexander Glyadyelov's website and I'm so glad I did. His photos are fantastic and he really has something to say. The pictures of the street children are heartbreaking but strangely compelling and haunting. Fabulous photography. Thanks so much for the link.

 

[marduk]

The great thing about threads like this is that it encourages you to search out many of these photographers you've never heard of and never would if it weren't for folks' suggestions. I checked out Alexander Glyadyelov's website and I'm so glad I did. His photos are fantastic and he really has something to say. The pictures of the street children are heartbreaking but strangely compelling and haunting. Fabulous photography. Thanks so much for the link.

These are the pics from the country where I grew up. I'm glad you like it.

 

[Fraser]

I met Jeff Widener a few months ago he was carrying to Leica M7s I think thats what they were from memory, definitely film leicas.

 

[doolittle]

David Hume Kennerly writes in his biography Shooter that he used an M4 for some of his White House photography. The book is out of print, but available very cheaply second hand. Definitely worth a read.

 

[kokoshawnuff]

often forgotten in terms of Leica photographers, but my favorite, is Alfred Eisenstaedt

 

[david3558]

I love Ralph Gibson's work, are there others who are similar to him?

 

[david3558]

I thought I'd bump this thread - these guys deserve more attention!

 

[ali_baba]

Music (not that I'm biased)

Music (not that I'm biased)

Danny Clinch (dannyclinch.com)

Jim Marshall

Johnathan Manniom
(Leica just did a video on him - http://vimeo.com/31871185)

Danny's a great friend & mentor, Jim's my favorite and Mannion is on my mind due to recent press.