LFI - Leica Fotografie International

04/01/2026

[LFI+] Writing or drawing with light – this description of the meaning of photography is rarely as spot on as when speaking of light art photography. Photographer Andreas Schweiger shares with us how this special technique works. Find out more in our newest .

Writing or drawing with light – this description of the meaning of photography is rarely as spot on as when speaking of light art photography.

04/01/2026

Our latest PICTURE OF THE WEEK is called 'Freedom', taken by user Max Chu!

31/12/2025

Elegant, reduced, connected to nature – Swiss photographer Severin Jakob created a contemplative picture series out of just a few elements. Find out more in our newest .

Elegant, reduced, connected to nature — the Swiss photographer created a contemplative picture series out of just a few elements.

28/12/2025

[LFI+] Colombian photographer Gregorio Díaz reveals his view of Bogotá, a city pulsating in a state of constant change. To do so, he uses his camera as an instrument for inner and outer exploration.

The Colombian photographer reveals his view of Bogotá, a city pulsating in a state of constant change. To do so, he uses his camera as an instrument for inner and outer exploration.

26/12/2025

Our newest PICTURE OF THE WEEK is called 'Up there', taken by user Jaleo Alexandre!

22/12/2025

, a collective of women photographers, stands for greater visibility for women working in the medium. They draw attention through empowerment and their own magazine. Find out more in our newest .

, a collective of women photographers, stands for greater visibility for women working in the medium. They draw attention through empowerment and their own magazine.

22/12/2025

On the cover photo: Pietro, a member of a group on Ischia that practices traditional rituals. Photographer Alessia Rollo says she took this photo in early June 2022 on a mountain on the island of Ischia. She adds that there were hardly any people around at the time, giving the scene a mystical atmosphere. Discover the story behind the cover of the latest LFI issue in our newest .

“I took this photo at the beginning of June 2022 on a mountain on the island of Ischia. At that time, there were hardly any people there and the atmosphere was mystical.”

22/12/2025

Our newest PICTURE OF THE WEEK is called 'Racetrack', captured by user Tommy Jiang!

19/12/2025

LFI 1.2026 is out now! The issue includes:

Severin Jakob : Kosmos. In his ongoing series, the photographer invites us on a documentary journey into the activities revolving around Swiss space exploration

Alessia Rollo : Altera Italia. The Italian visual artist has spent a number of years focussed on the rites and customs of southern Italy – an artistic introspection rather than exploration

Roland Schmid : Breathing Borders. The Swiss photographer has been following East European society for over forty years. A pictures series and a conversation about his observations

Gregorio Díaz : Urban Labyrinth. Graphic elements and primary colours guide the photographer through the streets of Bogotá and Mexico City. New perspective of both metropolises

Stephen Shames : Leica Classic. The American photojournalist deals with topics such as injustice, poverty and racism. We present a portfolio of selected pieces

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16/12/2025

Without leaves plants are unable to breathe: in a tribute to her father, the Mexican photographer Irlanda Orrostieta focusses on the fragility and meaning of nature.

Without leaves plants are unable to breathe: in a tribute to her father, the Mexican photographer focusses on the fragility and meaning of nature.

12/12/2025

[LFI+] Spectacular events in nature touch LFI Gallery photographers both on the outside and within. Find out more in our newest .

Spectacular events in nature touch LFI Gallery photographers both on the outside and within.

12/12/2025

Our newest PICTURE OF THE WEEK is called 'Framing the Legacy', captured by user Phong Nguyen!