The landscape of online image making is shifting rapidly, and not necessarily for the better. Between heavily filtered social media feeds, sterile chart focused reviews, and the flood of synthetic, AI generated content, finding a dedicated space that values the raw, tactile craft of photography has become increasingly difficult.
To bypass the algorithms entirely and connect with you directly, I am launching an independent editorial companion to our Images sites
The LeicaImages Journal.
This is an algorithm free, direct to inbox publication dedicated exclusively to real world pghotography with a human vision. No synthetic art, no clinical lab graphs, just actual shooting.
Our very first foundational post is live right now:
Moving forward, this Substack will be the primary engine for deep dive lens features with real world breakdowns of legendary M and SL mount glass from Leica, Zeiss, and Voigtlander. I will be sharing practical insights on mastering tactile manual focus systems on modern cameras, alongside street essays and portfolios featuring candid, wide open 50mm ( My favorite focal length ) urban storytelling that requires being physically presen. Above all, it will be driven by a strict 100% Human, Zero AI mandate for every single frame.
The journal is completely free to read. If you are tired of the algorithmic noise and want to help support an independent, human curated alternative, click the link below to read my opening essay and subscribe
The landscape of online image making is shifting rapidly, and not necessarily for the better. Between heavily filtered social media feeds, sterile chart focused reviews, and the flood of synthetic, AI generated content, finding a dedicated space that values the raw, tactile craft of photography has become increasingly difficult.
To bypass the algorithms entirely and connect with you directly, I am launching an independent editorial companion to our Images sites
The LeicaImages Journal.
This is an algorithm free, direct to inbox publication dedicated exclusively to real world pghotography with a human vision. No synthetic art, no clinical lab graphs, just actual shooting.
Our very first foundational post is live right now:
Read Issue #1: Why We Choose to See: A Vision for 100% Human Photography
Moving forward, this Substack will be the primary engine for deep dive lens features with real world breakdowns of legendary M and SL mount glass from Leica, Zeiss, and Voigtlander. I will be sharing practical insights on mastering tactile manual focus systems on modern cameras, alongside street essays and portfolios featuring candid, wide open 50mm ( My favorite focal length ) urban storytelling that requires being physically presen. Above all, it will be driven by a strict 100% Human, Zero AI mandate for every single frame.
The journal is completely free to read. If you are tired of the algorithmic noise and want to help support an independent, human curated alternative, click the link below to read my opening essay and subscribe
Join the LeicaImages Journal on Substack
See you in the viewfinder,
JT