I’ve been a Leica fan from afar for years, but this week I officially doubled the Leica family here with my new Leica M11-P and the Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 Classic lens. To say I’m very thrilled would be an extreme understatement—this camera and lens combination has already reignited my excitement…
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Yesterday, I expanded my Leica studio setup, and I couldn’t be more excited about the gear now sitting alongside my trusty Leica Q3 with its 28mm lens. The newest additions are the Leica M11-P and the re-released modern version of the original Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 Classic lens based on the…
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Leica M11-P and Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 Classic On the Way After months of anticipation, countless refreshes of the tracking page for the past few days, and more than a few deep thoughts about my next creative chapter, the moment has finally arrived: my Leica M11-P and Leica Summilux-M 50mm Classic…
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It all began on a quiet Thursday morning. My phone buzzed with that life-altering notification: Status Update: Your Leica Camera and Lens – In Transit. Estimated Delivery: Monday, November 10th. There it was. The sacred phrase: In Transit. A combination of words designed solely to torment the human soul. And…
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Nestled in the sweeping expanse of the Midwest, the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve is a rare and remarkable landscape. Once covering over 170 million acres across North America, tallgrass prairies now make up less than 4% of their historic range. The preserve protects one of the last great pieces of this…
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Personal Business is more than just the title of this artwork—it’s the lens through which the entire piece is experienced. The name itself suggests privacy, intention, and the unseen negotiations of ambition. This 24×36 inch poster presents two men in sharp business attire, striding confidently toward the viewer. Yet, their…
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The Bauhaus movement, which emerged in Germany in 1919, revolutionized the way we approach art, architecture, and design. Founded by Walter Gropius, the Bauhaus school sought to bridge the gap between fine art and practical craftsmanship, emphasizing that form should follow function. Its aesthetic focused on simplicity, geometric shapes, and…
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Bauhaus: A Design Legacy That Transcends Time The Bauhaus movement, founded in 1919 by Walter Gropius in Germany, redefined what art, design, and architecture could be. Its philosophy rejected ornate excess in favor of clean lines, geometric forms, and functionality, a radical departure from the aesthetic traditions of its era.…
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The concept of the guild dates back to the Middle Ages, when skilled artisans and craftsmen formed associations to protect their trades, ensure quality standards, and support one another. In bustling medieval cities, guilds provided structure to growing industries like metalworking, weaving, and bookmaking. Members benefited from shared knowledge, collective…
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Eric Hatheway 
The Artist 
Rude Boy