Leica has always focused on the underlying concept of perception, developing a range of innovative tools that afford a unique seeing experience and enhance the capacity for consummate visual expression.

The compact, supremely ergonomic Leica led to the creation of a lot of the images that have helped expand our knowledge and influence our enduring perception of the world.

This highly coveted international award for top-quality reportage photography has been presented by Leica to distinguished photojournalists since 1979.

The first Leica Gallery was founded in Wetzlar in 1976 (now in Solms), followed by additional galleries in New York, Tokyo, Frankfurt, Istanbul, Vienna and Salzburg.