Who are you? How did you get the first Leica S2-P?

My name is Matthew B. Harrison. I am an arts lawyer in New York City. I fell in love with Photography while in law school – and have spent the better part of the past decade trying to combine my two loves into one: Photos And The Law.

I got the first Leica S2-P by being really assertive. I had been ordering from a dealer abroad (Foto Henny Hoogeveen in the Netherlands) and made him an offer he could not refuse in order to guarantee his first S2-P. Little did I realize that Leica would release the S2-P version to him – before any of the other S2’s or S2-P’s were released. Thereby mine being the first commercial unit.

Are you a professional photographer?

It depends on how you define professional. According to most definitions: no – because I don’t make a living from my photography.

But that is solely my choice not to pursue it as I have an active career in art law. If I wanted to shoot portraiture or portfolio work – I could. I chose not to – as this way, I can pursue my photography without the pressure or the sacrifice that comes with needing it to put food on the table.

How many Leica cameras do you own?

Currently – about 7. Though, at times that number has been as high as 20.

I tend to buy old Leicas and perform cleanings, lubings, and adjustments/repairs – and then resell them after using them for a few months.

In my fine art work – I shoot Leica camera exclusively.

Are your images available for sale as fine art prints – or license for my website or print project?

Yes. The abandoned in Yonkers series is available as a limited edition of 25 prints – output on sheets of brushed aluminum. A variety of rights packages are available. Inquire within.

Are you represented?

Yes. Non exclusively. If you want to discuss representation, please email me.

Are your models represented?

Yes. Non exclusively. If you want to discuss bookings, please email me.