About

Born from the Leica Community on Facebook

Lcameras was born from the Leica Community —
a public, independent photography community that has existed for more than 7 years.

Today, the community includes nearly 40,000 photographers from all over the world
who trust the space, share their work, exchange experience, and stay active every day.

This project did not start as a business idea.
It started as a community.

A community first

For years, the Leica Community has been a place where photography comes before promotion.

No selling.
No algorithms.
No artificial engagement.

Only photographs, context, and respect for the work.

Lcameras grows directly from that same philosophy.

Why Lcameras exists

Over time, one thing became clear:

Many photographers want a place beyond social platforms —
but don’t want to become website builders, marketers, or technicians.

Lcameras exists to bridge that gap.

We help photographers:

  • create a stable online presence outside social networks
  • stay visible through Google and AI search engines
  • keep full control over their work
  • move at their own pace, without pressure or technical complexity

Always with photography as the focus.

Built on trust, not promises

The trust behind Lcameras was not built overnight.

It comes from:

  • years of active moderation
  • consistent rules
  • long-term visibility
  • and thousands of photographers choosing to stay

Lcameras reflects that same approach:
quiet, deliberate, and sustainable.

Independent by design

Lcameras is not a closed platform.

Profiles and websites are built on open, proven technology
so photographers are never locked in.

You can grow with us, pause, or continue elsewhere —
your work remains yours, technically and legally.

Independence matters.

For photographers who care about longevity

Lcameras is for photographers who think beyond the next post.

For those who care about:

  • authorship
  • context
  • archives
  • and work that remains accessible over time

This is not about chasing attention.
It is about building something that lasts.

Still connected to the community

Lcameras remains closely connected to the Leica Community — but it is not limited by it.

The website exists as a natural extension:
a place where photography can live longer,
be referenced, discovered, and preserved.