I bought my first Leica in 2020, at the beginning of the pandemic. It was a second-hand M240, and I just needed it to get my creative juices flowing. Nothing was happening; my work evaporated overnight, and I thought this would be a great time to try something new. It was love at first touch.

I’ve had the absolute pleasure of meeting Emma Hardy at her book presentation at The Photographer’s Gallery in London. This absolute gem of a lady only complimented what I’ve already thought about her work: there’s a lot of passion and feelings behind each and every single image. Let’s dive into her recent book “Permissions”