Marcin Leszczynski
About Me
I like to think of myself as a poet. Poetry, for me, is a quiet force—an inner rhythm that shapes the way I see the world and create images.
My love for photography began at twelve when I first held an old FED-2 in my father’s darkroom. That moment sparked a lifelong fascination with the interplay of light and storytelling. Before long, photography became the core of my artistic explorations.
During my studies at the Institute of Polish Culture, University of Warsaw, my work was featured in exhibitions and publications. Between 2008 and 2012, I worked in the Dramaturgy Department of the Dramatic Theatre of Warsaw, curating content for Dramatika, an anthropology-focused magazine, and collaborating on theatre productions and artistic events. Later, as a Media Officer for Amnesty International Poland, I had the opportunity to use storytelling as a tool for advocacy, a powerful lesson in the impact of visual narratives.
Becoming a fashion photographer after all this might seem like an unlikely leap—and, in many ways, it was. But I was fortunate to be surrounded by people who believed in me and encouraged me to take that leap.
What anchors my photography, no matter the subject, is a deep focus on humanity.
Since moving to London in 2015, my photography and video work have been published in Vogue Ukraine, L'Officiel Switzerland, Harper's Bazaar Poland, ELLE Vietnam, Nylon Singapore, and independent publications like Red Milk, PETRIe Inventory, Funny Tastes, and Schön! I've had the privilege of collaborating with exciting fashion brands and designers, each experience deepening my respect for the artistry and business of fashion.
I’m always open to new projects and collaborations—so if you’d like to connect, share ideas, or even exchange a few favourite poems, feel free to reach out.
Thank you for visiting.
Magazines: • Coeval • ELLE Vietnam • Funny Tastes • Harper's Bazaar Poland • Jungle • Last Daze • L'Officiel Switzerland • L'Officiel Ukraine • Monrowe • Nylon Singapore • PETRIe Inventory • Red Milk • Schön! • So / Chic • Street • Vogue Ukraine • Unpolished • and others
Clients: • 1x1 • Adidas • AllSaints • Amazon • Amelia Cross • BLK DNM • Boden • Charles Tyrwitt • Deichmann • Daniel Pascal Tanner • ECCO • FatFace • Fenwick • Goddiva • Hania Rani • Harrods • I Heart Studios • House of Holland • John Lewis • LABRUM • Liberty • M2 • M&S • New Look • Outfit Format • Rekh and Datta • Rilke • SIMPLE CP • Sylwia Majdan • Thomas Pink • Whitechapel