I was lucky enough to grow up in Cairo, in a house full of interesting people.
One of my earliest memories was of my uncle Andrea holding a Leica M2 which kindled in me a childhood interest in photography, that endured throughout my life. He then gave it to me as a present on my 16th birthday.
That Leica M2 was the beginning of a long career as a photographer and then as a film director: 700 LP records and magazine covers, over 1000 television commercials, and many short films.
Having to do with cameras both by profession and affection, I always wanted to make a custom-made leather strap for my Leica Ms…