I’m Leon Griessmayr, a photographer and videographer from Innsbruck, Austria, now based in the Netherlands. I’m currently studying photography at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague (KABK).

I work mostly with analogue photography. I like the process of loading film, developing and printing. It keeps me involved in every step. It slows things down in a way that feels natural to me and makes the work more personal.

My photographs often come from simple encounters and everyday situations. I’m interested in memory, connection and the quiet tension that can exist in a moment. Portraits are an important part of my practice but I’m just as drawn to small details that carry an emotional weight.

Film, architecture and the work of artists like Nan Goldin and Masahisa Fukase inspire me. With my photography I try to stay honest and make images that carry a feeling and leave space for reflection.