Saul Leiter’s work is characterized by intimate, often subdued color street photography that captures fleeting moments with a painterly, abstract quality. His images frequently focus on reflections, fragments, and partial views that evoke a contemplative mood and explore the nuanced interplay of light and shadow in urban settings.

Saul Leiter Photofile assembles 144 pages of his photographic output, highlighting his distinctive visual approach from the mid-20th century. The selection reveals Leiter’s experimental use of color film, layering compositions with muted palettes and spontaneous framing that challenge traditional documentary perspectives.