2025 LSI Spring Shoot Vienna, Austria
Schedule of Events
All sessions and times subject to change
All sessions will be in Ballroom 5 & 6 of the Intercontinental Hotel Johannesgasse 28, 1030 Wien, Austria
Phone: +43 1 711220 Click here for hotel location.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Arrival day for Participants.
19:00 Informal Meet and Greet (Hotel Lobby)
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Breakfast is included with your room reservation at the Hotel Intercontinental.
8:00 - 9:00 Registration and Leica on Loan
Try out the newest Leica cameras and lenses for 24 hours. Cameras must be returned fully charged.
9:00 -9:15 Welcome - David Knoble, LSI President & others
9:15-10:00 Introduction of Attendees
As a way to get to know each other and “break the ice,” attendees introduce themselves in this informative and sometimes entertaining session.
10:00-10:15 Break (includes coffee, tea, juices, finger foods, snacks, and sandwiches)
10:15-11:15 Opening Remarks with Dr. Andreas Kaufmann
11:15 – 12:15 Leica and Vintage with Alex Sedlak, Dennis Iwaskievicz, and Michal Kosakowski
This presentation will offer an overview of the structure and team of Leica Camera Austria and Leica Camera Classics. We will introduce the Leica Classic Store Vienna and the global Leica Classic Marketplace, present selected highlights of the upcoming Leitz Photographica and Photographs Auctions, provide information on the Leitz Auction Roadshows 2025, and offer an overview of the procedures for bidding and consigning at the Leitz Photographica Auction.
12:15 -12:30 Explanation of Shooting Assignments
12:30-13:30 Buffet Lunch is in the hotel Restaurant Parlor (you must be a registered attendee)
13:30 - 15:30 Group A - Guided Photo Walk (Fabian Sorger / Leica Akademie)
Group B - Free time for photos
15:30 - 17:30 Group B - Guided Photo Walk (Fabian Sorger / Leica Akademie)
Group A - Free time for photos
18:00 Leica Dinner
The Kaufmann family will treat LSI to a dinner at the Artner Restaurant, Franziskanerplatz 5, 1010 Vienna. The restaurant is a 10-minute stroll from the hotel. Click here for a google map.
Friday, May 16, 2025
Breakfast is included with your room reservation at the Hotel Intercontinental.
8:00 - 8:50 Leica on Loan
Try out the newest Leica cameras and lenses for 24 hours. Cameras must be returned fully charged.
8:50-9:00 Announcements
9:00 – 10:20 Game Changer in Photography with Hans-Michael Koetzle
When in spring 1925 the Leica IA was introduced, not only another camera model entered the wmarket. The new Leitz Camera suggested a completely new approach towards photography. The Leica was small, lightweight and easy to handle. The use of 35 mm cinema film made photography cheaper and supported the visual experiment. So the Leica was a game changer in photography. It opened the door to a “New Vision”, a new perception of the world. The lecture by Hans-Michael Koetzle describes how the technical features of the Leica made a new world of images possible – iconic images by László Moholy-Nagy, Robert Capa, or Henri Cartier-Bresson.
10:20 – 10:40 Break (includes coffee, tea, juices, finger foods, snacks, and sandwiches)
10:40 - 12:00 The Power of Imagination: How a Simple Dream Became a Reality with Pat Domingo
Photographer Pat Domingo talks about his journey in his photographic career and emotional path of what he calls "the power of imagination". A talk about the desire of being a photographer and the story of how his leica became a crucial part of his body of work and how it changed his life. Join him in a talk full of laughter, passion, struggles and wonderful coincidences.
12:00 – 13:15 Buffet Lunch is in the hotel Restaurant Parlor (you must be a registered attendee)
13:30 - 18:00 - An Afternoon Excursion Featuring Three Diverse Presentations
In this whirlwind series of events you will have the opportunity to participate in three different presentations. Attendees will be meet in the hotel lobby and be assembled into three groups. Buses will transport you to the three locations in 90-minute intervals. Below are the events:
An Interlude of Music, Photography and Prose with Richard and Mona Rejino
Join Mona and Richard Rejino as they play a piano recital at the beautiful Bösendorfer Salon . Bösendorferstraße 12, 1010 Vienna. The program will celebrate the splendor of music with solo and duet performances. You will hear and see photography set to music and prose and bask in the sounds of a beautiful Bösendorfer piano. (Click here for directions)Photo Walk with Fabian Sorger
This photo walk will begin at the Hotel Intercontinental.
Leica Camera Classics
Enjoy a visit to the Leica Camera Classics (Westbahnstraße 40, 1070 Vienna - Directions) where you will have the chance to see (or buy) vintage and one-of-a-kind Leica cameras.
18:30 Leica Gallery Opening at the Leica Store Vienna (Seilergasse 14, 1010 Vienna - a 15-minute walk from the hotel. Click here for directions.)
This special gallery opening will feature the LSI recipients of the photography grants and the runner up. Join Karin Rehn-Kaufmann, Leica Gallery Vienna curator, Laura Ettel and Bernhard Hoertnagle as they unviel the work of Tomasso Protti, 2024 LSI Grant Recipient, Mustafa Bilge Satkin, and Ana Sotelo 2024 LSI Women in Photography Grant recipient.
20:00 Dinner on your own
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Breakfast is included with your room reservation at the Hotel Intercontinental.
8:00 -8:50 Leica on Loan Cameras must be returned fully charged.
8:50-9:00 Morning Announcements
9:00-10:00 LOBA Newcomer Award, World Press Award Winner Dominic Nahr -
In this illuminating session, Domini Nahr will focus on his work as a war photographer, with an emphasis on powerful images and what makes them resonate.
10:30-10:45 Break (includes coffee, tea, juices, finger foods, snacks, and sandwiches)
10:45 – 12:00 Discussing the work LSI Grant Winners with Karin Rehn-Kaufmann
In this session, Karin Rehn-Kaufmann will have a discussion with Women in Photography Grant recipient Ana Sotello about her work and other topics.
12:00 – 13:30 Buffet Lunch is in the hotel Restaurant Parlor (you must be a registered attendee)
13:30 - 14:30 Selecting/Editing Your Images
Use this time to make your final selection and put the finishing touches on your image for the image review session at 14:30! Click here to upload one image.
14:30 – 16:00 Sharing of Images with Commentary
In this popular session, attendees will be asked to submit one image from their shooting assignments to be shown and hear constructive comments from a panel of photographers including Luara Ettel, Curator for Leica Gallery Vienna, David Knoble, and William Fagan.
18:30 Cocktails
19:00 Banquet (must be pre-registered) (Ballroom 5 & 6)
Enjoy the cocktail reception buffet-style banquet with unlimited beverages, wine and beer, mineral water, fruit juices.
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Optional ADD-ON Event (must be pre-registered)
8:45 Meet in hotel lobby
9:00 – 18:00 All-Day Tour - Esterhazy Palace and Lake Neusiedl
Esterházy Palace, a symbol of Eisenstadt and the cultural heart of Burgenland, holds a rich musical heritage deeply connected to Joseph Haydn. Its Haydn Hall, renowned for its stunning architecture and exceptional acoustics, serves as the stage for world-class concerts. Once the residence of the Esterházy Princes, the palace now offers immersive insights into their lives and the brilliance of Joseph Haydn.
The charming town of Rust has an intriguing history with viticulture at its core. It's celebrated for both its exceptional wines and the numerous stork nests that adorn the area, making Rust a truly unique gem.
The breathtaking Lake Neusiedl region has the power to turn everyone into outdoor enthusiasts. The Neusiedler See-Seewinkel National Park, recognized since 1993, wraps around most of the lake, featuring vital wildlife habitats, especially for migratory birds. During the winter, the reeds are harvested once the ice becomes solid. You can explore the lake's natural beauty on a relaxing boat ride, paired with wine tasting for a delightful experience.
Program Schedule:
8:45 Meet in Lobby
9:00 Departure on Buses from Intercontinental Hotel
10:30 Guided tour through Esterhazy Palace
Short city walk through Eisenstadt
13:00 Lunch in Rust
Short city walk through Rust
14:30 Boat ride on Lake Neusiedl
16:00 Departure