LSI Spring Shoot | Tucson, AZ

Join fellow LSI members for the Spring Shoot in sunny Tucson. We’ll explore the area, hear from respected photographers, visit the worldclass photography archives at the Center for Creative Photography/University of Arizona and venture out on group and independent photo treks. Here’s a look at the agenda.

Wednesday, April 15, 2026      Arrival day for participants

5:30 - 7:30 pm    Informal Meet and Greet

Thursday, April 16, 2026

8:00  am             Leica on Loan

‍ ‍Continental Breakfast

8:45 - 9:00 am  Welcome & Opening Remarks

9:00 - 9:45 am    Introduction of Attendees

9:45 – 10:00am    Break

10:00 - 11:00 am    Speaker: Maura Allen - Rodeo Photography | LINK

11:00 am – Noon Speaker: Bill Royce - Black and White Scenes from the Southwest

Noon - 12:15pm     Photo Assignment Theme Explanation

12:15 – 1:45 pm   Lunch on your own

2:00 - 8:00 pm     Photo Excursion(details coming soon)

Friday, April 17, 2026

8:00 am                  Leica on Loan

Continental Breakfast              

8:45 - 9:00 am        Announcements

9:00 – 10:00 am      Speaker:  Pam Perkins – How to Take Pictures of Strangers and Have Them Begging for More |‍ ‍LINK

10:00 - 11:00 am    Speaker:  Rudy Gonzalez - From the Sidelines to the Side Streets‍

After three decades in newspapers, award-winning photojournalist Rodolfo Gonzalez stepped away from the newsroom to follow his curiosity. In this presentation, he shares the evolution of his work from assignment-driven journalism to independent exploration across Texas, Mexico, Cuba, and India. ‍|‍ ‍LINK

11:00 - 11:15 am     Break

11:15 am - 12:15 pm    Speaker:  LSI Member Showcase

12:15 – 1:30 pm     Lunch on Your Own

1:45 pm                 Bus Departure

2:00 - 4:00pm   Center for Creative Photography(CCP) | The University of Arizona, Tucson

4:00 - 6:00pm   Self-Guided Photo Walk(map/guide provided to all attendees)

6:00 - 8:00pm   Cocktail Reception | The Diaper Factory (Local Photo Studio and Darkroom)

Saturday, April 18, 2026 

8:00 am            Return Leica on Loan

Continental Breakfast

9:00-9:15 am     Morning Announcements

 9:15 - 10:15 am        Speaker: Jim Rice - Chicago Avenue book |‍ ‍LINK

 10:15 - 10:30 am     Break

10:30 - 11:30 am Speaker: Cira Crowell – Sublime Light: Celebrating a Decade of the Leica SL System |‍ ‍LINK

11:30 am – 2:00 pm   Lunch on Your Own

2:00 - 3:00 pm       Select/Edit Your Images for Review

3:30 – 4:30 pm       Image Sharing with Commentary

6:30 pm                 Cocktails(cash bar)

7:00 pm              Banquet(must be pre-registered