This May, join us for an immersive food photography adventure with Jim Sullivan at Leica Store San Francisco and Californios, the only two-star Michelin Mexican restaurant in the U.S.!

Immerse yourself in the complete culinary process, from inception to execution, culminating in an exclusive Tasting Menu dining experience at Californios which is included in the cost of the workshop.

We’re thrilled to host a photobook conversation between artist Mimi Plumb and curator Allie Haeusslein. The discussion will center on Plumb’s latest publication with Nazraeli Press, The Reservoir, a compelling visual meditation on drought, climate change, and the quiet tensions that define contemporary life in the American West.

From 2021 to 2023, Mimi Plumb photographed two reservoirs in California’s Central Valley during a twenty-three-year megadrought. The Reservoir weaves together images of the rapidly receding lakes and the people who continue to seek leisure at their shores. Families arrive with dogs, babies and baby carriages, inner tubes, kayaks, rafts, umbrellas, coolers, and tents. As summer wears on and the shoreline retreats, they often walk over a mile to reach the water. At times, the sky is tinted with smoke from nearby wildfires.

* RSVP is required, seating will be available on a first come first serve basis. Conversation will begin at 6:30PM, and will be followed a book signing with Mimi Plumb.

Join Mark de Paola at Leica Store San Francisco June 27-28, for a beautiful weekend capturing portraiture stories on location in San Francisco. Dissecting together the anatomy of character and plot development, as well as exploring both the literal and abstract possibilities of crafting story with photographs, students will come away with two distinct narrative sequences of photographs shot on location at the iconic Sutro Baths and in downtown San Francisco. 

This course will be incredibly rewarding for anyone looking to master fine art inkjet printing. In an age where most photographers experience their work on digital screens, this workshop offers the opportunity to take the next step, creating tangible, fine art prints. More than just a how-to class, it emphasizes the digital print as a unique art form, where the choice of inkjet paper can transform an ordinary photograph into an extraordinary piece of artwork.

This session will help ensure that you are making the most out of the Leica Q system. Leica instructors will lead you through understanding the menu system, recommended settings, and step-by-step tips to help you increase the accuracy of your metering and speed of focus. This course is open to the Q3, Q2, Q2 Mono, and original Leica Q.

The workshop is arranged with a flexible schedule, so the group can organically discuss and share feedback, based on their unique areas of interest or desired areas of improvement. Having personal access to a seasoned Leica instructor will give you an unparalleled opportunity to ask tough questions and receive practical attention.

We will teach practical skills to enhance your experience with the camera, led by professional Leica Akademie Instructors.

Begin the collaborative journey of creating and publishing your own fine art monograph. Mark dePaola and associates will guide you from concept to completion, transforming your story into a tangible, inspiring work that elevates your craft and inspires those you share it with.