Gajan Balan - Leica SL3-P Talk and Photowalk at Leicapalooza

Join us for an exclusive Leica SL3-P talk and photowalk with Leica photographer Gajan Balan in downtown Chicago.
About this Event

Leica SL3-P Photowalk & Talk with Gajan Balan at
Join us for an exclusive, hands-on experience featuring Leica’s newest powerhouse camera: the Leica SL3-P. Whether you are looking to elevate your street photography or want to see how this gear handles extreme environments, this event is designed to provide a full overview on Leica's fastest camera to date.

Event Details

• Location: Starting at Tamarkin Camera, Chicago
  
• Time: Kickoff at 11:00 AM
  

What to Expect

• Expert Insights from the Arctic to Chicago
  Leica photographer Gajan Balan will host an intimate talk sharing his firsthand experience putting the SL3-P to the test in the brutal conditions of the Arctic. He’ll break down its key features, capabilities, and real-world performance.
  
• Guided Chicago Street Photowalk
  Put inspiration into action. Following the talk, Gajan will guide a photowalk through the vibrant streets of Chicago, offering tips and techniques to capture the city's energy.
  
• Experience the Leica SL3-P
  Discover the camera's high-resolution sensor and experience the fastest autofocus in a Leica camera to date, making it the ultimate tool for fast-paced street photography.
  

Complimentary Gear Loaner Program
We are thrilled to offer complimentary Leica SL3-P loaners on a first-come, first-served basis. If you would like to test-drive the camera during the walk, please ensure you bring the following:

• A valid Government ID & Credit Card (to be held securely for duration of the loaner period).
  
• Your own memory card (CFexpress cards are highly recommended to get the most out of the camera's speed).
  

Spaces for gear loaners are limited, so be sure to arrive early. We can't wait to see the city through your lens!

About Gajan Balan:
Gajan Balan is a photographer and director based in Toronto. For him, cameras are passports and photography is time travel. His visuals are an exercise in world-building that moves across portraiture, fashion, street, and documentary.This approach has earned him multiple awards, gallery exhibitions, publications, and a global ambassadorship with Leica Camera. His time is now divided between crafting meaningful visuals for commercial clients and highlighting humanistic stories that draw deep inspiration from his culture and heritage.Quite simply, his purpose is to travel the world, create compelling stories, and look to inspire the next generation of creatives.