Member Spotlight

On this page we focus on a selection of LSI members, their stories, and photographs. Let us know if you’d like to share your story with us!

Scott Foley, TX USA

My name is Scott Foley and I currently reside in Schertz, Texas.  I served on active duty in the US Air Force for almost 27 years and retired in 2015.  currently work as a government contractor supporting US Fish and Wildlife which has afforded me the opportunity to travel all across the United States over the last three years.  I also teach three online master’s degree level classes for the Center for Development of Security Excellence under the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency.  Lastly, I am the official photographer for the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo here in San Antonio, Texas. 

I have been a photographer all of my life.  From pre high school days working in the darkroom with my father, to photographing a World Series in Boston…I have always had a camera with me.  I was exposed to Leica cameras as a little kid hanging out in my Dad’s camera store in Amherst, MA.  My Dad bought and sold Leica cameras which allowed me to experiment.  Back then, my favorite combo was the R4 with the Leica APO-Telyt-R 280mm/F2.8 Lens.  More recently, I have shot with a Leica SL2 and would love to own an M11 someday.

For my sports and most professional work, I have transitioned from Canon DSLR to a stint with Fuji mirrorless and then Sony mirrorless (several years) and until recently (Jan 2023) I made the switch to a pair of Nikon Z9s.  I also shoot with a Hasselblad X2D.  My current Leica arsenal is my original R4 from high school (late 80s) and a Q2 and Q2M.  I do have a Q3 on preorder with the Leica Store of Miami. 

The three images below are a few favorites…the Coastal Brown Bear was taken at Katmai NP in Alaska with a Fujifilm GFX 100s with 250mm. The Saddle Bronc rider was with the Nikon Z9 this past February and the Cowgirl on the horse with the Flag was taken with a Leica SL2.

My goal is to one day tour the Leica factory in Germany, hopefully during one of the annual meetings.  I really enjoy being a part of the LHSA and hope to meet fellow members in person at a future event.

I have most of my work displayed on my website, Scott Foley Photography dot com but also keep an active Instagram @S_Foley_Photography.

Milbert O. Brown, Jr. Columbia, MD USA

For the past four decades, Milbert 0. Brown, Jr., has been considered one of Black America's most gifted storytellers. He has been a spiritual leader in presenting the cultural tapestry of African American life through his duties as an editor, educator, photojournalist, and writer. Brown's classic photographic journey has reflected the melodies of the Black communities' joy and struggles. His work, in every instance, showcases a total commitment to excellence and a profound respect for humanity.

Some of his images were produced when he served as a photojournalist and visual editor at two of the nation's top newspapers, the Boston Globe and the Chicago Tribune. While on staff at the Tribune, Brown was awarded the 2001 “Pulitzer Prize in Journalism for Explanatory Reporting” as a contributing team member. Some of his career highlights also included his coverage of South Africa's all-race elections, the post-civil war in Liberia, and the NBA Finals. 

During Brown’s secondary occupation as a college professor, he taught photography and media at two of America’s most prestigious Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU); Howard and Wilberforce Universities.  

The Indiana native graduated from Morgan State University with a Doctorate in Higher Education Leadership. Dr. Brown earned a Master of Arts degree from Ohio University's School of Visual Communication and a B.S. in Journalism from Ball State University. Today, Dr. Brown combines his talents in producing independent multimedia projects as the principal consultant of Brown Images. He is also completing his book project titled, “Just Us: The Black Experience in America.”

Mike Guillermo, San Francisco, California, USA

My name is Mike Guillermo and I am a registered travel nurse. I am 28 years old and I purchased my first Leica in March 2022. I have always used Sony cameras in the past but once I discovered the Leica Q2, I couldn't stop thinking about it and kept researching about it on YouTube. I ordered it and couldn't be more satisfied with it. It was perfect timing as my travels for the year were about to ramp up. 

It's December now and my girlfriend and I have visited Hawaii, France, Germany, Brazil, and much of our current working state in California. The Q2 is simply amazing. I could go on and describe what I love about it but it will probably be similar to what everyone else is saying. What I will conclude with is that the Q2 re-energized my fascination with photography. I get excited about bringing it wherever I go and to me that is worth all of what it costs. I have a copious amount of images to look back on for the year of 2022 and I cannot wait to continue exploring the world with my Q2. I envision that in the future my favorite photos will be framed and proudly displayed in my home. For now, I share most of my photos on Instagram @youlikemike