Photography Workshops
Community Education Classes
Night Photography Workshop
Learn to photograph at night. Join photographer Bryan Hansel, www.bryanhansel.com, for a night of shooting in the dark. After 45 minutes of classroom time, we’ll head out to photography the night. Learn about ISO and noise, long exposures, and setting the correct white balance to get outstanding night photos. We’ll discuss making star trail photos, light painting and how to photograph the Northern Lights.
Required Equipment: Digital Camera w/ manual setting or a night mode, tripod.
Recommended Equipment: Remote shutter release.
Min: 3, Max: 10
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 29th
Time: 6:30-9:30pm
Fee: $45 per person
Instructor: Bryan Hansel
Sign up: Call (218) 387-2000
Pinhole Camera and Solargraphy Workshop
Pinhole photography is the simplest form of photography with a fascinating history dating back to Leonardo da Vinci. To take a picture, you only need a box and film. During this class, students construct their own pinhole cameras and load them with one sheet of black and white paper. We’ll discuss using these cameras to capture the movement of the sun through the sky, an art form know as Solargraphy, and you’ll learn about how to take month-long pictures. The instructor, Bryan Hansel, will show some of his recent solargraphy pictures. (See one <a href=”http://www.flickr.com/photos/bryanhansel/4875002245″>here</a>.) Great class for middle school and up.
Min: 4, Max: 15
Date: Wednesday, Sept 22nd
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Fee: $15
Material Fee: $2
Instructor: Bryan Hansel
Sign up: Call (218) 387-2000
Private and Semi-Private Photography Workshops
I offer private and semi-private workshops designed to target your learning needs. Most of these private classes last between three and four hours and include a slide show and field time. Below are a few previous class ideas to choose from or come up with your own idea.
- Cost:
- $45 per person (3 or more people)
- Individual lessons are $150
- For two, $70 each
- Time: 3 to 4 hours
- Min # of Students: 3
- Max # of Students: 8
- Required Down payment: 50% of the total cost of the program. Scouting Fees, if any, must be paid in full. These down payments are non-refundable but may be transfered.
- Contact: bryan@bryanhansel.com
Previous Classes
Up to Speed on Shutter and Aperture Settings: Learn how to use and set manual controls on your camera, which takes your photography to the next level. Without the skills developed in this course, your pictures might never reach their maximum potential. A camera with manual settings is required.
Compositional Skills: When applied, basic compositional skills can work to make your photos more emotionally engaging. These are the skills that every improving photographer needs to master. A good class for the whole family!
Night Photography: Nighttime photography is challenging with enormous rewards. Your friends and family will be mystified by your ability to make images in the dark of night. If the Northern Lights are out, we’ll concentrate on capturing images of them. If not, we’ll spend our time learning how to paint with light. Extra Cost: $15 per person.
On Location: You pick a local location and we’ll head there to photograph it. Before the workshop, I’ll spend time scouting the area and planning a shot list, which we’ll work our way through. At the end of the class, we’ll brainstorm on further images that could be made. Scouting Fee: $50 per location.
Digital Capture: Digital Capture opens up new techniques. It makes photography easier and speeds up learning. This workshop concentrates on learning in-the-field skills specific to digital photography.
Photo Critique – Sorting the Good from the Bad: This unique class gives you the opportunity to have a professional photographer critique some of your images. In addition, we’ll spend an hour shooting, and if you shoot digital, then we’ll take some time critiquing those. A laptop is required.
Winter Photography: The cold temperatures and harsh environment of winter keeps most photographers inside and missing the great photo opportunities that exist only in this short season. Learn how to protect your gear, make sure that it functions, and get outside to enjoy the winter. Snowshoes are required.
What People Are Saying
“Thanks for a great experience!”
“Bryan Hansel’s instructional style and hands-on approach to teaching photography was very refreshing. We thoroughly enjoyed the on-site experience Bryan provided with his knowledge of memorable spots on the north shore including waterfalls, and left with fond memories and photos.” – Michel Pleau, Mindscape Imagery
“Very informative and fun, adjusted to the group & challenge of the weather extremes. They love what they do and shared their enthusiasm. We would do this again.”
“We do classes ourselves, plus Pat plans a lot of events and training programs – we know there is upfront time and behind the scenes “stuff” – it worked!” -Tony&Pat Peroutky, www.ourcreatviegallery.com
“Bryan Hansel’s photo workshop – Wow! This was such a pleasant surprise. He was so welcoming, friendly, informative … just wonderful.”