This last weekend I taught a Winter Photography Workshop on Lake Superior. We spent time photographing the Lake Superior shoreline and hiking deep into frozen river canyons to get photos of some of the best destinations on the northshore. During the course, I worked with students on ND grad usage, how aperture works to control
This winter, I’m teaching a Winter Photography Workshop along the shores of Lake Superior — listed as a top destination for winter photography by Outdoor Photography magazine. I’ve done several of these workshops in conjunction with Lutsen Resort, and it’s always fun. The participants take home a great selection of images from Superior’s shoreline and
In the winter, the combination of all day golden-hour light, sea fog, ice and open water make Lake Superior’s shoreline and tributaries the premier winter photo destination in the Midwest. The best month to photograph the area is February, because the sun sets and rises over Lake Superior and the rivers are solid ice which
I found this and many more mushrooms on a recent hike through George Washington Pines, which has a short hiking and ski path. Shot with a Lensbaby Composer, glass optic, f/4.0, macro kit +10. I just finalized my fall teaching schedule with Cook County Community Education. I’m offering two workshop: Be a Better Photographer and
Tonight I taught a Night Photography Workshop. It was 3 hours with 1 hour of classroom and 2 hours down on Artist’s Point. All week I’ve been watching the weather and crossing my fingers that it would be okay for tonight. With 35 mph winds yesterday and rain for the last week I was concerned.
The Gales of November Photography Workshop lacked the gale portion, but the 8 participants were very nice and fun loving. We went to a few beautiful locations along the shore and made some great images. Next, up –stay tuned– we may do a Winter Photography Workshop again this year. Maybe the third weekend of the
I want to thank everyone who came to the Fall Photography Workshop at Lutsen Resort. It was fun and challenging for me and I think everyone went home with great images. I especially want to thank those who have been out on prior workshops with me and decided to come back for this one. That
Lutsen Resort’s Spring Photography Workshop * Price: Workshop available to the public at $45 per person. * For Reservations: Call 218-663-7212. Limited space available. * For more info, email: activities@lutsenresort.com * Dates: Friday, May 2, 9, 16, 30 * Time: 9am – Noon Join Lutsen Resort and local photographer, Bryan Hansel (www.bryanhansel.com), for a three-hour
These are some of my favorite photos from this year’s Winter Photography Workshop at Lutsen Resort. I taught the photography side of the workshop and Adam Harju taught the winter part of the workshop. We had temps as cold as -30F with the windchill. Winds up to 50 mph during the sunset session. I’d say
