Photography Workshops and Photography Classes

A photographer with a headlamp sitting on a dock at night under the northern lights.

I hope you hear this all the time, but your workshop changed my life.

Jeremy from Bayfield, WI

Since starting this photography workshop program in 2006 my philosophy has been that a workshop should challenge you to improve your skills, and you should get what you want out of the workshop, capture great images, visit stunning locations, and have fun.

Although I often offer workshops at the same destinations every year — I want to share with you my favorite spots — no two workshops are the same. I keep things flexible to put you in the right place at the right time.

All skill levels are welcome. Group sizes range from 8 to 10 people. Check out the photo workshops testimonials to hear from participants.

This is the best learning experience I’ve had in years!

Judy from Winnipeg, MB

I divide my photo workshops into two categories:

  • Minnesota photography workshops have classroom time, outdoor field time, and an image review session during the workshop dates. For 2024, I’ve increased some of my 3-day workshops to 4 days. This was based on feedback to incorporate more image processing instruction and image feedback.
  • Destination photo workshops are designed for participants that have taken one of my workshops previously or have equivalent experience. For destination workshops, videos of my presentations are available but not required. You can watch them on your own if you wish. The goal of destination workshops is to emphasize experiential learning by spending more time in the field. For destination workshops if there is an image review, the review takes place after the workshop via an online video conference.

I hold the proper permits where required. I’m an authorized permittee of the National Park Service and hold a Special Use Permit from the U.S. Forest Service.

Find my workshop schedule below, and if you have other questions email me at bryan@bryanhansel.com.

Bryan is an expert teacher who knows how to meet you where you are and help you grow from there. I am grateful for his teaching and guidance.

Lindsey from Duluth, MN

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2024 Photography Workshops

2024 Minnesota Photo Workshops

2024 Destination Photo Workshops

2024 Online Photo Workshops

2024 Private and Small Group Workshops

*Waiting lists available for sold out workshops: Email me at bryan@bryanhansel.com to join a waiting list.


Final Payment

You can make your final payment here: Workshop Final Payment


2025 Photography Workshops

My 2025 Photography Workshop schedule will be released in early 2024. I expect to have registration open in April. I’ll add tentative workshops as I plan them.

2025 Minnesota Photo Workshops

  • Feb: Lake Superior Winter
  • Apr: Waterfalls of Duluth Photo Workshop
  • Jun: Throw a Dart at the Map and We Go There Photo Workshop
  • July: Northern Night Sky
  • Aug: Night Skies of the Gunflint
  • Oct: Lake Superior Fall Color – 5 day
  • Nov: Gales of November
  • Dec: Early Winter on the North Shore

2025 Destination Photo Workshops

  • April: Smoky Mountains
  • May: Devils Tower and Badlands Night Sky
  • Sept: Grand Teton National Park

2025 Online Photo Workshops

  • Master the Basic Craft of Photography Workshop
  • November  (four sessions): Online Lightroom Class