Private Astrophotography Workshop in Grand Marais, Minnesota
Photograph the Milky Way under some of the darkest skies in the United States.
Northern Minnesota offers extraordinary night skies over Lake Superior and the Boundary Waters wilderness. On this four-hour private workshop, you’ll learn to capture the Milky Way and star-filled skies in a dramatic landscape setting.
Each workshop is scheduled individually for optimal sky conditions.
Dates: By request
Location: Grand Marais, MN
Cost: $400 for one person · $200 per additional person
The night sky over Grand Marais, Minnesota is among the darkest in the United States. When the Milky Way is visible, it can be seen from nearly anywhere in the county. The nearby Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is a designated International Dark Sky Association Sanctuary, and Lake Superior along with the surrounding inland lakes provide exceptional locations for learning night photography.
On this private astrophotography workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of nightscape photography while capturing the night sky above a landscape scene. If you’re a beginner, I’ll teach you how to photograph the stars and Milky Way from the ground up. For more advanced photographers, the workshop will be tailored to help you refine your technique and take your work to the next level.
This private workshop takes place near Lake Superior in Grand Marais, Minnesota. You’ll learn how to capture and compose nightscape images and how to use your camera’s settings to achieve the best possible results. Instruction is customized to your skill level and interests.
Dates: Before booking, please contact me to verify availability.
Price: $400 for one person and $200 for each additional person
(Cancellations made 30+ days before the scheduled date will receive a refund minus a 50% administration fee. Cancellations made less than 30 days before are non-refundable.)
Contact me for groups of five or more.
Location: Grand Marais, Minnesota
This event is in cooperation with and under a Special Use Permit from the U.S. Forest Service, Gunflint Ranger District.
Time: This is a four-hour private field session beginning at sunset or just before true dark. We will attempt to photograph two locations, depending on conditions and experience level.
Questions? Email me at: bryan@bryanhansel.com
Additional Information
Recommended Equipment: A DSLR or mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. A wide lens with a f/2.8 or faster aperture. A sturdy tripod. Shutter release cord. Warm clothing.
Registration and Cancellation Policies
Please, read the Registration and Cancellation Policies at the link. There are no exceptions to the policy.
