Instructors
Bryan Hansel
Grand Marais, MN
Bryan likes spending his mornings and evenings along the shore of Lake Superior making photographs of the sun creating new colors in the sky. He learned photography over 20 years ago in the black and white darkroom. Now, he makes his living taking photos. Not only is he a professional photographer, he writes freelance articles for magazines with credits including Outdoor Photographer, National Geographic, Backpacker, and more. Bryan loves the North Shore and shares his passion for the area teaching photography workshops and writing.
Current Courses Offered by Bryan Hansel
Focus! The Basics of Photography
Instructors:
Bryan Hansel
Photography is more than quick snapshots of friends and family. Photography is a rewarding way to…
Fri, Jun 12th, 2026 – Sat, Jun 13th, 2026
Day 1: 3-6pm; Day 2: 6am-4pm
Day 1: 3-6pm; Day 2: 6am-4pm
Instructor:
Bryan Hansel
Hand-Drawn Maps: Documenting Your Journey
Instructors:
Bryan Hansel
In this hands-on, two-day class, students will learn to create hand-drawn journey maps that capture…
Sat, Nov 21st, 2026 – Sun, Nov 22nd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Bryan Hansel
Past Courses Offered by Bryan Hansel
Capturing the Frozen Shore: Photographing Lake Superior in Winter
Focus! The Basics of Photography
Hand Drawn Maps: Exploring Your Relationship with the Land
Insect and Macro Photography: An Introduction
Lake Superior Winter Photography: Getting Prepared
Northern Landscapes Photography
Northwoods Nature Through the Lens
October Skies: Night Photography Workshop
