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Winter Photography Workshop
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 allows for exploration.
- When: February 10-12, 2012
- Workshop Fee: $250/person
- Lodging From: $99/night
Dining: Meals will be available in our Lakeside Dining Room and Poplar River Pub
- For Reservations: Call 218-663-7212 or 1-800-2LUTSEN (258-8736)
- Questions? Email:
activities@lutsenresort.com
- Photographer's Website: www.bryanhansel.com
Weekend Activity Descriptions
This workshop combines classroom time with plenty of field-work
time and a final review. You'll learn photography techniques
for landscapes, how to stay warm in February temperatures, and how
to keep your camera running in the cold. There's plenty of
time for one-on-one instruction with the small group size.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10
Meet at 7PM for introductions and two classroom presentations.
The first discusses how to stay warm. The second presentation
focuses on keeping your camera gear running in the
cold
temperatures.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11
The day starts early with a morning session on the Lake Superior
shoreline photographing the sunrise. Then we will break for
breakfast which is available at the main lodge or on your own.
We'll assemble after breakfast for a brief classroom session and
then head back out into the field for a full-day adventure.
Box lunches may be ordered at the front desk. Depending on the
weather, we may hike deep into a canyon of a North Shore river to
photograph frozen waterfalls, or we may visit multiple locations
warming up in the van before we venture out. After sunset, we
will break for dinner. After dinner you may use the classroom
to sort through the day's pictures. Bryan will be around until
9PM to answer questions and give feedback.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12
We assemble before sunrise in the Main Lodge lobby to head out for a
sunrise photography session. Breakfast will be available at
the main lodge or on your own. Then we head out for more
photography. The workshop ends at 1PM.
Required Photography Equipment
Camera: A SLR style digital camera or a point and shoot that allows you to manually set your shutter speed and aperture is highly recommended, but other cameras will also work.
Filters: A polarizing filter is highly recommended. Two and Three Step ND Grads with Holder and rings for your lenses.
Other Suggested Equipment: Bring a tripod, your camera's manual, and a laptop computer. Call for recommendations.