Photographing the Driftless and glacial landscapes of Wisconsin
August 22nd, 23rd, and 24th, 2025
Join me in the Driftless photography workshop as we explore this unique geography of Wisconsin where the Driftless area meets the glaciated areas of the state. Sauk and Western Dane counties have some of the most amazing scenery in the Midwest.
Sauk City, our home base for this workshop, Is centrally located for a short drive to many of Wisconsin’s extraordinary natural areas and parks. We’ll visit some of the iconic landscapes like Devil’s Lake State Park, but also other out of the way hidden gems of the Driftless Area. We also visit areas along the Ice Age National Scenic Trail that highlights the spectacular terminal moraines left behind during the last ice age.
Who is the Driftless workshop for?
My workshops are about seeing and capturing the world around us and not overly focused on the camera equipment. Therefore they are suited for anyone from a beginner to a serious amateur. Good photography is about vision, not about cameras.
What equipment is required?
Landscape photography does not require a bag full of expensive camera gear. So whatever gear you already have is probably enough. Most any DSLR or mirrorless camera will do. A wide angle lens and a medium telephoto are perfect for the Driftless photography workshop. A tripod can be useful, but not required.
Driftless photography workshop details
This three-day workshop is based in Sauk City where we meet to share photos and you can book a room. The photo locations are all a short drive from Sauk City.
The Driftless workshop involves a bit more strenuous hiking than my other workshops. Some locations involve some steep trails, but if you take them slowly and are a reasonably fit person you will be just fine.
This workshop is limited to just six students to allow for one on one attention. A minimum of four is required. Lodging, meals, and transportation are not included. There is a $100 deposit to hold your spot.
Price $395
About Cameron
Cameron Gillie has been a full time professional photographer for thirty years telling visual stories and creating art in a variety of fields. He started as a photojournalist at daily newspapers and most recently published two books. “Around Wisco: Hiking the Ice Age Trail” and “Ristad Farms: Grain Farming in the Red River Valley”.
Cameron has exhibited in art fairs around the country with his nature photography and fine art film photography. His project “The Pinhole Thing” is an award winning experiment creating art with nothing but a light tight box with film on one side and a tiny pinhole on the other.
He uses everything from DSLRs, drones, and mirrorless cameras to pinhole cameras and vintage film cameras. These variety of skills makes him a well rounded and experienced photographer to learn from.