Russ Hanson's images have shaped how people look at North Dakota, the land, the people, the businesses, for more than 25 years. His photographs have appeared in magazines, books and advertisements illustrating everything from the golden drama of wheat fields at sunset to industrial products, fashion, food and all kinds of industrial equipment.

Russ, a graduate  of Southern Illinois University in photography and cinema, holds the Master of Photography and Craftsman degrees awarded by Professional Photographers of America; he is also a PPA-certified professional photographer. His studio in Fargo, N.D., provides both commercial photo services and video production for industrial and educational clients.

Russ is a president of the Northern Light Chapter (the Dakotas, Minnesota and Manitoba) of Professional Photographers of America and Professional Photographers of North Dakota.

• National Award for excellence and service to the industry, Professional Photographers of North Dakota, 2001; Northern Light Region, PPA, 2002
• American Society of Photographers
• PPA Loan Collection 1998, 1999
• Fuji Masterpiece Awards, 1998, 1999
• Photographer of the Year, North Dakota Professional Photographers, 1988, 1991. Top commercial/industrial print award, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1999, 2002
• Kodak Gallery Awards, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996 – including selections for display at national PPA shows
• Northern Light International Masters Award, 1994.
• Regional commercial/industrial photographer of the year, 1988, 1991 and 1994.
• Best of show (color), Outdoor Writers of America, wildlife photography.

   

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