Cottage Grove Photographer / City of Cottage Grove Photo Contest

The City of Cottage Grove has an Annual Photo Contest and use the winning photos for promotions and marketing for the city.  This was the first year that I entered the contest and was honored last night for winning the Celebrations/Events Category for my photo of the Holiday Train.

Cottage Grove Photographer / Cottage View Drive In

Justin Atkinson is a local photojournalist and last summer he made a documentary about the Cottage View Drive In.  There has been talk for a few years that they may tear it down and that would leave a hole in many families hearts that still enjoy going to the Drive In.  When he was making this documentary, he used one of my photos.  I was honored that he contacted me about this and it shows that photography with video can keep memories alive.  When was the last time you went to the Drive In?

Cottage Grove Photographer / Minneapolis

There are only about six outdoor observation decks in the United States and Minneapolis has one on top of the Foshay Tower.  There is a nice little history center of the Foshay Tower on the top floor also.  If you would like to see a view of Minneapolis that is a little different, take some time and spend a nice evening up there and enjoy the sunset.

Cottage Grove High School Senior Photographer / Mullin

St. Paul Photographer / St. Paul, MN

Downtown St. Paul there is a historic building called the Landmark Center.  In the winter, the city puts up an ice skating rink which is free to the public.  It's kind of nice to watch people enjoying the winter in the middle of the city.  I guess this is the Minnesota version of Rockefeller Center in New York.