Amy Gee is a freelance photographer based in Minneapolis, MN. Her studies in photojournalism and cinema have inspired her to capture moments that evoke emotion. She finds energy in traveling the world and discovering new places, and she will always have at least three cameras packed for her next destination.

https://www.amygeephoto.com/

This photography showcases the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board Community Gardens featuring community members, camping/hiking trails featuring individuals and groups experiencing vibrant fall colors.

Andrew Arrieta (working as Drew Arrieta) is a documentary photographer and artist. Arrieta’s work is an investigation into community, resilience, and human-led stories — calling attention to race, climate, and class issues. His work has appeared in Vogue, NBC News, and the Columbia Journalism Review.

https://www.drew.works/

I have shared the most visually compelling human-centered images that tell a complete story about regenerative farming. Minnesota is one of USA’s top producing agricultural states, therefore, is on the forefront of sustaining our local food systems and helping mitigate climate change’s negative impacts. My images highlight farmers using regenerative farming practices that work with nature rather than against it. These farmers focus on conservation, topsoil regeneration, biodiversity, and capturing carbon for a healthier, more sustainable Minnesota.

Andrés Pérez is a Mexican-American artist exploring identity and culture through photography and music. Native to Acapulco, Guerrero, he relocated to Minnesota at the age of 18. He is self-taught in every medium, beginning his career with graphic design and eventually pivoting into photography. He has been the recipient of the GroundWork Fellowship with Forecast Public Art, the Upstream Fellowship, and has won an AIGA Design Show Award. He has participated in gallery showings at Indigenous Roots in St. Paul, MN, and Augsburg Galleries in Minneapolis, MN. Andrés is currently focusing on photography and is active in Serpentina Arts and the Mixto Art Collective.

https://aperezshoots.com/

Tina and Ricardo operate La Casita, a Spanish Immersion daycare located in Apple Valley, MN. One of their favorite activities is to go to Cedar Park, or “El Parque Azul” as nicknamed by the kids because of its bright blue colors. Ricardo and Tina use this time to enjoy the outdoors and take a break from indoor activities.

Uche Iroegbu is a Twin Cities–based photographer, artist, and dad of three lovely daughters. Photography is his way to connect with people, his society, his environment, and to himself.

https://www.uiphotographic.com/

I have created photographs of peoples of the African diaspora using and enjoying local Minnesota outdoor spaces and places and activities such as fishing, biking, hiking, and winter sports during our autumn and winter months. These communities, historically, haven’t been well represented in Minnesota in positive lights even though we are a major part of the economic and cultural growth of the state. As a creative representative of the people I believe that it’s my responsibility, when given a chance, to highlight and showcase the people.

Mike Madison is freelance photographer and award-winning photojournalist from Minneapolis, Minnesota. He has contributed to the multiple publications including the Minneapolis Star Tribune, New York’s Village Voice, City Pages, North News, Northeaster Newspaper, and GoMn Media.

Madison has photographed countless concerts and music festivals and has been the official photographer for RhymesSayers’ Soundset Music Festival since 2015. In addition to concert photography Madison’s portfolio includes protests, portraiture, fashion, wedding and event photography.

https://www.bumpopera.com/

One of the best kept secrets, Snuffy’s Landing is located along the Mississippi River in the city of Becker. There is 30 acres of park land with boat access to the river. On any given day you can find a people exploring the area, fishing or just sitting under a tree reading a book as the sun sets west of the river. 

Jaida Grey Eagle is an Oglala Lakota artist, currently located in St. Paul, MN. Jaida is a photojournalist, producer, beadwork artist, and writer. She is a Report for America Fellow with the Sahan Journal covering communities of color in the Twin Cities. She is also researching Indigenous photography at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts as an ongoing former Curatorial Fellow.

https://www.jaidagreyeagle.com/

13 Moons Ashiniswi giizisoog, Gidakiimanaaniwigamig Camp and The 1854 Treaty Authority held a Wild Rice/Manoomin Demonstration camp on September 11th, 2021 at Leeman Lake in Northern Minnesota. These photographs illustrate the gathering, and preparing of wild rice from the canoe ride to gather the rice within the lake, the dancing that happens on the rice to break the hard shell, to parching the wild rice over a campfire for consumption.