Although spring, summer and fall are often a nature photographer’s default when it comes to capturing wildlife, artist Rachel Hall says that winter...
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Inspire & Flourish Hosts Its Glam Holiday Dog Photo Shoot
A festive holiday photo shoot raises funds for a local nonprofit. Steffany Fleming describes Inspire & Flourish as a sometimes lesser-known part...
Focus on Maple Grove 2026 Winners
Discover new perspectives of the place we call home. The Focus on Maple Grove photo contest is an annual invitation to share your snapshots of life...
Focus on Maple Grove 2026 Open for Readers’ Choice Voting
When you look through your photo files, what do you see? Whether it’s a candid moment, an iconic area landmark, a brush with nature or something in...
Spring Woodland Garden
Photographer Tracy Walsh says she loves the colors and shapes of the Jack-in-the-pulpits and bleeding heart flowers in her award-winning photograph...
Your Wedding, Our Pages
This beautiful time of year brings coral bells and wedding bells! And, as you know, every wedding celebration starts with a special announcement. We...
Independent Study With The Freelance Photographer
A freelance photographer creates a coaching platform for fellow creatives. A photography education and mentorship program with global reach has...
Maple Grove Through the Ages
If a picture’s worth a thousand words, then the thousands of pictures in the Jim Deane Photography Collection at the Maple Grove Historical...
Gold Over the Greens
When stormy August skies gave way to a radiant sunset scene at their reception, Mariah and Tom Arko took to the rolling greens of Rush Creek Golf...
Focus on Maple Grove 2025 Winners
Photographers bring Maple Grove into focus. Over the past year, residents have been cataloging local life around Maple Grove. This summer, these...
Readers’ Choice Voting for Focus on Maple Grove 2025
From July1–August 31, we invited you to submit your photos of Maple Grove. Now, it’s time to vote for the Readers’ Choice! Scroll through our image...
Dean Scheidler Embraces His Creative Side
Retired FBI agent turns to his creative side in retirement to begin a photography business. A retired FBI agent from Maple Grove had to laugh when...
Focus on Maple Grove 2025 Is Now Open for Submissions
Our annual photo contest is a few clicks away. Each July, we invite readers to share fresh perspectives of Maple Grove through our annual Focus on...
Buzzin’ Beauty
“I was going to Eastman Nature [Center] on that particular day to unwind from a busy day. As I came up to the first trail to the prairie, I could...
Focus on Maple Grove 2024 Winners
Explore the winning photos from our Focus on Maple Grove photo contest. This summer, we asked local residents to scroll down their digital files or...
Arboretum Duckling
“Last year, I worked by Rice Lake, and it allowed me to explore the nearby trails. I really took to the Maple Grove Arboretum, and on this day, I...
Participate in Our 2024 Focus on Maple Grove Photo Contest
How do you (and your camera) view local life? Each July and August, Maple Grove Magazine invites readers to submit their favorite photos to our...
Photographer Debra Bernard Shares Her Wide Lens of Experience
Professional Maple Grove photographer catches cute quirks and expressions. With a sleek, tawny coat and innocent olive-green eyes, 3-year-old Nyla...
A Winter Walk at Edward Lake
Photograph showcases Edward Lake in a new light. “Being a Maple Grove Lake commissioner, representing [Edward Lake] and actively involved in our...
Eagle Lake Barred Owl
Rod Smoliak captures the beauty of wildlife in the winter. “I enjoy wildlife photography and especially enjoy the challenge of finding owls during...
