12 Places In Minnesota That Are A Photo Taking Paradise

If you’re an aspiring photographer and find yourself looking for some inspiration, there are a multitude of fantastic places in Minnesota that are perfect for honing your skills. From the Twin Cities to the North Shore, here are some of the most photogenic places in the state that are sure to get your shutter clicking.

A walk along Summit Ave in St. Paul will bring you past a plethora of historic buildings and give you a lot of new subjects.

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The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is full of spectacular flora and changes with every season so it’s a photographers dream.

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Artist’s Point on the North Shore will give you unlimited views and maybe some artistic inspiration.

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The Stone Arch Bridge has so many views and angles that you can find a new shot every time.

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Try a National Wildlife Refuge for a special view. Minnesota is chock full of them and they are like photographer’s playgrounds! Ice makes water particularly beautiful for photography.

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The skyscrapers of the Twin Cities like the IDS Building are spectacular at any angle. See how many you can find.

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Walker Sculpture Garden is simply perfect for camera toting tourists and locals alike. You’ll never run out of subjects.

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The North Shore is practically made for photographers. A great spot to start is Lutsen Resort which offers a stunning location with mountain, river, and beach views.

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Jeffers Petroglyphs is full of one of a kind photographs just waiting to be taken.

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The BWCA is a photographer’s dream. Relax and enjoy the 360 degree shots.

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Gooseberry Falls State Park is an amazing spot for photography with bridges and falls around every corner.

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Try a local hangout for some clever inspiration like Rustica Bakery. The great pastries and coffee will definitely get your creative mind going.

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While these are just a start, they are beautiful places to seek out photos ready to be captured. Try all 12 of them to create a varied and spectacular portfolio.