Midwest Living – Lake to Table

Published in Midwest Living – July/August 2017
Shot around Grand Marais, Tofte, and Duluth, MN.

A flock of seagulls flies above the ocean behind a moving boat, leaving a trail of white waves under a cloudy sky; part of the boat is visible in the foreground.
An orange life preserver with white bands hangs on a green wall, secured by white rope. Part of a car and building are visible in the background.
Two smoked fish lie side by side on white parchment paper next to a loaf of crusty bread, with small brown stones visible in the background.
A man in a tan shirt and black cap stands smiling behind a white counter in a rustic shop with wooden walls, fish mounts, and framed photos and paintings in the background.
Rows of fish hang on racks inside a smoker, with a wood fire burning below, filling the space with smoke for the smoking process.
Several metal racks hold rows of variously shaped and colored meat or food items, each section labeled with yellow tags bearing handwritten numbers inside a dimly lit space.
A man in green overalls and a gray shirt stands on a dock with his brown dog sitting at his feet. Fishing boats and equipment are visible in the background under a cloudy sky.
Two buckets filled with cut fish and fish heads sit on a weathered surface, with a fishing rod and other equipment nearby. The scene suggests the preparation of bait or freshly caught fish.
A small boat moves across calm water near a lighthouse on a pier, with seagulls flying above under a cloudy sky.
Interior of a fishing boat cabin showing a steering wheel, control levers, wires, switches, and maritime equipment, with a window to the right and fishing gear scattered around.
A wide, serene sky filled with scattered clouds stretches above a distant green shoreline and calm water, creating a peaceful and expansive landscape scene.
A person wearing an orange glove is operating rusty controls on a weathered boat, with the ocean and sky visible in the background.
A beige container filled with several freshly caught fish, mostly large and silver with speckled patterns, lying closely together.
A man is seen through a dirty, reflective glass window as he steers a boat, surrounded by equipment and supplies inside the cabin. The sunlight creates a soft, atmospheric glow.
A person stands on a small fishing boat docked at a marina, unloading boxes onto a cart. Sailboats and trees are visible in the background under a cloudy sky.
A person in waterproof overalls pulls a blue and white cooler on a cart along a wet dock near boats and fishing equipment, with a wooden shed and wildflowers nearby under a cloudy sky.
A person stacks smoked fish pieces on a digital scale at a shop counter, with spice rub packets and paper towels nearby. The display shows the weight as 4.33 pounds.
Rows of fish are tightly packed and suspended vertically behind wire mesh, being smoked or dried in a dark, industrial setting.
A row of orange work gloves hanging from clothespins on a wooden shelf in a workshop, with ropes, tools, and supplies visible in the background.
A neatly stacked pile of split firewood sits beside a dark wooden fence, with leafy green branches hanging overhead.
A close-up of burning logs and glowing embers inside a fire pit or fireplace, with bright orange flames rising and casting warm light in a dark setting.
A concrete pier extends over rocky shoreline toward a distant lighthouse, surrounded by blue water and under a partly cloudy sky with sunlight. Trees and a small town are visible on the right.
A group of people relax around a campfire with Adirondack chairs on a green lawn, surrounded by trees and a lake. Midwest Living July/August 2017 cover headlines feature summer activities and regional travel tips.
Magazine contents page with a red popsicle, floral bouquet, man fishing, cheese board, and a tub of Madcap Dairy ice cream. Includes feature titles and departments for the July/August 2017 issue.
A boat named Melissa docked at a pier with seagulls flying above and sitting nearby. The word Lake is written in large script at the top of the image. Another boat is seen in the background.
Fishermen unload their catch from blue boats at a lakeshore dock as seagulls fly overhead. Fishing gear and coolers are visible on the dock, with calm water and a rocky breakwater in the background.
Rows of fish are hung vertically on metal racks inside a smoker, with darkened walls behind. Text is printed to the right, describing the atmosphere of Lake Superior and fish smoking.
A collage shows a fish market sign, a smiling man standing behind a counter, a weathered Fresh Fish sign, a colorful salad bowl, and a museum display with historic ship photos and documents.
A fisherman in overalls stands on a boat holding a net in the water. Behind him, another person is partially visible. The background shows a calm lake and a distant shoreline under a cloudy sky.
A collage features: a person weighing smoked fish; a sign for Dockside Fish & Seafood Market; a grilled fish sandwich with fries; and two bowls of creamy chowder with bread on a rustic table.
A concrete pier extends toward a small lighthouse on Lake Superior, with rocky shores and green trees in the background under a blue sky. Text overlays describe tourist stops along the North Shore.