Discover new perspectives of the place we call home. The Lens on the Lake photo contest is an annual invitation to share your snapshots of life in...
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Lens on the Lake 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...
Lens on the Lake 2025 Winners
Photographers bring our community into focus. Over the past year, residents have been cataloging local life around White Bear Lake. This summer,...
“Still: The Art of Noticing”
One of our regular customers requested Still: The Art of Noticing by local author Mary Jo Hoffman. As soon as I read the description, I was hooked....
Lens on the Lake 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 White Bear Lake through our annual Lens...
Lens on the Lake 2024 Winners
Explore the winning photos from our Lens on the Lake photo contest. This summer, we asked local residents to scroll down their digital files or flip...
The Loon Whisperer of White Bear Lake
The Minnesota state bird is Ellen Maas’ lifelong passion. Loons have been a part of Ellen Maas’ life for as long as she can remember. The retired...
Participate in Our 2024 Lens on the Lake Photo Contest
How do you (and your camera) view local life? Each July and August, White Bear Lake Magazine invites readers to submit their favorite photos to our...
Scruff Life Photography Specializes in Pet Portraits
Photographer has devoted her career to capturing pets and their humans. Photographer Lauren Joarnt often has her hands full with her clients. They...
Aurora over the Lake
Local photographer captures northern lights from Matoska Park. “In late April, there had been a lot of aurora talk, so my daughter and I had been...
Good Day to Go Sailing
Sailing at sunrise. When Mahtomedi hobby photographer Greg Karp scouts a great spot for a photo, he’ll return in the early morning or late evening...
Lens on the Lake 2023 Winners
We're pleased to announce the winners for our 11th annual Lens on the Lake photo contest. Over the summer, we invited readers to share their...
Local Art Student Captures Dancing Colors in Stunning Photograph
Artwork from a local student. Art student Lily Vanderwood used her photography skills—and a digital camera—to capture this image of her sister....
High School Art Teacher Moonlights as Auto Racing Photographer
White Bear Lake Area High School teacher Shawn Gritzmacher talks about his work as a professional auto-racing photographer. You’ve seen the work...
Alyssa Boldischar Talks to Us about Her Remarkable Photographs
A photograph can hold a thousand words and can capture images that we might not normally see. Photos can bring us to tears or brighten our darkest...
