Nine photographers with connections to the Duluth Photography Institute (DPI) have been honored as being chosen to have at least one image published in the 144-page book culminating the Capture Minnesota project, sponsored by Twin Cities Public Television, Inc.

The photographers:

. Mary Amerman of Duluth

. Ryan Tischer of Duluth

. Brian Rauvola of Duluth

. Shell Foeckler of Superior

. Dawn LaPointe of Hermantown

. Nate Lindstrom of Duluth

. Brett Nord of Duluth

. Andrew VonBank of St. Paul

. David Dolliver of Duluth

The sold-out Book Release Party revealing which of the over 95,000 submitted images were selected to be published, which was chosen for the cover, and which has the honor of Grand Prize winner will be held Saturday, April 21 in Edina.

The Duluth Photography Institute, LLC is a facility with a goal of providing space for photographers of all levels of experience and equipment to exhibit their work, learn new techniques, access state-of-the-art equipment, and collaborate with other photographers. The facility provides gallery space, complete lighting studio space while offering workshops, exhibits, guest speakers, and more.

For more information about the DPI project and to become a member, please visit here or call Brian at 218.393.2468.

Photo: Duluth's historic Enger Tower, by Brian Rauvola. Submitted