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The Cook County News-Herald is thrilled to announce that a group of great local amateur and professional photographers have agreed to submit pictures to the newspaper for your enjoyment. We will introduce these men and women over the next few weeks so you can get to know who is behind the camera.
Some of these photographers have excellent websites with their work for sale or just for your viewing pleasure. We will include these websites and hope you visit them because you will find that what we can show on our pages is just a small sampling of their hard work and amazing talent
Meet Paul Sundberg
Q- Please tell us a little bit about where you grew up and what you did, or currently do, for work.
A- I was born and raised on a small farm south of McGregor, Minnesota, and I have been taking photos since the early 1970’s when I purchased a 35 mm SLR camera while serving in the US Army.
Photo by Paul Sundberg
My wife Karla and I moved to the North Shore of Lake Superior in 1976 where I managed Cascade River State Park and I also started photographing the wildlife and scenery along the North Shore. “The North Shore of Lake Superior is one of my favorite spots to photograph.” Many family memories have been created while traveling the North Shore with our two children, Adam and Rebecca, and now three grandchildren, Addie, Silje and Tova.
The Sundberg family moved to Gooseberry Falls State Park in 1983 where I worked for 28 years as manager. I retired in 2010 after having the privilege of working forty years in six Minnesota State Parks.
I am 71 years old and with my wife Karla, I currently reside near Grand Marais, where I can photograph Lake Superior and The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Q- What or who inspired you to become a photographer? And when did you first start taking pictures?
A- Growing up on a farm I always enjoyed being outside. Purchasing my first professional camera while in the US Army in 1971 I wanted to capture memories of the fleeting encounters with wildlife along with the seasons of the year. I always admired the work of Les Blacklock and Jim Brandenburg.
Q- How much time during a given week do you spend on your photography?
Being retired I have the time to get out almost every day so I spend approximately 30 hours a week pursuing wildlife or taking photos of outdoor landscapes.
Q- Is this a hobby or something you want to turn into a profession?
A- My photography started out as a hobby but turned into a second profession as businesses and individuals started purchasing my images for magazines, books, DVD’s and advertising the North Shore of Lake Superior. I have had one book of my photos published in 2005 called North Shore Vision, which is currently out of print.
Q- Do you have a favorite season to shoot pictures? Or favorite time of day, night, or kind of weather you like to take pictures in?
A- My favorite season is fall when the North Shore comes alive with color. Favorite time of day is early morning to capture the sunrises and when the colors are more vibrant with the early morning light.
Q- What is your favorite subject matter? Nature? Animals? Birds? People?
A- Nature and landscape photography are my favorite. I am pursuing different species of wildlife daily.
Q- What is your favorite camera that you use? If you have several favorites, you can include those as well.
A- Digital cameras are advancing constantly but my current favorite is the Sony RX10 IV. This is an advanced point and shoot with a lens that goes from 24 mm to 600 mm ($1,600). It excels in everything from macro photography to a moose that can be a couple hundred yards away. When I say point and shoot you might think it wouldn’t have the quality for professional wildlife photos, but this camera can stand up to the full frame professional cameras and you don’t have to carry extra lens.
To see more of Paul Sundberg’s photographs, please visit his website: www.paulsundbergphotography.com
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