Photographing Minnesota’s Iron Range is like stepping into a landscape shaped equally by industry and time. The vast, dramatic mining pits carve deep into the earth, creating an almost otherworldly beauty that feels both raw and expansive.

Beyond the mines, the small towns tell their own story. Main Streets are lined with weathered storefronts, diners, and bars that echo a proud, working-class past. It’s a region in transition, where the legacy of mining still defines daily life even as communities search for what comes next. Assignments for clients like The New York Times have given us the chance to return again and again, drawn not just to the striking visuals, but to the people and the quiet resilience that make the Iron Range such a compelling place to document.

Photographed in Northern Minnesota for The New York Times.