Minnesota Byways

Tuesday, January 22, 2013 

Noon until 1:00

Hibbing Public Library

Bring your lunch and travel with Doug Ohman to his favorite locations in Minnesota.

Doug Ohman is a freelance photographer and popular public speaker. He has traveled throughout the upper Midwest photographing historic architecture. During this program he will share many historic sites and structures that are quickly being lost to history.  Stories and interesting historical information about some of Minnesota’s most treasured buildings will be presented. Many of the buildings and sites have been featured in his book series “Minnesota Byways”. 

Doug will also tell his own story on how he took his passion for history and love of photography and combined them into a successful career.

Doug’s work is available in art prints, matted and framed. His work can be found throughout the Midwest at fine shops and boutiques. He also is involved in many community art and craft fairs. Enjoy his photography, www.pioneerphotography.com 

Doug has degrees in both Geography and History from the University of Minnesota. His interest in these subjects has translated well to his work as a photographer. His photography talent is self-taught. Before becoming a full time photographer, Doug was the Operations Manager at the Mall of America.