Brian Peterson

Brian Peterson was born in Duluth, Minnesota, and has enjoyed a 35-year career as a photojournalist covering stories he cares most about in his home state of Minnesota and around the world. He's best known for his work since 1987 for the Minneapolis Star Tribune, but his photographs have also been seen in National Geographic, Sports Illustrated, and the New York Times.

Brian has been honored nine times as Minnesota Press Photographer of the Year and has been recognized nationally and internationally for his documentary photojournalism, including a Robert F. Kennedy Award and three Emmy Awards. He has photographed the Winter and Summer Olympic Games five times and his sports photography has been honored by the national baseball and football Halls of Fame and the National Press Photographers Association.

Peterson’s is the author of two books, Minnesota State of Wonders (www.stateofwonders.com) and “Voices for the Land”, and the winner of three Minnesota Book Awards.