Photography has given so much to me over the years and I'm forever grateful to be able to share it with you through Maple Lake Photography. A photograph is something universally magical that creates a connection between people that will carry with them for the rest of their lives. It transcends time, continents, age, ethnicity, social and economic status, what you believe, and who you love. Photography is a gift that should be shared. Unfortunately, there are so many people in our community who can't afford a professional photograph of their family, especially the milestone moments that adorn most of our walls. There's also individuals of all ages who wish to become a better photographer, but lack the resources to learn and grow. It is with those things in mind that I am honored to announce Maple Lake Photography's Foto Forward Project.

Foto Forward is a way for MLP to give back to the community we love so much by paying forward the gift of photography. Throughout the year we will be offering "Milestone Minis" to give people the opportunity to have their moment captured with the same dedication, care, and personal touch that we give to all our clients.

We will also be available for workshops and creative sessions for those who would like to learn more about photography but don't have the knowledge or the tools to be able to grow their craft. I'll have more to come on the Milestone Minis and workshops with updates posted to our website's blog page and MLP's social media pages. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @MapleLakePhotography (other platforms to come as we progress).

Our hope is that we can grow Foto Forward into something bigger and more fulfilling than we could ever dream possible.