State Fair Photographer

Every summer, the Minnesota State Fair explodes across social media with countless snapshots and posts, but there’s only one photographer who actually gets a paycheck from the fair. Andy Berndt, the official state fair photographer, has been capturing the magic behind the scenes for nine years, working through a detailed photo list while sneaking in a few personal favorites along the way. Kelli got to follow him around and even met a budding young photographer working right alongside him.

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