A few months back, I posted some behind-the-scenes photos from a bridal fashion shoot I did in Duluth, Minn. It was a gorgeous day, and I discovered the most delightful secret about my home state: We have an ocean.

Not really. But hanging out on the grassy beaches off the coast of Lake Superior sure felt like the ocean to me.

Here's the final beachy spread, shot by Joel Larson and styled by Grant Whittaker, currently on newsstands in Minnesota Bride.

I love this story. It's really jibing with my summer nostalgia.