I’ve always found peace in hospitality

The same is true for my camera. The work I create is intentional. I take time to listen, research, think, and imagine how I can create impactful photographs of my subjects. I can often lose myself in the moment as I search for new ways to see what I’m capturing.

Focusing on hospitality allows me to work in the field, in the spaces where guests are invited to relax, along with people who provide this escape. My work, I hope, is an extension of hospitality, showcasing the quality a guest can expect before ever walking in the front door.


These are so beautiful and perfect! Thank you so much for working on this shoot
— Melissa Lage, Meet Minneapolis
John was easy to work with and created several professional food/beverage shots we can use for multiple marketing campaigns.
— Discover Stillwater
He has a great eye for detail and framing, and for light
— Katherine Roepke, Roepke PR

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Partial Client and Editorial Subject List

Meet Minneapolis • Petite Leon • Estelle • Chef Jason Hansen • Discover Stillwater • Metropolitan Airport Commission • Explore MN • Owamni • The Sioux Chef • Roepke PR• Cafe and Bar Lurcat • Chloe by Vincent • Hope Breakfast Bar • The Gnome Pub • Soul Bowl • Poplar Haus • Sidebar at Surdyks • SOMM Alex White • Vikre • Chef Justin Sutherland • LGHTR • Cafe Ceres • The Charlie Awards • Food Service News • Donut Star • Marvel Bar • Benedicts • Tori Ramen • Pub 819 • Dampfwerk Distillery • Muddy Waters • Leader • Wrecktangle Pizza • Graze • Rose Street Patisserie • Oasis Cafe • Leos Malt Shop • Lake Street Council • Fairvote MN • Grand Cafe • Muccis • Moscow on the Hill • Eat Street Social • Woodfired Cantina • Minnesota BBQ Company • Cooks Collaborative • Food Building • The Bad Seed • Hoaglund Homestead • Flagsmash • North Loop Galley • STAGE Culinary • Sushi Tango • The Naughty Greek • Seward Coop Creamery • Strategy Factory • MN Chimney Cakes • Twin Cities Wine • The Bloody Mary Fest • MPLS/ST.PAUL Business Journal