JPS Happens

Summer 2011

2011-09-06T13:20:00.000-07:00

The summer of 2011 has come to an end. Summer started with the new addition of the family finally coming home from the hospital_which of course was the highlight. The rest of the summer was dotted with such events as a trip to the north shore, work, B-day parties, work, trips to the cabin, work and BBQ after BBQ. Pretty awesome. Check the pix below.

Wini at home.

This does not happen often.

Lake Superior camping trip with the family.

Lucha Libra wrestling match....totally crazy.

Axel on the Kick Bike.

Field trip to the Como Zoo.

2011-04-27T07:42:00.000-07:00

Things have changed allot since I went to the Como Zoo with my Grandfather when I was a kid. Now the 10-10 cages that used to house the animals are administration offices. A good thing. Rain, smell and the conservatory-what more could you ask for?

Taking me back to Asia.

Holding me here at home.

Winter Bike Ride

2011-03-15T08:00:00.000-07:00

Axel enjoying his first Winter Bike Ride.

Winter 2011

Stupor Bowl 14

2011-02-22T10:04:00.000-08:00

     Every year I ride the local bicycle race called the Stupor Bowl. It is put on by local bike currier's and brings in people from all over the US. Being one of the OG riders from back in the day I have to give props to the organizers and people that come out to participate. What started with twenty some riders has turned into 300 plus participants and grows every year. Nice job.
     Being a bike messenger is what got me in the photo business. I had access to all the big studios and agency's in town and hooked up an internship at Parallel after collage which then turned into assisting and eventually shooting. As I have said numerous time....Being a bike messenger was the best job I ever had..it just had no upward mobility.
     Anyway check the pix from this years Stupor Bowl 14. I tride to race and photograph at the same time. A mind bender but worth it. Later, JPS

My man Martin, major contender and 2010 All City winner.

Chelsea, Women's Stupor Bowl speed winner.

This dudes helmet is awesome.

Ben a PBR drinking Stupor rider.

Jana, a multiple Stupor Bowl speed winner and always a contender.

Hurl the CRC master.

Marco a Stupor Bowl speed winner and OG rider.

Stop from second manifest. Awesome rolling through downtown.

What can I say, DK.

Winter-Bikes. Hell yes!!!!!

48th and Upton Stop. I was in pain at about this time.

Berg, Stupor Bowl rider, fellow photographer and beer drinker.

Jeff, Stupor Bowl 13 & 14 speed winner. Nice.

-0 and Inside.

2011-01-20T10:17:00.000-08:00

Hard to believe that it was not that long ago and I was waiting for the first words. Now I look at him and I see a little man. Awesome.

Just Published in Minnesota Conservation Volunteer.

2011-01-07T08:36:00.000-08:00

I had a great time photographing Lyle Swanson for the Minnesota Conservation Volunteer Magazine. Not only do we share a last name but share the love of hunting and were able to trade hunting stories as the day progressed. Some big, some small but all in good fun. Check it.

Lyle Swanson

Working on my still life skills. I am really starting to appreciate the Art like never before. Maybe its the patients with age.


This belonged to Lyles Grandfather and he still uses it. I love that stuff.

You can see the full story of Northern Pike conservation and Lyles monster fish story here- http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/volunteer/janfeb11/pike_management.html

Have a great weekend. John

New Still Shots

2010-12-29T08:58:00.001-08:00

Warhol Inspired.

Masi Inspired.

Ending the year with some work in the studio and a trip to the UP to do some back-country snowboarding. Have a Happy and prosperous New Year!!

Fall Personal Project- Cane

2010-11-23T07:13:00.001-08:00

Late summer and fall was marked by a number of new happenings at JPS. The most notable being the new addition to the family as well as a new house to hold everyone in. Work keeps rolling along. I just finished a fun project for the DNR that resulted in some good book material... always a good thing. Nose to the grindstone into the long cold winter. Have a great holiday!!

Summer this and that.

2010-06-24T13:45:00.000-07:00

Summer is here. A shot of the family and I on the porch. The other shot is from a "pop" series I am working on. Take a look.

A Day at the Park.

2010-03-25T13:42:00.001-07:00

2010-02-24T08:41:00.000-08:00

A day on the road with Subaru. Shot down in southern MN. Check the digi tent... Pretty sick and warm.

2010-02-24T08:40:00.000-08:00

This is how all bands should kick it off.

2010-01-28T13:20:00.000-08:00

New Additions.
Not even close to what I have been shooting recently. Allot of Target table top-candy etc.
Keeping it real at JPS.

The little guy has to get in all the shots.

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Lanscape additions.

2009-10-28T10:29:00.001-07:00

Pink eye Axel.

2009-10-12T13:24:00.001-07:00

Oct 12th ?

2009-10-12T13:23:00.001-07:00

It's only been a few months.... Shooting product and looking at airfair to Asia.

2009-09-16T11:20:00.000-07:00

Sold the flag at the State Fair.

2009-03-12T13:52:00.000-07:00

Landscapes.... Off on my own with a little fresh air and my camera.

Gary is the man.

2009-01-27T07:52:00.000-08:00

Dude..................................

2009-01-12T13:25:00.001-08:00

Lao's

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2008-12-16T10:05:00.000-08:00

This is Gangster.....

2008-12-10T07:38:00.000-08:00

My cycling enthusiasm does not go to this realm the Time Trial. From a recent shoot of a local Time Trial monster.

2008-11-14T19:45:00.000-08:00

A trip down south and I come up with this. A pretty dark day in these happy times.

2008-11-03T12:26:00.000-08:00

Axel gets real. Care of my friend Shawn Michienzi.

2008-05-14T11:30:00.000-07:00

Holga shots. These are new additions to the ongoing project, Analog.

2008-05-07T12:32:00.003-07:00

Film Only- Not allot happening here at JPS. Back to shooting some film.

2008-03-24T11:36:00.000-07:00

You gotta love the blue shots.

Axel

2008-03-12T15:59:00.000-07:00

March 5th 2008 Minneapolis MN

2008-02-13T08:38:00.000-08:00

These are from a recent walk in the neighborhood were I stumbled upon a park/industrial area that is on the river. So it goes.

2008-02-04T08:51:00.001-08:00

Stupor Bowl XI. This is an annual bicycle race organized by bike currier's held in Minneapolis the day before the Super Bowl. The old timers from bike X just wanted to finish under the three hour limit. Meaning my friend 336-Martin and I-434. As I near 40 my physical goals seem to become a little more attainable and in this case was not a problem.

2008-01-25T12:00:00.000-08:00

A day at the lake??? The Art Shantys are killing it in the cold.

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2008-01-18T07:39:00.000-08:00

I stopped by my grandfathers old homestead and took this shot of my dads toy gun that was placed in the foundation back in the 1940's.

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2008-01-18T07:34:00.001-08:00

I love this shot.... do you use it or take a picture... I did both.

A photo of the new addition to JPS

2008-01-10T19:30:00.001-08:00