Born on the banks of the Mississippi river, Lee’s family later moved to Minneapolis. Following the death of his father in a motorcycle accident when he was 12, Frankie immersed himself in the city’s music scene, appearing onstage with local heroes Slim Dunlap (The Replacements) and Curtiss A at the impressionable age of 14. After inheriting records and instruments from his father’s collection, Lee was – as he sees it – “taught to play guitar by a ghost”. He continues, “I was raised on stage. These guys would bring me into the clubs, sit me behind the soundboard and give me all the coca cola I could drink until they’d call me up for a song or two at the end of the night.”
Read MoreThis was my first year attending Country Fest. I was supposed to photograph the full festival but ended up having to leave early. However my first day was a blast! The stage had amazing production and the after party's were a lot of fun. It was great to see a lot of people I know as well as documenting some of there fest experience. These are photos from the Dierks Bentley show and the Yellow Bar party.
Read MoreThe Pines - Live at Ambient Inks and Knorth Studios
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Read MoreToday I headed to Winona MN, to photograph some menu items for the Winona Family Restaurant. We had a total of 30 dishes to photograph and edit in a total of 4 hours. Cloudy skies gave us little to know room for error on this project. Before the shoot we stopped at the local Shopko and picked up some white bounce boards to insure that we would have enough light on all side of the food to make the food pop right off the page when printed.
Read MoreA short album from The Millenium show at The Plus on 4/3/16. - Eau Claire, WI.
Shot with a Canon 6D - 50mm f/1.8
Read MoreI was able to spend the day with my friends from Pets With People Names last night! They make their way to Eau Claire a few times a year for shows and its always a blast when they do! Check out the full gallery here!
Read MoreWorking for Ambient Inks out of Eau Claire has given me opportunities to print merchandise for bands like Polica. For this show we had to deliver some merch to the show at the Turf Club in St. Paul. I was so stoked to be able to stay for the show to catch some live shots.
Read MoreBands: Pets With People Names, Hard Lesson, Motives, Dependence, Stay Strong, Arms Aloft and Conveyer.
Read MoreWhat a wild Wednesday night! The Plus in Eau Claire, WI hosted Kyle Kinane. Kinane has appeared on Conan, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Wokaholics and Drunk History. Not only was The Plus packed with over 300 people for the show the afterparty was a punk show paradise! Here is a little recap from the nights festivities.
Read MoreI recently had the opportunity to photograph Ambient Inks & Knorth Studios holiday party in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Not only was the space absolutely gorgeous, the atmosphere in the room was filled with love. Looking around at everyone I saw nothing but smiles and full bellys! The food was incredible (momma Brice's home cookin' ) and accommodated any type of food pleasure.
Read MoreInstant film has been something in my life that has given me great happiness and sadness over the past 3 years. With the cost per pack at around $24 and only getting 8 photos out of that pack its incredibly hard to watch a whole pack of film be bury or underexposed due to me learning how to use the camera.
Read MoreOver the past few months I have built a close relationship with the dudes at Knorth Studios in Eau Claire, WI. They are a humble creative team with the mind to 'Move your brand Knorth'.
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