JOHN KNAPPE

About me:

John Knappe is a New York City based commercial/portrait photographer with over fifteen years experience, mainly in Milwaukee and Chicago, as well as Los Angeles and Miami. A self taught photographer, who has lived, learned and worked in many of our United States, he has taught several seminars and many individuals on photographic techniques and portrait lighting. With a very unique, while constantly developing style, he has photographed everyday Janes and Joes, and some of the biggest stars in the music and entertainment industries. He is comfortable working with high school seniors to high powered fashion models and celebrities. His third coffee table book "New Milwaukee" was just released under his own imprint, Sweet Lemon Publishing. Knappe's freshman and sophomore releases, "Between the Sheets" and "1000WORDS: Music For The Deaf" sold out within two weeks and 6 days respectively. Past subjects/clients include: Joan Jett, Chaka Khan, Nas, The Roots, 311, Natasha Bedingfield, Wanda Sykes, Crooklyn Clan, Common, Erykah Badu, PUMA, Bad Boy Bill, De La Soul Kathy Griffin, Evan Christian, Pimpin Ken, R. Kelly, City of Chicago, Urbansol, Jakob Dylan, Talib Kweli, Indigo Girls, Funkmaster Flex, Sean Kingston, SoundBar Chicago, Gnarls Barkley, Leo Minor, the Rusty P's, Jayk, Red Bull, Miller Brewing and more... Knappe has been published in Spin, Rolling Stone, Chicago Scene, Red Eye, MOJO, Miami Funkshun, Onion, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, CNI, the New York Daily News, and many others. He has been the subject of articles in INFO, Milwaukee Scene, Chicago Scene, MKE, Shepherd Express, CNI, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, The Onion, and featured on various radio and television outlets in the Milwaukee and Chicago area. He has been widely recognized throughout the midwest for his innovative style, endless energy and the images that result from his natural ability to effortlessly engage and inspire his clients, whether neighbors or superstars. He continues to show his unique, energetic, and engaging photos at a variety of galleries and other venues in the US, and is now proud to call New York City home. For booking info, distribution details, fine art print sales or other business inquiries, contact John Knappe directly, at: 917.753.9451. Thank you for your interest, and ENJOY!..John Knappe's Profile | Create Your Badge
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