David Ellis

I've been working as a photographer for over 30 years. I've lived my entire life in Minnesota and have traveled extensively for work (assignment photography) and personally.

I'm a self-taught photographer. After graduating with a degree in political science, I started working as a photography assistant. I learned about all different types of commercial photography and the business surrounding it. Most importantly I worked with a wide array of photographers, learned different techniques and observed a variety of styles. After a couple of years of assisting, I started working as a full time staff photographer at Best Buy Company. In 1991 I started my business. I specialize in lifestyle and portrait photography. I've worked with magazines, design firms, advertising agencies and corporate clients. I enjoy the fast paced style of photographing people and creating the mood for whatever the assignment calls for. I take pride in my ability to get the talent/models to interact in an authentic and convincing manner.

My curiosity about the world around me has fueled my interest in photography. I'm constantly looking at photography and design work. I've been influenced by Richard Avedon and Frank Ockenfels 3. I always want to create p...

BA Political Science, University of Minnesota, 1987

CLIENTS: ESPN, CBS Sports Marketing, American Airlines, Weight Watchers, Walmart, Wellmark, Ariat, Korber Pharma, Knights of Columbus, University of California Berkeley, Heraeus, Best Buy, Stryker, HealthPartners, Supervalu, Target, Land O'Lakes, RBC Wealth Management, 3M, Phillips Distilling Company, Medtronic, Mosaic, Lifetime Fitness, Valspar, Trane Company, Medica, Perkin Elmer, Honeywell, United Healthcare, Piper Jaffray, USAA Insurance, Northwestern National Life Insurance, Smithkline Beacham, Mortenson, Jostens, Mayo, Polaris, McKnight Foundation, H.B. Fuller, Aveda Corporation, Minnesota Public Radio, Grand Casino, Seagate Technology, Pfizer, Boehringer Ingelheim, TCF Financial, Regions Hospital, Donaldson Company, Annie E. Casey Foundation, The Nature Conservancy, Entegris, Graco, St. Paul Foundation, Runners World, Bicycling, Minnesota Monthly, USA Today, Computer World, ABA Journal, Popular Mechanics, Discovery Channel, MSP Magazine