Photo Archive

Photo Archive

This archive brings together years of published and unpublished work in one place. It includes ongoing coverage of life in Minneapolis, long-term projects like Minneapolis Uprising, and travel work from Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and elsewhere.

Where possible, images include captioning, dates, and location information to make the archive more useful as a long-term record.

Licensing and photo inquiries: chad@daviss.org

Recent Photography
Minneapolis Hostel Sign at Night

Minneapolis Hostel Sign at Night

A sign for the Minneapolis Hostel is illuminated at night. Hostels provide affordable lodging, often to travelers and backpackers, serving as a communal space…

Neighborhood Free-Stuff Cabinet in Winter

Neighborhood Free-Stuff Cabinet in Winter

A small handmade “Free Stuff Inside” cabinet sits beside a picket fence in a residential Minneapolis neighborhood, offering passersby clothing, household items, and other…

Black Daze in Uptown Alleyway

Black Daze in Uptown Alleyway

This narrow Uptown alleyway comes alive after dark with the vibrant work of local artist Black Daze, whose murals brighten the service corridors behind…

Bryant Square Park Sign at Night

Bryant Square Park Sign at Night

Bryant Square Park sits in the heart of the Lowry Hill East neighborhood—better known as “The Wedge”—and has been part of Minneapolis’ park system…

Caution Tape Along a Minneapolis Sidewalk

Caution Tape Along a Minneapolis Sidewalk

A length of bright yellow cuidado (caution) tape stretches across a sidewalk in Minneapolis, marking off an area temporarily closed to pedestrians. These barriers…

Built in Minneapolis

Minneapolis Photographer

Browse by location, move through long-running series, or start with recent work.