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This archive brings together years of published and unpublished work in one place.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
7-Sigma Factory Arson Site, Minneapolis

7-Sigma Factory Arson Site, Minneapolis

The 7-Sigma facility near the Minneapolis police third precinct police station. The building was destroyed during the protests following the murder of George Floyd.

Abolish The Police We Keep Us Safe

Abolish The Police We Keep Us Safe

Posters hanging on a street pole in Uptown Minneapolis. They read “Abolish the police” “We keep us safe”. The posters hang outside the parking…

Daymark Building, Lake Street, Minneapolis
Summer 2012 Graffiti on Rusted Metal Wall

Summer 2012 Graffiti on Rusted Metal Wall

Graffiti reading “Summer 2012” is painted on a rust-streaked metal wall beside a sidewalk and roadway. The wall’s paint is peeling, and corrosion covers…

Red Squirrel in Superior National Forest

Red Squirrel in Superior National Forest

A red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) perches on a fallen birch log within the Superior National Forest in Minnesota. This forest, established in 1909, encompasses…

Citidiots slow down!!

Citidiots slow down!!

A property owners sign asking "citidiots" to slow down as seen in Northenr Minnesota.

Snowmobile Trail Sign in Stony River Township
USG Paper Mill, Cloquet, Minnesota

USG Paper Mill, Cloquet, Minnesota

A nighttime view of the USG industrial plant glows under rows of bright sodium and LED security lights. The red-sided facility’s sign stands out…

State Line Painted on Asphalt at Night

State Line Painted on Asphalt at Night

The word "STATE" is stenciled in blue paint on asphalt, illuminated by artificial light at night. This marking likely indicates a boundary, possibly a…

Jungle Theater Marquee, Minneapolis

Jungle Theater Marquee, Minneapolis

The illuminated marquee of the Jungle Theater in Minneapolis’s Lyn-Lake neighborhood, photographed at night. The Jungle has been a cornerstone of the area’s performing-arts…

Fujiya Sushi Restaurant Sign at Night

Fujiya Sushi Restaurant Sign at Night

The illuminated sign for Fujiya Sushi Restaurant is visible at night. The sign features the restaurant's name in English and Japanese characters, along with…

Sabri Block, 313 Lake Street, Minneapolis

Sabri Block, 313 Lake Street, Minneapolis

The Sabri Block, located at 313-315 Lake Street in Minneapolis, is a commercial building that houses various businesses. The storefronts visible in this September…

The Ink Lab Tattoo Shop Neon, Minneapolis
Pineda Tacos on East Lake Street, Minneapolis
Emergency Sign at Bus Station

Emergency Sign at Bus Station

Commonly found on university campuses and parking structures, these stations serve as silent sentinels—symbols of safety, vigilance, and modern urban design meant to provide…

Minneapolis Post Office Ruins and Graffiti
COVID Face Coverings Sign at City Hall

COVID Face Coverings Sign at City Hall

Face Covering Required A sign seen at Minneapolis City Hall. It states individuals should not enter the building if they are experiencing any symptoms…

Built in Minneapolis

Minneapolis Photographer

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