J. Michael Photography

I’ve been snapping photos since high school and have always wanted to capture people’s passions. After being a lifelong resident of Minnesota and 25 years of working in the television news business, I moved to Colorado. I wanted to be closer to my niece and her family and a change pace. This place doesn’t disappoint. Its landscapes, sunsets, and vibrant views keep my camera busy. Although, it’s time to meet people proud of their hobbies, sports, families, and interests. This page is devoted to some of those moments that I have captured in the past.

John and Kathleen Schumacher owned one of the best resturants in the Midwest. John earned the reputation of a world famous chef that prepared eastern European inspired dishes from New Prague, Minnesota. The fine dining estabolishment and hotel ran for almost 40 years.

Virgil and Aggie Gast celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the Scott County Fairgrounds, one of the places they loved.

This family's passion is the . We took these photos in the summer of 2019 a few months before the actual fair took place.

The wave at the wheel