Why Sidecar
Sidecar Studios has been operating since 2007, growing out of photographer and owner Jeff Johnson’s need for more studio space. Jeff has been working as a commercial photographer for over 30 years and has applied his knowledge of industry to create a welcoming workspace for big and small productions.
With 4 independently running studios, Sidecar offers grand space, lots of natural light, a designated production area, and good vibes. All the studios come equipped with kitchens, restrooms, sound systems, and enough coffee and La Croix to hydrate a small village, parking is free, and we have equipment rental on the spot. Need help sourcing a crew? Photographers, Art Directors, Designers, Set builders, Stylists? Our seasoned staff of creative professionals is ready to help produce your visual content. We have all of your production needs at our fingertips. Over the years, the studio has seen it all, from building literal houses to shooting tiny tabletop still-lifes. We have provided start-to-finish productions in-house and on-location. By the day, week, or month, no deadline or project has been out of reach. We love the collaborative success our clients have achieved. We look forward to sharing our experiences with you.
The Crew
Jeff Johnson
OWNER/PHOTOGRAPHER
I work nationally and locally-all amazing jobs with amazing people. If I don’t travel every few months, I am told I become unbearable to those around me. I own 18 t-shirts-two are brown with skulls. I spent a good portion of my late 20’s abroad with a fanny pack. Both of my sons are significantly taller than me. I think about tattoos and motorcycles but wind up with more vintage furniture. I favor Pinball over video games, Vinyl over CDs. I am a perfectionist and won’t stop until I know I have the shot. I clean my own fish, and very often eat sardines for lunch. I prefer printed material over electronic. Occasionally I say quotable things. I’m grateful for spell check and absolutely charmed to do what I love.
Nick Tollefson
EQUIPMENT MANAGER
Ready to source the rarest gear for your shoot, no job is too big or small for our equipment manager. Experienced beyond his years, this young gun is equipped to handle any situation. Reach out and check on the latest additions to our gear .
Alex Steinberg: Gen X Alex, Alex the Elder
RENTAL OPERATIONS
After graduating from MCAD in Minneapolis with a degree in Media Arts, Alex started working as an advertising/architectural photographer for about a quarter-century. Did you know he was Jeff’s intern way back when? There are stories about these stories.... He’s good at organizing, brainstorming, and creating flow, which is why he’s a great studio manager and a darn good cook. Originally from Washington, DC, he's lived in Maine, Montana, and Minnesota. Father of two more brilliant than smart children, he has an above-average tendency to be accident-prone, and suspicious of electricity; we call him Mr. Safety, the guy who returns to make sure the coffee pot is turned off. Sometimes.
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