BIO
Jo Gjovik
Growing up in the North Central United States, I photographed my young siblings and anything else that interested me.
Later, I worked various jobs in the field of accounting while admiring the art of other people. Poring over issues of National Geographic on the bus and reading the social media posts of the magazine contributors became a part of my daily commute.
While on a road trip I took with my spouse crossing parts of the American Southwest, I took the usual travel pics with my iPhone7. Something started to emerge in me.
I noticed how the sun collaborated with rock formations in Monument Valley to create contrast in light and shadow. Seeing what my favorite landscape photographers shared with my own eyes, a passion for photography started to grow.
At home, I noticed patterns everywhere created by objects and the light of the sun, moon and artificial lighting in our home. My desire to explore with photography grew to include the art of the images that resulted from these patterns.
After leaving the field of accounting and moving to Portugal in order to pursue my own career path, I know where my groove is. The experience changes with location, but for me, I enjoy creating images, videos, sounds and journal entries to tell my whole story.
My personal mishmash of technology includes but is not limited to:
GoPro 11 Hero
GoPro 13 Hero
iPhone 15 Pro
Canon EOS R10
MacBook Pro

Work History
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
E-billing Coordinator
Minneapolis, MN, U.S.
2005-2022
NRG Energy/Accounttemps
Settlements Coordinator/Accounting Assistant
Minneapolis, MN, U.S.
2001-2005
Miller Meester Advertising
Accounting Assistant/Accounts Payable Coordinator
Minneapolis, MN, U.S.
2001
Work References Upon Request
Education
Minneapolis Community & Technical College
Minneapolis, MN, U.S.
Accounting Degree Program