Joe Kandiko

Joe Kandiko is an award winning Minnesota photographer.

Beginning with a Kodak point-and-shoot camera, Joe snapped photos of friends and milestones throughout college and his subsequent medical residency.  It wasn't until he became active in the Minnesota Nature Photography Club that he committed himself to his craft.  This quickly led to multiple awards including "Slide of the Year" which he has won 3 times.

Joe is continuously learning and growing, and his photographs continue to bloom.  His current interest is using the camera to "paint with light". Recently he has been exploring the possibilities of Iphone photography.

Photos by Joe Kandiko can be found in public and private collections as well as numerous calendars and exhibitions.  Please see his calendar to review his exhibition schedule.

Artist Statement: I feel successful when I connect with the viewer. I want to keep the viewer engaged on an emotional and visual level. If they take pause and “see differently” the photograph works.

Between snapshots, Joe is a Family Practitioner in Minnesota and lives with his wife and fellow artist,About Georgia Kandiko.