Joe Polecheck Photography

05/30/2026

I’ve been focusing on getting back out with my camera again after a little creative hiatus.

I’ve missed the planning, the unexpected little adventures, and the feeling of chasing a shot without knowing exactly what I’ll come home with. More than anything, I’ve missed the distraction that gets me out of my head for a while and back into the world around me.

05/29/2026

Had to Google that this little guy taunting my cats is a Brown Creeper.

05/27/2026

Experimenting with a new macro setup. Definitely a learning curve to it, as certain usual approaches aren't necessarily the best on the smallest of scales.

05/25/2026

Took a spin out to the recently restored Davidson Windmill, just outside of Superior. Excellent star viewing for us night owls there. 🙂

05/04/2026

NOW SEEKING ARTISTS!

We're booking month-long showings for local creatives interested in displaying their work in our gallery space! Painters, photographers, illustrators, mixed-media artists, and more are welcome to reach out.

Email [email protected] to inquire!

04/24/2026

Virtual Tour of what's available at Empire Coffee right now! Not my best panorama work, but it'll do. 😄 Stop in and see for yourself!

There's a new large triptych available (photo in comments) measuring 36"x 72" available!

03/27/2026

I’m incredibly honored to have been voted Best Photographer in Reader Weekly’s "Best of the Northland 2025". Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to vote, support my work, and share kind words over the years. It truly means a lot.

More than anything, I want to encourage everyone to check out and support all of the other local winners and finalists. Small, local businesses are such a huge part of what makes our area special, and every bit of support makes a difference. Shop local, book local, eat local, and show these businesses some love whenever you can.

https://duluthreader.com/articles/2026/03/26/134070-best-of-the-northland-2025

02/24/2026

Good evening, all! I've been a bit absent on here, I'll admit. Given the state of, well, everything I really don't feel it's appropriate to be self-promoting my endeavors at this time (and motivation has been at an all-time low).

I just wanted to provide a glimpse of work currently on display at Empire Coffee. If you're out and about and are inclined to visit in person, it's always appreciated.

12/17/2025

Hello, ! 2026 Calendars are available for online and in-person purchase! I have a limited amount available, so I wouldn't wait long! Once they're gone, they're gone. 🙂

Click the link below to order online, or swing into Empire Coffee to grab one!

This Calendars & Planners item by JoePolecheckPhotogra has 5 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Superior, WI. Listed on Dec 10, 2025

12/17/2025

Okay, not photography related, but I'm about to change the lives of some fellow Midwesterners here. 🙂