About Bjorn
Hey! My name is Bjorn Franke, and a fun fact about me is that I’m a triplet! I recently graduated from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota with a degree in Entrepreneurial Management. I’ve always had an entrepreneurial drive and a deep passion for sports, which led me to build two photography businesses—one as a solo creator under Bjorn Franke Photography and another working with a team called Shotspot.
Over the past few years, I’ve had the privilege of working with Gopher Athletics as a Student Photographer, an experience that shaped my growth both creatively and professionally. I’ve also worked with the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), capturing game action and social content during its first and second seasons.
I currently serve as the League Photographer for Da Beauty League, covering NHL, AHL, and NCAA athletes during the summer. My work has been featured by ESPN, Bleacher Report, and the NHL, and in 2023, I was named a finalist in the World Sports Photography Awards. I’ve also been a multi-time finalist for Gopher Athletics’ Photo of the Year.