Hi, I'm Joe Eitzen.
I'm a photographer and founder based in the Pacific Northwest. I co-founded Snapbar and build photo-based products, AI-powered brand experiences, and analog tools through Archive 135.
At Snapbar, I've helped create photo, video, and AI-powered experiences for brands including Disney, Nike, Coca-Cola, Google, Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, FIFA, and hundreds more.
I also started Archive 135, a project focused on well-made tools for film photographers, beginning with a stainless steel 35mm film canister.
Outside company-building, I make landscape and object photographs across the American West, the Pacific Northwest, and places beyond. Most of what I make sits somewhere between old tools and new ones: cameras, film, products, AI, and the craft of making things well.
For print inquiries, licensing, commissions, or collaborations: hello@joeeitzen.com
At a glance.
“Most of the photographs I care about happened because I stayed a little longer.”
— J. E.
Gear I reach for.
- Canon 5D Mark IV
- Leica M3
- Hasselblad 500CM
- Canon 100mm Macro
- Canon 24–70mm f/2.8L II
- Canon 16–35mm f/2.8L II
- Canon 85mm f/1.8
- Sigma 35mm f/1.4
Frequently asked.
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Who is Joe Eitzen?
Joe Eitzen is a Pacific Northwest-based photographer and founder. He co-founded Snapbar and makes landscape and object photographs from the American West, the Pacific Northwest, and places beyond.
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What is Joe Eitzen known for?
Joe is known for black-and-white landscape photography, co-founding Snapbar, and building projects around photography, AI, film, and analog tools.
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Where is Joe Eitzen based?
Joe lives and works in Gig Harbor, Washington, in the Pacific Northwest.
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What kind of photography does Joe Eitzen make?
Joe makes landscape and object photographs, mostly in black and white, across the American West, the Pacific Northwest, and places beyond.
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Does Joe Eitzen sell prints?
Yes. Selected photographs are available as limited-edition archival prints through the Prints section of this site.
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Can I license an image or request a commission?
Yes. For licensing, commissions, print questions, or collaborations, email hello@joeeitzen.com.
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Updated April 2026