I'm an Ottawa based freelance photographer specializing in sports action and portaits.
My photos credits include: Canadian Lawyer Magazine, The Ottawa Sun, Ottawa Citizen, CTV, and various CHUM Radio websites.

John Mielke is the official photographer for:

Ottawa Invaders Football (Northern Football Conference)	Ottawa Sooners Football (OFC/CJFL)	Nepean Reskins NCAFA Football (Midget)
View my Invaders photos here.	View my Sooners photos here.	New season starts this fall
Prints available for purchase. Contact me for more info.	Prints available for purchase. Contact me for more info.

Radio broadcast professional John Mielke (aka "Milky") is equally as comfortable behind the lens as he is behind the microphone!

John Mielke has accepted an offer to become the official team photographer for the Nepean Redskins 2010 season Ottawa Sooners Player Headshots July 20, 2010 Ottawa Sooners Cheer Team Headshots July 20, 2010 Ottawa Invaders vs. Tri City Outlaws Photo featured in Sunday Ottawa Sun July 17, 2010 Wakeboard Action July 6, 2010 Ottawa Invaders vs. Toronto Raiders (July 3, 2010) Photo from this game appeared in Ottawa Sun Ottawa Fury Soccer match (June 13, 2010) Ottawa Invaders vs. Toronto Mad Dogs (June 12, 2010) Ottawa Fury Soccer match (May 30, 2010) Ottawa Invaders football game (May 29, 2010) Wakeboarding / Wake Surfing (May 21, 2010)	I love capturing the action! From the highest level of sports competition to a young person's first venture onto the field of play, I cover each event with the same passion. I'm always interested in covering individual or team sports action. Contact me to discuss your needs! Photo: University Of Ottawa Gee Gee's @ Lansdowne Park
Actors, singers, business professionals, politicians... Looking to market yourself? Let's discuss headshots for your website, business card or other marketing vehicles! My set up is quick, discreet and best of all... Portable! I come to you! Contact me to book a shoot! Photo: Ken Evraire, retired CFL player, current TV sportscaster, writer and football coach	Family photos are something to treasure for a lifetime! Happy memories! I'm always looking to work with fun families who would like to go beyond the basic "stand in front of this backdrop and 'say cheeze'" photo shoot. Let's take it outdoors! Let's head to the local playground, beach, or other area that your family enjoys! Contact me to discuss your next family photo shoot! Photo: This guy was tired of having his photo taken so he hid behind a tree. Amazing what kind of magic can happen when you go beyond the studio.
Ahh... the family pet! I love to photograph them just being themselves!I come to you so your pet remains in their own environment and aren't distracted by all the unfamiliar things a studio would have. Contact me to book a session with your best friend. Please note; I only work with animals who are not agressive and that I feel comfortable with. Photo: Cloe. This peaceful looking photo took some time to capture. Once this lovely gal got over the excitement of meeting someone new, she relaxed as she normally would in her own environment.	My favorite things to photograph! This is what I shoot for my own enjoyment. If you enjoy my landscape or nature photographs, and would like to buy a print, please contact me! Besides photographing scenes in and around Ottawa, I also spend time each year in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Myrtle Beach SC. Photo: Quoddy Head Lighthouse near St. Andrew's NB
Want to learn about photography? I love to share my knowledge of this fun and rewarding craft! Does your "point and shoot" camera not seem to be as easy as pointing and shooting? Trying to figure out all those buttons on the DSLR someone bought you for your birthday? I can help you sort them all out! What is TTL, and how do I use it? I can answer that too! I offer one on one instruction as well as group sessions! Contact me! Photo: Yours truly photographing pelicans and other sea birds in South Carolina	Weddings are special! Due to other commitments, and the incredible amount of time and attention to detail that wedding photos require (and deserve), I'm not currently photographing weddings. I am, however, available to work as a 2nd shooter or photo assistant. Contact me. Photo: Travis & Sarah along the Ottawa River at sunset on their wedding day.