JOHN P. FLEENOR
Street & Documentary Photographer | Cinematic Visual Artist
Based in Los Angeles | An accomplished photographer and mentor, he is celebrated for a visual language that bridges the gap between high-pressure Hollywood production and the quiet intimacy of fine art. As a premier Unit Stills and Key Art Photographer, he defines the visual identity of global television and feature films for industry giants including Netflix, HBO/MAX, and Disney.
Biography
While his professional imagery shapes the way audiences experience some of today’s most iconic stories on billboards and streaming platforms, his enduring creative passion is rooted in the "spirit" of Street Photography. This journey began during the analog era at the Ringling College of Art & Design, where he developed a reverence for the deliberate and tactile nature of black-and-white film.
Today, he continues to serve as a mentor to emerging photographers, passing on a discipline founded in the deliberate and the timeless. His personal work—spanning photography, painting, and drawing—is a study of human connection, rendered with a painter’s sensitivity to light, form, and composition.
Cinematic & Fine Art Intersection
His fine art practice is characterized by "cinematic honesty." Drawing inspiration from the streets of Los Angeles and beyond, he captures moments of humor, solitude, and resilience that resonate with authenticity. Whether working under the precision of a film set or exploring an alleyway with a handheld camera, his goal remains the same: to find the "spirit" within the frame.
Client Roster & Industry Impact
As a leading visual architect for major studios, his client list includes:
Streaming & Cable: Netflix, HBO/MAX, Hulu, Amazon, and NBC/Universal.
Network & Film: ABC, FOX, and Disney.
This collection is curated as a forensic sequence of 15 essential images to reflect the narrative depth and market significance of Hollywood & On Location. Curated by The MF Gallery from the archives of John P. Fleenor, all works are available for acquisition.
Strange Encounter, Melbourne, AU, 2023 © John P. Fleenor
The Seat, Melbourne, AU, 2023 © John P. Fleenor
Call Waiting, Los Angeles, CA, 2022 © John P. Fleenor
Moon Raking, Paramount Studios, CA, 2017 © John P. Fleenor
Nite Nite, Los Angeles, CA, 2023 © John P. Fleenor
The Slide, Seattle, WA, 2023 © John P. Fleenor
Executive Bench, Studio City, CA, 2018 © John P. Fleenor
What About..._Los Angeles, CA, 2023 © John P. Fleenor
Brisky, Los Angeles, CA, 2023 © John P. Fleenor
Got Lost Here, Alice Springs, AU, 2019 © John P. Fleenor
Milk Time, Los Angeles, CA, 2018 © John P. Fleenor
Back Door, Seattle, WA, 2023 © John P. Fleenor
Juice Box, Paramount Studios, CA, 2018 © John P. Fleenor
Shadow Chasers, Warner Bros. Studio, CA, 2020 © John P. Fleenor
Illusion, Los Angeles, CA, 2022 © John P. Fleenor
Hollywood & On Location
by John P. Fleenor
Original photographs by John P. Fleenor are printed on Canson Infinity Platine Fibre Rag, 310 GSM, with a platinum/platine finish. Each print features a 1” white border, is hand-signed en recto, stamped with the artist’s signature en verso, and includes a Certificate of Authenticity.
Print size: 18" x 12” | Paper Size: 20” x 14” Open Edition
Print size: 24" x 16” | Paper Size: 26” x 18” Open Edition
10% of select print sales are donated directly to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)