Hello and welcome to a sneak peak inside the world of me, Caroline Johnson.  I am a photographer based out of Florida and have been so blessed to photograph people in the coolest places (Italy, Costa Rica, Belize, Canada, Georgia, Washington, California, Florida, NY, Wisconsin, Alabama, Virginia... and many more amazing places to come this year!) You could be next!

The Blog serves as a means to view my personal work, client work and a little inside the daily fun we have at Caroline Johnson Photography.  You can peak around by using the navigation section on the left.  You can view The Collections we offer and entire Client Weddings through the Order Prints section.

Go ahead... Blog Stalk me... I don't mind.   ENJOY and please don't forget to leave a message!

Thursday
10Dec2009

New internship posting - Caroline Johnson Photography seeking intern for Winter 2010

DateThursday, December 10, 2009

It is such an exciting time here at Caroline Johnson Photography. A Rare opportunity exists to join the team. Currently we are seeking an intern Social Media Specialist.  Please read the following posting and if you are the person we are seeking or know someone who is please shoot us your resume to the e-mail below.

 

SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST  |  aka Creative Media Genius  |  internship

The  Social Media specialist who will crown the first ever the title of “Creative Media Genius” is set to start early January.  Qualified candidates will currently be enrolled as either a Communication, Journalism, Marketing, Advertising, or in a Visual Media program.  Throughout the term of the internship you will learn about how to creatively utilize Social Media to continue to leverage the studio as a leader in the couture wedding and portrait markets.  All the necessary tools for execution will be provided to maximize the internship experience.  This is a wonderful opportunity for a highly motivated, creative self starter who thrives in in a fast pace creative environment!  The Social Media Specialist will need to present a social media plan and work the plan for the term with Caroline Johnson Photography.  Possibility for a longterm paid position upon completion of internship.

If you happen to be the one we are looking for please knock our socks off and forward your resume to meghan@cjphotographer.com.  Closing date for the position is January 5, 2010.   


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Wednesday
09Dec2009

Megan Darlson - New Studio Manager at Caroline Johnson Photography - Florida . United States . International

DateWednesday, December 9, 2009

Q & A with Meghan - Getting to know her up close... 

Some of Meghan’s guilty pleasures ...  Us Weekly, anything chocolate, Target. I spend WAY too much money there.

Something she is thankful for ... My Daughter, Adalie. She is a blessing everyday.

What tempts Meghan? ...  Furniture! I love shopping for it and buying it. Then selling it and buying something new!

What makes Meghan happy? ... A hug and kiss from James (my hub),  a good long run,  making lists and crossing things off as they are accomplished. Clean sheets,  the feeling of sun on my skin,  going to Church with my family,  a new tooth brush,   meeting new people,  planting & watching flowers bloom,  foot rubs, traveling to a new place and then coming home, naps. Listening to Christmas music, college football, talking to the Hub on Skype (he is stationed in S. Korea for a year).

She really dislikes...  Wal-Mart, when people don't recycle when it's available, commercials (thank you Lord for DVR), busy signals, getting a cold, when people don't vote or even care about things that truly matter. The fact that I have moved 4 times in 3 years.

3 things she does before she hits the sack...  Wash my face, watch or listen to a news program on my iphone, check on my Daughter and cover her with the blanket I know she has thrown out of her crib.

When she has an hour of free time, what she likes to do? Go to the gym or on a run.

Two gadgets Meghan must have ... My coffee maker and my iphone

5 things in her purse ... iphone, Burt's Bees lip gloss, diaper & wipes, nail clippers

Three things she has on her "must do" in 2010... go to South Korea, pay off our credit cards, run at least 3 half marathons.

5 songs Meghan would play on repeat during a road trip ... 

  • Michael Buble- Everything
  • Estelle- You Are 
  • BarlowGirl- Beautiful Ending
  • Dave Matthews- American Baby
  • Jimmy Buffet- If you like Pina Coladas

Next to her bed ... glass of water, my glasses & my phone, which is also my alarm clock.

Meghan’s obsessions ... Caroline Johnson Photography! The color pink, Coach purses, mulled cider candles, red wine, running, being green, diet Coke, pumpkin bread, Adalie's laugh, hairspray.

She is most difficult... if I haven't slept my full 9 hours or if I haven't had carbs in the last 4 hours.

What inspires Meghan... Interesting, motivated, moral, smart PEOPLE.

Something Meghan fears...  Something happening to my Husband.  He's an A-10 pilot in the Air Force, dangerous job.

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Tuesday
08Dec2009

Meet Meghan... my new new Whipcracker... Studio Manager

DateTuesday, December 8, 2009

Meet Meghan!!!

I am so excited to welcome Meghan Darlson to the Caroline Johnson Photography team.  Meghan and I go way back...3 1/2 years ago to be exact.  It was when the ladies of Solutions Bridal introduced us when Meghan was first engaged and residing in Gainesville, Florida while attending University of Florida.  She graduated with an English and MRS. degree... If you are not sure what that means you'll have to ask her for a good laugh.  I'm so greatful for having made that connection so many years ago! 

I have photographed just about everyone in her family and they are all as beautiful on the inside and outside.  She understands my business and has been such an avid fan of my art. 

Meghan is your new go to person and studio liaison. She will be the Backbone and Whipcracker to get you orders faster than ever along with handling the scheduling, promoting and marketing the Caroline Johnson Photography experience among vendors and clients.  

In addition to one-million-and-one other exciting tasks on her plate, she balances her roles as Mother to the adorable 18 month old Adalie Cavanaugh and Wife to James a handsome Air force Pilot. She is traveled and shares a tremendous amount of business acumen.  After being raised in a family of entrepreneurs she now carries on the tradition as she joins the Caroline Johnson Photography team.  She is such a delight and I know you will adore her as much as I do  

Please welcome Meghan Darlson the newest member of the Team!  -  Caroline 

 

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Sunday
15Nov2009

Caroline Johnson Photography | Lauren and Marcus amazing Tampa wedding - I got a feelin... that tonights gonnna be a good night ~

DateSunday, November 15, 2009

I had such a blast last night with Lauren and Marcus and their amazing family and friends.  These two are so sweet together.   They were introduced to the reception with the song "I got a feelin" pumping in the background.  Everyone was ready to get the party started and consequently the song has not left my mind yet. The reception was such a blast!  You can tell that they had a blast cutting up a rug!

I was so excited today when I received this e-mail from Lauren.... 

Caroline,

My HUSBAND and I can't get over how FABULOUS you were yesterday.  You really kept everything flowing and on track and made me feel beautiful.  You were so professional and had such great ideas for all of our shots.  You really were amazing and we were so blessed to have you there with us.  Thanks you a million times and I can't wait to see everything!!!!!!!

xoxoxo
THE Fernandez Family

Here are a few pics from the wedding!  Congratulations and thank you so much for choosing me to capture your amazing day! Have fun on your Hawaii Honeymoon! - Caroline

 

 

 

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Sunday
08Nov2009

Fashion and Photography rolled into one Killer New Camera Bag! A Must Have!

DateSunday, November 8, 2009

Fellow photographer and Photogirl Maile Wilson of Relish Photography has announced her brand new line of GORGEOUS camera bags with a fashion forward approach for the ladies! Designed with professionals, scrapbookers.... all 'Girls with Nice Cameras!!' , these are sure to be a HUGE hit and I predict they will be flying off her shelves! I can even predice a various other options for this line!

Be sure to SIGN UP for the updates on pre-orders, etc...so you won't be left out!

It is so wonderful to be a part of the exclusive Photogirls and share in the enjoyment of ones successes!  Way to go Maile!  It is goint to be so wonderful to get my hands on one at the PG Retreat 2010!

You will be super easy to spot at the airprot with your new swanky bag!

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Monday
26Oct2009

Orlando Wedding Photographer | captures Maria and Tim for their Vintage engagement session

DateMonday, October 26, 2009

I love, love, love the fact that Maria put so much thought into the engagement session.  She was really striving for a vintage, old world feel.  Without a doubt she accomplished her wish and together with the amazing help from Copperhead Salon off Mills and amazing period makeup along with killer outfits and shoes and props I was able to deliver on her desire for these unique images.

Maria is very special to me.  She was my very first employee over 6 years ago.  I adored working with her and opened her eyes to all the various photographers that I love and who inspire me.  When she called me to tell me that Timmy had just purposed to her I was so thrilled.  You see as Maria would look through all the weddings that she helped me edit she would love the details but would say that she wasn't going to fuss over the details.  Without quoting her directly... because I would mess it all up... I just remember that she was not all that into the wedding thing.  WOW did she surprise me!  She is such the detail Master!  She has amazing vision and endless creativity!

She and Timmy have been dating for longer than I can remember.  They are meant to be together.  They are sweet to one another and both share the same passions in life as well as now sharing the same career of Law. I am so honored that you choose me to be along this journey with you as you tie the know.  You both are so beautiful on the inside and out!  Hugs to you both and thanks for an amazing Orlando Engagement session. - Caroline

 

 

 

 

 

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Monday
26Oct2009

Orlando Wedding Photographer | captures Tracy and Jeff on CFU campus for engagement session

DateMonday, October 26, 2009

It is always such a honor to have past clients refer me to their friends and family and especially sweet when the new bride and groom have already worked with me at a past wedding.  I felt so excited when Tracy and I talked about her wedding a few months ago.  Tracy was a bridesmaid at Beth Timmerman/Kelly's wedding.  I loved working with this vibrant group of girls.

Tracy and Jeff were my 1st actual shoot since settling into Orlando.  There are so many amazing places to shoot around Orlando and considering that they met on the campus of CFU if felt perfect for them to return for their engagement session.  

This couple is going all out for a killer celebration in Vero Beach this spring.  I am so looking forward to learning about all the details as they unfold.  Thank you again for choosing me to capture your wedding and engagement.  - Caroline

 

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Thursday
27Aug2009

Up close with Caroline Johnson

DateThursday, August 27, 2009

Just thougt I would post a recent interview with moi!  So cool to read anothes interpretation of my art and my soul.  I am blushing and honored.  Now if only I could write like this. Deb has so much talent as a writer.  It is always such a joy of mine to reval in the talents of others! 

An Interview with Caroline Johnson, Photojournalist and Digital Artist


Peering beyond the chicly decorated, front sitting room of Caroline Johnson’s Florida home, I gaze at the leaves dancing in the wind outside, on this brisk November morning.  Jack Johnson playing vaguely in the background, I take the scenery in.  Being in this space, Caroline’s space, is like a window into her style’s….soul.  As if being in a metropolitan gallery, the walls embrace her romantic, edgy photographic work.  But I have this gallery all to myself, enabling me to pensively examine her digital mastery and intriguingly enough, the rare moments of families’ lives.  It’s highly magical how Caroline has managed to capture, for all eternity, the exact emotional elements of these peoples’ experiences.  Yes, her work is fresh, modern and elegant, a visual feast for the eyes.  But there is something more. Caroline has helped her subjects to show who they truly are, has invaded their persona and allowed them to be free. The way that man is looking at his bride.. the all-encompassing combination of love, joy, excitement, lust, vulnerability, gratitude and safety. It permeates through the canvas.

Caroline breezes into the room, bearing a welcomed gift of strong coffee basined in swanky-ass Vera Wang china. The master of the home, Max, a horse-of-a-dog at my feet, rolls his eyes at her arrival seemingly not as impressed as I by l’artiste.  The vibrant artist opens the patio doors and sighs softly, “I adore the fall. It is when people get back to a point of renewal,” her smile widens mischievously, “and they get snugly with one another.”  Asked if she misses her cooler hometown of Seattle, Caroline acknowledges, “I loved Seattle, the culture and the people were amazing.  I really felt connected to the beauty of nature there, snowboarding outdoors, and my love for the water.  It was there that photography chose me.  I know that sounds corny.”  She’s referring to her accidental discovery for her hidden gift while working on her business degree.  The professional gurus that helped fuel her passion were Italian photographer, Sante D’Orazio and photojournalist Elliott Erwitt, renown as the “master of indecisive moments.”

Internationally published herself, and being honored for the past three years in the Knot’s Best of Weddings, Caroline admits, “I am especially elated when one of my clients is featured and published.  I feel so honored and it’s a special bonus for them that their once-in-a-lifetime moment can become an inspiration for other couples.”  Scanning the canvases of events from all over the world, I wonder which shoot was her favorite.  Her large, blue eyes glisten with earnestness, “They’re all my favorite. In all the shoots I have been blessed with the ability to capture my subject’s beauty. Through experience, I have learned when the exact moment is to steal people’s truth.  I take my passion very seriously, but with a playful perspective.” Brushing a blonde lock aside, she tucks her legs behind her on the couch like a girls’ girl, “But, Oh!  I do love to travel, especially in Italy!  There’s something amazingly romantic about how openly in love the people are there and there is a tremendous element of visual stimulation with its oozing historic pulse. I am very in tune with how the Italians don’t take things for granted and live every day to the fullest.  That pretty much defines me.”

Sipping my coffee, my mind wanders and I feel a tinge of jealously when I recall the valley of difference between my own wedding photos and these pieces and wonder what it must feel like to work with such a gifted master.  Caroline laughs out loud at the compliment, “I admit that I am very serious about my passion, but in an actual shoot, I’m quite fun and have the gift of relaxing my clients, making it an enjoyable experience.  I have been blessed with so much love in my own life and feel so tremendously honored that people entrust the memories of their special days with me.  Waking up in the morning with that feeling is indescribable. This is what they really mean by dream job.”  And with that I wonder about her motto Love Happens and think to myself how marvelous it must be to Happen to Love the gifts you’ve been given and to share them every day.

~written by Deb DiCairano

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Thursday
27Aug2009

Tampa Engagement Session

DateThursday, August 27, 2009

What an experience.  Oh how I love shooting in Florida during the Rainy, Stormy, Thundering season!  You never know how the shoot will turn out... but this session was the exception.  The right clients coupled with amazing beauty and a zest for adventure all worked to our advantage for their engagements session.  What an adventure and this amazing couple made the shoot so much fun.  Jessica and Henry had some killer ideas for their engagement shoot including utilizing the skyline in Tampa and racing around the University of Tampa where Henry is getting his masters in History.  This couple is so adorable and rain and all they were up for the adventure.  I hope you dig the pics. - Caroline

 

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Wednesday
19Aug2009

Thank you cards with flair - Custom designs by Caroline Johnson Photography

DateWednesday, August 19, 2009

So you have a killer collection of images from you weddings.  The very best way to share your appreciation with your friends and family to recap the wedding in a custom thank you card which highlights the amazing details and reminds the guests of the one of a kind event they just witnessed and shared in!  Consider this as an item to add to your custom wedding collection.  If you let us know the wording, quantity of cards along with the style prior to your wedding we can guarantee you will have your Thank you cards in hand 2 weeks after your wedding!  - Caroline

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