Johnson Photography Blog

Welcome to my blog!

No two photographers "shoot" alike; some may have a similar look but they all draw from their own personal and professional experiences.

Since starting Johnson Photography 19 years ago, I have been privileged to
document people, places and special events, from Chicago to Boston to Europe. My interest in photography started in high school and while in college I spent a year studying in Spain. My time abroad allowed me to explore Europe with my camera. It was there that I developed an appreciation for architecture and design. I continue to draw inspiration from my travels. Over the last few years I have visited Ireland and even photographed a wedding in Florence, Italy.

Today, I continue to grow as a photographer and am always excited to learn or to try something new. I realized a long time ago that it is crucial to stay current and fresh with my work and how I capture and present it. The result has been a timeless style that continues to shape what I do.

Throughout the years I have been fortunate to share many defining milestones with my clients, several of whom have become good friends. From the wedding day to their first child's portrait, family events and other special occasions, I am honored to be invited back year after year to document their lives.

Besides running a business, my life is full of joy with my three children, my husband, my family and friends, all of whom are very important to me. When I am not working, I love to cook and entertain!

I am thrilled to share my latest and greatest work with you, so I hope you will stop by to check out what I'm up to!
~ Theresa

Photograph courtesy of Miller Studios Boston

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Caitlin & Lucas Wedding

When we first walked into the bridal suite to meet Caitlin at the Four Season’s Hotel Boston, we were blown away by her sophisticated and glamorous style! Caitlin looked fantastic and was having a wonderful time getting ready with her attendants. Caitlin sparkled all day in her gown from the Blue Enzoani Collection. Our glowing bride chose her dress “Calistoga” to replicate her grandmother’s gown from 1951. Everything radiated with light – her hairpiece, veil, drop earrings and necklace, bracelet, gown and jeweled satin shoes. Caitlin glittered with movie-star quality GLAMOUR!!

Makeup and hairstyling by Yvonne of Demiche for Caitlin and her attendants was smart and natural. The floral bouquets of Dutch “Balou” cymbidium orchids and Vendela roses by Ellen Congdon of Ell Flowers were perfectly coordinated. Caitlin’s attendants wore formal long gowns in silk taffeta in rich burgundy. Caitlin’s bridal bouquet was simple but stunning with Crystal White Calla lilies and Vendela roses. The feeling of the day was smart, sophisticated, elegant, glamorous and fun!!

When entering St. Cecilia’s for a full mass service we felt transported to a heavenly space as organ music was pumped into every inch of the voluminous interior of this grand and stately church. Immediately following the ceremony we took wedding party formals in the Public Garden with the duck pond and Boston skyline as a spectacular backdrop. The light was great and our wedding party received a lot of attention from Bostonians and tourists enjoying the afternoon.

The Four Season’s Hotel was the perfect reception choice for this bride and her family who are food industry professionals. Caitlin and her dad Vince wanted a venue with impeccable food and service. Vintage cocktails selected by Lucas and Caitlin were served to guests before dinner and penny candy and specialty cocktails continued after dinner in the historic bar area of the Aujourd’hui event space. The historical teal blue walls, large oil portrait paintings in gilded frames, richly upholstered furniture and dark wood moldings created an amazing atmosphere for drinks and sweets as well as outrageous desserts and a self serve magnificent square tiered wedding cake by Cakes by Jenny Williams topped with Black Beauty roses and Dutch mini cymbidium orchids.

Posted in Special Events, Weddings Tags: Aujourd'hui, Cakes by Jenny, Demiche, Ell Flowers, Four Season's, Jenny's wedding cakes, Penny Candy, St. Cecilia's, Vintage Cocktails, Vintage Wedding, Wedding

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Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Natalie & Andrew’s Wedding

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Natalie WOW-ed not only us, but everyone around her in the Public Gardens as she posed for her photographs! This wedding had a fun, vibrantly colorful and eclectic feeling that was created by Natalie’s artistic design background. This wedding was inspired by Natalie’s English heritage, her love of all things Medieval and from the rich tones of old hardcover library books, specifically a Penguin cover of the Great Gatsby and the books that sit shelved on the bookcases of the Hampshire House library, where the ceremony and reception were held. Natalie’s Liv Harris dress was made from silk organza with a ruched bodice and dropped waistline with floral origami detailing on the front. Many bystanders stopped to inquire about Natalie’s headpiece, which was a 1940′s off-white flower fastener made from feathers and accented with rhinestones and a birdcage veil.

The silhouettes of the bridesmaid dresses ranged from a strapless bubble, to a classic chiffon A-line, to a floral origami-topped retro A-line in rich jewel toned shades of emerald, raspberry, marigold, plum and pewter with pop color shoes. Each bridesmaid wore a vintage floral headband, some flirting feathers in bold retro styles. The flower girl wore a full circle tulle skirt with a deep teal ribbon on the waistband (the bride’s “something blue”). Andrew and his brother and nephews rocked black Converse high tops, and the bride was seen sporting large white sunglasses and carrying a sequined Union Jack clutch!

Many bystanders noticed this couple. Cars honked their horns as we walked back to the Hampshire House and crossed Beacon Street, with tourists hanging out of duck boats and trolleys to see this beautiful, stylish bride.

All the rich, intense, vibrant jewel tones of this fun and eclectic wedding party were pulled together by Cedar Grove Gardens‘ inspired bouquets and arrangements with generous stems of Cymbidium orchids, dahlias, dusty miller, Celosia, blue hydrangea, black-eyed Susan, ageratum, Ranunculus and ornamental grasses. The complexity and intensity of tones and depth of color of these creations enhanced and complimented the already artfully orchestrated palette of this event.

Check out the cake topper….. a maid and Knight Templar!

Posted in Weddings Tags: Cedar Grove Gardens, converse high tops, feathers, Hair fasteners, Hampshire House, jewel tone bridesmaid dresses, medieval cake toppers, Vintage Wedding

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Sunday, September 11, 2011

Tis the Season Once Again! | Fave Senior Portraits from 2011

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Posted in Portraits Tags: 2011, high school, school portraits, Senior portraits

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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Lauren and Matt’s Wedding | July 2011

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The Wequassett Inn was an ideal location for this couple! A blast to capture on a gorgeous day, Lauren and Matt celebrated their marriage in true New England fashion. Night Shift was amazing as always and kept the party rocking all day!

Lauren and Matt met at Assumption College in Worcester. Engagement story: June 17 2010: It was Lauren’s last day of school before summer vacation, as well as their 63rd month anniversary of when they began dating (3/17/05!) Matt showed up in Lauren’s classroom before she arrived for the big surprise. Lauren arrived bright and early and saw Matt in her room along with 24 individually wrapped pink roses and thank you notes on each of her children’s desks. Pink roses are a sign of gratitude and thanks, and Matt thought it would be a nice touch on the last day of school for all of Lauren’s hard work throughout the year. In typical Lauren fashion, her first thought was to put the roses away because her kids would ‘use them as swords’ when they arrived for school. As Matt was helping Lauren put all of the roses back into the bucket, she noticed that there was one white rose. As she turned around, Matt was on one knee, asking her to marry him. The Boston Celtics also played game 7 of the NBA Finals later that night, losing a heartbreaker to the Los Angeles Lakers.