About

It all started in 2007 with a Fuji FinePix S700, but it wasn't until a trip to the Oregon coast in 2010 that I became obsessed with photography. Not satisfied with a casual point-and-shoot approach, I bought an entry level DSLR (Canon Rebel XS/1000D) and 2 lenses after that trip, intent on taking great photos. The new kit was an huge upgrade, but my skills were horrendous, which I have been constantly working on via lots of practice and education. Of course, that new camera did not last long, it has been upgraded many times since then, same with the first camera bag and the first tripod. To read about the current state of my gear, click here.

Art in many forms has always been something I enjoyed, and yearned to do, yet I never felt comfortable making art or even sharing it until I picked up a camera. I love being outdoors, and I feel just as comfortable walking the streets of a city, slipping down alleys, exploring the nooks and crannies, as I do in the countryside, hiking up a hill or wading in a creek to capture a moment. My life truly changed for the better after exploring my creativity with photography. It has helped me get outside more. When outdoors with my camera, I am happy and at peace.

Outside of photography, being outdoors experiencing any activity I can is where I love being. I can be found most often on a trail somewhere, hiking, occasionally for a run. Many years back I was into auto racing -- drag racing and autocross -- but time and money caused those interests to wane. However, I still consider myself an automobile enthusiast and love road trips.

North Alabama is my home, but I have photographed all over the world -- Alaska, Iceland, Patagonia, England, Scotland, Kauai, and many places all over the continental US. I’m headed back to the Lake District of England in October of 2024, as well as Kauai at some point, and then Scotland again in the spring of 2025. And I hope to finally do a few trips in the states, such as that elusive Texas desert road trip. Not to mention I’d like to get close to knocking off some states on my quest for all 50 states!

My photos have been used in Gorman Bechard's documentary on indie singer/songwriter Lydia Loveless, Who is Lydia Loveless?. My photo of Little Solsbury Hill near Bath, England was used on Visit Britain's website. A photo I took of Dunstanburgh Castle was exhibited in the Huntsville Museum of Art Summer of 2023. Various musical artists have used my live music photos on social media: The Joy Formidable, Heavy Heart, Lera Lynn, Bully, Tanya Montana Coe, Reality Something, and many more. The Great Escape Festival in Brighton, England, Party in the Park in Atlanta, Georgia, and Secret Stages Festival in Birmingham, Alabama have used my photos on social media as well.

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CaseyJohnsonPhoto@outlook.com

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