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Wedding Featured on Glamour Magazine site | Creative Boston Wedding Photographer

2010-09-18T09:02:00.000-04:00

One of the weddings I shot this past summer was the creative casual wedding of Kaet and Adam Barron. Kaet's wedding was very laid back, full of detail and mostly all do-it-yourself. The neighbors had no problem allowing them to shut down the street in her parents neighborhood to set up tents, tables, lights and have a party! Glamour magazine's wedding blog decided it worthy of coverage and my photos are there to highlight the details! Cruise on over to Glamour.com to check it out!

Shelly + Todd - Punta Cana, DR | Kory Johnson - Destination Wedding Photographer

2010-09-15T22:26:00.000-04:00

It's exciting enough to be a part of a couple's wedding and preserve those precious moments but when you get a chance to shoot a wedding with an awesome couple and their family in the Dominican Republic, it's even sweeter! Shelly and Todd asked me to be their wedding photographer for their September wedding in Punta Cana and they supplied Niki and I with a couple days of fun in the sun as well! The wedding was beautiful and stress free just as it should be in the Caribbean!
Congratulations Shelly & Todd; I wish you the best!

Stacey + Mark Wedding Teasers

2010-09-03T08:40:00.002-04:00

Almost two weeks ago I hopped a plane back home to Louisville where I had the pleasure of capturing Stacey & Mark's wedding in Jeffersonville, Indiana. The day started out quite rainy and gloomy but as the bridal party arrived at the church, the clouds opened up and the sun began to shine; it turned out to be a beautiful day!

I wish Stacey & Mark the best on their new adventure!

Here are just a few shots; follow the link below to see many more...

Click here to see more...

Adam & Kaet's Wedding | Louisville KY Wedding Photographer

2010-07-16T21:33:00.000-04:00

Every wedding almost tops the next for me on a level of fun; Adam & Kaet's may take a while to be beat! I've just got through a very small amount of edits but wanted to share... enjoy and there will be more to come shortly! I had a great time going back to Kentucky... my home sweet home!

Asher at 6 months - Family Photographer

2010-03-17T20:37:00.000-04:00

Little Asher hit the 6 month mark and his mommy & daddy, Alison and Barak had me out to take some photos. What an adorable little guy!

Choose your caterers wisely!

2010-03-02T23:58:00.004-05:00

This article about a groom passing just days before the couple's wedding is awful... The caterer is refusing to give them a good portion of their money back claiming the forks for the even have already been purchased/set aside (c'mon!?!)

In this business of in any business for that matter, you have to bend some; you have to know when to take a hit, especially when you're dealing with the wedding industry. Word of mouth is KING in this business; I'm wondering how many people are second guessing hiring this caterer for their event. At least the photographer gave the bereaved her deposit back.

details below...

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=152647&catid=3

Little Corbin's 3 month photos...

2010-02-26T23:08:00.004-05:00

I first got the opportunity to photograph Corbin when he was just a couple weeks old; he's grown so much in the past 3 months! I know his mother and father couldn't be more proud of this great little guy!

Pictures from Yim Yames & Bootsie Anne V-Day show...

2010-02-15T18:21:00.002-05:00

Here are a few pictures from the wonderful Valentine's Day show last night at the Rathskeller in the basement of the Seelbach. Bootsie Anne and Jim James put on a killer show and my mind is still blown!
I along with Spin Magazine, Paste Magazine and Rolling Stone were the only photogs allowed to shoot the show, many thanks to John King for making me his official photog for the event. Also thanks to John for all he has done for our city over the past 10 years and what a way to end the Louisville is for Lovers series!
Thanks John, Yim and Bootsie!

ear x-tacy B&W series...

2010-02-11T23:50:00.007-05:00

I'm posting this small series of black and whites of Louisville's beloved ear x-tacy. Here's to good times and let's hope John Timmons doesn't give us bad news later today...

Melissa & Justin Wedding Teasers...

2010-01-02T14:53:00.003-05:00

little Joey...

2009-12-01T20:19:00.004-05:00

A little over a week ago I got to spend some time with little newborn Joey. He was a delight and I think he really got into the camera; He may have just liked the clicking sound of the shutter... anywho, here are a few shots from the session.

new 365 project offerings

2009-11-18T06:50:00.000-05:00

Day 86/365 November 12th, 2009 - Sunrise through the trees.

Day 85/365 November 11th, 2009 - The only thing still green.

Day 84/365 November 10th, 2009 - Paint at the garage door.

Day 83/365 November 9th, 2009 - Happy Birthday Olivia!

Day 82/365 November 8th, 2009 - Larissa's Senior portrait shoot

Day 81/365 November 7th, 2009 - My dad at his birthday gift of a special hands on class at the Frazier National Arms Museum.

Day 80/365 November 6th, 2009 -Tarc Trolley on 4th street

Day 79/365 November 5th, 2009 - Little dog runs fast!

Day 78/365 November 4th, 2009 - Maia came to visit me at work today!

Day 77/365 November 3rd, 2009 - 9 picture HDR that is a little screwed but looks cool to me.

Day 76/365 November 2nd, 2009 - Yankee Hat in floor, heading to game 6 to defeat the Phillies at home.

Day 75/365 November 1st, 2009 - Josh and Sara engagement session

Josh & Sara E Session Teaser

2009-11-05T06:39:00.000-05:00

365 updated to Halloween!

2009-11-02T21:11:00.003-05:00

Alright, it's been a busy couple of weeks for me but I have been sticking with my 365 project... looks like you have 20 days to review if you're following along. Thanks for looking!

Oct 11, 2009 Day 54/365

Two vegan chik patties and some buffalo sauce saying "hello, it's dinner time!"

Oct 12, 2009 Day 55/365
Old camera balanced on a fence strobed against the sun.

Oct 13, 2009 Day 56/365
Spinelli's Pizzeria on Baxter

Oct 14, 2009 Day 57/365
My new "potential" photo prop. a broken Old Navy with talking dog bench. Not sure if I can use this for anything but took my picture with it in the garage.

Oct 15, 2009 Day 58/365
Train car... funny thing was that there were no tracks were the car was sitting. Jeffersonville, IN

Oct 16, 2009 Day 59/365
KC trying on his Ghostbusters outfit at the factory card outlet... be sure and follow them on facebook or twitter!

Oct 17, 2009 Day 60/365
Niki at Huber's pumpkin patch.

Oct 18, 2009 Day 61/365
We saw this sign today pointing at a building that said "if no one is here, call"
Niki spotted this and asked to take a picture of it; I think it turned out well.

Day 62/365 Oct 19 2009
Caligo Dinky says "is it time for bed yet?"

Day 63/365 Oct 20 2009
Sunrise at the office...

Day 64/365 Oct 21 2009
Fall on Fincastle. I was out doing field work today and took my camera along.

Day 65/365 Oct 22 2009
Niki's multicolor tree... she loves fall, just not the cold weather that follows...

Day 66/365 Oct 23 2009
between storms downtown outside Slugger field. I walked to Waterfront park for tree pictures and this was my favorite of the day.

Day 67/365 Oct 24 2009
Tree + Cherokee Park + Lensbaby = Kitchen Photo

Day 68/365 Oct 25 2009
HDR fail. I'm forever seeing cool HDR shots... I gave it a go and it looks as though I just need to find the right subject. This is 9 shots at different exposures laid on top of one another and massaged to show detail everywhere and not get lost in shadows or highlights.

Day 69/365 Oct 26 2009
Bug on Window. 50mm lens removed from camera, flipped backwards and held to lens mount for poor man's macro.

Day 70/365 Oct 27 2009
This is Gracie, she is a dog at the KY Humane Shelter that we went to look at... how sad do those living conditions look? I think she should come home with us!

Day 71/365 Oct 28 2009
Gracie comes to her forever home with us!
We love you Gracie... Cali and Zoe will soon too!

Day 72/365 Oct 29 2009
Looks like Elie is getting ready to give Niki a hug!

Day 73/365 Oct 30 2009
Scott Carney's vampire at Zanzabar for the Wax Fang show.

Day 74/365 Oct 31 2009
Post Monster of Folk concert at Bearnos on Bardstown with the Peeps.

George & Amy's Wedding Teaser

2009-10-16T17:30:00.000-04:00

5 days of updates...

2009-10-10T22:50:00.006-04:00

Oct 6, 2009 Day 49/365
A little angry at my lack of creativity today... got this weird reflection from something. I think was from the viewfinder not being closed off when I used the remote to fire the camera. Nikon SB-24 shot at my face at quarter power.

Oct 7, 2009 Day 50/365
10 pm or so, taking Zoe out to the bathroom. flash fired overhead and gelled to resemble sunshine.

Oct 8, 2009 Day 51/365
Rainy days. This is the creek in my back yard; Plum Creek. It gets quite high when it rains hard.

Oct 9, 2009 Day 52/365
Was hanging out at my brother in law's place after having a profound dinner at El Nopalito and this Geisha girl shows up to pick up her car. I know not who she was, I just asked if I could take her picture.

Oct 10, 2009 Day 53/365
Day 2 of randomly asking someone if I could take their picture. I saw this guy at Ear X-tacy and just asked him if I could take his picture. He asked why and what I wanted him to do and I said, "just do your thing, and I'll do mine." He turned out to be a really cool dude just as his beard, mustache and fedora suggested.

missing the last 5 days...

2009-10-06T06:01:00.000-04:00

I realize i said i'd keep up with this and it looks like I need to try harder. I stay a little more up to date over on the FaceBook page if you'd like to look there from time to time. Feel free to click on the images to make them larger on your monitor.

Thanks again for all the positive comments as well as just taking your time to look!

-Kory

Day 44/365 - Yim Yames at the Rudyard Kipling 25th Anniversary Benefit. I sat in line for 4 hours and waited another 4 to see him play. All proceeds went to the Salvation Army.

Day 45/365 - Full Moon. Shot using sunny 16 rule for the most part. The moon is lit by the sun therefore you shoot it like you are shooting a sunny day. F16 at ISO 200 and 1/25oth.

Day 46/365 - I shot George & Amy's wedding today... here's the cake. I drug the shutter to get a little motion blur around the centerpiece.

Day 47/365 - Random balloons over the house...

Day 48/365 - Foggy Louisville. I took this from the top of some outdoor stairs on a building in my business park. I was about 4 stories up and almost got rid of the 2 story building roof in the right hand corner. The river was blanketed with a dense layer of fog that covered most of the buildings for much of the morning. I wish I would have had time to walk the bridge and take some closer shots.

My Birthday

2009-09-30T22:29:00.002-04:00

Sept 30, 2009 Day 43/365

Today is my birthday and my folks came by to take me to my favorite restaurant, El Nopal! Mmmm... Chips and salsa and cheese, beer and margaritas! My Mom got a little tipsy and my Dad didn't because he had a water (coors... light). When they got to the house I had some lights set up and the camera on the tripod to get my photo of the day. Lit us with an umbrella at camera left and lit the background with an umbrella at the wall for separation.

...and I'm up to speed!

2009-09-29T23:02:00.005-04:00

Sept 26, 2009 - Day 39/365

2009 Ales for Tales event at Bridge Liquors in New Albany benefiting the Floyd Co. Humane Society. This is Butters, a 5 year old terrier/pug mix that needs a home.

Sept 28, 2009 - Day 41/365

Took a lunch walk today around the grounds at my office. Had the Lensbaby in my bag and nabbed this shot of one of the soon to be restored train repair buildings. Jeffersonville, IN.

Sept 29, 2009 Day 42/365

This is my endeavor... I have taken on scanning this stack of 21 slide trays and given myself a goal of one tray a week. It's one of those dorky OCD things I like to do; I just wish I was OCD enough to clean my desk first.
This was shot with three flashes, one full CTO handheld over the stacks, on green gelled behind the stack and a bare flash camera right at 45 deg in front.

project 365

2009-09-28T06:06:00.001-04:00

I've fallen behind... i have still been taking my photos but doing a little too much procrastinating in posting them daily and have been told by a few folks they'd like to see the updates daily so I will post updates below to get up to speed and then be posting daily again. Thanks for sticking in there and feel free to lend some suggestions as to what you'd like to see me shooting. Cheers!

Sept 23rd - Day 36/365 - Alley shot of a backyard in Jeffersonville, IN. Shot with Nikon F4 with c41 Kodak Professional B&W film.

Sept 24 - Day 37/365 - Steel/Metal bride statue in Jeffersonville, IN by the wastewater treatment plant. I don't know where this statue was supposed to be but it's in a junk pile at the moment. Shot with a Nikon F4 with T-MAX 400 B&W film.

Sept 25 - Day 38/365 - I was asked by a client of a water company we work for if I wanted to go along and see what they did when the flushed a hydrant. Lew set this shot up for me by diverting the flow to shoot from the hydrant at a 45 degree angle to add a killer arch to the water and shot it about 70 ft.

Sept 27 - Day 40/365 - Jimmy Angelina of the band Deer Meet working on song titles in their studio in Fern Creek.

365 updates...

2009-09-25T06:39:00.001-04:00

September 12th, 2009 Day 25/365 - 4 second exposure from balcony of Carnival Glory just outside of the Bahamas

September 13th, 2009 Day 26/365 - 2009 Louisville AIDS walk

September 14th, 2009 Day 27/365 - if you look a little about the peak of the building you'll see a small white streak, these were flying all around the sun that day.

September 15th, 2009 Day 28/365 - My new/old Mamiya c330 in a light box shot with two flashes on either side of the camera.

September 16th, 2009 Day 29/365 - Senior portrait session with Taylor at tracks in New Albany, IN

September 17th, 2009 Day 30/365 - William, enjoying his hobby of modern treasure hunting. I found this guy on the great lawn of waterfront park.

September 18th, 2009 Day 31/365 - Olivia and Maia singing the Beatles Rock Band in my basement

September 19th, 2009 Day 32/365 - First roll of film developed in nearly 15 years. From my Mamiya c330 medium format. Just like riding a bicycle.

September 20th, 2009 Day 33/365 - I tried to photography water droplets without doing any research as to how to do it... I have since learned what I was doing wrong and will attempt again soon.

September 22nd, 2009 Day 35/365 - My Grandmother's Mandolin. My Grandfather who passed a year ago this year gave it to her and I remembered her playing it when I was a kid. She gave it to me for safe keeping and to remember the simpler times.

Project 365 updates...

2009-09-15T09:24:00.010-04:00

Day 17/365 Sept 4th - Bench arm at the hyatt we stayed at in Orlando

Day 18/365 Sept 5th - Niki and I preparing to Muster. this is a tradition for us now to take this shot in front of the cabin mirror.

Day 19/365 Sept 6th -Sunset off deck 14 of the Carnival Glory on a tripod.

Day 20/365 Sept 7th -Rusty peir in Cozumel, Mexico

Day 21/365 Sept 8th -street performer; Belieze City, Belieze

Day 22/365 Sept 9th -sunset outside of Costa Maya, Mexico

Day 23/365 Sept 10th -sun is down, funnel of boat

Day 24/365 Sept 11th -Human turn signal; Nassau, Bahamas

Selected to be in KY Humane Society Calendar!

2009-09-03T21:56:00.003-04:00

Hello all, I found out today my picture of my little Zoe Bear was selected to be Miss November in the calendar next year; here's the shot... she's so adorable!

You'll be able to buy calendar's soon online and at Feeder's Supply here in town, show your support and help out all the cats and doggies that need homes.

last couple days of 365 project...

2009-09-03T21:33:00.007-04:00

I'm off on vacation starting tomorrow, I'll be taking my daily shots but won't be able to upload for a while so this will be it for a few days. Enjoy!!

Day 13/365 Aug 31st - drawing a blank but wanting to watch True Blood... just got today's photo out of the way to watch the show...

Day 14/365 Sept 1 - Guitar Hero 5 came out today and My Morning Jacket has one of their best songs on it. Cheers to our own MMJ!

Day 15/365 Sept 2 - Little Chef restaurant in New Albany. This is a place I've wanted to shoot for a while. I really want to shoot it in the winter.

Day 16/365 Sept 3 - I'm off on Vacation for a little over week, this is my goofy celebration of it. 20 second exposure with a pen light and strobe.

365 shots from the weekend...

2009-08-31T16:34:00.005-04:00

Day 10/365 - Brownings Brewery

Day 11/365 5th Annual Louisville Zombie Walk - Louisville, KY

Day 12/365 - Abby in Cherokee Park

365 photo project recap...

2009-08-27T14:50:00.011-04:00

I started a 365 project last week and failed to post any here so I am doing a recap so folks not on Facebook or Twitter can see what's been going on.

The deal is that I take a photo a day and upload it. I may not get it uploaded it that day but I will be taking the photo the day it is supposed to be taken. This will help me in using my camera daily as well as grow my skills. It will also help you get to know me. You can click on the pictures to see them larger if you wish...

Feel free to subscribe at the box to the left and you can get email updates when I post.

Talk to you soon! -kj

Day 1/365: Me and My Ricohflex

Day 2/365: Carving @ St. Louis Bertrand Church; Louisville, KY

Day 3/365: Zoe Bear

Day 4/365: Isabella photo shoot

Day 5/365: Memphis, IN

Day 6/365: Maia Kehoe

Day 7/365: Balloon inflation in my neighborhood

Day 8/365: Chandilier and Scooter; Downtown Louisville, KY

Upcoming wedding at St. Louis Bertrand in Old Louisville

2009-08-20T20:32:00.010-04:00

I was out scouting an upcoming wedding I'll be shooting soon and grabbed some nice captures, enjoy!

Pictures from Tuxes & Tails 2009

2009-08-06T10:46:00.004-04:00

Here are some of the photos I took at the Kentucky Humane Society Tuxes & Tails event last weekend. It was a great event that raised a lot of money for pets who need homes. Ky Humane Society celebrates it's 125th year serving the Louisville area this year.

My First Double-Truck Publication... International, no less!

2009-08-03T14:14:00.006-04:00

photo by Kory Johnson Photography

Louisville's own Edgehill Ave have followed suit to many other bands and have gained popularity in Europe; often before catching on in the states. This month they are featured in UK magazine "Power Play" and given an awesome write-up.

I also have to mention the photo's not too bad either as I can now say I've had a photo of mine run double truck in an international magazine! You can read the article/check out scans of the magazine here. Congrats EA!

Edgehill Avenue's next show is at Slugger field on August 14th at 5:30 pm.

Tuxes & Tails event for Ky Humane Society

2009-07-27T12:49:00.001-04:00

I have been asked to photograph the upcoming "Tuxes & Tails" benefit for the Kentucky Humane society this coming Saturday night.

The Kentucky Humane Society celebrates it's 125th year of operation this year and it's 16th annual Tuxes & Tails event. There will be silent auctions, open bars, a dinner and pet adoptions available so come on out and donate to a most noble cause!

Click here to purchase your TUXES & TAILS tickets online today! It's safe and secure.Individual TUXES & TAILS tickets are only $150. Corporate tables and sponsorship opportunities are also available. To learn more, contact (502) 515-3147 ordevelopment@kyhumane.org. All proceeds benefit the Kentucky Humane Society's life-saving mission programs.

Saturday is also my brother in law, KC's birthday so wish him a good one too!

I'll post photos after the event...

2009-05-08T15:55:00.000-04:00

Power plant outside Tell City, IN

2009-04-28T09:25:00.000-04:00

Monk's cafe!

2009-04-26T17:26:00.000-04:00

Wedding @ prospect park, Brooklyn

2009-04-25T19:19:00.000-04:00

F train to Brooklyn

2009-04-24T18:05:00.000-04:00

Knowledge droppin' at Grimaldi's in Brooklyn

2009-04-23T19:37:00.000-04:00

Yankee stadium

2009-04-22T16:22:00.001-04:00

Taken at a show at the DCE

2009-04-14T13:04:00.000-04:00

I am the blue line of sky between the clouds

2009-02-20T16:24:00.000-05:00

More feet!

2009-02-05T14:20:00.001-05:00

In the local post office, swirling the camera at a psychadelic floor.

Friday!

2009-01-30T14:28:00.000-05:00

Chas rd

2009-01-28T08:27:00.000-05:00

So what... It's snowing outside for pete's sake!

2009-01-26T16:29:00.000-05:00

It seems as though I'm only adding indoor shots of my building. Sry. :(

New writing book

2009-01-24T18:19:00.000-05:00

With a shiny new sticker compliments of john king!

Dinner @ Fuji!

2009-01-23T20:09:00.001-05:00

Work fun!

2009-01-23T16:17:00.001-05:00

My cousin Vinny at work... Banana courtesy meanphoto lite iphone app.

Pumping gas...

2009-01-22T21:10:00.001-05:00

Taken of my shoes while pumping some gasoline... Modified in phone
with camerabag app.

This is tower

2009-01-22T18:47:00.000-05:00

The water tower at work...

This is a go!

2009-01-22T17:22:00.000-05:00