Neil Johnson Photography is synonymous with “a passion for capturing the moment.” My career as a professional photographer began as a youthful hobby when I enrolled in an introduction to photography class at age 15, using an old rangefinder camera and developing black and white pictures in a small closet between classrooms.

As simple as it seemed at the time, it was enough to ignite a passion that continues to burn today. These days, I take a camera with me almost everywhere I go. You never know when a magical moment may occur…a mischievous look, a twinkle in an eye, or a just a gaze into nowhere.

Treasured moments come in all varieties—the thrill of a kid knocking the baseball deep into the field, or throwing someone out at the plate. The emotional giddiness of a bride on her wedding day and the mixed emotions of joy and melancholy as her parents watch their little girl cross that threshold into a new life.

These moments are precious memories that will fade with time. However, photography captures moments, allowing you to not only relive the stories, emotions, scents, and flavors of the past, but also share them with future generations. Whether photographing a portrait session or a special event, my philosophy is to take a photojournalistic approach to tell your story. As part of the backdrop—not the event—I am able to capture genuine and spontaneous interactions when people are relaxed and at ease with themselves and their surroundings.

The result is truly beautiful, unique, and, above all, unforgettable images. Please feel free to browse through my photo gallery and share in the magic I have captured for numerous clients throughout Wilmington, southeast North Carolina, and beyond.

Contact Neil Johnson Photography via phone at 910-620-5860
or
e-mail at gnj01@gmail.com.