Tuesday 26 December 2017

Travel Photography - The Charles Bridge in Prague is Seriously Great!

This is the first year I have ever taken a serious commercial interest in Travel Photography, and it's the "commercial" part of the statement that makes all the difference. Let me explain. Because naturally just like everyone else I have taken pictures while on holiday, on trips, on walks here and there, and of course shot fashion at innumerable locations.. but I have never photographed locations as destinations. Photographed them with an emphasis on showing others what this or that place might be like, to experience as a traveller. And maybe it's a(n odd) Sydney photographer thing, but it was not until last year that I created a commissioned portrait using the Sydney Opera House as a backdrop. Yes of course I have photographed that famous landlocked sea of sails, that iconic UNESCO listed building; but never before for a client! So in many ways, tourism and lifestyle photography represented something of a steep learning curve for me.
Vivienne, the Charles Bridge in Spring Prague by Travel and Lifestyle Photographer Kent Johnson.

We began with Singapore, Prague, Singapore, then France - Paris, Lyon and the Beaujolais countryside, more Paris - and then New York, all for a new Travel web site, White Caviar Life; which has as it's particular emphasis, luxury hotels and spending time indulging in the experiences of staying in one place, relaxing, enjoying the atmosphere. The hotel interiors I was certainly prepared for as I have experience with shooting commercial and residential interiors and architecture. And at least I would have some time to find my footing, my style shooting travel over our two week stay. As opposed to "Travel Man" the show I have been viewing with comedian Richard Ayoade which revolves around 48 hour "mini breaks" in destination capitals of Europe, just 48 hours!
Dawn, the Charles Bridge in Spring Prague by Travel and Lifestyle Photographer Kent Johnson.

I reference this as a counterpoint to the longer period of time that was made available to me to create the library of travel pictures we came away with. Fourteen days in UNESCO listed old Prague as opposed to what is no doubt a typical 48 hour stay where you may only see places of interest just the once was a massive advantage. Case in point, the astonishing Charles Bridge, Karlův Most over the river Vltava. Our two hotels were about 800 meters from the Bridge which saw me using it as a location for shots with my client; and also like a local as the shortest route to the (very old) New Town nearly every day - camera always at the ready. Never before have I seen so much human activity, excitement, flux, change, joy, celebration and urban and natural beauty as I experienced it on the Charles Bridge - stuff happens - which is truly; not simply a must see but also a must experience destination of a lifetime. As a photographer it was my great joy to be a part of all this transient thronging of the bridge over those two weeks in spring, and to hone my travel eye - here is just a smattering - travel pictures of Prague's Charles Bridge. All pictures are available for purchase - if you need travel scenes for publication on Prague or for any of the destinations mentioned above, and like what you see, please just drop me a line.
DIY bridal couple, the Charles Bridge in Spring Prague by Travel and Lifestyle Photographer Kent Johnson.
Crowd crush, the Charles Bridge in Spring Prague by Travel and Lifestyle Photographer Kent Johnson.
Pink Biker Caps, Bridal Shower - The Charles Bridge in Spring Prague by Travel and Lifestyle Photographer Kent Johnson.
Black tie and inflatable red hearts. The Charles Bridge in Spring Prague by Travel and Lifestyle Photographer Kent Johnson.
Back-lit statue of Saint Joseph at night.  The Charles Bridge in Spring Prague by Travel and Lifestyle Photographer Kent Johnson.
The statue of John of Nepomuk before dawn. The Charles Bridge in Spring Prague by Travel and Lifestyle Photographer Kent Johnson.
A dawn bridal photoshoot on the Charles Bridge in Spring Prague by Travel and Lifestyle Photographer Kent Johnson.
Photographers with tripods bloc the middle of the Charles Bridge in Spring Prague by Travel and Lifestyle Photographer Kent Johnson.
View of the Vlatava river from the Charles Bridge in Spring Prague by Travel and Lifestyle Photographer Kent Johnson.
Statuary of the Holy Crucifix and Calvary - Woman rubbing the bronze of a statue of Jesus on the cross at night. The Charles Bridge in Spring Prague by Travel and Lifestyle Photographer Kent Johnson.
Sub zero bridal photoshoot in spring. The Charles Bridge in Spring Prague by Travel and Lifestyle Photographer Kent Johnson.
Swans on the Vlatava with the Charles Bridge in Spring Prague by Travel and Lifestyle Photographer Kent Johnson.
Young people line dancing down the Charles Bridge in Spring. Prague by Travel and Lifestyle Photographer Kent Johnson.
The Charles Bridge at night spring rain. Prague by Travel and Lifestyle Photographer Kent Johnson.
Swans fly past the tower. The Charles Bridge in Spring Prague by Travel and Lifestyle Photographer Kent Johnson.
FAshion shot of Vivienne with the Charles Bridge Prague in the background. Travel and Lifestyle Photographer Kent Johnson.
Groups of friends waiting for dawn under the statue of the Holy Crucifix and Calvary. The Charles Bridge in Spring Prague by Travel and Lifestyle Photographer Kent Johnson.
At dawn, looking back to the castle along the statue lined Charles Bridge in Spring Prague by Travel and Lifestyle Photographer Kent Johnson.
Looking through the arch of the tower to the new town. The Charles Bridge in Spring Prague by Travel and Lifestyle Photographer Kent Johnson.

Call or email to book your editorial travel photographer today.
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Telling Stories in Pictures all over the world..
Kent Johnson, Sydney, Australia.
0433 796 863

Monday 4 December 2017

Sydney Summer - Fashion and Fitness Modelling Portfolios on Location

Affordable, Sydney Summer location portfolio photoshoots with a top photographer for just $390.00!!! It's the perfect way to have those high quality images you need to start your modelling career with. Scroll down to read reviews from clients see shots and learn how it works?
Nat at Nielsen Park Sydney in a white dress, panama and boots for her modelling portfolio photoshoot. Photography by Kent Johnson
Women's headshot for a Sydney location modelling portfolio shoot, photographed  by Kent Johnson.
It's all about natural light on location, nothing could be simpler; and with me behind the camera, your great shots are just waiting to happen. Photo's just like these, natural light, natural you! Come as you are with 3 looks/outfits ideal for the beach, which means you can bring just about anything swimwear, casual even something a little fancy. I will shoot your looks on location in the beautiful Sydney light. You don't need to be an experienced model, I have helped hundreds of people just like you look great in front of the camera. Full details at the bottom of the page.
Male fitness and fashion modelling portfolio shot on location in Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Sunny sports and fitness portfolio shot. photographed in Sydney Australia by Kent Johnson.
Editorial style, guys modelling portfolio full length image, photographed in Sydney Australia by Kent Johnson.
Sean McCallum reviewed Kent Johnson Fashion & Portrait Photography.
"I had a great time shooting with Kent! He is a very comfortable person to shoot with; which was important for me especially considering I have never really done any serious modelling before. The photos turned out great and even better I had a great time getting those shots with Kent."
A series of sunny sports and fitness portfolio shot. photographed in Sydney Australia by Kent Johnson.


A selection of shots to be processed from a modelling portfolio photoshoot. Photographed in Sydney Australia by Kent Johnson.
Bridget van Dantzig reviewed Kent Johnson Fashion & Portrait Photography.
"I think Kent's clear skill at photography and his sense of artistic creativity make him a perfect choice as a photographer, be it for the fashion industry or for personal portrait photography. Besides being a world class photographer with a deep knowledge of art and fashion, Kent has a lovely personality and is definitely a fun and friendly guy to work with. I really enjoyed my shoot with Kent and would recommend him to anyone in need of a great photographer!"
Editorial style, jumping, action shot for a guys modelling portfolio full length image, photographed in Sydney Australia by Kent Johnson.
location male modelling, model portfolios for men by Kent Johnson, Sydney, Australia.
Editorial style, beach shower shot for a guys modelling portfolio, full length image, photographed in Sydney Australia by Kent Johnson.
Call or email to book you photo shoot today 0433 796 863.
Black and white headshot for a women's modelling portfolio.
Tay Rackham reviewed Kent Johnson Fashion & Portrait Photography.
"I recently had a photo shoot with Kent to go towards my portfolio, the location was beautiful, his very professional, helped with styling and posing and it was a very comfortable environment :)"
Four shots from a Men's comp card for a modelling portfolio, photographed in Sydney Australia by Kent Johnson.
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Editorial style headshot for a men's modelling portfolio photographed in Sydney, Australia by Kent Johnson.
On location fashion modelling portfolios for women by Kent Johnson, Sydney, Australia.
Bridget, sydney location modelling portfolio, Sydney harbour beach. Photography by Kent Johnson
Beach location swimwear and fitness modelling photographed in Sydney Australia by Kent Johnson.
Beach location swimwear and fitness modelling portfolio mid shot, photographed in Sydney Australia by Kent Johnson.

Here's what you receive,

The top 50 to 100 of your pictures will be carefully selected, resized and proof-marked then uploaded to a personal Dropbox folder for you to download the pictures and keep forever. Make your section of your favourite four images, these four pictures will then be colour and contrast adjusted, then uploaded to your dropbox folder as printable High Res and Web ready files. All for just $390 dollars!

Want more than four shots. You can order as many additional; adjusted and retouched pictures as you like from just $75.00 each for printable Hi-Res + Web ready files. Want more than four of your original shots fully retouched? Easily arranged at the discount price of $50.00 per picture.

I can only shoot a limited number of packages at this price, don't delay, book now.

*Please note outdoor shoots require the right weather conditions; and
all location photo shoots will require a weather check 24 hours prior to the shoot.
If your shoot cannot take place due to unfavourable weather conditions another date will be decided on.
**All bookings require a non-refundable $195.00 deposit. The balance of payment is due on the day of the photo shoot.
***Hair and make-up is not included - can be arranged if required.

Talk to me about getting your modelling career started today- kent@artcommunication.com.au or call Kent on 0433 796 863!
Sydney Summer Modelling Portfolios, beach location photoshoots by Kent Johnson Photography.
Sydney Summer Modelling Portfolios
Telling Stories in Pictures all over the world..
Kent Johnson, Sydney, Australia.
0433 796 863

Monday 20 November 2017

A Modelling Portfolio Photoshoot in Historic Prague

It's been a very busy year for me as a photographer with 3 trips overseas, Prague, Paris and New York. It all started way back in April; which was a chilly spring in Prague. The trips were all for the White Caviar Life website, you can see it here. Although the schedule was quite hectic, during our second week I did manage some work on the side for myself; which is how this modelling portfolio photoshoot with Nikola from Czechoslovak Models came about. Although I have been to Europe before. Lets face it, for an Australian, everything old in Europe is NEW, so where better to shoot than our 15th century accommodation and then the entrance to the Terraced Castle Gardens; just down the street. Prague is quite compact and packs a lot in so it's like a series of endless photography locations! So here she is; if you like what you see please contact me about your modelling or fashion photography project!
Headshot in black and white for model Nikola Říhová photographed in Prague by Sydney based Photographer Kent Johnson.
Model poses with an apple in front of a tall curtained window, Model Nikola Říhová photographed in Prague by Photographer Kent Johnson.
An historic hotel room in old Prague; Model Nikola Říhová photographed in Prague by Photographer Kent Johnson.
Colour Headshot for model Nikola Říhová photographed in Prague by Sydney based Photographer Kent Johnson.
Nose mouth lips, model Nikola Říhová photographed in Prague by Photographer Kent Johnson.
A colour headshot without make-up of model Nikola Říhová photographed in Prague by Photographer Kent Johnson.
Street view of old Prague near the Charles bridge, photo by Kent Johnson.
Model poses with an apple in front of a tall curtained window, Model Nikola Říhová photographed in Prague by Photographer Kent Johnson.
Black and white photograph, Nikola Říhová squeezes between double baize doors; photographed in Prague by Photographer Kent Johnson.
Model Nikola Říhová squeezes between double baize doors; photographed in Prague by Photographer Kent Johnson.
Black and white modelling portfolio on location. Model Nikola Říhová photographed in Prague by Photographer Kent Johnson.
Outdoor cafe tables, model Nikola Říhová photographed in Prague by Photographer Kent Johnson.
Swans and a view of the Charles Bridge in Prague. photo by Kent Johnson.
Double denim in black and white; Model Nikola Říhová photographed in Prague by Photographer Kent Johnson.
Double denim and an old oak door; Model Nikola Říhová photographed in Prague by Photographer Kent Johnson.
Modelling agency website - Model Nikola Říhová photographed in Prague by Photographer Kent Johnson.
Sitting in an historic hotel room in old Prague; Model Nikola Říhová photographed in Prague by Photographer Kent Johnson.

Like what you see, drop me a line to book your modelling portfolio photoshoot.
Full Package Details - www.kentjohnsonphotography.com.au/ModellingPortfolios.htm
Special thanks to stylist Vivenne Shui and White Caviar Life.

Telling Stories in Pictures all over the world..
Kent Johnson, Sydney, Australia.
0433 796 863