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I like Movies: Breaking the Waves, Junebug, Morvern Callar, Adaptation, You Can Count On Me, The River, Lost in Translation, The Big Lebowski, Three Colours Trilogy, Stolen Kisses, Rushmore, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Five Obstructions, The Royal Tenenbaums, Trainspotting, Election, Underground, 2046, No Country For Old Men, There Will Be Blood, and Elf.

I like spicy tuna rolls, pesto tortellini, shrimpburgers, and cheese grits.

I like Guiness, petite sirahs, dirty martinis, and Miller High Life.

I like music. I'm currently listening to Grizzly Bear, Jens Lekman, Camera Obscura (thanks for the mix, Heather!), The Walkmen, Beirut, Neutral Milk Hotel, Andrew Bird, Bon Iver, Fleet Foxes, Kite Flying Society and Sam Roberts. For some reason I listen to Tupac while toning images (that is if I'm not listening to The Moth, This American Life or The Savage Love Podcast). I also listen to A Charlie Brown Christmas long before and after what is appropriate.

I live in Boston with my wife Brooke, the love of my life.

Contest: Best of 2008

Monday, March 9, 2009 7:02 pm

I got to know some wonderful people last year in the process of bearing witness to some beautiful weddings.

I recently went back into my archive and selected a favorite moment from each wedding. To make things fun, the couple whose image receives the most votes from blog readers will win a $150 gift certificate to Salts in Cambridge, MA.

This process wasn’t easy. I have several favorites from each wedding. In the end, I simply picked the moments that resonated with me the most. Not every image has a bride or groom in it. Not every image will be the couple’s favorite. But each is a moment I personally felt connected to the celebration, transition, and love around me.

You can cast your vote at the bottom of this post.

Fine print: The images are in order of date. Image numbers and names are below the corresponding photos. Out-of-state winners, and those who prefer, can opt for a $150 American Express gift card instead of the Salts gift certificate. The voting will end at 11:59 p.m. EST on Tuesday March 31, 2009.

Put your friends and family to work, and get voting!

# 1 - Laura & Joe

# 2 - Julie & Jon

# 3- Laura & Mike

# 4 - Kristin & Matt

# 5 - Alison & Adam

# 6 - Emily & Matt

# 7 - Liz & Stephen

# 8 - Lynda & Kevin

# 9 - Anne & Gordon

# 10 - Jenna & Daniels

# 11 - Ainsley & Jacob

# 12 - Meagan & Mark

# 13 - Adrienne & Brandon

# 14 - Kate & Russ

# 15 - Kara & Dan

# 16 - Angela & Jeff

# 17 - Melissa & Chris

# 18 - Megan & Brendan

# 19 - Erin & Dan

Category: Weddings Tags: Boston, bride, Cambridge, celebration, contest, Copley, fun, groom, Lenox Hotel, Light, love, marriage, music, red, vote, Weddings

by Channing

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Lindsey - #12! It’s so sweet, I teared up a little.August 20, 2010 – 2:00 pm

Erica - Such a great idea, Channing!March 30, 2009 – 10:28 pm

Aly - picture #19 makes me think of LOVE!March 26, 2009 – 5:55 pm

Gloria Horuzek - #19 is simply beautifulMarch 22, 2009 – 10:24 pm

birdie - At least in the pic..Jenna and Sara J.A. .. could be twins.March 22, 2009 – 12:01 pm

Judy - Great pics! my favorite is #19.March 22, 2009 – 11:25 am

William A. Barber - Jenna, photo no.10, wins my bet. A beautiful young woman. Love her. BillMarch 18, 2009 – 8:21 pm

fmcglynn, frances - yes! # 10, Jenna and Daniels wedding, Jenna in a pensive moment. Fran Mercier McGlynnMarch 18, 2009 – 8:11 pm

LS - I swear that’s Obama in #19 … does Michelle know this??? :)March 16, 2009 – 3:02 pm

lisa - My vote goes to #3 — Laura and Mike. I love the lighting on that shot!March 16, 2009 – 2:59 pm

Osaurus - 19 is moneyMarch 12, 2009 – 8:35 am

Roberta Zimmerman - So lovely!March 11, 2009 – 7:33 pm

Channing - Wow. 669 votes have been cast, and it’s just the first two days!March 11, 2009 – 5:09 pm

Carrie - Goodness it was SO hard to pick just one. Your work is AMAZING, Channing :)March 11, 2009 – 11:50 am

Linda Steinke - Channing …. once again you have amazed me with the emotion you capture thru your lens! I don’t even know most of these people but the photos brought tears to my eyes! May others continue to be blessed with the gift you have been given!March 11, 2009 – 10:04 am

Joseph Alemany - I love this one!March 10, 2009 – 11:16 pm

Joey Alemany - Awesome picure!March 10, 2009 – 11:15 pm

Cecile Alemany - Beautiful!March 10, 2009 – 11:14 pm

Amy McGlynn - Sweet picture!March 10, 2009 – 9:38 pm

fmcglynn, frances - This was not the best photo of Jenna and Dan White but it is lovely. I vote for that one. FmmMarch 10, 2009 – 7:48 pm

janice - Angela and Jeff!March 10, 2009 – 7:05 pm

Jim - Great pics, Channing! Fun contest:)March 10, 2009 – 2:47 pm

Aimee Nix - Terrific photos!March 10, 2009 – 1:34 pm

Woj - impossible to choose.March 10, 2009 – 1:23 pm

kelli - nice picturesMarch 10, 2009 – 10:19 am

yoon - this is too hard…gonna have to sleep on it.March 10, 2009 – 2:18 am

megan - This was fun!March 10, 2009 – 1:02 am

Winner: Best of 2008 » Channing Johnson Photography - [...] people have spoken. I’m excited to announce that Erin and Dan are the Best of 2008 contest winners! They’ll soon be dining at Salts in Cambridge with their $150 gift [...]April 1, 2009 – 12:08 am

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