Channing Johnson Photography » A Photographer's Journal

Backyard weddings are my favorite. Creating pictures with meaning is made easier when the location is significant. Tara and Reid’s wedding wasn’t only in a meaningful place, but it was also in an absolutely beautiful one. Congratulations, Tara and Reid!

I really enjoyed being around Karen and Mike on their wedding day. You could tell how excited they were, but Karen and Mike set such a calming, comfortable tone for what can sometimes be a hectic experience. Their vows made me want to be a better partner in my own relationship, and on a day which many people take advantage of being the center of attention, they seemed so interested in their guests. Congratulations, Karen and Mike!

I had no idea where Cutty Hunk was until Christine and Bo contacted me about their wedding. Anything that involves a ferry sounds like an adventure to me, so I was really excited about traveling to this small island with very few amenities. It’s hard to predict the weather when you sit on a small patch of land in the Atlantic. So, even though rain was forecasted all day there was just enough early precipitation to pander to my expectations of what it’s like to live on a New England island. Then the clouds broke for a sunny ceremony and clear reception. The location was really special but so were Christine and Bo. I didn’t get a chance to meet them before the wedding, but I realized quickly what a great fit we were. Congratulations, Christine and Bo!

Nikki and Bart are two of the sweetest people I’ve had the pleasure of working with this year. Their laid back wedding at the Ocean Edge Resort in Brewster included both a touching ceremony and a really fun reception. I love going to the cape and the time I spent with these two people and their great family and friends made it all that much better. Congratulations, Nikki and Bart!

Tiniesha and Mike met at the Charleston Chew factory. Or at least the apartment building that once manufactured the classic candy and where they both lived. They set their wedding within the storied walls of  Turner Hill, located in historical Ipswich. I like how they’ve managed to begin different chapters of their lives within these interesting and historical spaces. And I’m glad I could be their to document the beginning of their own official family history. Congratulations, Tiniesha and Mike!

Sewing was the impetus for Shosh and Ari Lev’s courtship. They met at a party and started spending time as Shosh showed Ari Lev how to make curtains. They’ve made a comfortable home for themselves in JP, and I loved documenting them in their space as their friends helped them getting ready. The ceremony was at Temple Shir Tikvah before all their guests formed a parade and marched to the Winchester Town Hall. The whole days was a lot of fun. Congratulations, Shosh and Ari Lev!

Lindsey and Andrew like to snuggle. Or so I learned from their family friend officiating the ceremony. We learned this, and other wonderful details about them, after their string quartet played a piece composed by Lindsey’s father. All weddings seem to have about the same outline, but Lindsey and Andrew demonstrated how personal and special a celebration can be. Once you spend a little time with them you realize they can’t help but be themselves and outwardly express the feelings they have for one another. It was a privilege to document this. Congratulations, Lindsey and Andrew!