Alex Johnson - photographer

Tally HoeDown!

2010-09-11T11:57:00.001-07:00

Today I'm lucky enough to be photographing the Tally HoeDown Event in Atherton!
All the images from today will be posted for review and prints are available!
To review, please click here

Los Altos High 20th Reunion!

2010-08-15T09:04:00.001-07:00

Wow, GREAT time...
Partying till 4am! Great reunion and awesome to see so many old friends...... and that everyone is doing so well!

To see some of the photos, go here: http://tiny.cc/clx2b
If you would like to order prints from the event, please go here: http://tiny.cc/1hzke

Can't wait till the next one! And thank you so much for organizing! (you know how you are...wink)

Photographed the 2010 NPC San Jose BodyBuilding Championships

2010-07-13T18:16:00.000-07:00

I photographed the 2010 NPC San Jose Body Building, Figure and Bikini Championships.
I have made these images available as individual prints or a CDROM that contains all of your images.

Upon orders I will color-correct, crop, and touchup your images.

From the website below you can order both.
To order prints, you can order directly from the site.
To order a cdrom of all your images in high-resolution, select one of your images, and "order cdrom". In the notes include your contestant number, as well as your suit number, this helps. From this I will burn all of your images to a cdrom and mail. On this cdrom you will also receive the comparison images that you are contained in as well.

Is you have ANY problems, questions, concerns, please feel free to email!

To review all the images from the event, please GO HERE!

Thanks so much!
best
Alex
alex@ajphotographer.com
www.ajphotographer.com

Snowshoe and Bernese Mountain Dogs

2009-12-27T09:26:00.000-08:00

Took Rocky and Atlas out for a snowshoe in Steamboat... Beautiful!

Winter Olympic Trials in Steamboat, CO

2009-12-24T09:19:00.000-08:00

Photographed the Olympic Ski Trials in Steamboat!

Baker Beach is Perfect in San Francisco!

2009-10-02T18:38:00.000-07:00

Couldn't have asked for a better afternoon at the beach!

More kids in the mountains of Colorado!

2009-09-27T18:35:00.000-07:00

I've shot with these super cute kids before... Always a bunch of fun!

This is how good your wedding looks when you are in love+cool+fun!. Oh Yes, getting married in Vail/BeaverCreek can help w/the beauty factor too!

2009-09-26T21:36:00.000-07:00

Kids in the Vail Colorado Mountains

2009-09-26T18:30:00.000-07:00

The week prior it was snowing, the week AFTER it was snowing.. Somehow we got sunny warm weather and turning colors. Beautiful!

Getting Married at Krug in Napa Valley!

2009-08-29T17:32:00.000-07:00

Over the weekend I was lucky enough to photograph a beautiful wedding in St Helena! The great and fun loving families, a bride+groom smiling the ENTIRE time and even an ice-cream sundae bar all within the lovely setting of the Krug Winery. Whats not to love.... It was spectacular!

My new favorite band played Pure Ecstasy and the event planner worked with the bride and groom to pull together the perfect setting. Marilyn Ambra is now on my list! Great job Marilyn! Even with the 100degree temps everyone had the best time, it makes our job sooooo easy. Congratulations to you both and your friends and family too!

Proud Dads, BBQ and Bouncy Castles

2009-08-23T12:40:00.000-07:00

Summer is in full swing, how do we know!?!? Proud dads, bbqs, kids and bouncy castles. Oh ya and beer too.

Easy, simple and beautiful.

2009-08-20T14:02:00.000-07:00

Interior of Doctor's Offices

2009-08-18T13:58:00.000-07:00

I photographed the newly designed interior spaces of some SF bay area psychology offices! Beautiful! To see them all please go here.

San Francisco is always this nice

2009-08-15T12:47:00.000-07:00

Best friends from Chicago were in town and we had a picnic in GG park! Whoa 85 degrees and perfect.. its always like this.

Cutie Pie

2009-08-09T14:23:00.000-07:00

She is adorable...

Biking for Pinots

2009-08-08T12:43:00.000-07:00

Spent a good chunk of the weekend up in Glen Ellen biking from winery to winery and enjoying some nature with my best friends.

Photographed Ms Utah

2009-08-06T12:50:00.000-07:00

Brittany!!!!!

Cool kids at a two year old birthday party...

2009-08-03T16:43:00.000-07:00

Its so great when parents have me photography their kids parties. It really allows the mom and dad to enjoy the party rather than "making sure they get some photos". How can we NOT get amazing photos of the kiddos! I am the first to say its a nice luxury, but when you only turn two once, my gosh it is so nice to have amazing photos.. You can use the photos for holiday cards and print the photos large for your walls! Happy Birthday!

P.S. every kids party should have sunglasses for photos.

Woe of Tyrants

2009-07-31T17:02:00.000-07:00

I met the singer backstage and told him I was shooting the show.. He was apprehensive because he mentioned all the shots of him ever taken while he was singing were slightly, um, abstract in the face.........

Cool engagement photos.

2009-07-25T14:15:00.000-07:00

Everywhere you look there is a cool hotrod... An old plane, some motorcycles and even an old diner. Sparky's Garage has just about everything for your favorite party. Check them out here:

Yea, we also had access to get some fun engagement photos!! Lucky us!! :)

Family Photos in Tahoe!

2009-07-20T16:55:00.000-07:00

Vacationing families in Lake Tahoe!?! Need photos of the kiddies?! Call me I can help!

natural beauty!

2009-07-20T15:59:00.000-07:00

She needed some simple simple head shots, and well... as it turns out she looks beautiful!

More Family Photographs in Santa Cruz!

2009-07-01T09:25:00.000-07:00

Lovely weekend in Santa Cruz getting photographs for a big family!

Family at the beach!

2009-06-30T09:21:00.000-07:00

Got some great photos of a big family spending the weekend in Santa Cruz!

photographed some interiors by Jennifer Kesteloot Design

2009-06-22T07:56:00.000-07:00

I've been photographing more and more of Jennifer's clean, uncluttered designs (interiors) when she completes them. In today's market its so important to make sure you have good, professional photos taken of your work done. She is now using these photographs for her records, promotional use and advertising for collecting new clients...
To See more Photos from the two home shoot, CLICK HERE
Definitely check out her work, CLICK HERE

Assemble Head in Sunburst Sound at Great American Music Hall!

2009-06-20T10:51:00.000-07:00

Photographed their show at the Great American Music Hall, with some backstage antics as well.
All the photos CLICK HERE:

this is what happens when members of the stanford band get married

2009-06-14T19:17:00.000-07:00

Photographed a beautiful and super fun wedding on Sunday in Monterey, CA! And yes they were members of the Stanford band.. Awesome awesome, and everyone had an amazing time!
To see some more images go here: teaser link
(yes let it load)
Congratulations to you both!

Testament Concert at the Fillmore

2009-06-13T08:56:00.000-07:00

Testament is absolutely spectacular. This is the second time I've photographed them in concert and they never disappoint. To see more photos CLICK HERE.
and yes check them out here: http://www.testamentlegions.com/

Baby Shower!!

2009-06-07T18:20:00.000-07:00

Got to photograph a fun and easy baby shower today.. She looks beautiful and loved meeting all the great people!

shot the Death Angel show in San Jose

2009-06-06T14:05:00.001-07:00

If you don't know... you should.
http://www.ajphotographer.com/data/web/clientpages/DeathAngel_SanJose_Jun2009/index.html

Krystyl... SF’s Social Media Evangelist.

2009-06-03T10:50:00.000-07:00

Shot with Krystyl today, San Francisco’s Social Media Evangelist.

Keep an eye on her, everything in her camp is all a twitter.

Check her out at krystyl.net

Nic is just about due!

2009-05-15T09:00:00.000-07:00

Got some great pregnancy photographs of Nic on a foggy, misty early morning at Ocean Beach.

Great looking kid!

2009-05-09T16:21:00.000-07:00

Stopped by my friends house and this little guy was looking so good... Of course I had to get a couple images..

CCA Senior Fashion Show 2009

2009-05-09T16:16:00.000-07:00

Impressive new fashions at the CCA Senior Fashion show last night.. Cool stuff and great to around so many new inspiring fashion and style designers. The winners won a spread in SURFACE mag (awesome) and a 3month internship in NYC! Too cool!
Click HERE to see all the images

More Mother's Day photos!

2009-05-09T15:53:00.000-07:00

Happy Moms Day photos in the park!

2009-05-09T15:01:00.000-07:00

Photographed a bunch of kids for mothers day in local parks around the bay area. Some of the highlights are below! Happy Mother's Day!

Dwight hucks airs on his mtn bike in Santa Cruz!

2009-04-21T10:28:00.000-07:00

In the strangely hot 94 degree heat, we mtn biked deep into Santa Cruz to get some images of Dwight launching off jumps! Insane!!

whhooa.. costa rica is great!

2009-03-30T09:58:00.000-07:00

Was in Costa Rica for 12 days of surfing and photography.
Its the 4th year and its still amazing, hot and sweaty.. We are already planning for next year!

Family photos in the park!

2009-03-13T14:27:00.001-07:00

Went out to Merced, CA to photograph a handful of families in the park.. Oohh the kids.. too cute! Got some great family shots too and a few headshots here and there too! Love it!

Completed Label Your Stuff images

2009-03-01T18:27:00.000-08:00

I finalized the photos for LabelYourStuff in Denver, CO. Crazy fun working with the kids, and a GREAT product too! If you need to, um, label your stuff, this is what you want:
labelyourstuff site
as of today the NEW site is not finalized yet, but shortly!

This is what it looks like when a pro model comes to town.

2009-02-23T17:52:00.000-08:00

So my friend and pro model stopped by San Francisco on her way to model in Singapore and Tokyo. (um, ya.. cool).. Ever wondered what its like to just have a model friend just stop by for a couple days... well, here's an idea. Travel safely Jen!
JenAmber

Tahoe Ski

2009-02-19T22:09:00.000-08:00

Made it up to ski for a day with old old (the amount of time I've known them, not their age... ehhem ) friends. It was the one day between all the storms that wasn't snowing/raining.

Me Tele Ski! Freed the heal.

2009-02-19T17:20:00.000-08:00

Usually I snowboard.... Tried tele... ekk, good-n-sore thighs.

Eddie looking good.

2009-02-12T16:55:00.000-08:00

getting images of eddie every couple years... Looking good here as always..

Casual Office Headshots for Alquest

2009-02-10T13:42:00.000-08:00

Photographed the west coast Alquest team. They really wanted more "casual around the office" images to replicate the images from their headquarter's headshots.. Tons of fun, turned out well, they were pleased!

WILL!!!!

2009-01-18T20:04:00.000-08:00

Steamboat Watch Out!

2009-01-15T22:04:00.000-08:00

So my sister just got a new job at Smartwool! Yes insanely cozy socks.
They had to move to Steamboat Springs, CO.. Bummer huh.
I helped get their vibe on in town, mostly scoping it out.. Fly-fished a little but tough going with 8ft snow banks and 4degree weather... But will be seeing more and more of this town as they get settled. Excited!
SMARTWOOL link

Snowy Boulder Flat Irons

2009-01-12T20:10:00.000-08:00

Whaaaa, snowy flat irons just outside of Boulder, CO... Beautiful.

9th Big Beers Fest in Vail, CO

2009-01-12T13:05:00.000-08:00

Yup went again this year... This is the Rolls Royce of beer fests. Not only are the beers the best in the world, they all have(should) to be over 8%ABV to be there. We saw the "Beer Hunter" there too, we laughed a lot! If you know, you know.
Big Beers site
Beer Hunter/ Logan / ThreeSheets site

Ski Beaver Creek...

2009-01-02T13:24:00.000-08:00

If you haven't, you really need to ski/board Beaver Creek in Colorado. Was lucky enough to ski and shoot there New Years Day 2009 this year. Not only is the skiing the very best, the people watching is world-class. Oh, and its all about the Hot, FRESH BAKED chocolate-chip cookies while you stand in the lift lines. um, ya.

Happy New Year 2009!!!

2009-01-01T16:29:00.000-08:00

I've decided that being in a mountain town might be the best for New Years Eve. This is the third year in a row that I've been in the Colorado Mountains.. Here is Keystone. Happy New Year!

Shoot with Jillian!

2008-12-21T12:15:00.000-08:00

Did a quick shoot with Jillian for the first time in AZ.. Oww, tons of fun, and she's great! Plan to shoot with her more!!

Family photos!

2008-12-11T17:50:00.000-08:00

cute red-heads!

Family Photos!

2008-12-10T17:39:00.000-08:00

Tiz the season, got some great shots of this family in San Francisco!

oh ella!

2008-12-06T20:10:00.000-08:00

super fun photos of sweet ella! she now has a sister! More to come.

Finalized Hotel De Anza Photos

2008-12-03T17:42:00.000-08:00

Hotel De Anza in San Jose needed new and current photos for their brochures and website.. We got some great ones of the inside and out!!
See images from the shoot
Hotel De Anza website

Family photos!

2008-12-01T17:35:00.000-08:00

Got some great images for Dita's family! Cool too, I've known her since high-school... Just re-connected! Too fun! check out her premier wine-shop too in San Francisco. They have everything plus some.
Blackwells Wine and Spirits

Classical Revolution here

2008-11-19T20:12:00.000-08:00

my buddy Nick plays with Classical Revolution... Basically a group of (semi)pro musicians playing chamber (think classical) music for the masses...... Meaning in coffee shops, bars and random/general places. yea, they are CRAZY GOOD, meaning check them out now...
classicalrevolution

ATS Financial Client Dinner at Fogarty Winery

2008-09-10T17:56:00.000-07:00

I've been shooting for ATS Financial Services for a good 4yrs now here in the bay area and in San Diego as needed.. They just had their client appreciation dinner on Skyline at the Fogarty Winery! Beautiful, here are just a couple images from the event.. Also, check out ATS website here... They are really good to have in your corner... Sandeep has a book out now too, check it out!

Power to the Peaceful 2008 in GG park.

2008-09-08T17:34:00.000-07:00

Shot the Power to the Peaceful Concert here in Golden Gate Park last weekend.. 80-90degrees. Insane, props to everyone that played and put on this FREE Concert.. and finally to Michael for doing this concert year after year and helping so many through word, music and positive thinking. More info here.

Backpacking Eastern Sierras over Labor Day

2008-09-05T17:13:00.000-07:00

It was beautiful.. I took the guys from Chicago backpacking into the John Muir Wilderness area over on the eastern side of the sierras.. We were back there for 4days. Yes we lucked out... We even lucked out with the vandals!!! (photos at the end/trailhead) To see all the photos go here:

Photographed the New Target in Los Banos, CA

2008-09-04T17:09:00.000-07:00

Finalized the photos from the new Target in Los Banos, CA!! Yes they have a frozen food section!!

If you'd like to see a few more, please go here

Photographed the New Target in Atwater.

2008-09-03T16:50:00.000-07:00

Just completed the photographs from the new Target Store in Atwater, CA..
Check it, its a Super Store and has full produce, bakery and cold foods! They did a great job!

To see some the rest of the finals, please click here

Leslie and Tim's album looks great!

2008-08-11T12:34:00.000-07:00

Just received Leslie and Tim's wedding album.. It looks insanely good! It does help that their wedding was full of fun.. Congratulations Tim and Leslie!

See the final digital files here.
See photos of the actual album here.

Photos for Lindsay, Brooke and Whitney!

2008-08-11T11:42:00.000-07:00

The sisters and their families were in town and I was able to get some family photos for them at a local park! Great ones, and lovely families. Thanks gang!

Tour De Fat SF 2008 w/ Sprockettes + Mucca Pazza

2008-07-20T22:51:00.000-07:00

I shot the New Belgium Brewery's Tour De Fat event as it stopped here in Golden Gate Park!! The Sprockettes and Mucca Pazza were both on hand to help with the fun. A great event, if you see it in your neck of the woods go check it out!! Oh, nice beer too :)

To see the photos go here
To see more about the Sprockettes, go here
To see more about Mucca Pazza (yes check them out), go here and here is their myspace page.

Family shoots in Santa Cruz!

2008-07-16T07:34:00.000-07:00

Karen was nice enough to tap on my shoulder a couple months back while I was doing family shoots in Carmel on the beach.. Such a sweetheart, she wanted to get some family photos done before some of her kids went off to school. On monday we met in Santa Cruz and mostly laughed and had some easy fun getting some really nice photos. They really turned out splendidly.. Mostly because her family is just so sweet.. Thanks Karen!

Halu Grand Opening + Shitones/Mermen people

2008-07-10T09:25:00.000-07:00

Took some photos of the Halu Restaurant Grand Opening.. Yes the Mermen/Shitone played just quick and easy out on the street. Halu served some great food and of course hearing Jim and Co. play is always a treat.. see all the photos here

2008 U.S. Olympic Synchro Swimmer: Andrea Nott

2008-07-09T10:25:00.000-07:00

Photographed Andrea over last weekend.... Yes she is going to China!!!! Congratulations!!

Congratulations Lauren and Jeff!

2008-07-05T22:38:00.000-07:00

Lauren and Jeff had planned on getting married in big sur around the 4th of July this year, but the bad fires threw things off a bit.. They scrambled a bunch and ended up at a great place in Monterey. It turned out beautifully and everyone had a great time... um, yes you can tell from the photos. If you know the couple and would like the password, shoot me an email, they would love for you to see the rest of the photos!

Congratulations Jeff and Lauren!

Test architecture shoot

2008-07-01T07:42:00.000-07:00

Went out to review the site for final architectural photos for the completed building in South SF. More than likely we will be waiting for the telephone poles to be removed (not in the shot) and a bit better sky. Test photo above.

Kieran!!

2008-06-24T16:37:00.000-07:00

I shot Ben and Kristin's wedding a while back up in Yosemite valley and now they just had their first baby... Kieran! Welcome to the world! Congratulations!!

Played and photographed the Wilten Family in Denver for a long weekend!

2008-06-20T14:48:00.000-07:00

I've known the Wiltens since the 90s and when they lived in California!

I came out to denver to enjoy the family, see Andrew walk on the Rockies baseball field and get some photos of their new baby Claire. Thank you Tom and Caroline for the invite!!

Easy photos of the Jones Family in Denver.

2008-06-20T14:23:00.000-07:00

Kids in the park having some fun are the easiest photos, and the most memorable. Kids being kids.. Here the Jones brothers made taking photos easy.

Agelopoulos family at the Denver Botanical Gardens

2008-06-20T08:22:00.000-07:00

Ohh, we had some fun and got some great and easy photos of The Agelopoulos family at the lovely gardens in Denver.

Played with the Halls in the mountains of Colorado

2008-06-18T13:27:00.000-07:00

I spent a couple days playing with the Halls (my sister's family) up near Breckenridge CO. Will, their new son is a bunch of fun and certainly interested in everything that is going on. He loves Rocky and Atlas their dogs and the Tiki-Bar on Dillon Reservoir. Check out some of the fun!!! Yes summer is here!!

Click here for some Will photos

Sailing with Kevin..

2008-06-17T14:00:00.000-07:00

Anne, Roisin and I were lucky enough to sail around Dillon Reservoir with Kevin.. Yes a professional sailer. An insane experience, we learned a lot, and kevin really really knows his s*%#t.. A couple of his buddies were in a race so we went out to learn a little and get some photos. It sucked my ascot was at the cleaners...

Kevin you are on my list next time I'm out there, perhaps we can get on the water again, if not in Dillon, Dubai works too.

Thanks for taking us out and keeping us outta the water:)

Click here to check out more photos

Susan is almost due!

2008-06-06T16:39:00.000-07:00

Ella is so ready for her sister to show up.. She cannot wait!!

Shot with Fitness Model Lauren Showers

2008-05-28T15:02:00.000-07:00

Worked with Lauren last week and got some great images... Of course she looks great and is a true professional, a bunch of fun too. I will be working with her again for sure. Keep up the great work Lauren!!

Travis and Betsy's Wedding Day

2008-05-21T08:05:00.000-07:00

Betsy and Travis were wed on the lawn up in the Marin Headlands across the Golden Gate bridge! It was nice to have the typical foggy weather for SF, this always makes for the best photos. Congratulations Betsy and Travis, it was a lovely day!

Mia and Michael's Wedding Album finished!

2008-05-01T08:16:00.000-07:00

Just finishing up Mia and Michael's wedding album from their big wedding last summer at the Legion of Honor in SF. It turned out beautifuly, congratulations again M+M.. Glad you love the album. click here to review some of the last revisions.