Keeping Louisville weird
Hey, I’m Johanna!
I'm a color-obsessed wedding and brand photographer based in Kentucky.
I want you to have vibrant photos that reflect the energy of your day, your space, and your people because I know firsthand how much they matter.
I was in my last year of college when my dad passed away. We didn't have many photos together, and once someone is gone, you realize what you'd give for just one more.
Now, when I'm photographing a wedding, and your dad starts getting emotional before walking you down the aisle, I notice it. When your grandma kisses your hand and tells you how lucky she is to witness your day, I feel it. When you and your person lock eyes across the reception table and start tearing up for no reason at all, I stay back and linger in those moments with you.
Because photos are the best tangible thing you have left after someone is gone.
obsession
Very few photographers notice and embrace color the way I do.
I have a strong background in off-camera lighting, which means I know how to shape light in dark reception spaces, highlight texture in food, and create depth in brand sessions. That technical foundation influences everything I shoot, from a candlelit ceremony to a cocktail menu.
While some photographers tone down colors that feel too loud, I want your photos to be as colorful and vibrant as your memories.
Let’s talk about my with color.
Let’s talk about my
with color
Values aren’t a marketing angle for me
Inclusivity is not optional here.
I’ve been clear about my values since day one. I’m loud about supporting local businesses. I intentionally avoid big chains when I can and put my resources back into the community I love.
If you're a human who cares about other humans' rights, supports local, and believes love is love, you're my kind of people.
I'm loud about supporting local, intentionally avoiding big chains, and putting my resources back into the community I love.
ICYMI, I believe love is love, no human is illegal on stolen land, Black + Palestinian lives matter. Anti-fascist and pro choice, always. Skip Amazon, shop local.
I am the go-to photographer in Louisville to hire if you’re looking for bold, vibrant, out-of-this-world colorful imagery, whether that’s a wedding weekend, a packed restaurant, or a business expanding.
But more than that, I want to be someone you trust to take care of you.
Someone who makes your life easier, helps your business thrive, and captures the kind of images you’ll still care about decades from now.
Because photos are not disposable.
They become the framed print you walk past every day.
The favorite in your camera roll.
The last photo someone has with someone they love.
That's what I'm here for.
International love
Traveling to over 21 countries means I approach every wedding with genuine respect for its traditions. I'm proud to have photographed sangeets, tea ceremonies, and fusion weddings that honor exactly who each couple is. Being bilingual has come in handy for destination weddings in Cartagena, Colombia, and multicultural celebrations stateside, where I'll happily adopt your abuela as my own (because I miss mine!) and earn my keep with a few salsa moves on the dance floor.
I know why you're really here…
Yes, I will absolutely share pet pictures (and want to see yours!). My husband and I spend most of our time at home or at the park with our two Aussies, Luna and Osito, and two cats who like to stay incognito.
Louisville foodie
With a background in food photography and an obsession with local restaurants I need to try, I always have a new date night recommendation ready. I love working with couples who make their catering selections a central part of their wedding day. From tiramisu towers to custom cocktails named after your pets, your food and drinks will get their moment in the spotlight (I truly can't resist).
And if you're a local restaurant or bar looking for a food photographer, fair warning that your engagement, sales, and bookings are going UP once we create photos that match the in-person experience.
