Karen Johanson
Editorial/advertising photographer specializing in extreme sports, action and adventure

Karen Johanson Photography

Websites:

• http://www.karenjohanson.com
• http://blog.karenjohanson.com

Are you looking for photos that are extaordinary?
Here are a few of my specialties...
Action shots of athletes on bikes, boards, snow and dirt.
Portraits of professionals in arenas ranging from creative and entertainment to sports and finance.
Health/fitness images for industry professionals and models.

Action and adventure shots showcasing extreme sports, urban lifestyles and pop culture, created for high-profile editorial and advertising campaigns.

• Biznik members who want a headshot + complimentary hair/makeup, hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine for only $50.
• Hair/makeup artists with a theatrical bent who want to collaborate on my upcoming photo gallery show, on a trade basis.
• Edgy models with a great sense of personal style for photos for my December gallery show.
• Fashion designers with edgy collections who want their designs immortalized.
• Photographers and other artists who are looking for great natural light studio for only $25/hr!
• Connections with caterers and wine shops or wineries who want to partner with our Pioneer Square studio for First Thursday Art Walk events.
• Connections with art directors, marketing managers and photo editors who need compelling action imagery conceptualized, created and delivered ahead of deadline.
• An intern who is passionate about snowboarding, freestyle skiing, mountain biking and/or BMX - who is knowledgeable enough about those sports to help me with image keywording, marketing promotions, film scanning and/or shoots.
• Introductions to people in the heli + snowcat skiing and adventure travel industries.
• Designers and marketers who need a photographer to work on their creative project teams.
• A townhome/condo/house to buy. 1 BR + office or 2 BR, located in central or south Seattle. Necessities: Lots of space for bikes, snowboards, skis and photo gear. Pluses: Good light. We want to keep the budget ~ $300K.
• Help identifying every last ad agency or other business who needs edgy pop culture and extreme sports images - in Seattle and worldwide.
• Clients from the sports/fitness/nutrition/health industries looking for the perfect photo to visually showcase their business for marketing campaigns.
• More models for adventure/extreme sports, fashion and lifestyle shoots. I am looking for individuals who consider themselves a bit out of the mainstream in terms of looks/lifestyle/whatever, to develop my stock photography collection and promote you to my clientele who are looking for more diversity in the models they use.

BA, Fine Art/Photography, University of Oregon

Clients include Redline Bicycles, NSMB, Mountain Biking, Mountain Biking UK, German Freeride, Arrow Racing, Mountain Cycle, Sports Unlimited, The Service Board, Skiforall, Emurge, Spotlight 10, American Physical Therapy Association.