Michael B. Johnston Photography Blog

Sara & Matthew | Welaunee Plantation, Tallahassee, FL Wedding Photographer

MJ — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 01:05:43 +0000

“A part of you has grown in me. And so you see, it’s you and me together

forever and never apart, maybe in distance, but never in heart.”

~Unknown

Sara and Matthew were married on a gorgeous spring evening among the grand live oaks of Welaunee Plantation. Surrounded by family and friends in an intimate setting, their union was made even more special by the love and dedication of those who invested their time and energy to make their day as beautiful as possible. Truly a special event, I was fortunate to be a small part of it. I hope these images offer lasting memories of your beautiful day.

Brooks | Tallahassee, FL Newborn Baby Portrait Photographer

MJ — Thu, 23 May 2013 03:08:44 +0000

You get to a point where you get comfortable with your life. Where things start to feel like they’re on cruise control. Your kids, even though still young, fragile, and developing, are relatively self-sufficient and independent. But you still think of them as your babies. And then you meet and photograph a tiny newborn named Brooks. And it puts it all back into perspective.

Enjoy the newness, the fragility, the dependence on mommy’s touch, and the beautiful images of this connection…

Callie | Tallahassee, FL Newborn Baby Portrait Photographer

MJ — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:34:22 +0000

Like many other little sisters, baby Callie is going to have both her father and big brother wrapped around her little finger. I was so proud to be invited back into the house of my friends to capture their newest addition. It’s an indication that I’m doing something right…and that’s all the affirmation I need. Thanks for putting your trust in me to capture your beautiful daughter’s portraits.

She’s a gem. Enjoy these images from our time together.

Tara & Matthew | Goodwood Tallahassee, FL Wedding Photographer

MJ — Tue, 07 May 2013 03:02:49 +0000

To love someone deeply gives you strength.

Being loved by someone deeply gives you courage.

~Lao Tzu

Tara and Matthew are full of life, humor, and fun. Their wedding was a reflection of that. As was the case with their engagement session, their wedding was nothing short of beautiful. I’ll let their images tell the story…

Venue | Goodwood Museum & Gardens

Makeup | Randi Buchanan

Florist | A Country Rose

Cake | Au Peche Mignon

Catering | Andrew’s Catering

DJ | GT Entertainment

Planning | Papaya Wedding Planning

Second Photographer | Tai Nunez

Image by Tai Nunez

Cain Family | Maclay Gardens, Tallahassee, FL Maternity Portrait Photographer

MJ — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:47:37 +0000

I’ve been to the other side of the world and back with the Cains, literally, and I’ve really enjoyed watching their relationship grow from their engagement…to their wedding…to Angie’s first pregnancy…to Foley’s 6 month milestone…and his first birthday…and now on to their second pregnancy. All the while, they’ve remained good friends, great clients, and wonderful parents to the kid who, arguably, has the most awesome hair I’ve ever seen.

Enjoy this new set of images from their most recent session!