DESTINATION WEDDINGS PHOTOGRAPHER | IAN JOHNSON PHOTO

great wedding moments

2009-11-10T00:46:00.000-08:00

My first weekend without a wedding in a long while , so i spent the day preparing some wedding photojournalistic photographs for a new website, here are some wedding moments, funnies, bloopers.

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Italian Wedding cakes

2009-10-25T01:49:00.001-07:00

Ian Johnson Photo Destination Wedding Photographer
Italian wedding cakes everybody is searching for Italian wedding cakes this week, Im not to sure everyone is seeing this shot from a wedding in Italy.

Mykonos Wedding Destination Wedding

2009-09-30T11:38:00.000-07:00

Brides magazine November December issue is out now, it features my destination wedding from Mykonos

Brides Magazine Mykonos

2009-08-31T08:05:00.000-07:00

Yes very happy to see the preview of next months Brides magazine. Featuring Alex and Karims Mykonos wedding. To see the whole wedding go to www.ianjohnsonphoto.com and look at destination weddings

TNT's 'Wedding Day' makes magic for deserving couples | Dallas-Fort Worth Entertainment News and Events | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News

2009-07-26T08:21:00.001-07:00

TNT's 'Wedding Day' makes magic for deserving couples | Dallas-Fort Worth Entertainment News and Events | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News

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2009-07-12T04:23:00.000-07:00

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Wedding Day | TNT | Atlanta

2009-07-07T22:11:00.000-07:00

Wedding Day Atlanta was the original pilot, wow what a week this was Sara and Bryans wedding in Douglasville. I have put a complete album online for anyone to see let me know and I will send you the password. Go to www.ianjohnsonphoto.com

For more information about the wedding services i provide as a wedding photographer click on the link above.

Wedding Day | TNT | New York

2009-07-07T22:00:00.000-07:00

Winter Wedding are always special, the real winter wedding was photographed with Wedding Day in Poughkeepsie New York. A military wedding as both Shawn and Christina were Westpiont grads. I was lucky to visit Westpiont during the week I was there.
To see more photos from the great wedding click here www.ianjohnsonphoto.com/blog

Wedding Day Detroit

2009-06-26T00:37:00.000-07:00

Wedding Day aired last night on TNT here is a montage of the wedding to see more images please visit my new blog at www.ianjohnsonphoto.com/blog

Wedding Day | Premieres Today | June 16, 2009 | Photographer

2009-06-15T23:10:00.000-07:00

Today is the day, Wedding Day will air @ 8pm, Tuesday June 16th on TNT. Please tune in and show your support. This will be a great show. I was their for the beginning for the pilot in Atlanta, so im very passionate that Wedding day will be a great show.
Here are some images from the pilot that are featured on The Knot and Instyle Weddings

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destination wedding in Mykonos

2009-06-14T04:28:00.001-07:00

just having a chill day now here in Mykonos after photographing my destination wedding here. more photos to follow

weddings this weekend two wonderful brides

2009-06-08T23:43:00.000-07:00

(c) Ian Johnson Photo
This weekend I had two stunning brides Amy and Sanna no rain could dampen these weddings more wedding photography from this later in the week
Or check out my new blog at www.ianjohnsonphoto.com/blog

Wedding Day | TNT | Mark Burnett Interviewed

2009-06-01T08:48:00.000-07:00

Wedding Day premieres on TNT in 16 days time. I have attached one of my photos that TNT has released for their publicity of the show. This is a photo from Nyk and Janelle wedding in Detroit. Im really happy they are using this shot I love it. Wedding Day will be a great show dont forget to tune in.

Mark Burnett sheds a tear for ‘Wedding Day’
By Michelle Lara | TV | May 22, 2009

Emmy award winning producer and TV show creator Mark Burnett is synonymous with bringing high intensity to television. Most notable is Survivor where contestants battle it out to see who is the ultimate survivor.

Some of his other popular shows include, ‘The Apprentice’, ‘The Contender’ and ‘Eco Mission’ - all of which have aired in every country in the world with stellar reviews and ratings.

It was much to my surprise when I found out Mark Burnett was behind a new TV show set to premier on June 16th on TNT – ‘Wedding Day’ gives deserving couples a wedding they themselves would not be able to afford.

Each week celebrity food expert Allan Dunn and celebrity wedding producer Diann Valentin create the ultimate dream wedding. Viewers learn the couples compelling and emotional story and why they were chosen and see the wedding created from start to finish.

I spoke to Mark Burnett earlier this week to discuss ‘Wedding Day” and find out what could be expected from TNT’s first reality series.

Where did the idea for a wedding show come along?
TNT brought this idea to me and it was an ongoing process. After seeing the tapes I was instantly drawn to the idea. I have this tough guy image, I’ve done a lot of tough adventure shows and I’m still a tough guy but I shed a tear watching. This show is about humanity and rewarding Americans. The American people are the biggest givers on Earth; they contribute more even in these tough economic times. This show rewards people who serve others and who can’t afford a big wedding, we fulfill that dream for them and I was touched.

How are the bride and groom chosen?
Many different ways it was harder this first season because the show was unknown. Family members would nominate them and we viewed the entry tapes.

Is it challenging creating these elaborate weddings in a short amount of time?
Yes, but it adds to the drama. Weather is an ongoing issue. The family works together to pull it off, also Janelle Fiorito from ‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’ is used to this fast paced workflow and makes it happen each week.

What is your favorite part of a wedding?
The moment the bride and groom kiss, it symbolizes them starting a journey together. In the show I got into the idea of creating gates prior to the bride’s entrance she opens them and sees for the first time this incredible wedding that was planned for her and she can start her journey into her new life.

What marriage advice could you offer?
I’m married to a real life angel, Roma Downey who played an Angel on ‘Touched By An Angel’. Roma is less of a problem person more of a solution person. She has the ability to listen not just hear but actually listen. Communicating and completely listening is key if you want to make it work.

After speaking with Mark I got a sense of how important this project is to him and how much of himself he has put into it. It’s refreshing to see a television producer not only care about ratings but also the content of the show and the humanitarian side of it.

I should also add that Mark has received many coveted Philanthropy awards, so this show is right up his alley despite the tough guy persona most of us have of him. He’s dedicated his time to many charities and through this show seems to have found another way to give to those who are the most deserving.

Kudos to Mark and hooray for ‘Wedding Day’.

If you’re a hopeless romantic and can’t get enough of weddings then you’ll enjoy ‘Wedding Day’. I do suggest having a box of tissues by your side just in case.

Vintage wedding style

2009-06-01T01:22:00.000-07:00

This weekend started with a cool vintage styled wedding of Fred and Anna .. dad had had the car all Anna life and had dreamt she would be driven to church in the car .. the dream came true.

I cant believe this is on Youtube

2009-05-29T05:51:00.000-07:00

Wedding Day TNT's show that will premiere next month June 16, whilst looking for a clip on Youtube for a promo .. I saw an Coors commercial so i searched for one I did ... and yes everything is on YouTube in the second commercial in this clip you will see a rugby player get tackled and loosing the ball ... well that big late hit made me some money I can tell you I survived to feature in the last bit of the commercial ... with the wet dreads.

Wedding Barberstown Castle Straffan Kildare

2009-05-25T01:42:00.000-07:00

A few more from the destination wedding in Ireland this weekend. The location has a Los Angeles style Herb Ritts wedding look about it, a great white wall with sun over head.

Too Cool for School Wedding | Destination Wedding Ireland

2009-05-25T01:31:00.001-07:00

Too Cool for School Wedding, both these teachers looked way to cool for being teachers, Dave and Laura both from London had their wedding in Barberstown Castle in Straffan Kildare home of the K club. There was a lot of teasing but Im sure a lot more when their pupils see these shots. Dave, I will let you know when the Armani audition call's are. We did the photos with a fashion cool inspired look.

Destination Wedding in Ireland

2009-05-23T03:38:00.001-07:00

Im in Ireland for the seasons first destination wedding, Friday morning I walked around Temple Bar area ... guess what in the rain.

71 Dodge Charger 500

2009-05-13T22:47:00.000-07:00

Facebook had a great post the other day about cars that you have had and driven. My first car I bought in the US was a 71 Dodge Charger 500 I bought on San Vicente in Santa Monica when on a Sunday that whole street was a car sale. I never ever realised that car now is a classic, I will never forget driving that around Sunset Blvd or when it rained and the back end flew all over the place. So inspired I went out and bought one well .. a kids toy one. Let me know if you are having a Dodge Charger 500 at your wedding.

TNT “Wedding Day” Casting Call Summer 2009

2009-05-12T08:19:00.000-07:00

Wedding Day the show where I have worked as a wedding photographer are now casting the second series
Do you know of a couple who are planning on getting married or would like to marry Summer or Fall of 2009 who really DESERVE an amazing wedding but cannot afford it in these tough economic times?
“Wedding Day”, a new prime-time series premiering June 16th on TNT, is seeking to cast inspirational couples for our next amazing season!
You can view a promo of “Wedding Day”
Teachers, real-life heroes, survivors, volunteers, social workers, charity workers, etc. … we want to hear from you!
If you had to downgrade or delay your wedding plans due to job loss, injury, illness or deployment … we want to hear from you!
If you know of a couple who is so busy helping others they deserve someone to help them out … we want to hear from you – Nominate someone today!
Send a brief paragraph about your situation, or another couple’s situation, the current wedding budget, a recent photo of the couple (in .jpg format), and your contact information to:
WeddingDay@markburnettprod.com

Swedes for sale

2009-05-09T04:08:00.000-07:00

Weddings in Sweden are very much part of my life, so finding swedish wedding suppliers in London is cool. So after my wedding Tv show interview I was happy to find the Scandinavian Kitchen

As a wedding photographer its always nice to refer . To the non swede there were some interesting items for sale.

Wedding TV interview

2009-05-08T08:09:00.000-07:00

Just had an exciting week topped with an interview with Wedding TV. It was lot of fun with a bunch of very creative talented persons. I had photographed Rachels wedding for Brides magazine a few weeks earlier, it was here where I met everyone, my interview went smooth I hope with the great help of Nessa, thanks for making it easy, of course it helped having Elvis in the room with me. I look forward to it being show during May

Wedding Day TNT Preview

2009-04-24T22:10:00.000-07:00

Wedding Day the TNT preview. Dont forget June 16th put it in your calender.

Perfect wedding gift a wedding robot

2009-04-21T23:38:00.000-07:00

The perfect wedding gift a wedding robot and guess what their website says ‘ The Wedding Robot can be custom-made to look like a family member.’ Wow do I want to photograph one of these. If you get one of these charmers please mail me for the Ian Johnson Photo Wedding robot discount package. I may buy one as a wedding photographer and have a nikon wrapped around its neck. This has shades of Cabbage Patch and Chucky going for it. LittleIsland’s Wedding Robot

Wedding Day TV Show | Premiere June 16, 2009 at 8/7c

2009-04-14T21:45:00.000-07:00

It's official! Airdate for WEDDING DAY announced on TNT's website for June 16, 2009 at 8/7c. Please be sure to tune in!!! For more info, go to http://www.tnt.tv/series/weddingday/