Katie Johnson

How to Talk to a Naked Woman: Portraiture Tips from a Model

I don’t get naked for just any photographer. Even as a professional model, nude portraiture is a sensitive, intimate experience. To ensure a successful and comfortable shoot, there needs to…

by Katie Johnson
November 12, 2016

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Lessons I Learned in David LaChapelle Land

I am in Hana-Maui, Hawaii, standing out on the rocks under the mist of a breathtaking waterfall. I started the day in full ballerina regalia but am now half naked,…

by Katie Johnson
April 8, 2014

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How to Ride A Unicycle on a Tightrope: My Photo Shoot with Brooke Shaden

I’m accustomed to hearing an alarm sound at 4:30 AM – for an art model, the shoot starts long before the first shutter click. In the art world, operations are…

by Katie Johnson
March 17, 2014

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