Johnna Brynn Photography

Texas comes to Vero Beach //Molly + Matt Wedding

Johnna Brynn — Thu, 17 May 2012 03:50:07 +0000

I had the honor and privilege to photograph Molly and Matt’s special day in Vero Beach at the exquisite Vero Beach Hotel and Spa. Molly and Matt flew in from Texas to have a glorious Florida morning wedding, and it was simply perfect! Molly came to Sarasota for her bridal session earlier this year, and you must take a look at her gorgeous self: here. Please enjoy the bit-overloaded-because-I-couldn’t-help-myself post of this special couple’s beautiful day…

Ceremony and Reception Venue: Vero Beach Hotel and Spa
Catering and Sales Manager at Vero Beach Hotel and Spa: Nikki Estes, nikki.estes@verobeachhotelandspa.com
Cake: Casereccio Cakes
Florist: Pink Pelican – Sebastian Florist
Make-up Artist: Angela Stalikas at A Pampered Life, imakeyoulookpretty@gmail.com
Guitarist: Dr. Jose Manuel Lezcano

Joyful and fearless little girl //Sarasota portrait photographer

Johnna Brynn — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:03:00 +0000

Need a little lift in your spirit? Hang around this little cutie and you’ll be sure to smile. I had the privilege of meeting this little girl and her mother on Siesta Key beach, as they made their last memories before they move to Phoenix, AZ. Enjoy a few of the fun captures from one of their last times on Siesta Key Beach.

Allison in Wonderland //sarasota photographer

Johnna Brynn — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:34:39 +0000

I had a ton of fun working with brilliant artists and event planners of Artistic Occasions in Sarasota, Florida for this Alice in Wonderland concept shoot. The images of this beautiful young lady, Allison, have been used for her Bat Mitzvah party invitations. Enjoy viewing as much as I enjoyed shooting… at the Sarasota Children’s Garden.

Sarasota Lifestyle Photography //Cathy + Bob

Johnna Brynn — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:24:33 +0000

I had the privilege photographing Cathy and Bob at Bird Key Park in Sarasota, Florida. My awesome brother came a long and helped out with the reflector for some exquisite lighting! Cathy holds a special place in my heart, as she is friends with my mom. She and my mom met while they were in art college at the Ringling College of Art and Design in the late 70s. ; ) Enjoy just a few of our fun session under the Ringling Bridge at Bird Key Park.

My mom’s Raw Dessert Book published, I photographed

Johnna Brynn — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:37:42 +0000

I’m excited for my mom’s (Kelly Parr) first published book. She is the most brilliant and knowledgeable person that I know that understands food and its effects on the body, mind and soul. For over a decade she has studied (obtained a Doctorate in Naturopathy) and practiced her passion in the kitchen with raw food. She truly is an artist, using edible canvas’. Today she releases a Raw Dessert cookbook filled with over 90 different creative recipes. Click the image below to pre-order today for a June print and delivery. I had the honor to photograph my mom’s masterpieces for this book. Follow her blog to watch for more awesome healthy products in the future. Thanks for the support!

Beach Bistro Wedding //Anna Maria wedding photographer

Johnna Brynn — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 05:09:41 +0000

I had the honor to photograph an intimate and most memorable occasion for a sweet Minnesota family on Anna Maria Island. Marc and Lisa gathered together on Holmes Beach with their five beautiful children to unite together in marriage with Jewish and Christian blessings. True love was evident as this couple beamed with joy and compassion. Afterward they celebrated at Florida’s best little restaurant on the water, Beach Bistro. Enjoy a few of my favorite moments…

My Motivation Touchstone //international photographer

Johnna Brynn — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:38:03 +0000

I’m currently in my doctoral studies for psychology. It is an ever growing passion of mine to help the hurting children all over the world using photography. (see my nonprofit for children at: Star Shooter: phototherapy for kids) I recently had an assignment to create a “Motivation Touchstone”, and I wanted to share it with you…
“Below is an image I photographed while in Bangladesh last week. This is my product to help me keep sight of the shore when the fog rolls in. The subject matter of happy impoverished children has dual meanings to me: 1) That all children are innocent, pliable and have a unique and valuable individuality that is waiting to be expressed and encouraged. 2) This image reminds me of the reason for my passion: to equip and empower children all around the world to be the best they can be. And that I captured this image on my first international trip while in my doctorate studies, as well as my first international trip with a focus to merge my passion and skills together, is bliss.”
See and read more about this trip in a previous post HERE.

From poverty to quilt-making // Bangladesh

Johnna Brynn — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:18:54 +0000

I had the privilege of visiting Hand and Cloth in Bangladesh. Women who were homeless, exploited and trafficked have the opportunity to build life skills through sewing. They took several vintage sarongs and hand-quilted them to create beautiful blankets. It is amazing to see the wonderful work being done throughout the world, and I was honored to witness the impact being made in women’s lives at Hand and Cloth. You can purchase these blankets on their website at http://handandcloth.org. Read more about my Bangladesh trip in my previous post HERE.

Video of Bangladeshi Children chasing our van

Johnna Brynn — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 03:22:46 +0000

Video below of driving into a Bangladeshi village, children chasing the van. We were the first white people they’ve seen. Read more about why I’m in Bangladesh in the previous post HERE.

Bangladesh //international photographer

Johnna Brynn — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:59:52 +0000

Hello, and thank you all for subscribing to my blog. I have been very busy the past few weeks preparing for this trip to Bangladesh, and now I have been here a few days with little to no internet. Tonight I’m at a hotel with wifi, so I wanted to take advantage of it and share with you what I’m doing as well as post a few photos for you to enjoy.

As many of you know, I started a nonprofit, Star Shooter: phototherapy for kids, in 2008; and my focus to help children continues to increase with a target on those that have been or are at risk of human trafficking. I have visions of bringing therapeutic photography workshops to children that have been trafficked or sexually abused, as a form of therapy and an expressive tool for healing. In my research, I came across an incredible cause and organization of women, for women and children, to bring awareness to those oppressed. This organization, Freedom Climb, is composed of a group of women who climbed Mt. Kilmanjaro to bring awareness and raise funds for women and children around the world that have been or are at risk of human trafficking, as well as those that have suffered some kind of oppression. I am traveling now with a small group of women, including the founder and visionary of the Freedom Climb, to visit the projects here in Bangladesh in which are being funded by the support raised from their climb in Africa. Projects such as children’s sports programs in schools, elementary schools and literacy classes in villages and sewing/tailoring and computer classes to provide women with a trade. In just a few days, I have visited over ten different amazing projects that are empowering women and children that have been or at risk of slavery in some way. Not only am I documenting the progress of these projects with my camera to create awareness for this cause, but this trip serves as research and preparation for what Star Shooter can do with the children in such programs, that are all over the world.

I am simply overjoyed and honored to be apart of making an impact in the lives of our next generation internationally. I simply love to get my feet dirty, drip sweat, almost die in crazy maniac traffic, eat rice with my hands and have a constant curiosity of my camera being stolen from me as I walk through villages where “white people” have never walked… ; )

See more fun images from my iPhone on my facebook fanpage or Instagram.

Enjoy a few photos below from my past three days here in Bangladesh; and if you would like to find out how you can support me in this ongoing project for children, please email me at j@johnnabrynn.com. Thank you.