The visual musings of Vincent David Johnson

Hello there, welcome to my personal photo site the Visual Preservationist. As a photographer & filmmaker I’ve captured many images over the years in both my professional and personal work doesn’t fit my other blogs Commercial Photography, Wedding Photography, or Documentary photography (Lost Americana). So this is the place to share my personal stories & ramblings on the images & topics surrounding them.
Check the posts and categories below to start exploring. A post I’d suggest if you aren’t familiar with my work is “That is what I do, Part 1” as it starts with the very first photo I ever took. A category I’d suggest is photojournalism, as that was what I went to school for and have spent over half my life doing.
Now I’m not great at the website side of things, so if you find something not quite right, let me know, but remember, it’s basically about the photos and the stories that go with them. Not my design skills.
Thanks,
Vincent David Johnson
Recent Musings
On assignment for the 1st time in 171 days
I took a photo from the top of the bleachers, little did I know it would be my last assignment for 171 days. READ MORE
Family Photos From The Summer of 1918
During our current worldwide pandemic I took a look back at photo album from my family's archive and got a look at what one part of the country looked like before the second... READ MORE
Blue Angels over Chicago for Covid-19 workers
The Blue Angels flight team flew over the city of Chicago and a few surrounding suburbs, specifically over hospitals, to show support for the healthcare professionals. Luckily that flight path was right over... READ MORE
Flashback: A Battle Of The Unvictorious
As if the specter of a winless season wasn't enough, a dreary fog set a somber mood in as two football teams took the field for their last chance at winning. READ MORE
A how to guide for scanning in old family photos; tips, tricks, and more
Scanning a box or three of old family photos can be a daunting task, here’s what I’ve learned in 25 years of doing it. First let me save you some time, there are... READ MORE
Best of Photojournalism: 2012
One of the last years I was sent out to cover a lot of community events. High school sports as always has a big showing in my best of the year. READ MORE