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That is What I Do

This is what I do – Part 5
12 Oct 2015

This is what I do – Part 5

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: That is What I Do | 0

Not Doing What I Want To Do As I’ve mentioned before, when things happen I want to document them visually. However sometimes life calls us to not do the thing we feel compelled to do. On a rainy night in … Continued

murder, photojournalist, tragedy
This is what I do – Part 4
8 Oct 2015

This is what I do – Part 4

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: That is What I Do | 0

Always ready. Always Steady. This Is What I Do. Holding it together while blood is covering your own eyes isn’t a big deal for me. However I know plenty of parents who might look at this photo and wonder how … Continued

bleeding, blood, kids, photography skills, super dad
This is what I do – Part 3
8 Oct 2015

This is what I do – Part 3

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: That is What I Do | 2

OK, so maybe I am an adrenaline junkie. So I think I established the fact that getting close to explosions for a better photo is something I don’t have an issue with. I failed to mention that had I not … Continued

bleeding, photojournalist, rugby
That is What I Do – Part 2
7 Oct 2015

That is What I Do – Part 2

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: That is What I Do | 4

I would never compare what I do with the job of a police officer, firefighter, or a soldier, but if you have ever noticed when there is a conflict, or disaster, there are always a few photojournalists around. I’m guessing … Continued

Chicago, fire, magnesium
That is what I do – Part 1
7 Oct 2015

That is what I do – Part 1

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: That is What I Do | 3

I don’t know how else to explain it better than these five words “that is what I do” and that is what this blog will be about. Still not sure what I’m talking about? Scroll down. The first time I … Continued

family, first photo, photojournalist

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