Destination Wedding Photographer

Harding Lake Alaska Wedding | Kyla + Ricky

As most of you already know, I recently had the pleasure to travel to ALASKA to photograph Kyla and Ricky’s wedding alongside my BFF (Katie Landers). It was incredible!  Having only been to Alaska one other time in my life I had imagined a wedding at the base of majestic snowy mountain peaks with bears and caribou roaming nearby.  Haha!  That is pretty far from what the wedding actually was.  Those who say everything is bigger in Texas obviously haven’t been to Alaska. ALASKA is HUGE and beautiful at every bend in the road (all 3 of them), lol.  It was beautiful!  All week long while exploring I was in Photographer heaven!  While a migraine hindered my willingness to get out and shoot, I already have plans to return and photograph all the incredible locations on my bucket list.  

Anyway, this blog post isn’t about me - I’ll save that one for another day.  This is about Kyla and Ricky’s special moments… 

The two were wed at Camp Bingle on Harding Lake, Alaska which is near Fairbanks for those who need a formal location to pinpoint.  Tucked back into the birch trees they prepared for the wedding day in the local cabins and said I do along the waters edge.  Every single moment of the day went off without a hitch. All sorts of weather changes rolled in and out throughout the day providing all sorts of temperatures and lighting changes. Kyla and Ricky looked incredible and it was a real joy getting to know their wonderful family and friends.

Katie and I wish you all the best on this new journey together!


Photos speak louder than words so please check out the images from their wedding day and leave them some love!


A few of the vendors for the day included:

Venue & Catering:  Camp Bingle  |  Wedding Cake & Desserts: Jo’s Oven | Floral Design: Mary Pfantz (Peonies from Denali Peonies) | Men’s Attire: Menguin | Bridesmaid Dresses: Azazie | Bridal Gown: David’s Bridal | HairStylist: Leah Amundsen | Bridal Makeup Artist: Audrey Floyd | Rentals: Alaska Dreams | Photographers: Carrie Johnson Photography & Katie Landers

Aspen Colorado Engagement Photographer | Brad + Annie

As an Aspen Colorado engagement photographer I get to explore some of the most amazingly beautiful destinations with my couples!  Colorado never seems to disappoint!  Recently I got to venture up Independence Pass to an old Ghost Town with Brad, Annie and their dog Emma.  The scenery, views and cool mountain air was the perfect escape to a hot summer day.  Together we had a lot of fun playing and exploring and Brad and Annie were totally in their element.  I'm looking forward to their wedding this fall where they will tie the knot at another great mountain destination - Bair Ranch in the Glenwood Canyon!

Be sure to follow me on Instagram @carriejohnsonphotography for a peek into all the glorious destinations we are venturing to!  Next stop, The Great Sand Dunes National Park!

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Silt Colorado Wedding Photographer | Branden + Tia

Have you ever been to a wedding where the couple has a jackpot goat roping instead of the traditional money dance?  I have!  Branden and Tia tied the knot at a beautiful ranch in Buford, CO on September 3rd.  The southwest theme was incredible and these two went over the top!  AMAZING is the only word that can describe their special day.

Along with the tremendous help of family and friends, the list of vendors for the day included:

Rehearsal dinner:  Ma Famiglia (Meeker, CO) \\ Desserts, appetizers, Cake:  Kate Simms \\ DJ:  Merik Music \\ Bridal Gown: Victoria Rose \\ Photography:  Carrie Johnson Photography & Assistant Kelsey Hoisington

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Scott + Allison | Alaska Wedding Photographer

Recently, my partner and I traveled to beautiful Alaska to celebrate Scott and Allison's wedding!  Watch their wedding video here and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more of this gorgeous destination wedding!