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As communities thrive and populations grow, the need for accessible and advanced healthcare facilities becomes more and more essential. And...

Art probably isn’t the first thing you think about when you imagine the emergency department at your local hospital.  But...

Designing environments for aging means understanding older adults' physical, cognitive, and emotional needs. An extensive amount of research supports that...

Recovering from stress faster.  Feel-good sensations. Relaxed brainwaves.  These are all things healthcare and wellness environments consider when looking at...

Being from the Midwest gives me a great vantage point of the rest of the country and makes it easy...

Access to quality healthcare is something we all need and deserve.  And hospitals and healthcare environments across Nebraska need access...

“The mind is like water. When it’s turbulent, it’s difficult to see. When it’s calm, everything becomes clear. “ –...

A new camera, the open road, and the beauty of Austin botanicals.  Those are the things that came together to...

Wide open farmland, fields of native grasses, and abundant, vibrant wildflowers are just some of the touchstones of the vast...

Are you designing a hospital or healthcare environment but aren’t sure which types are the best art for healing?   Do...

Connection is at the heart of everything we do as humans, so it makes sense that enhancing those connections would...

When we think about the benefits of biophilic design, it’s easy to count all the advantages of integrating nature into...

“When the art went up on the walls, that’s when it felt like home . . . It kind of...

What's better than caffeine for boosting your mood and energy levels?!?! NATURE!  And when you can't BE in nature, which unfortunately is...

Omaha Pediatric Therapy in Omaha, Nebraska wanted to combine the healing power of nature photography with something colorful and happy...

At KJP, we don’t cut corners.  We WORK with them! Our newest wayfinding solution for Allina Health's United Hospital in...

Nature is all about keeping things simple.  That’s why things like getting a little fresh air when you’re stressed or...

Kansas is known as the Sunflower State because the weather conditions there make it ideal for growing those happy, iconic...

Nebraska is known for its wide-open landscapes, midwestern wildlife, and dramatic skies.  It’s not just the heart of the country...

From the moment we got involved with The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Munroe-Meyer Institute, we knew it was going...

How do you feel when you look at this image?  Calm?  Comforted?  Hopeful? Countless studies show looking at images like this...

Ever heard the saying, “Go big or go home?”  Well, that seemed to be the underlying theme of designer Ashley...

Pops of color and bold textures have been making an impression with patients and staff at one of our newest...

Being part of something you believe in feels good.  But you know the feeling you get when the work you...

"“Put your hand on a hot stove for a minute and it seems like an hour. Sit with a pretty...

It’s -19 degrees in Omaha today and a winter storm continues to sweep across the country. We thought it would...

Winter solstice has passed, the days are getting longer and nature will be coming back to life soon.  While nature...

As crazy as this year has been, you made it.  Give yourself credit for showing up and getting things done,...

"This is a wonderful day.  I've never seen this one before."- Maya Angelou   Taking the time to think about what...

FREE Zoom Backgrounds Zoom has taken the place of office spaces and meeting rooms, so we thought we'd give you a...

A visual distraction courtesy of Kurt Johnson Photography. It's election day.  Whether you already voted or are expecting to gather...

As more of us settle into new work environments, whether it be extra safety measures in existing spaces or finding...

Effective healthcare environments are ones that become an extension of their communities and evolve based on the needs of those...

90% of our time is spent indoors.* That’s a shocking amount of time, especially considering all the benefits of being...

We know better than anyone the calming, stress-reducing effect nature images can have on people who are feeling anxious and...

"Because, in the end, I can think of no more nobler cause, than bringing comfort to someone going through a...

Some of my newest images feature the details and amazing colors within agates.  I’m drawn to them because of their...

1). Go for a 30 minute walk outside.Even a small amount of time spent in nature can open you to...

At Kurt Johnson Photography, our passion is bringing the beauty and healing aspects of nature photography into healthcare settings, as...

Autumn is the most visually rich season and also the most fleeting.  In the Midwest, it's usually my last hurrah...

  Color is a powerful tool when trying to create a certain feeling in a healthcare environment.  Yellow exudes positivity...

Hospitals and healthcare treatment centers are specializing in increasingly diverse areas of medicine.  As a result, the facilities themselves can...

  Environments play a huge role in patient satisfaction and well-being.  More and more research indicates changes to the interior design...

A patient being treated for breast cancer at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis recently reached out to us on social media with...

Is it time for a refresh? With more and more studies revealing the positive impacts of using nature imagery in hospitality...

Water.  It makes up approximately 60% of our bodies and covers almost 3 quarters of the earth's surface.  We can't...

Even though I’m a photographer by trade, I still spend a significant amount of time behind a desk.  Most of...

At the end of last year, we finished one of our biggest, most fulfilling and most interesting healthcare projects to...

We recently presented a live webinar with the Center for Health Design alongside Julie Robertson, NCIDQ, IIDA, Interior Design Director...