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The new CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital in North Georgia, which recently opened in Ringgold, GA, was designed, from the very beginning,...

Some projects stay with you. The Mother Baby Center at Abbott Northwestern and Children’s Minnesota is one of those installations...

Sometimes a project comes along that pushes us to think bigger… literally. We recently had the opportunity to help bring...

We spend most of our days bringing calming nature images into healthcare environments. Hospitals, clinics, cancer centers… all of these...

When choosing art for a healthcare project, it’s easy to focus on what looks good on the wall. But in...

The first steps you take inside a healthcare facility can set the tone for your entire experience in that environment. ...

There’s something about Colorado in the fall that slows everything down in the best way. Golden aspens light up the...

Nature art isn’t going away, but like most things in life, it’s evolving.  If you work in healthcare design, this...

When people talk about creating calm in healthcare design, they sometimes think that means the walls should be minimal or...

If you’ve ever walked through a healthcare space, whether it’s a hospital lobby, a clinic waiting room, or a long...

As nature photographers working in healthcare design, we always look to Pantone’s annual Color of the Year for inspiration and...

California has a way of surprising you. We headed west for a specific purpose: photographing panoramic redwoods for a healthcare...

If there was one thing everyone was talking about at HCD 2025, it was wayfinding and how it can transform...

At Faith Regional Health Services (FRHS) in Norfolk, Nebraska, the newly refreshed Pediatrics Department looks a bit different these days....

Over the past decade, the demand for behavioral health facilities has grown dramatically, and many providers report being stretched thin...

Color Slices: Versatile. Vibrant. Designed for healing. Color slices are one of our most creative approaches to nature art.  They’re...

Healthcare designers know the challenge well: you’ve got a massive blank wall to fill, and your first thought is, Will...

We talk a lot about how nature art can help people feel better, but how art is printed and framed...

You probably already know that healthcare spaces do a lot more than just treat illness. They hold moments of fear,...

When you’re creating an environment that truly supports healing, the details matter. Lighting, layout, and artwork all play a role...

At KJP, we do more than create beautiful images for healthcare.  We’re about making your life easier. We know you’ve...

"One of the things that we want to try to work on is the stigma that is still associated with...

Spring is the most exciting season.  It’s about renewal.  The ache in our bones as the days get longer and...

Healthcare design is centered around getting the best outcomes for patients while at the same time supporting staff in what’s...

In healthcare environments, color choice goes beyond aesthetics.  Color impacts mood, energy, and even recovery.  That’s why hospitals and wellness...

As we near the end of 2024, we can’t help but reflect on this year’s incredible journey.  It’s been a...

Designing children’s hospitals with kids in mind is about creating safe environments that are comforting and engaging for young patients...

The energy at this year’s Healthcare Design Conference (HCD) and Expo in Indianapolis, IN was palpable.  Enthusiasm for the power...

“When you walk into this hospital it’s really jaw-dropping but in this really welcoming and warm way.” Dr. Cynthia Brown,...

Our connection to water runs deep. It’s tied to our survival. Even images with the tiniest drops of water add...

Kurt Johnson’s life has always revolved around photography.  His first camera was a non-working Brownie from his dad when he...

Mental health environments are sanctuaries of healing and recovery, places where individuals find support during challenging times. These environments play...

We all know the iconic pull of red, white, and blue, but did you know there’s some support for using...

I was photographing an installation in a Minnesota hospital many years ago.  It was after hours when I walked into...

We’ve been working in the healthcare design industry for 20 years, and even though healthcare facilities have the best intentions...

We were recently installing our nature images at a hospital in Minnesota, and one of the staff members was surprised...

Have you ever gone walking in nature and been moved by rows of trees towering above you as sunlight trickles...

Nature heals, no matter who you are or what you do for a living.  Numerous studies report viewing nature images,...

There are lots of things that have to be considered when designing healthcare environments, and safety is always at the...

We're thrilled to introduce Jerred Z, as a contributing photographer for Kurt Johnson Photography. The Z stands for Zegelis, which...

Green is a color you probably associate with the outdoors.  Green grass, leaves, flower stems, trees, vegetables, landscapes. You’re probably...

Welcome to our latest venture in artistic expression – KJP’s Impressionism Images. Inspired by the renowned art movement of the...

You’ve probably heard the saying, “Stop and smell the roses,” but did you know you can benefit from just looking...

There’s no denying the healing power of nature, but as a society, we spend 90% of our time indoors, which...

Florida is the real deal.  A verdant ecosystem with water, trees, unique plantlife, and wildlife and what feels like a...

Nature’s ever-changing color palette lends itself to limitless choices when it comes to choosing colors that support healing in healthcare...

As the need for more hospitals and healthcare facilities specializing in both physical and mental wellness continues to grow, as...

Spending time in nature, viewing nature images, and practicing gratitude have lots of overlapping benefits.  So many we can’t ignore...

It’s powerful when over 4,000 people gather in one place with a shared goal – healing.  This year’s Healthcare Design...

Most people know Kurt Johnson Photography as a leading provider of nature images for healthcare environments.  And while that’s true,...

At Kurt Johnson Photography, we invest in the most important aspects of what we do.  From the talent we hire to...

In the same way you don’t always want the exact same thing for breakfast, sometimes you want something different when...

The #1 question clients ask us is, “What are vectors?”  And despite an increased interest in vector graphics in healthcare...

Healthcare design can be complicated. There are LOTS of considerations when deciding what type of artwork is best for a...

Kurt Johnson Photography is centered around Kurt Johnson’s nature images, but KJP is far from a solo venture.  KJP is...

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

Often the most unexpected places lead to nature's most serene landscapes. - Kurt Johnson When I’m traveling to photograph nature...

In the same way, “no man is an island,” no one person or business is 100% responsible for the creation...

At KJP, our art has a job to do.  And our specialty is helping you create solutions with nature art....

You’ve heard the saying: life’s about the journey, not the destination.  I think it’s about both. I’ve taken several trips...

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

Once a year, one of the coolest things you’ll ever see happens in Nebraska.  And no matter how many times...

Even though I live in the Midwest, I spend a lot of time on the road taking local nature photographs...

“I know exactly where I’m going.” - said no one in healthcare ever. Let’s face it.  Healthcare environments are often...

One of the primary goals when designing healthcare environments is creating calming atmospheres for patients.  Healing artwork should be a...

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

We’ve written before about the importance of choosing the right colors for healthcare environments.  And while blue is the go-to...

So what do tacos and nature have to do with healing?  Turns out, a lot. Last week we had an...

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

I’ll be the first to admit, nature was not my first thought when I saw Pantone’s Color of the Year...

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

Rainy weather is probably the last thing that comes to mind when you think of breathtaking autumn images, but last...

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...

Earlier this month we got to be part of the Kansas Hospital Association’s annual convention and tradeshow. This year’s KHA...

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...

Everyone loves a comeback story.  And that’s exactly what’s happening in the small town of Albion, Nebraska, population of 1,709....

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

80% of our nature photographs are used in hospitals and healthcare facilities, but the benefits of nature art in corporate...

What are you passionate about?  What fires you up? For me, it’s taking nature photographs. And being on the road,...

Film on glass is a great solution for healthcare design situations where you already have glass features within your environment...

Designing behavioral health environments has come a long way, and using nature photographs to improve patient outcomes has become increasingly...

No windows?  No problem. How do you brighten a long corridor in the basement of an established hospital that has...

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...

Color can have a huge impact on our emotions and that’s why so much research and preparation goes into Pantone’s...

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

Capturing stunning landscapes and breath-taking botanicals is only the first step in having them become part of biophilic design's healing...

Our connection to nature is key to our mental and physical wellness.  So how can nature be incorporated into modern...

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...

Earlier this year, Carolyn and I traveled through the lush landscapes of western Arkansas and the southeastern-most corner of Oklahoma. ...

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

We recently worked with DIRTT via AOI Corporation in Omaha, Nebraska on a brand-new healthcare facility for Methodist Physicians Clinic...

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...

When I used to hear the term 2020, the first thing I thought about was having perfect vision.  In my...

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...

Our primary goal at Kurt Johnson Photography is to help people by bringing the healing power of nature indoors. We...

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

Pantone's Color of the Year is a way the design world takes the temperature of what's happening across the globe. ...

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

We print our photos on lots of different substrates and have some wonderful, long-term partners, including Philip Frangenberg of Frameworks...

"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...

We know lots of magic happens behind the scenes every day to get our images printed on all kinds of...

It's 2020. Navigating life during a pandemic is the new norm, which means you’re faced with an environment that is...

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...

I recently photographed some beautiful blue hydrangea in my studio in downtown Omaha.  A former client requested new images of...

Time spent exploring is never wasted and, in the end, it just might be the thing that keeps you growing and moving forward.

We are halfway through 2020 and I don't think it's an overstatement to say most of us are not in...

What if I told you there were some simple ways of improving patient outcomes, increasing employment satisfaction, decreasing turnover, ultimately leading...

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...

Mother nature never goes out of style, but over the past several months, we have seen the popularity of vector...

Faith Regional Health Services (FRHS) was a bold, groundbreaking project that was an innovative collaboration between Avant Architects, Koroseal Interior...

Like all of you, our lives and the landscape of our communities have changed. But we’re still here, generating new...

Hoh Rain Forest Olympic National Park, Forks, WA. Image by Kurt Johnson Photography. One of the perks of my job...

Some of our 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...

At Kurt Johnson Photography, we're good at listening to our clients' needs and helping them select the perfect images for...

Left: Yellow Chrysanthemum image on dibond metal. Right: Orange botanicals on gallery wrapped canvas. All imagery by Kurt Johnson Photography....

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

Did you know . . . we can manipulate the colors in our images in order to match paint colors,...

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...

"A moral society is ultimately measured by how it treats those in distress and challenge, and how it treats those...

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...

One of the benefits of traveling across the country for a specific project is the opportunity to explore and photograph...

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...

Even though I’ve been a Midwestern fine art photographer for many years, when I began creating art for healthcare, I...

This image was an unexpected gift on a day that seemed like any other. I was driving, just a few...

Beauty is often found in the tiniest details. The way the delicate veins of a leaf stretch in an intricate...

We’re so excited about our recent art installation in Minneapolis for Allina Health. This is our first DIRTT willowglass project...

Being a nature photographer, most of my work is shot on location, but getting a studio in 2018 gave me...

Being a photographer, capturing the beauty I see in the world, is something that has always come easily to me. ...

Excited to be featured on Houzz, the wonderful design website and online community dedicated to inspiring and helping clients explore...

  Everywhere I go, this time of year, is filled with breathtaking changes in nature ~ lush green forests turning...

Brookings Health System, in Brookings South Dakota, was the type of project that we absolutely love to do, and it...

I have always said that if you take 10 photographers and put them in a square white room, you would...

This project was interesting. Not only did we create custom imagery for the Knuckle lobby area, but we were fortunate...

This project moved us out of our comfort zone because of the overall art vision and how we presented our...

Sometimes I'm surprised by what I find when I'm out capturing images for healthcare environments, hospitals and hospitality.  These examples...

This is the first article in a three-part series on a project in Broken Bow, NE, that was recently highlighted...

My life has almost always revolved around photography.  It all stems from my first camera, a non-working Brownie I received...

Installing fine art photography is always a joy because a successful project with great people is what we are all...

Travel…either you love it or hate it, work or pleasure, short jumps or long haul.  I happen to love to...

I love the world of macro photography.  The dreamy, rich quality of the photographs made this way are food for...

When we put artwork in healthcare and we hear back from people that work in those environments that our work...

One of the first challenges that designers and those interested in displaying the highest-quality photographic art in their hospitals, hotels...

Koroseal Showcases KJP Imagery at NeoCon 2017 Exhibit

  “Instead of a traditional solid wallcovering, we’re offering Kurt Johnson’s imagery as an option to add a decorative and...