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"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...

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...