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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...

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

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

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,...

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

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

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

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...

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

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

"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...