Love Pic Love

"Modern vintage" is the oxymoronic phrase that best describes the work of photographer Erick Johnson. Though his low-contrast images, use of sepia tones, and the exposed brick and distressed wood floors of his studio hearken back to a bygone era, his portfolio is unmistakably of-the-moment, featuring casual poses, outrageous props, and a youthful, carefree sensibility. When Erick isn't documenting weddings and events with a photojournalistic diligence or a quirky photo-booth mentality, he sticks to his studio turf for portraits of kids and familie. Most shoots come with an online gallery that stays open for two months, which is useful for showing off to faraway loved ones or escaping the disapproving stare of a judgmental motherboard.