I was reminded recently of Johnny Miller’s work from event planner Amy Atlas since she is documenting her new book project and recently revealed that she has teamed up with him to shoot some of it. Johnny is a true genius, he is definitely one of my top ten photographers in the world and Amy is a very lucky lady to have his creative vision for her book — but then again, he is very fortunate to have Amy because her dessert tables are stunning. Together Amy and Johnny make a winning team!

Johnny also photographed the newly released craft book, Paper & Craft, authored by the fabulous Minhee and Truman Cho (love this video of them and their cute baby) who run Paper + Cup — the book is available at Chronicle. I have a copy and I really liked the Mommy + Me Flower Shoes project and the Cone Wreath project, both show below.

Johnny is from Kansas but now lives in Brooklyn and works with some fancy pants clients like MSLO, Kate Spade and Anthropologie. He earned his BFA at the highly regarded Parsons School of Design and then went on to assist photographer Mary Ellen Mark for nearly three years which was no doubt the experience of a lifetime. Johnny blossomed into quite the photographer with his work in numerous ad campaigns, catalogs, magazines (Martha Stewart Living comes to mind), books and has been exhibited at the Center for Photography, New York Historical Society, Museum of Contemporary Photography, Museum of Modern Art and the Museum of the City of New York. Not too shabby!

If you aren’t already impressed and slightly jealous, there’s more! You can even find Johnny’s photography included in the permanent collections at the Library of Congress, New York Historical Society and the George Eastman House. What an amazing career Johnny has going for him and well… from the looks of things, he deserves every bit of success he’s earned.

(images: johnny miller)

26 Responses to “Photographer Johnny Miller”

1 brittni: papernstitch commented:
February 16th, 2011 at 7:00 pm

Gorgeous photos. I just picked up a copy of Paper + Craft not too long ago as well. And it’s amazing. Great projects. I’ll have to check out Johnny’s website now…
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2 Alison commented:
February 16th, 2011 at 7:23 pm

For me Johnny Miler’s work always stands out because his eye for colour and the clarity he brings to his work because of it is second to none… and yes I absolutely LOVED the Mommy and Me Flower shoe project in Paper & Craft…
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3 tinajo commented:
February 16th, 2011 at 7:43 pm

Oh, it´s just so beautiful and gorgeous – I love it! :-)
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4 Mayi Carles @ heartmade commented:
February 16th, 2011 at 8:18 pm

ohhh waooo!! stunning is not enough to describe this. i’ll have to google more. i’m addicted! thanks for sharing.
5 PriscilaPetersDecor commented:
February 16th, 2011 at 8:26 pm

Gorgeous! I love all the colors… make me smile!
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6 Danielle commented:
February 16th, 2011 at 10:03 pm

I know what book I plan to buy my mom for Mothers Day…she will adore the Paper and Craft book! Thanks for sharing and Johnny Miller’s work is absolutely lovely!
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7 Clare Pirie commented:
February 16th, 2011 at 11:10 pm

Thanks for introducing me to Johnny Miller’s work…I just checked out is very gorgeous website.
8 Erin - The Smallest Sparrow commented:
February 16th, 2011 at 11:13 pm

Stunning! Such inspiring photos.
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9 MichelleP commented:
February 16th, 2011 at 11:40 pm

GASP! Love the glass bottle series!
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10 Zoe | A Quick Study commented:
February 17th, 2011 at 12:28 am

Love it! I recognize so many of those photos but didn’t know they were from the same person – this post is a great reminder to start paying more attention to these things.
11 A Plum By Any Other Name commented:
February 17th, 2011 at 12:29 am

Ha, the pics definitely brought a smile to my face today: who doesn’t love a dog in a birthday hat?!
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12 ARTiculateART commented:
February 17th, 2011 at 3:07 am

All the pictures are so pretty! I especially love the DIY flowers, the flower lamps, and everything in the picture with the blue vase, the procelain rabbit and the oil painting! Everything matches really well!
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13 Rocio Rincon commented:
February 17th, 2011 at 5:25 am

Oh wow, his photographs are so lovely! They look so colorful and airy. Thanks for sharing! Xoxo

Rocio R.

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14 Karena commented:
February 17th, 2011 at 9:02 am

Just a fabulous photographer!! Very impressive indeed! This will be a great collaboration!!

xoxo
Karena
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15 Julia commented:
February 17th, 2011 at 9:04 am

Dear Holly, I love Paper+Craft! It´s one of my favorites :) Beautiful projects!
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16 Afi commented:
February 17th, 2011 at 9:23 am

He’s extremeley talented! I’m just curious if he’s making the arrangements himself?
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17 Iva Y commented:
February 17th, 2011 at 10:09 am

Such beautiful photos! It’s funny how such simple objects like erasers can make a gorgeous photo when photographed well. True talent!
18 Catherine LES VIGNETTES commented:
February 17th, 2011 at 10:32 am

I wish I live in New York !!!
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19 Andreia commented:
February 17th, 2011 at 4:16 pm

Love the atmosphere in these photos!
20 Erin Fickert-Rowland commented:
February 17th, 2011 at 5:18 pm

I was just thinking what Iva said! I find that photograph to be quite lovely! I’m an artist (so my erasers never look that pretty!) and I love how the photographer has elevated this lowly tool to be the subject of a gorgeous image!
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21 candice commented:
February 17th, 2011 at 5:33 pm

amazing. gives me so much inpiration.
22 Kate commented:
February 17th, 2011 at 5:34 pm

I can’t wait to see what come out of this collaboration. I have spent a considerable amount of time staring at some of these images without knowing where they came from! It’s wonderful to see them all put together and have a lead to track down more.
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23 Eadaoin commented:
February 17th, 2011 at 6:16 pm

Wonderful photography, his use of colour is so special: everything is pale, pale, pale and then rich splashes of colour from sweet pastels to vibrant primaries make us so aware of how effective great use of colour can be. I love it :) Also he sounds like one hell of a person with all those achievements under his belt!
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24 Jessica commented:
February 18th, 2011 at 10:41 pm

I had never heard of Johnny Miller before, but I’ve loved his work in Martha Stewart’s Living for years without knowing it. What beautiful colors and composition. And his site? That Love Story series… very moving.
25 heather commented:
February 20th, 2011 at 12:31 am

The photography in Paper + Craft is one of my favorite things about the book, but I didn’t put two and two together with Johnny Miller’s work which I have admired for years without knowing it! Thank you for introducing us readers to his lovely photography. I am inspired by him in trying to photograph my own art/craft projects!
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26 Kathryn commented:
February 22nd, 2011 at 9:10 pm

I always love everything Johnny shoots – such great work!
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