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Channing Johnson puts as much emphasis on customer service as he does on capturing real moments with a unique, sensitive approach. Channing's professional photography started as a newspaper staff photographer. He has a degree in photojournalism from the prestigious Journalism School at the University of Missouri. Channing left the newspaper business with his skill and love for capturing real moments and has been applying that to weddings for over a decade.

Channing Johnson Photography provides wedding photography services in Melrose, Massachusetts.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Channing Johnson Photography

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Channing Johnson Photography receives glowing reviews for capturing the essence and energy of weddings with a documentary-style approach. Clients praise Channing's professionalism, talent, and ability to blend seamlessly into events, resulting in vibrant and authentic photos. His quick delivery of galleries, warm demeanor, and exceptional eye for detail make him highly recommended for couples looking to cherish their special day through stunning visual narratives.

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Channing Johnson Photography receives glowing reviews for capturing the essence and energy of weddings with a documentary-style approach. Clients praise Channing's professionalism, talent, and ability to blend seamlessly into events, resulting in vibrant and authentic photos. His quick delivery of galleries, warm demeanor, and exceptional eye for detail make him highly recommended for couples looking to cherish their special day through stunning visual narratives.

Christine
Christine Sent on 10/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding photographer that felt like a friend!

We are so glad thankful that Channing captured our wedding day! He was super responsive and incredibly kind. So many of our families and friends told us after the wedding that they loved interacting with him--that he was warm and just so cool. The pictures turned out beautifully. He really captured the joyfulness of our wedding day. We are so thankful to cherish them forever. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a thoughtful and talented wedding photographer!
Sherrie
Sherrie Sent on 03/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Exactly What We Wanted: High-Energy Candids with Zero "Stiff" Posing

I reviewed hundreds of portfolios before finding Channing. I wanted a documentary-style photographer who could capture the raw, high-energy moments without the stiff, traditional posing—and he delivered exactly that.

Channing has this ‘ninja’ quality where he’s everywhere at once but never feels intrusive. He covered our intimate, family-only wedding ceremony (outside in the snow) on Thursday and a 100-person party at Hobgoblin the next night. I can't believe the variety of shot he was able to capture during our 6-minute (literally) ceremony. And they are amazing. We put a lot of thought into the best time of day to do the ceremony so we could optimize the light, and that decision delivered. And then we did a 180 for Friday night's party with a dark venue. Yet, the final gallery is bright, vibrant, and full of life. I don’t know how he pulled that off, but the 'Channing Magic' is real.

Beyond the talent, he’s a total professional. He’s easy to work with, flexible, and has great communication. He was very accommodating and worked with us to split his time across our two days. He told us to expect a 5-week turnaround, but we had our beautiful, easy-to-access gallery in just 21 days. He even provided great tips on how to save the files and offered printing services. If you want someone who captures the spirit of your event while staying behind the scenes, I 100% recommend Channing! I’ll definitely work with him again!
Suzanne
Suzanne Sent on 11/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Decision Ever

We could not have been happier with our experience working with Channing. He was a wonderful person to work with, everything felt effortless from our initial communication to our final details call. He was fantastic at capturing the portraits we wanted, but more importantly for us, he captured the energy of our wedding with the best candids we could have hoped for. As the night of our wedding went on Channing blended into the background, and captured so many moments of the people we love the most. If you're looking for a photographer who is easy to communicate with and phenomenal at his craft, Channing is the the one to go with. The biggest challenge we face ahead of us is narrowing down the photos for an album.
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Maeve Sent on 01/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photographer

Channing Johnson Photography exceeded all expectations and truly brought our wedding day to life through his lens. Channing possesses an exceptional talent for capturing the most beautiful and authentic moments with his approach. His editorial eye ensures that each photo tells a story, transporting you back to the very moment. One of the remarkable aspects of Channing's work is his ability to work seamlessly, almost unnoticed during the event. Yet, he manages to capture every significant moment without intruding on the natural flow of the day. The end result is a collection of photos that not only showcase the visual beauty of the occasion but also encapsulate the genuine emotions and connections shared. Channing's photographs have a unique power to evoke emotions, allowing you to relive each moment as if it were happening all over again. His keen eye for detail and commitment to authenticity make him a standout choice for anyone seeking wedding photography that goes beyond the ordinary. If you're looking for a photographer who not only documents your wedding but also creates a visual narrative that resonates with the heart and soul of the day, Channing Johnson is your guy. We are incredibly grateful for the stunning memories he has provided us, and we wholeheartedly recommend his services to anyone in search of a true artist.
Kathleen
Kathleen Sent on 11/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

We highly recommend Channing!

We spent a lot of time sifting through photographers, styles, and aesthetics to decide on what we wanted and Channing's unique, documentary style stood out to us immediately. We appreciated his his ability to get all of the classic wedding shots, including portraits, balanced with his eye for moments that made our wedding day special. Channing was extremely responsive, easy to work with, and turned around our full gallery extremely quickly. His photos authentically represent our wedding and we are thrilled to have them as memories of such a wonderful day.
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Kendra Sent on 01/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Photos!

I worked with Channing on my September 2022 wedding and was thrilled with his process and the final photographs. Channing's portfolio stood out to me, as he seemed to capture candid emotional moments with an editorial eye. We had initial emails and then a wonderful in depth phone conversation about what elements and emotions were important to me to be captured in my wedding photos. Even though our guest count was small, he gave the entire process his utmost attention. On the day of the wedding, Channing himself was an absolute pleasure to work with and just an awesome personality to have around on a stressful day. He was constantly snapping away and paying attention to every detail around him. If he caught us in a particularly wonderful light he would have us pause for a brief moment, but always careful not to interrupt anything we were experiencing. We received the photos so quickly and were absolutely thrilled with the gallery. Channing captured unique photos which are undeniably emotional, and at the same time was able to do traditional portraits. He saw lighting and reflections that other photographers would have missed. I love that my wedding photos have a raw and emotional quality to them while still being beautiful. Channing created some of the most beautiful photos of me, my husband, and family, and I will forever be grateful that we were able to work with him on our wedding.
Julia
Julia Sent on 06/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning!!

I knew I wanted to hire Channing for my wedding well before I even got engaged, after seeing the photos from a colleague's wedding he'd photographed. Channing was one of the first vendors we booked, and he did NOT disappoint! Channing's style is so unique; he doesn't try to manufacture the typical wedding poses you see everywhere - instead, he captures things as they actually happened - the emotions, the messiness, the beauty in the mundane. I'm so happy with how our photos turned out - the candid photos and the more formal portraits are all equally stunning. We'll cherish these photos forever!
Maggiesliney
Maggie Sent on 11/15/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Recommend with our whole hearts

We count ourselves extremely fortunate that a friend recommended Channing for our wedding day photographer. It's hard to describe the paradox of his ability to immerse himself fully into your day while going ultimately unnoticed, but the result is photos that tell the complete, unscripted story of your special day. His unobtrusive style made everyone feel at ease, allowing him to capture our loved ones' personalities and authentic emotions in every shot. Looking at our pictures, which we got back in less than four weeks (!!), it's incredible to see how he anticipated the unexpected and paid extreme attention to every detail.

Simply put: Channing did not take photos; he made heirlooms that will have a place in our families' homes and hearts for years to come. We cannot wait to share these photos with our grandchildren one day.

P.S. While we treasure all the special candid moments he captured, Channing also perfectly photographed our families, large groups, and portraits, as well as the venue, ceremony, and all details (invites, rings, etc.) from the day. He covers all the bases while remaining incredibly calm and patient. We recommend Channing with our whole hearts.

Photos from our wedding are here: https://www.channingjohnson.com/blog/2021/11/4/harvard-club-boston-wedding
Eric
Eric Sent on 10/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Incredible!

Where do we begin? Channing was absolutely incredible every step of the way. We were blown away by Channing's photos. He photographed both our engagement shoot and the wedding and we are so thankful he was there. These photos will be cherished forever. We really can't thank Channing enough for all of his hard work. It was as if he was in 2/3 places at once. We can't recommend him enough! Thanks for everything!
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Carolyn Sent on 09/17/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!

Where to even begin - Channing is simply the best. He captured every moment of our day but never was disruptive or "in the way." We equally love our portraits, candids, and other pictures of our guests dancing the night away. Channing was so great to spend time with during our engagement and wedding photoshoot, which can't be underestimated. We would hire Channing again in a heartbeat!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Goodtime Stringband Goodtime Stringband Wedding Bands

Channing is an fantastic photographer! We often recommend him to our clients. We've worked with Channing at a number weddings and the portfolio of images he creates/captures are consistently top notch.

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Channing Johnson Photography frequently asked questions

Channing Johnson Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Channing Johnson Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Channing Johnson Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Photojournalism
Channing Johnson Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Channing Johnson Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Thank You Cards
Channing Johnson Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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