Bryan Taylor Johnson (Photographer)

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Bryan Taylor Johnson (born August 9, 1984 in Baltimore, Maryland) is an American photographer. He is based in New York City.

History

After studying at Morgan State University, he graduated with a Bachelors of science in Business Administration and a minor in Marketing. At the age of 23, he moved to Manhattan and found his niche in the fashion scene as a model, where he gained interest as a Fashion Photographer. Bryan Taylor Johnson Photography is known for telling stories that portray sexuality and fashion all while marketing a brand most paramount. His photography is published in a multiplicity of editorials, magazine publications and covers including: Vogue Italia IT, GQ, Fashinisto, Bleu, Exalta, Obvious, YVY, Bombshell, Huf, Slink, Elegant, Sheen and Jute Magazine to name a few. Johnson has also shot high-profile for clients including Starbucks, American Express, VH-1 featuring Kim Burrell, Marcc Clark for Urban Outfitters, Test Stack 17, The Back-2-Black Foundation, (Barbados), VEZA Bands, Hologram City, Members Club Clothing, ilatti Cosmetics, Cole Skincare for Men, Stoners Vintage Jeans, Reds Outfitters Sunglasses by Del Tora, Soul 36 Footwear, Royaums Footwear, LVL XIII Footwear, Alain Fagnidi and Groom Tuxedo Lounge.

He continues to work with many modeling agencies in New York including: Major, Click, Red, Wilhelmina, Re:Quest and Q Model Management. Johnson’s work includes collaborations with Recording Artists, NFL Players and Celebrities. Along with photography, he is also a Graphic Artist and Master Retoucher where he specializes in post-production and design. His industry insight, along with his motivational speaking engagements, has allowed Bryan to travel to Barbados and Washington, D.C. to inspire young adults and teenagers within the arts, where he educates the youth about prospective avenues in the entertainment industry.

Photography

Jennifer Lewis – “The Mother of Black Hollywood”

Karamo Brown – “Groom Tuxedo Lounge”

Nicole Murphey – “Bombshell”

David Mcintosh – “Sheer Power” Cover of Exalta Mag (2012)

David Mcintosh – “Hail, King David!” Cover of Huf Magazine (2015)

David Mcintosh “The Royal Conquerors” for the Walk by F8ITH Collection (2019)

Rotimi - “Acts of Violence” TV series Promotion

Krishnar Lewis – Cover Story for Bread Magazine

Advertisements

1. American Express: featuring Kim Burrell http://bryantaylorjohnson.com/american-express/

2. Starbucks: featuring Krishnar Lewis http://bryantaylorjohnson.com/starbucks/

3. VH:1: featuring Kim Burrell http://bryantaylorjohnson.com/vh1/

4. Swigch’D, Lace Front Wigs: (2011) http://bryantaylorjohnson.com/swigchd/

5. Fou-Dre Vodka: (2011) http://bryantaylorjohnson.com/fou-dre-vodka/

6. Steven Land: *Images Attached under Publications/ GQ Magaizne (2010)

7. Marc Clark: (2011) http://bryantaylorjohnson.com/marc-clark

8. Alain Fagnidi: (2019) http://bryantaylorjohnson.com/alain-fagnidi/

9. Groom: (2015) starring Karamo Brown and Brandon Ramon Williams http://bryantaylorjohnson.com/groom/

10. Members Club Clothing: (2014) http://bryantaylorjohnson.com/members-club-clothing/

11. Royaums Footwear and Bag Apparel: (2015) featuring Brandon Ramon Williams http://bryantaylorjohnson.com/royaums-footwear-accessories/

12. Soul 36 Footwear and Bag Apparel: (2016) http://bryantaylorjohnson.com/soul-36-footwear/

13. LVL XII Footwear: (2014) http://bryantaylorjohnson.com/lvl-xiii-foot-wear/

14. Gunas Bags: (2014) http://bryantaylorjohnson.com/gunas-bags/

15. Stoners Vintage Jeans: (2015) http://bryantaylorjohnson.com/stoners-vintage-jeans/

16. ILATII Cosmetics: (2013) http://bryantaylorjohnson.com/ilatii/

17. Red Outfitters by Del Tora: (2014) http://bryantaylorjohnson.com/reds-outfitters-by-del-toro/

18. VEZA Bands: (2014) starring NFL wide receiver David Nelson http://bryantaylorjohnson.com/veza-bands-nfl-star-david-nelson/

19. ASKAN: (2014) http://bryantaylorjohnson.com/askan/

20. Test Stack 17, Nutrition Supplement: (2013) http://bryantaylorjohnson.com/test-stack-17-nutrition-supplement/

Publications

Vogue Italia: “From Grace With Love”, featuring Super Model Grace Bol. Fashioned in Christian Siriano & Sachica Twins. (2012)

https://www.ciaafrique.com/2011/11/african-models-who-dominated-fashion.html

https://isisafrica.wordpress.com/2012/03/24/vogue-italy-sudanese-model-grace-bol/

http://solarey.net/model-grace-bol/

https://kwekudee-tripdownmemorylane.blogspot.com/2013/11/grace-bol-pride-of-dinka-town-gogrial.html

http://bryantaylorjohnson.com/vogue-italia/

GQ Magazine: After shooting the Steven Land Advertisement and Look Book, the Advertisement was featured in GQ Magazine. (2013) Subsequently, the Spring/Summer Advertisement for Steven Land, also shot by Bryan Taylor Johnson and featuring model Bruck Tekle, featured in GQ Magazine.  (2014)

https://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/2/prweb10425441.htm

http://bryantaylorjohnson.com/gq/

Heart & Soul: Cover Story. Photographed Jenifer Lewis for promotional advertisements for her book, “Mother of Black Hollywood: A Memoir”. The shoot became the Cover of Heart & Soul Magazine. (2019)

http://www.heartandsoul.com/celebrity/the-indomitable-legacy-of-jenifer-lewis/

HUF: Cover Story. “Hail, King David”. Photographed David Mcintosh fashioned in gladiator motif for an eleven-page spread for the Australian Publication. Here, David revealed full frontal within the fashion spread. (2015)

https://gumroad.com/l/dMwNkW

https://www.itsnotyouitsme.org/2015/06/featured-submission-hail-king-david-ft.html

VIBE: Photographed Nicole Murphy for the Alain Fagnidi Advertisement which became the cover of Bombshell Magazine and a featured story in VIBE Magazine. (2015)

https://www.vibe.com/photos/nicole-murphy-bombshell-pictorial

Bombshell (By Bleu): Cover Story. “Another K.O.” featuring Nicole Murphy and David Mcintosh. (2015)

https://thejasminebrand.com/2015/08/25/nicole-murphy-denies-dating-nick-cannon-is-open-to-dating-younger-men-see-her-murder-bombshell-by-bleu-spread/

http://www.lawrenciaudife.com/2015/08/nicole-murphy-shows-off-her-6-packs-abs.html

Bombshell (By Bleu): “Bad and Boujee” featuring Ksenia Malyukova, Marcella DePaola and Meisha Brooks.  Fashioned by designer, The JD Collection. (2017)

https://bombshellbybleu.com/bryan-taylor-johnson-goes-bad-boujee-new-editorial/

Bombshell (By Bleu): Cover Story. “Dreams Realized” featuring Deijah Robinson (Background dancer for Beyonce) (2018)

https://bombshellbybleu.com/dreams-realized-deijah-robinson/

Bleu: Cover Story. “Hayden Monteleone: Reveals the Cold War’”. Hayden Monteleone (Social Media Star and Fitness Model) photographed  as a model in his first Cover Story.  (2010)

https://smartmgmtmodels.wordpress.com/2012/08/21/hayden-monteleone-featured-as-cover-model-for-bleu-magazine/

Elegant: Cover Story. “Play It Safe”, featuring Devyn Abdullah (Winner of Naomi Campbell Reality TV Show, “The Face”). (2014)

https://gumroad.com/l/BFYp

Slink: “The Story of Oz”, featuring Plus Size Super Model, Liris Crosse styled by Dapper Afrika. (2014)

https://slinkmagazine.com/2014/11/purchase-issue-14-of-slink-magazine/

https://myspice.tv/curvesdaythursday-curve-loving-things-to-celebrate-in-plus-liris-crosse-for-slink-mags-first-print/

Jute: Cover Story. “New World Order”, featuring Samayah Jaramillo and Matthew Lobaton (The Lobaton Twins). (2015)

https://kavyar.com/e7horoisrrqi

https://issuu.com/kadiemurphy/docs/issuu-feb

https://smartmgmtmodels.wordpress.com/tag/bryan-taylor-johnson/

https://dokumen.tips/documents/jute-magazine-volume-vi.html

Exalta: Cover Story. “Fallen Prince” featuring Aden Jose. (2012)

https://exaltamag.wordpress.com/thefallenprince/

Exalta: Cover Story. “Sheer Power: Rise of the Black Dragon”, featuring David Mcintosh. (2012)

https://exaltamag.wordpress.com/2012/08/30/sheer-power-rise-of-the-black-dragon/

https://exaltamag.wordpress.com/tag/photographer-bryan-taylor-johnson/#jp-carousel-1256

Exalta: “Lounging”, featuring Alejandro Barajas. (2014)

https://exaltamag.wordpress.com/tag/photographer-bryan-taylor-johnson/#jp-carousel-1926

Exalta: Cover Story. “Truth? Or Dare!, featuring Randy Bowden. (2014)

https://exaltamag.wordpress.com/2014/01/01/truth-or-dare/

https://exaltamag.wordpress.com/tag/photographer-bryan-taylor-johnson/#jp-carousel-1845

Exalta: “Best Boyfreind Ever”, featuring Jeramie Hollins. (2017)

https://exaltamag.wordpress.com/2017/06/01/best-boyfriend-ever/

https://exaltamag.wordpress.com/tag/photographer-bryan-taylor-johnson/#jp-carousel-2231

Exalta: “Holiday Gift”, featuring Andrew Cheeks. (2017)

https://exaltamag.wordpress.com/2017/12/19/holiday-gift/

https://exaltamag.wordpress.com/tag/photographer-bryan-taylor-johnson/#jp-carousel-2289

Exalta: Cover Story. “Last Man on the Beach” featuring Brandon Ramon Williams. (2018)

https://exaltamag.wordpress.com/tag/photographer-bryan-taylor-johnson/#jp-carousel-2407

Exalta: Cover Story. “Last Man on the Beach” featuring Brandon Ramon Williams. (2018)

https://exaltamag.wordpress.com/2018/10/14/brandon-williams-last-man-on-the-beach/

Exalta: Cover Story.  featuring Brandon Metz. (2018)

https://exaltamag.wordpress.com/2019/03/25/new-face-brandon-metz/

Ammo: “Ballad of a Soldier”, styled by Javon Drake. (2010)

http://www.ammomag.com/blog/edit-ballad-of-a-soldier-mens-fall-2010/

Ammo: Cover Story. “David Bowie”, featuring Albino Super Model  Stephen Thompson, and styled by Javon Drake. (2011)

https://art8amby.wordpress.com/2011/02/03/stephen-thompson-for-ammo-magazine-icon-issue/

Ammo: “A Little Bit of Street”, featuring Marcel Harris and styled by Javon Drake. (2011)

http://cargocollective.com/ammo/filter/model/A-LITTLE-BIT-OF-STREET

Obvious: “Red Alert”, Photographed New Face Andrew Cheeks. Fashioned by Designer Edwing D’Angelo. (2017)

https://www.obviousmag.com/webitorial-red-alert/

Obvious: “Fighting Temptation”, featuring International Professional Football Player, Jarred Lewis. (2020)

https://www.obviousmag.com/fighting-temptation-featuring-jarred-evans/

Fashionisto: “The Ascendancy”, featuring David Chiang and Michele Gralia” (2011)

https://www.thefashionisto.com/david-chiang-michele-graglia-in-the-ascendancy-by-bryan-taylor-johnson-for-fashionisto-exclusive/

Live Flesh: “Paradise in Fiji”, featuring Deric Mickens. (2011)

https://liveflesh.wordpress.com/2011/12/09/deric-mickens-by-bryan-taylor-johnson/

https://www.listal.com/viewimage/17221927h

DNA: “Navy Seal”, featuring Pascal Pastrana. (2019)

https://www.dnamagazine.com.au/pascal-by-bryan-taylor-johnson/

TENz: “Majestic Warrior” featuring Vin Martenez. (2017)

https://tenzmag.tumblr.com/post/173282716199/vin-martinez-by-bryan-taylor-johnson

http://imagecompanycouk.blogspot.com/2011/04/model-of-day-vin-martinez.html

TENz:. “Eve’s Last Hurrah” featuring Paul Mitchell. (2017)

https://tenzmag.com/eves-last-hurrah/

TENz: Cover Story. “Nothing To Wear” featuring Jeramie Hollins. (2017)

https://tenzmag.com/nothing-wear-w-jeramie-hollins/

TENz: “Uptown Coolin”’ featuring Jorge Luis. (2017)

https://tenzmag.com/uptown-coolin-w-jorge-luis/

TENz: Cover Story. “Psychedelic Love” featuring Andrew Cheeks. (2018)

https://tenzmag.com/psychedelic-love/

TENz: Cover Story. “Elephants, Tigers & Koalas. Oh My!”, featuring Devon Tomlin. (2020)

https://tenzmag.com/elephants-tigers-koalas-oh/

Eroticco: “Skate Board B”, featuring Sean Eusebio Soto. (2017)

https://eroticcomagazine.com/2017/11/21/exclusive-sean-eusebio-soto-by-bryan-taylor-johnson/

Eroticco: Cover Story. “Essentials” featuring Brandon Ramon Williams. (2019)

https://eroticcomagazine.com/2019/04/24/exclusive-essentials-brandon-williams-by-bryan-johnson/

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