A Few Words about World Renowned Photographer Forest Johnson...

If you’ve picked up Boating Magazine lately, or any one of today’s major publications dedicated to boating, chances are you’ll be viewing a front cover image shot by Forest Johnson. Over the life of his career, Forest has taken close to 1500 magazine covers, including every cover on Boating Magazine for well over a decade. His images appear regularly in coffee table books and calendars. Notable accomplishments also include countless high profile ads and brochures seen throughout the world. In a recent feature article on Forest in Popular Photography & Imaging magazine, you'll find him recognized as a true Specialist in his field.

Based in South Florida, Forest has built on his lifetime passion for boats and the sea to become one of the world’s pre-eminent marine photographers - specializing in location and aerial photography. As the son of a famous boatbuilder, Forest E. Johnson, that passion was instilled at an early age. Coupled with a desire for flying – his achievements are without equal. So much, in fact, he’s renowned for his ability to bring to life not only the style and beauty of a boat, but the life of boating.

Years of Experience with Boats Reflects in Forest's Photographic Expertise...

He accomplishes such memorable work thanks to his skills in organization, preparation and talent casting, combined with an eye for capturing the beauty and overall essence of a vessel. Forest’s carefully crafted shots are often choreographed from aboard a helicopter, utilizing all digital equipment to capture his images.

He is as sought after by boat manufacturers as he is by marketers of today’s most desirable boats due to his outstanding professionalism and skill at always ‘getting the shot’ . . . whether it’s capturing high speed action or the serenity of a lifestyle image. Forest is also one of the most awarded marine photographers, earning accolades for numerous Addy Awards as well as being presented with the prestigious Casique Award – recognizing him as Photographer of the Year for the entire chain of Bahamas Islands.

Forest is a longstanding member of the NMMA (National Marine Manufacturers Association) and ASMP (American Society of Media Photographers) as well as the APA (Advertising Photographers of America) and the BWI (Boat Writers International). He is also well-known for his charitable work with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County's annual Island Hop Cruise and Fisher Island Rendezvous.