About Me
Biography:
Clinton Johnson born in 1998, is an emerging documentary photographer who sheds light on social issues, injustices, and cultural realities and has lived in the High Desert for most of his life. Clinton has worked on many projects including the Salton Sea, Mojave River Watershed, and most recently started documenting roadside crosses in the High Desert. Some of his influences include Robert Capa, Chuck Kimmerle, and Lewis Hine. Clinton uses his photography to create more awareness in our rapidly changing world. There is one quote that inspires Clinton by Diane Arbus that says, “I really believe there are things nobody would see if I didn’t photograph them.”
Artist Statement:
I photograph in black and white, helping me show both detail and the environment surrounding the main focus of the image. Giving my photos a mood and feeling is a crucial part to my process and creates a specific style. I want to honor the memory of the subjects and capture the attention of viewers by bringing a sense of remembrance, comfort, and awareness. It is important to guide people to think about their day-to-day actions or decisions and the potential impact they may have on the world as a whole. I connect with the places and subjects in my pictures on a personal level, but they aren’t just for myself, but for all the viewers that have suffered loss like I have. If my photography can bring even the slightest bit of solace, I would say I’ve reached the purpose of capturing my images.