Derek Johnson Visuals is a Denver & Los Angeles product photographer creating premium, campaign-level imagery for brands built to scale.
Derek Johnson is a product photographer with 15 years of professional experience, creating bold, clean imagery that elevates brands. His meticulous eye for detail and mastery of lighting bring consistency and clarity to each photograph, whether shooting jewelry, consumer products, automotive, or fitness gear.
Based between Denver and Los Angeles, Derek travels for projects nationwide and internationally. His work has been recognized by Lurzer’s Archive among the world’s top 100 photographers and appears on billboards, trains, in magazines, and across digital platforms.
Derek approaches every assignment with a calm, focused energy and a problem-solving mindset. He values collaboration with clients and creative teams to streamline workflows, meet objectives, and deliver images that drive results.
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Testimonials from Past Clients
"Loved working with Derek on the Noble Oak holiday campaign. I very much appreciated his attention to detail and versatility. He understood the concept quickly and really helped bring the campaign to life. The images were meticulous and his communication and delivery was organized and right on time."
Jenn Romano, Creative Director at Obviouslee
Derek was amazing! Very creative, professional, and fast. Couldn't be more excited about our images!!!
Mattie Carnes, Lead Designer at (plated) skin science
Derek has helped me with several photo shoots. As an artist, I appreciate his ability to listen to the goals of the project and additionally, offer ideas to bring the project to life- exceeding my expectations. He also works diligently toward deadlines and budget. I highly recommend collaborating with Derek!
Jenny West, NCIDQ, PROSCI, LEED AP