Ray Johnston Designer Photography

Passport photos have to be in a very specific format. Ray Johnston did a marvelous job. On top of that the atmosphere in the studio was very pleasant, and the photos were of extremely high quality. We can recommend him without any reservations. more

Ray doesn't just create a photograph, he creates an art piece, using photography as the medium. I went to Ray's studio with an idea of celebrating my turning 50 with a portrait. Right away, Ray's creative and unique style was evident. We had a long conversation about what I truly wanted, he gave me "homework" to think about and I returned ready to work with him. The end result was not just one portrait but several beautiful glimpses into myself , all caught on camera. These portraits will last a lifetime and I plan on showcasing several of them. 50 never looked so good! Thank you Ray! more

Ray Johnston Photography recently photographed our law firm staff more

super job on our family photos...he did a great job, very well done, clear and beautiful work. just a super job.. Pros: great more

A year ago Ray Johnston Designer Photography of Davis, California visited our church in Colorado Springs. We took this opportunity to have him take pictures of our church members. The photography was so impressive that my husband and I flew him out to take a one of a kind family portrait of us for our home. It was a memorable experience as we explored the many water ways and mountainous backgrounds to find what we thought was the perfect spot. Ray helped choose our apparel to blend with the red rock background within the Garden of the Gods park. When we saw the proofs we decided to have a 40 inch canvas mural made. This magnificent masterpiece is hanging in the place of honor above our fireplace near the entrance of our home and every time I pass it, I hold my breath in thanksgiving - as it captured the splendor of the occasion and the love our family has for one another. Thanks and God bless you Ray! more

We have a large family; 5 children, 2 sons-in-law and 4 grandchildren. We wanted a photographer who would be creative with a family sitting. After visiting Ray's studio a viewing his portfolio I knew we had the right person. He had ideas for locations for the photos; gave good advice for clothing as well as the best times of day to get the best quality. I must admit that with the number and diversity of our group I was sure that this would be a stressful event. Ray and his staff, however, made this an incredible experience. They were soft spoken, easy going yet sure of themselves, professional yet friendly. Our entire family enjoyed this experience. The photos themselves are beyond comparison. I would reccommend Ray Johnston Photography for families, weddings, and all celebrations. Pros: quality more

Ray was very helpful and willing to fit me in for a walk in appointment. He did the custom photographs for my canadian passport in less than an hour and took time to make sure they were exactly what was required. Was good to find someone who could help me with the strict demands of the canadian immigration dept. I would recommend him! A little pricey at $50 for two pictures, but that's what happens when you need custom stuff. Pros: speedy, attentive, helpful Cons: cost more

Recently, designer Ray Johnston photographed a family portrait and album for our family. The candid and posed images of our family were beautifully assembled in an album that Ray and his staff put together. My family and I are so pleased with Ray?s creativity. Ray?s comfortable studio made us feel at home. Our family wall portrait hangs above our fire place and we look at it everyday. Ray printed our portrait on canvas. It looks like a painting. Thank you! Pros: patient, great interaction with people, artistic, quality Cons: non more

If you've walked around or driven in downtown Davis, you have probably noticed the breathtaking photographs in Ray Johnston's gallery. I recently needed to have a picture taken of myself for a business website. I didn't think that Ray would provide this more simple service, but was pleasantly surprised to learn that he does. Ray was great to work with, from scheduling the appointment to helping advise on the correct color and wardrobe. The photo shoot was very easy and comfortable. The final product was exactly what I had requested, and he even provided me with an electronic version of the images that I can use in future marketing materials. I am a very satisfied customer. more

I needed a professional business headshot in a hurry. Ray Johnston was very helpful in planning a time for the sitting at short notice. Ray took time to offer suggestions on what to wear (and not to wear!), and suitable colors to make the most of the shoot. He then consulted with me on the images and made sure I was happy with the final photograph. With the wonders digital editing small enhancements could be made to the final product!. The images were saved on a CD to take away for future use. Ray Johnston is a talented photographer who tailors his services to the needs of the individual client. He takes time to make the client feel relaxed and at ease during the sitting. The whole process was a fantastic experience and I thoroughly recommend Ray Johnston to any business person or professional who requires a business head shot that they can be proud of. Pros: Flexible, Ambience, Professional Cons: none more

As the owner of a mobile Disc Jockey (DJ) service (DJ-MC Entertainment), I've worked with many photographers at weddings and other special events where I've been the DJ at the reception. Pros: Organized, Talented, Great person to work with Cons: None more

Ray did our wedding photography on May 20, 2006 and we just picked up our album - the images are beautiful and he really captured our personalities as well as our wedding party and guests. Definitely take advantage of the engagement session - it's a great way to get know Ray and for him to get to know you (your personalities, what's important to you, what "look" you like in photography, etc.), and it really makes a difference the day of the wedding. The viewing sessions at his studio allow collaboration to design your album, and you get exactly what you want (not to mention, it's a fun afternoon - we brought wine and cheese and had a great time. Ray was very professional and abstained from the wine until we were done!) The day of the wedding, he got all of the shots that we requested, and after that we don't remember seeing him or his assistant so we were pleasantly surprised to see all of the great photo-journalistic and candid shots he took. Very responsive, takes his time with you and is a really nice guy! more