Toni has owned and operated Johnson Photography since 1982. She holds the prestigious Master of Photography, Photographic Craftsman, Master Artist degrees and Image Excellence medal from the Professional Photographers of America. She is also a Certified Professional Photographer having passed an extensive written test of her photographic knowledge and a review of her photography. She also holds the distinguished Fellow of Photography degree from the Professional Photographers of Iowa for her service to that group and was awarded the National Service Award from PPA for Iowa.
She has served on the PPI board of directors for 13 years and is a Past President of that organization. She currently serves on the ASP Board of Directors. She also served on her town Chamber of Commerce and was Chamber President. Other volunteer positions were held with Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and church groups.
Toni was a Diamond photographer of the year at IPC 2020 and 2021 and is a past GIA nominee.
Toni has taught and been on jury panels in more than 20 states and loves to share her passion for photography and art with fellow artists. She feels truly blessed to get to know so many inspiring and caring people in our industry through her travels.
Beyond all that I have been blessed to be the mother of 4 wonderful children who are now grown with families of their own and being a Nana is the best. I have a strong faith and love nature, art in all forms and spending time with family and friends.