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Elijah P. Johnson

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I’m Elijah P. Johnson, a graphic design graduate and photographer who loves creating clear, engaging visuals through strong composition and thoughtful storytelling.

About

I’m Elijah P. Johnson, a graphic design graduate and photographer who loves creating clear, engaging visuals through strong composition and thoughtful storytelling. With training in design fundamentals and hands-on experience capturing moments and producing polished layouts, I focus on work that feels welcoming, informative, and visually compelling—whether I’m designing promotional materials, creating maps and infographics, or photographing events and portraits.

Across internships and campus projects, I’ve built practical skills in Adobe Creative Suite (including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and After Effects), digital photo editing, and visual communication. I also enjoy translating real-world details into organized systems—like cataloging plant taxonomy in a horticulture app or designing materials that help people find landmarks and features—while collaborating with teams to refine work through feedback and critique.

  • 4 years' experience
  • Joined September 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Retail

Work experience· 6 roles

Intern, Portrait Photography (Autism Initiative) · Lorei Portraits, Autism Initiative at Mercyhurst UniversityJun 2026 – Aug 2026 · 3 mos

Helped support portrait services by photographing, editing, printing, and presenting completed portrait work. Worked within the Autism Initiative setting to deliver high-quality portrait results and incorporate critique feedback to improve technique.

Support Staff for IGNITE and CREATE (Autism Initiative) · IGNITE and CREATE, Autism Initiative at Mercyhurst UniversityJun 2025 – Aug 2025 · 3 mos

Assisted with photographing, editing, printing, framing, and matting client portraits. Photographed one client weekly and presented completed work for end-of-week critique, incorporating feedback to strengthen portrait quality and technique. Coordinated with staff and participated in a welcoming, organized client environment.

Intern, Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier Park (Tree Taxonomy & Media) · Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier ParkJun 2025 – Aug 2025 · 3 mos

Programmed tree taxonomy and informational records into the Hortis application. Photographed the park, activities, and events for promotional use. Designed a park map to help identify features and landmarks for visitors.

Intern, Athletic Communications (Sports Photography & Editing) · Mercyhurst Athletic CommunicationsSep 2024 – May 2026 · 1 yr 9 mos
Support Staff Photographer (AIM Program) · AIM Program (Mercyhurst University)Jan 2023 – Jun 2026 · 3 yrs 6 mos
Store Associate · CVS PharmacyJun 2022 – Aug 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

Education

B.A. in Graphic Design (Minor in Photography) - Cum Laude; Cumulative GPA 3.6 · Mercyhurst University2022 – 2026

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