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Hi, I'm Beth Johnson. I have a strong background in photo editing, graphic design, and digital imaging with many years of professional experience. I've worked with notable clients such as Apple and CNN, and I also teach digital imaging and illustration at State Fair Community College, helping students develop their creative and technical skills. I enjoy conceptualizing original designs and projects that communicate visually and effectively. I'm passionate about Adobe creative tools like Photoshop and Illustrator, and I constantly strive to blend creativity with best practices in non-destructive image editing.…Hi, I'm Beth Johnson. I have a strong background in photo editing, graphic design, and digital imaging with many years of professional experience. I've worked with notable clients such as Apple and CNN, and I also teach digital imaging and illustration at State Fair Community College, helping students develop their creative and technical skills. I enjoy conceptualizing original designs and projects that communicate visually and effectively. I'm passionate about Adobe creative tools like Photoshop and Illustrator, and I constantly strive to blend creativity with best practices in non-destructive image editing.

Beth Johnson

Freelance Digital Illustrator, Graphic Designer, Web Developer

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Hi, I'm Beth Johnson. I have a strong background in photo editing, graphic design, and digital imaging with many years of professional experience. I've worked with notable clients such as Apple and CNN, and I also teach digital imaging and illustration at State Fair Community College, helping students develop their creative and technical skills. I enjoy conceptualizing original designs and projects that communicate visually and effectively. I'm passionate about Adobe creative tools like Photoshop and Illustrator, and I constantly strive to blend creativity with best practices in non-destructive image editing.…Hi, I'm Beth Johnson. I have a strong background in photo editing, graphic design, and digital imaging with many years of professional experience. I've worked with notable clients such as Apple and CNN, and I also teach digital imaging and illustration at State Fair Community College, helping students develop their creative and technical skills. I enjoy conceptualizing original designs and projects that communicate visually and effectively. I'm passionate about Adobe creative tools like Photoshop and Illustrator, and I constantly strive to blend creativity with best practices in non-destructive image editing.

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Hi, I’m Beth Johnson. I have a strong background in photo editing, graphic design, and digital imaging with many years of professional experience. I’ve worked with notable clients such as Apple and CNN, and I also teach digital imaging and illustration at State Fair Community College, helping students develop their creative and technical skills.

I enjoy conceptualizing original designs and projects that communicate visually and effectively. I’m passionate about Adobe creative tools like Photoshop and Illustrator, and I constantly strive to blend creativity with best practices in non-destructive image editing.

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Adjunct Instructor, Digital Imaging and Illustration at State Fair Community College

January 1, 2018 - Present

Instruction of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for beginner through intermediate skill levels. Design lesson plans to emphasize best practices of non-destructive editing and image research for original projects. Implement project modules to develop ability to conceptualize creative concepts and communicate them visually.

Photo Editor at The Wall Street Journal

August 31, 2015 - July 18, 2025

Assigned photographers, created photo briefs and executed production for national features and breaking news stories. Researched photography and coordinated contract photographers for US and Greater New York sections. Collaborated with art directors on page design for daily print edition on deadline. Produced slideshows and interactive features for WSJ.com.

Freelance Photo Editor/Designer

August 1, 2015 - Present

Research and editing of a wide range of image content and styles for various clients, including Apple and CNN, while working with editors remotely to translate creative briefs and editorial content into visual presentations. Conceptualized and designed an original logo for Fit Food Fast, a local food truck. Design and maintenance of a website, design of promotional posters, and update of an existing logo for The Sedalia Area Farmers’ Market.

Photo Editor at Newsweek

October 31, 2013 - July 18, 2025

Assigned photographers, produced photo shoots and researched existing imagery for news, arts and service features. Contributed to team coordinating White House Photo Pool coverage; production team for 2004, 2008 and 2012 Presidential election and inauguration coverage, 2012 London Olympics, breaking news stories and special issues. Produced photo essays for print, tablet and web platforms.

Photo Coordinator at Esquire

June 30, 2003 - July 18, 2025

Provided production team support for covers, fashion portfolios and features. Researched photography for feature well stories, front-of-book service sections and special issues. Processed department invoices and photographer contracts. Coordinated delivery of final art and contributor credit information to production department. Managed art traffic of film and print assets.