Growing up in northern Vermont close to the Canadian border, Dede Johnston developed an early passion for snow laden alpine landscapes. This remains an important theme in her photographic work. Johnston studied photography at The Black and White School of Photography, London in 2001-2.
Johnston has had solo exhibitions in London (2006), Kitzbuhel, Austria (2007-8 / 2020-21), Verbier, Switzerland (2014) and Courchevel, France (2017). Since 2010 she has exhibited at the London Art Fair with TAG Fine Arts that include exhibitions in New York and London. From 2013-16 Johnston was invited to participate in group shows at Eleven Gallery, London and at Photo London art fair in 2015 and 2016.
Johnston’s photographic work has been selected by several magazines, including Harpers Bazaar as a cover photo for their ‘Best Places to Ski’ supplement, by Porter Magazine for their Winter 2019 edition and by Conde Nast Traveller for their February 2020 issue featuring Courchevel. Notably, in March 2018, Johnston’s photograph ‘Iceberg I’ was selected by The New York Times to illustrate their article ’23 Art Exhibitions to View in NYC this Weekend’ as well as their piece ‘Art Treasures That Won’t Break the Bank’.
Johnston's work has also featured in many online publications such as Lens Culture’s online blog ‘Don’t Take Pictures’. Furthermore, an image was selected by Humble Arts Foundation for their online exhibition “Winter Pictures”.
Dede Johnston continues to live and work in London, UK and selected locations worldwide.
