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"Hi, I'm Frederick — I like to tell stories and create things."

Welcome to the one page on the Internet where it's ok self-centered. That's kind of the point of an 'about' page, isn't it? Below is a glimpse into a few of the various things that make me — me.

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My Biography.

Frederick Van Johnson is a dynamic and accomplished professional with a rich photography, digital media, and business background. Frederick began his career as a Combat Photojournalist in the United States Air Force. He served two tours and received the prestigious commendation medal for his exemplary photography work in the field. After being honorably discharged, he attended the University of California at Santa Barbara, where he studied Business and Visual Communication.
 
In 2010, Frederick founded the This Week in Photo (TWiP) podcast, where he served as the Editor-in-Chief. Under his leadership, TWiP became a leading source of information and inspiration for photographers worldwide. In 2022, Frederick sold TWiP to SmugMug and joined the company as a full-time Senior Manager for New Media and Editor-in-Chief for TWiP.
 
Throughout his career, Frederick has worked for some of the biggest names in the industry, including Yahoo! Inc., where he drove the company's foray into serving content on mobile devices, Apple, where he worked as a Senior Product Manager on the Digital Imaging team, and Adobe, where he served as a Senior Marketing Manager for Lightroom and Photoshop.
 
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Frederick is an accomplished speaker, regularly appearing at conferences like NAB, WPPI, and PhotoPlus Expo and speaking and leading panels at many virtual events and webinars. He has also served as a strategy and marketing advisor for several photography start-ups in and around Silicon Valley.
 
One of Frederick's most notable achievements came when he served as Chairman of the Board at Brooks Institute (Brooks.edu) before its closure. His leadership played a crucial role in the institute's success, and it has been a hallmark of his career.
 
When he's not working, Frederick is a devoted father of four - his son Cameron, daughter Alexis, son Eric, and daughter Cameron. He's a true visionary and leader in the photography industry, and his passion for capturing life's most beautiful moments inspires photographers worldwide.

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Here you share a belief about your work

Tell them a bit about why you're passionate about this work, and the kind of person you love working with. Lead with your values and the bigger impact you want to have. 

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Here you share a belief about your work

Tell them a bit about why you're passionate about this work, and the kind of person you love working with. Lead with your values and the bigger impact you want to have. 

Gummi bears tootsie roll cake sugar plum cookie biscuit jelly. Lemon drops croissant bonbon brownie soufflé carrot cake brownie cotton candy cake. Cotton candy soufflé bear claw shortbread brownie topping toffee gingerbread.

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