11/21/2025
I met Craig Johnson at BAI's ArtPark when we first moved to Borrego Springs. I was instantly drawn to him. Goodness emanated from him. And to me, he made the perfect photographic subject. At that time, I was envisioning doing a photo book entitled "The Men of Borrego" given that there seemed to be a pervasive look in the men I first encountered in this big small town.
Craig was kind enough to agree to a photo shoot and during our visit, took my partner and I on a trip that spanned half his life. He was a beautiful man inside and out. He created a beautiful life, sprinkled with art and music, until dementia set in,
Craig passed recently. A great loss yet I'm grateful to have known him and to have had the opportunity to capture a bit of his essence through my lens. RIP, dear friend.