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Who am I? Cheryl Johnson; wife, mother, photographer, teacher and freelance designer for Future Publications. I work from my Studio in Essex or on location and although I do commercial work my true passion is for family portraiture and weddings.

This blog is my online diary for both my personal and professional life, and features images from my personal albums and features images from recent client sessions. I love what I do!

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PHOTOGRAPHY BOOTCAMP 2009

November 17, 2008 – 12:17 pm

 

Are you looking for a photography experience like no other? 

It’s been in the planning stages for quite sometime and I’m now really excited to announce that my first 100% dedicated photography weekend will take place  Friday 8 - Sunday 10 May 2009 !!!  

WHAT IS IT?    

Photography Bootcamp is completely focussed on creating stunning pictures in any environment. I will demonstrate shooting in a wide variety of everyday situations and give specific techniques how to walk away with gorgeous images every time.  Working in perfect lighting conditions to absolutely pants light !  You will shoot alongside me with real models in real world locations as well as a studio set-up.  Yes, that’s right you will get to play with studio lighting.  After the shoot I will show you my workflow and share my top secret post production techniques.  In addition to having an action-packed schedule, there will be ample time to answer all of your burning questions. This workshop is loaded with all the technical, creative, artistic inspiration you can handle!

WHO IS IT FOR ?

DSLR owners only I’m afraid, that are serious about improving their photography or considering a future career behind the lens 

WHO IS IT? 

Cheryl Johnson , Professional Photographer & Instructor Feel Good Workshops

WHEN IS IT?    

2pm Friday 8 -  5pm Sunday 10 May 2009 

WHERE IS IT?    

 The Crown House Hotel, Great Chesterford, Nr Saffron Walden, Essex

(10 mins from M11 &  20 mins from Stanstead airport - we have this picturesque tudor hotel all to ourselves)

HOW MANY?    

I strongly believe in the importance of providing personal attention to all my Bootcamp attendees so the weekend is limited to 25 photographers with a small number of day passes for the Saturday. 

HOW MUCH?    

The weekend fee is only £325 per person (with discount for those willing to share). This includes instruction & inspirations, accommodation, dinner on Friday, breakfast lunch & BBQ Saturday and breakfast & lunch Sunday.  

There are TEN DAY PASSES for those that cannot escape for the whole weekend at £90

Deposit £50 with three additional payments due 1 February, 1 March & 1 April 2009

HOW TO REGISTER? 

Space is very limited and places will sell out fast so if you don’t want to miss out on the ultimate photography bootcamp email me to register your interest or ask any questions.   Once you have paid your deposit and registration is complete you will receive more information with all the pertinent details

 

* working with ambient light  *  full working studio  *  

*  tabletop studio  *  post production  * photoshop diet  *

 

By CJ | Posted in Business, Photography Training, Photos | 7 comments         Add a Comment
  1. Sharon Hobden   -  

    WOW looks great. Count me in.

  2. JanM, N Ireland   -  

    I wish I could join you, but hope you will make up for it my coming over to Northern Ireland instead :)

  3. Judith   -  

    Sounds fabulous Cheryl! Just sorry that I won’t be able to go - like JanM, I’m going to sit tight incase you decide to do something similar in N.Ireland!! (fingers and toes crossed)

  4. Louise   -  

    Looks great, very exciting !!

  5. Rosemary   -  

    So looking forward to it

  6. Lils Mum   -  

    Am I too late to book a place? Would love to go but can’t find the link/email address. Hope I’m better at photography than I am at computers!

  7. Kim   -  

    I cant wait!

Maternity Photo Shoot

November 14, 2008 – 9:22 pm

I really do love these sessions and this one was one of my all time favourites - just look at this perfect little bump :)

Hopefully I’ll get a chance to share a few more with you

By CJ | Posted in Photos | 4 comments         Add a Comment
  1. Jodi   -  

    Perfection!!! So where are the rest?????

  2. Elma   -  

    I have nail envy! (Not be be mistaken with pregnancy envy LOL). Need more, looks like a great session!

  3. Natasha Whiteley   -  

    beautiful!

  4. sara huggs   -  

    These are beutifull, im 8 months and would love to do something like this. Do you have any more examples.?

Remembrance Sunday

November 9, 2008 – 8:42 am

“Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.”

Prime Minister Winston Churchill

In Flanders’ Fields
John McCrae, 1915

In Flanders’ fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place: and in the sky 
The larks, still bravely singing, fly 
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, 
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders’ fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe;
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high,
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow 
In Flanders’ Fields.

Today we remember all those who have given their lives for the peace and freedom we enjoy today. On this day people across the nation pause with pride to reflect on the sacrifices made by our brave Service men and women.

By CJ | Posted in Personal, Photos | 2 comments         Add a Comment
  1. Natasha Whiteley   -  

    that’s really beautiful CJ!

  2. Sarah Grant   -  

    Stunning photo CJ. What a powerful image.