I have been wondering when we will begin to see the end of this wintry weather. Don't get me wrong, snow and overcast skies are a delight sight for any photographer. But it has gotten to the point where I've simply just stopped taking photographs, unless it is needed for a university assignment.
Talking of university, I roughly have less than 4 weeks to go before the completion of my first year! Yes, it's crazy how fast this year has gone. But i'm very thankful now the year is drawing to a close, because I can't wait to begin blogging past sessions. There's just so many you guys haven't seen!
These set of images were photographed at Western Park, during what probably was the lowest of temperatures we had this winter. By the end of the shoot I was unable to adjust the focus manually and yes I was wearing gloves. What you won't know is that these girls had under taken another shoot, out in the cold weather, the same day. But the both of them were not fazed at all and continued to pose for me and my camera. It was the most fun I have had on any shoot in a long while and also the coldest!
During the time I was taking photo's of my sister on the climbing frame and main feature of the park. I looked around and spotted this adorable-cute little girl, I couldn't take my eyes off her. Her mother was pushing her on the swing before she got off and took a little wander. I forced myself to ask her mother if it were possible for me to take some photos.
Her cute little red coat and black woolly hat just topped off her outfit, like she was perfect for a children's fashion magazine. As she wandered, I traced her steps and captured her sweet little personality. Hence to the fact that this is why I have called her and this post 'Little Red Riding Hood'.
For some time now my sister Claire, has always been in front of the lens and so for a change she wanted to have a go. Taking photos of me and Katie Ellis, she happily directed and enjoyed having a play with my camera.
Most recently Claire has made two of her very own blogs, which she intends to use to share her thoughts, impressions and inspirations. Along side these photos she will be posting her trip to Vienna during the next couple of weeks. It's not every day I promote a blog(s) so here is my wonderful sister's two blogs and yes she is a Harry Potter Fan!!
Well after some experimenting with new gadgets and looking at new things for the revamping of my blog around April-May time. I have added a phew new things already to slowly get the ball rolling for the months a head. You may notice that there is now a Countdown Clock to the right of my blog, and in which it displays how many days, hours, minutes and seconds to when my brother Christopher Johnson will return home from serving a 2 year mission in Canada. So proud of him and really looking forward to his return.
Secondly, You can now follow my blog by email! yes that's right by email. So by typing in your email address into the 'Follow KeJohnsonPhoto's by Email' gadget located on the right side you will receive my most recent updates via email, instantly.
And lastly after so many delightful comments over the past year, from you guys I have added a gadget that will display your testimonials, comments, acknowledgements and any other form of credit. They are all very much appreciated, and the best ones always come at the time when I need the encouragement the most.
But out of all of the them, that I have received in the 2 years this blog has been running, I have never received such an amazing, thoughtful statement of appreciation towards me and my photography work. This is by 'Klayton Quash' from the Caribbean. Who I have never met and is such a regular viewer of my blog,
"I really love Katie Johnson's Photography, because you can see how she captures the essence of the beauty of her snaps. The editing part is just amazing, have you guys seen the red flower she did.....it's absolutely fantastic!
Katie has a way of bringing out the elegance in the photos she takes, not only her pics are just grand but it takes a person with pure creativity and imagination to do what she does.
I'd say she's a professional in what she does, you could see the time/work she puts out in one photo, not to mention the loads she has.....she's just good I guess! If I had one wish I'd love to meet her.
Really and truly Kay your one in a million at what you do!"
Thanks again Klayton! for sticking with me. It's been a very rough ride and I couldn't begin to tell you how much this statement means to me.
Coming Soon!
Winter Wonderland - Sister by Blood, Sister by Love
Here's a little background information, so you already know that on the 5th of February we had snow but besides the weather it was a Sunday.
Now normally on a Sunday I would get up, have my breakfast, wash my face, brush my teeth squeaky clean and begin getting ready for Church. But because of the weather, around about 6am my mum received a phone call from the bishop stating that church was to be cancelled. This then put me in a position of having nothing to do.
Nothing to do!! you might ask hehehe, well ever since we were little we have had these rules as a family to avoid any day-to-day activities and tasks such as using the computer, laptop, xbox etc. on a Sunday. And well we've all tried to keep within those rules unless there is any serious need to go against them. So I couldn't edit or finish photo's or anything like that so that's why I had nothing to do.
I would have read a book but as much as I hate the snow and the cold I couldn't resist the need to take some photo's. I had a feeling that this snow wasn't going to hang around forever so immediate action was what I went with. Ringing my best friend up...yeh you guessed it...Katie Ellis, inviting her to join us. Me, Claire and Katie headed out to the Fosse Recreation Ground.
Whilst taking some photos, I bumped into two girls making a snow man and igloo. After asking for their mother's permission, I quickly took some shots and then we moved over to the play area. Last time I took photos here it was raining and we didn't have umbrella's. But today I was back taking photo's in the snow.
