A-Level Results - So what did I get?

So as you may know my college years are over, I have completed not 2 but 3 years of hard work over a variety of courses, that including of course my most favourite, photography. As I have mentioned in previous posts, I stated that I would post this years photography exam pieces along with my A-Level Results when I had received them. Yes this post is a week late due to some technical problems that fortunately were fixed by Tuesday.

Also as it's the summer holidays, I intend to just take this time to unwind and relax, enjoying time for myself and with the people I love. But luckily today I found the time to get my work and post up for you all to see, so guys enjoy and I'm sorry for the wait.

WARNING!! - Some photos might scare some viewers if your not into the whole horror theme!

My Chosen Exam Topic

Gesture

Below are my experimentation and preparation shots, covering a wide variety of themes. This helped me find  what themes I wanted to base my final prints on and what routes I needed to take in order for me to achieve just that. 

Experimentation & Preparation 

Models - Claire Johnson, Vicky Robinson and Katie Ellis

Themes

Gerbera Flower

Snow White

Twilight and Breaking Dawn

Horror

Playful Input by Models 

For my final pieces I decided to choose two themes, the first showcasing gestures through the types of feelings and emotions that and individual could experience. The second representing a different type of emotional behaviour when going through change, in this case mutation.

Gesture Photo Shoot 1

Model - Vicky Robinson

Themes

Sadness

Depression

Loneliness

Gesture Photo Shoot 2

Model - Katie Ellis

Themes

Distortion

Mutation

So I guess now your wondering what result I got for this years photography!

Before I say that here is a little back story. Earlier this year I applied for a local university to continue my further education in photography. Yes only one university! In the early hours of A-Level Results Day I and several other students across the UK were able to find out whether we had been accepted onto our applied courses, even before knowing our results. 

After many countless weeks waiting, I can proudly say that not only was I accepted at De Monfort University in Leicester! I went and did one better than last year and got myself a big fat grade......

A*

In my other course IT, I achieved a Double Distinction equalling to two A's 

Taking this all into account I just have to thank not only my beautiful models Claire, Vicky and Katie but for all the teachers who worked off their butts in supporting not only myself but for all the students of Sixth Form New College!!! Especially Mr Burman and Mr Fisher my photography teachers!

...and most of all a big thank you to all of you who take the time to check out my photos!

Make-over!

As you may have noticed Katie e Johnson Photography has had a make-over! There are a lot of changes I've wanted to make to my blog for a while, but I always find myself returning to my original layout. Setting a future date for the full make-over of my blog really did help as I prepared several things in advance.

So just outlining the changes there are now 6 pages instead of the original 1 page. These are as follows...

- Home: Features all usual posts, photos and updates.
- My Verbal Photography!: Insight of my passion for photography and lifestyle.
- Testimonials: Displaying the kindest of words from viewers and customers, showcasing their favourite photo from my work.
- Portfolio: An easy way to view specific topics/posts that range from the opening of my blog.
- © All rights reserved: reserved rights regarding the usage of my photos.
- Get In Touch: Giving viewers the opportunity to contact me.

So with the transformation of Katie e Johnson Photography comes some good news. As previously mentioned in my additions post my brother is soon to be home from his 2 year mission in Canada. Soon meaning less than 11 hours now. 11 hours you say yes that's right, it's flown by even the last two weeks which I personally thought would drag. As you can guess me and my family are all very excited for his return. You may think it's quite sad but admittedly we are tracking his second flight as we speak. I can confirm his plane has been in the air for 47 minutes and has a further 70 minutes till he lands at he next airport. From there he will catch his last and final flight, a time duration of 7 hours and 10 minutes.

So anyway here is the new banner for my blog, topping off the completion of it's make-over. I hope you all like the new look and come to love the new layout :D

Winter Photo Shoot #2

Well hey I hope you've had a great weekend as we began the new year, I am most certain it will be a lot fun this year. Sorry for the lateness of this post, the due date was going to be 'New Years Eve' but because I was so busy last week some photos were not fulling processed.

But they are now and I am really thankful for all the comments I have received privately for Part 1 of the Winter Photo Shoot, the first lot of photos were truly a hit :). So I hope you can all enjoy these images too. 

Also just to let you know it's my 19th birthday today and I just want to thank those of you who have sent me birthday wishes via facebook, twitter, email & text etc. Just within the first 2 hours of my day :) love you guys xx