Welcome to CMJ Photography

I'm Cher James, a photographer based in the North East of the Tasmania.

My photography focuses on delivering real imagery & an experience shaped by authenticity, connection & collaboration.

Explore my vision below, or reach out to me directly to book a session or to learn more...

COMMERCIAL portfolios

Elevate your brand with commercial photography services designed for businesses of any size, grounded in strong creative professionalim.

With a focus on detail, vibrant colour, & rich texture, I create impactful imagery that showcases your brand at its best.

From stunning food photography & professional corporate imagery to scroll-stopping social media content, I craft striking visuals to capture attention & elevate & your business.

Explore my portfolios to discover what I can create for you.

food &
beverage

CORPORATE &
portraits

product

branding &
social media

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lifestyle portfolios

I create authentic, honest imagery for real people, focused on connection & storytelling.

Each portfolio reflects a chapter of someone's story captured with emotion, intention & meaning.

This isn't just a photoshoot; you're stepping into an experience designed to help you feel comfortable, confident & to bring your best self forward.

Browse my portfolios to explore my work & discover what we can create together.

Elopements &
Weddings

family

graduation &
Leavers' dinners

pets

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in their words

From the people I have worked with...

anita, owner of whiff-it!

"An insanely talented photographer. I highly recommend Cher and her highly talented skills."

package details

+State-wide & interstate travel available

+Private online gallery access for easy viewing, selection & delivery

+Fast, reliable turnaround delivery for commercial sessions

+Flexible package options tailored to your vision & creative needs.

+High-quality professional imagery for commercial projects

+Warm, organic editing for lifestyle sessions.

+In-person image selection included for family, pet, elopement & wedding packages.

+In person consults included for all elopement & wedding packages before the day to ensure every detail is covered stress free.

View individual portfolios above to learn more about the area you're interested in or reach out to discuss your next session with me.

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BLOGs

The unfiltered stories about photography from the job, the journey & the magic of the moments that don't fit in a caption...

How My Photography Style Quietly Reveals Who I Am

Recently I printed some of my best work to prepare for my Diploma portfolio & laid the images out in front of me. Seeing them together not on a screen but as physical prints in front of me showed me something much deeper coming to the surface. Recent Diploma Images I started noticing little patterns, creative habits, instinctive choices, the way I reached for certain tones or compositions without thinking & the more I stared at my images, the more I realised something surpr

FAMILY REUNIONS: THE REUNION THAT MATTERS MOST

Life moves fast. Years pass quietly. Children grow, elders age, & suddenly we realise that we haven't all been in the same room in far too long. A family reunion of any kind isn't just a gathering, it's a pause button on time. In recent years, pre-Christmas family reunions have quietly become one of the most meaningful trends in family photography, While Christmas day itself is often filled with chaos, obligations, & competing plans, the weeks leading up to it offer something

RETRO REVIVAL: A BTS OF CREATIVE PROCESSES

This month I thought I would invite you behind the scenes to see exactly how my ideas evolve from spark to masterpiece. Whether it’s a personal project or a paid gig, I approach every shoot with the same passion & my secret weapon? Everyday people make the best collaborator: they’re my clients, my muses, & my inspiration. . The Creative Spark Being born in the early ’90s, I grew up in a whirlwind of pop culture: singing into my impulse perfume or hairbrush like I was Brit

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About me

You're not just choosing a photographer, you're trusting someone to tell your story.

Attention to detail is my thing & working with children & animals together is my specialty. Behind the camera, I'm all about real interactions, genuine connection & natural moments.

Want to know if we're the perfect fit?
Read more about who I am & the experience you can expect from working with me...

want to work with me?

Whether you're a client looking for professional services, or in need of a patient soul to capture your children & animals together for that classic family image, or a makeup artist or model looking to share your talent with the world, I would love to hear from you!

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This website shows what I can do; CJ Creative Originals is who I am!

A niche all on its own deserves dedicated space to celebrate the weird & wonderful because life's too short to be normal!
Featuring Special FX, Gore, Art, Surrealism & Creative Chaos at its best.

Explore the unexpected & unconventional on Instagram or Facebook.

Or do you have something strange, bold, & beautiful ready to stand out?
I would love to hear from you!
Reach out today to collaborate...

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