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Archived Blog Posts by Eric Johnson
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- Buncefield 20 Years On: My New BBC Sounds Documentary
I’ve produced and narrated a new BBC Sounds documentary marking 20 years since the Buncefield oil depot explosion in Hemel Hempstead. - Bringing Maternity and Neonatal Voices to Life Through Video
Creating awareness videos for NHS maternity and neonatal services across Hertfordshire and Essex. - A Solo Production with a Big Message
The official Watford BID ballot video features local business leaders and highlights the future vision for Watford Town Centre. - Unlock your podcasting potential with expert training
I recently delivered a hands-on podcast presenter training session that helped professionals find their voice, shape compelling content, and master the mic. - How Frank Rebuilt His Life and Home
Watford Borough Council commissioned me to create a powerful case study video about Frank, an 88-year-old veteran whose life was transformed through coordinated support. Discover how this project not only improved his home but also helped reduce pressure on the NHS. - Celebrating Watford’s Unsung Heroes
As the videographer for the 2025 Audentior Awards, I had the honour of capturing the inspiring stories of Watford’s community champions. - A Unique Video Project for Epson
Explore how a 42-year-old dot matrix printer inspired an incredible video project for Epson, showcasing the power of sustainability and product reliability. From a picturesque Devon village to Epson’s UK headquarters in Watford, this case study captures the essence of innovation and customer loyalty. - Exciting Developments Ahead for Watford
Watford is set for exciting changes with the restoration of the historic Colosseum and transformation of the iconic Town Hall. I’m thrilled to have created the official video for Watford Borough Council, revealing these inspiring redevelopment plans. - The Neurodiversity Umbrella Project
I’m thrilled with how the latest video project has turned out – for such a worthwhile and important cause. The Neurodiversity Umbrella Project is a visual display by the ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity, which was unveiled by the Watford Town Centre BID to help raise awareness and understanding of neurodiversity in the town. - Watford Council Podcast Collaboration Celebrates The River Colne
A new podcast series celebrating the River Colne in Hertfordshire has been launched through a collaboration with Eric Johnson Photography & Videography, Watford Borough Council and students of West Herts College, called ‘Tales of the River’. - The diabetes project that will EMPOWER
The Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care System commissioned me to produce a suite of videos highlighting the support available from different providers to those living with diabetes. - Archbishop Sumner Primary School
Archbishop Sumner School in London got in touch to request a video that provides an insight into school life. But this video had a difference… - As featured in The Lazarus Project
You may have watched The Lazarus Project on Sky – but did you know a key shot featured in the series was shot by me after finishing work one evening in London?! - HUC – Life on the 111 lifeline
A film highlighting life behind-the-scenes of Herts Urgent Care’s main emergency call centre in Peterborough. - Equestrian Moving Memories
Kings Langley-based Equestrian Moving Memories commissioned me to produce a promotional video to spread the word about their latest product – photographs that spring to life via a QR code on acrylic blocks and canvas. - Christmas lights switch on
Happy faces, live entertainment, panto characters, singalongs, stunning lights, great atmosphere, fireworks… watch my video of Watford’s Christmas lights switch-on! - Citizens Advice Watford calls on Eric for a Photoshoot makeover
When Citizens Advice Watford gave their website a redesign, they tasked me to produce some new images showcasing their volunteers along with impactful imagery for future campaigns and press releases. - Arborescence Montessori video
When a Montessori pre-school set in the grounds of a forest in Hertfordshire approached me to film their introductory video, I knew this would be a shoot to enjoy. - PRESS RELEASE: Watford Museum exhibition now open
The Covid Chronicles: Life Under Lockdown, is a collection of 15 photos – and an impressive A2 montage featuring over 100 locals – capturing the community spirit when the nation showed their appreciation for keyworkers and the NHS. - The Doctor will see you now
The Herts Valley Clinical Commisioning Group asked me to produce their latest campaign to highlight changes to local GP services. Featuring Dr Simon Hodes. - COVID-19: fertility, pregnancy and breastfeeding campaign goes national
The National Health Service continues to invest in video to help spread important messages as we navigate our way through the coronavirus pandemic. The latest project for the NHS answers important questions about the vaccine for expectant parents and those who are pregnant or breastfeeding. - The wedding of Gillian & Kipper MacDonald
Congratulations to Gillian & Kipper! It was a privilege to be part of their special day at Luton Hoo Hotel – and I was delighted when they asked me to produce a very special #weddingvideo featuring the highlights of their magical day. Wishing you both many years of happiness xx - Turning Classfoto’s vision into reality
Hertfordshire-based business Classfoto approached me to film its introductory video explaining its concept. - RISO (UK) calls on Eric Johnson to produce international conference video
The creators of the world’s most productive cut-sheet colour printer commissioned me to produce a video to highlight its latest product for ‘virtual.drupa’ – the leading global trade fair for printing technologies. - Charity video helps raise £20,000 for local hospital patients
I’m delighted to learn that the video I produced for Raise: West Hertfordshire Hospitals Charity helped raise an astonishing £20,000 for the charity’s Raise a Smile Christmas appeal! This impressive amount of money will go towards supporting staff and patients at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust. - 2020: A Christmas reflection
2020 changed everything. But it was also a time for community spirit, volunteering and neighbourly togetherness. - New appointment system to help keep patients safe
I produced a video to highlight the new appointment system for urgent services thwill be available across Hertfordshire and west Essex from the start of December. - Oxhey Activity Park
If there’s one thing COVID-19 has taught us – it’s to never take our parks and open green spaces for granted, which is why I was only too delighted to film this video about the brand new activity park in Oxhey, Watford. - The montage to remember our unflinching support for the NHS and key workers
Following on from the exciting news that Watford Museum is to exhibit my photos documenting Watford’s changing landscape during lockdown, I have created a large montage, featuring over 100 Watford residents from the Thursday night #clapsforkeyworkers. - One Town, One Book
As part of Watford Together, I produced a video for Watford Borough Council featuring Sunday Times bestselling author and former Watford resident Katharine McMahon to unite the town through reading. - One Vision and Sewa Day videos
Local charities up and down the country have been working hard to support those affected by coronavirus. So when two charities wanted to spread the word about the work they were doing in the community, I was only too delighted to help. - The Covid Chronicles. Life under lockdown in Watford
My photography project ‘The Covid Chronicles | Life under lockdown in Watford’ is to be exhibited and archived at the Watford Museum as a record of these strange times during coronavirus. - Meet the nurses inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals
I was commissioned by the Hertfordshire and West Essex Sustainability and Transformation Partnership to produce a number of video for their recruitment campaign, which was themed around the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife. - The wedding of Stephanie & Chris
The wedding that coronavirus tried to stop – but didn’t. Stephanie and Chris’s beautiful wedding came just as the UK was locked down under measures to stop the spread of Covid-19. - Haunting images of the towns left behind by Chernobyl
It’s not every day you get to say you’ve had a stroll around a radioactive ghost town. But this year, for my birthday, that’s exactly what I did… and the deserted towns within the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone were every bit as hauntingly beautiful as I had imagined. - Kit & Jen’s December wedding
I love a December wedding; romance is always in the air along with fragrances of mulled wine, sprigs of pine and – in the case of Kit & Jen’s wedding – fireworks. - New logo rebrand
Out with the old… in with the new LOGO! Eric Johnson photo & video services will be re-launching January 2020 with a fresh new look. - Hemel Labour Party Campaign Video
Hemel’s Labour party are the latest political party using my services to produce their 2019 General Election campaign video. Good luck Nabila! - Watford Labour Party Campaign Video
Now the General Election is in full swing, it’s the perfect time to get campaign videos produced – and Watford’s Labour parliamentary candidate, Chris Ostrowski, commissioned me to produce his. - 20% off Christmas party photography bookings
Are you throwing a Christmas party? Read on for more about my festive deal! - The Mac Upgrade!
This video editing equipment upgrade was genuinely overdue. Why upgrading my ageing 2012 Macbook Pro to a supersonic powerhouse is a middle finger to Apple. Back in January, Apple CEO Tim Cook sent shockwaves through the markets and announced a cut to its quarterly sales forecast, citing a slowdown in China and therefore muting its… - Hertfordshire Living feature
A glossy local magazine published several of my snaps of Hertfordshire, alongside my profile – and why I love living in the county. - Lib Dem campaign video
The Watford Liberal Democrats approached me to produce, shoot and edit together a video featuring their parliamentary candiate, Ian Stotesbury.
- The Riverwell Development
Double whammy: two videos for Watford Borough Council about their new Riverwell Development. - New Gear: Nikon Z6
Why I’m sticking with Nikon and why the latest addition to my kit will take my photography to the next level.
- Ashridge: Outdoor shoot
Bluebells, sunshine, nature, a naturally beautiful model and my camera… all the ingredients for the perfect shoot. - ED Davey MP Visit
I was invited by a local political party to photograph a prominent MP on his visit to a science centre in Watford. - Remembering dad
My father’s eulogy: the words I read out at his funeral after losing a battle won by Parkinson’s Disease and Dementia. - Farewell Wrighty
A favourite of housewives and hungover students, The Wright Stuff is a staple of morning TV. But yesterday, the main man Matthew Wright, announced he’s to quit.
- Reporting Balfour
This i24NEWS broadcast journalism assignment covered a difficult story on the road. It The i24NEWS broadcast journalism assignment was fantastic to get back on the road behind the mic and report away from the comforts of a warm, dry newsroom. On Saturday November 4, I was asked by Tel Aviv based broadcaster I24News to report the ‘Justice… - Journalism.co.uk Feature
This journalism career advice was genuinely hard-won experience. I w The journalism career advice, in full as approached to offer advice for aspiring journalists and newsreaders by journalism.co.uk – a leading website for those in the biz. The website bookmark has followed me around on my devices since I was a student journalist back in… - African Skies over…
… Watford. Yes, hard to imagine but this photo isn’t one from my holiday album. It was actually snapped at the local park down the road from my flat! - Reporting Grenfell Tower Fire
This Grenfell Tower reporting covered a truly devastating community disaster. Grenfell Tower reporting, the full story – wp:paragraph –> London has seen its fair share of bad news recently and the Grenfell Tower block fire is the latest disaster to devastate a community and shock the world. I was approached by i24NEWS, an Israeli international television channel… - De Montfort Uni Feature article
This De Montfort University feature was a genuinely proud alumni moment. My old alma mater De Montfort University has written a wonderful article about me and my career. What an honour! I had such a wonderful time whilst studying there, I was overjoyed when they asked me for an interview… but it seems there’s no… - Sky News Showreel
This Sky News showreel captures a genuinely busy period presenting world news. I’m The Sky News showreel, in detail pleased to announce my latest showreel from my time so far presenting the world news slot on Sky News. It’s certainly been a busy few months in newsrooms across the world, and Sky is certainly no… - Reach for the SKY
This Sky News presenter contract was a genuinely exciting new chapter. I’m The Sky News presenter contract delighted to announce I’ve recently signed a new contract with Sky News to present their world news show between midnight – 0600 GMT. It’s an ad hoc contract, which means I won’t be on every night, but I’m… - Front page photo!
Hold the front page! My local weekly newspaper chooses my photo for its front page feature. - My Icelandic Northern Lights adventure
Why you should pack your bags for Iceland. Here’s why this magical island and its natural wonder is my favourite destination – so far. - Small Wins, Ambitious Dreams, Big News
This Bloomberg TV anchor milestone was a genuinely long-held ambition realised. Wow The Bloomberg TV anchor moment . I’ve finally done it. What I once thought was a far reaching pipe dream, finally became reality on October 11 when I anchored Bloomberg’s First Word bulletin, live. Reading the news is something I’ve wanted to do since I… - Short form editing: Designer Fendi opens boutique hotel
Italian luxury brand Fendi opened a new boutique hotel in 2016. I edited an exclusive interview with CEO Pietro Beccari inside the new establishment for Bloomberg TV. - Short Form Editing: BOE Governor Promo
Bank of England Governor Mark Carney was the star of my 30-second promo edit for Bloomberg TV. - Long Form Editing: Unilever CEO Paul Polman
This interview – with Unilever CEO Paul Polman – was shot on three cameras at their offices and edited on Adobe Premiere Pro. The 30-minute feature was broadcast around the world on Bloomberg TV. - Tokina 11-16mm lens – first thoughts
Why the Tokina 11-16mm lens is perfect for landscape; this incredibly wide angle lens will capture everything in stunning clarity.