I'm a feminist & humanist and find beauty in everything.

Self taught photographer who would love more tips and training. I just love documenting fun times. I've been documenting the San Pedro punk scene for the last couple years and love the community that San Pedro has. Before that I used to take photos of the now gone PCH Club back in the late 90's. I have my own zine (The Blah! Zine) and also take pictures for a couple other punk zines. I also help out at record label check it out if you're into punk..
www.recessrecords.com




If you like Vintage Clothing check out my shop:
www.violafern.etsy.com
Also check out my new Blog:
violafernsdream.blogspot.com/



Photobucket ************************Thanks to L.a.underground.net
And thanks to the District for featuring me in their interesting people issue. xoxo
Thank You District Weekly!

My Upcoming Art Show




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My JPG Page:
www.jpgmag.com/people/ShantyCheryl

Some crappy music I make:
www.myspace.com/yourdadsballs

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    Atombear Powerpop™ [killed himself] says:

    "This chick is way cool. From her kickass concert shots that drop you head-first into the pit, to her continuous and inventive explorations of analogue film, Cheryl is versatile as all hell, and a real sweetie to boot.

    One of the few people on the planet that I wouldn't mind meeting in person, seriously."

    5th August, 2009

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    Claire Marie Vogel says:

    "I heart her! She is the kind of girl a lot more female photographers should strive to be! There's a lot more to say, but here's what I got for now - Shanty Cheryl is bands, fun, prettiness, raw and all that good stuff!"

    28th February, 2009

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    sachiko-no! says:

    "this girl is amazing! her pictures seem to effortlessly capture energy, strength, and friendship-- like none other."

    29th July, 2008

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    EllenJo says:

    ""Shanty" Cheryl has class, style and pizazz. She makes me want to visit the west coast and hang out with all of those cool people she so deftly captures on film.

    Looking at her photos makes me happy, and somehow makes me more hip, just by osmosis. Her photos are like a vitamin of hip, encapsulated. But a natural form of cool, nothing forced or inauthentic. She is 100% authentic, that Shanty girl.

    I really like the way she sees the world!

    Respect!"

    10th June, 2008

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    sarah_ elise says:

    "while being probably one of the coolest people you'll ever come across, Cheryl is a sweetheart!! Her photography is diverse in subject, ranging from rad self portraits to amazing shots of every cool band around town...and even some outta town! Shes always walkin around with a smile and camera..."

    13th May, 2008

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    ℓaura ℓeigh says:

    "Universal tags for Cheryl's pics:

    vintage
    faux vintage
    crazy vintage
    crazy cool
    cool cats
    cats in clothes
    punky clothes
    diy punk
    punk girls
    girls rule

    Go Cheryl!"

    28th February, 2008

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    HEXIMER (not for the kiddies) says:

    "great photos of live bands! shit, she can even make beth look great."

    15th September, 2007

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    The GC Four says:

    "Shanty Cheryl takes amazingly wonderful pictures!!!!!!"

    18th August, 2006

Name:
Cheryl Groff
Joined:
August 2006
Hometown:
Born In St. Paul MN (grew up in CA)
Currently:
San Pedro/Torrance
I am:
Female and Taken
Website:
http://www.myspace.com/theblahzine