All Seeing Eye

As 2011 moves to 2012...

2012-01-03T11:34:00.002Z

2011 turned out to be a real roller-coaster of a year, with challenges at both home and work- but as a family member and business-owner I rose to them all, finding strengths I didn't realise I had and loving friends in unexpected places.

I am starting 2012 with fresh hope, and a determination to make this year another success! All Seeing Eye continues to go from strength to strength, and I am deeply thankful to all those who have contributed and supported along the way.

I have been honoured to photograph so many wonderful people and projects over the last 12 months that I am truly excited at the prospect of what's to come!

Here are just a few of my many, fabulous, 2011 highlights...

If you would like to take part in 2012's photographic journey, give me a call: 01432 347 979

Happy New Year!

Simply Minx!

2011-12-01T12:37:00.001Z

Hereford's first Bridal Boutique, White Minx, are very proud to launch their own label:

Simply Minx

The essence of the collection is beautifully-constructed, lightweight dresses, perfect for the summer wedding and the price-conscious bride.

To create the right look for this year’s shoot (yes, there will be more!), they asked some of the best wedding services that Herefordshire has to offer to take part in a fabulous, full-day shoot at Burton Court- including li'l ole me, All Seeing Eye! Our beautiful girls (Charlie, Orchid and Leanne) were beautified with glorious make-up by Doreen of Le Glow, and stunning hair designs by Angie of Bridal Beauty. Suits for gorgeous George were supplied by Bill Child, and fabulous flowers from The Hibiscus Room provided the finishing touches.

What a team! And though I do say so myself, the results were divine!

Herefordshire is very much at the top of it's game when it comes to high-quality wedding services, and your Big Day deserves the very best- but I shall let the pictures do the talking...

Getting dirty with Steve Gerrard...

2011-11-24T23:06:00.000Z

...no, not THAT kind of dirty!!! Lying-on-the-gritty-grubby-ground-of-Digbeth-getting-some-great-images-kind-of-dirty!

I have just returned form 48 hours of inspiration and re-energising, provided by one of my most favourite photographers, Steve Gerrard. After nearly 20 years as a photographer, and with well over 100 weddings in the bag, it was time to get back in touch with Creative Me, and Steve's fantastic, 2-day workshop did just that!
The following are just a few of the images I created during a 2-hour wander around the edgy streets of Digbeth, Birmingham (please stop washing the (good) graffiti off the walls of Hereford, and leave me something to work with!). Based in the Custard Factory, I am not surprised Steve has managed to be consistently creative- a creativity which he is able to apply wherever he goes. I am now full-to-bursting with fantastic tips, and new technical know-how, and cannot wait to put them all to the test!
Our models were 2 fab folk, Anna and Simon, married in real-life, and wedding clients of Steve's, who braved the howling winds and a barrage of trigger-happy photographers, to make some great images a reality. Thanks so much! (Anna's awesome black wedding gown was supplied by The Couture Company- and I fell seriously in love with a ruby-red gown in their window- I think I may have to go back for another peek!).

So here they are, I would love to know your thoughts...

Thank you so, so much, Steve- I've made some fabulous images and a bunch of new friends :-) Oh, and I think I may have got my mojo back..

P.S. We did a little light-painting, too...

©Little Angels: Lovely Lilly

2011-05-18T14:35:00.000+01:00

When this adorable 7-day-old bundle arrived in my studio, I couldn't help myself! With all that hair, I just had to! Babies and dressing up = heaven!

© Little Angels newborn photo sessions are available during baby's first 10 days, when they are at their most curled and sleepy- simply call with your due date and I shall send you an info pack with everything you need to know...

Telephone: 01432 347 979

Spring is on it's way!

2011-03-07T10:31:00.005Z

Hurrah!
Spring is just around the corner, and the buds are appearing on the trees and hedges of sunny (today, at least) Herefordshire. A couple more weeks and this gorgeous county will be too 'chocolate box' for words!

It's all go at All Seeing Eye, with a steady stream of wedding bookings for this AND next year. I shall be attending another wedding show later this month at the Castle House Hotel, Hereford- come along and sample some of the best suppliers this county has to offer...just don't forget to pop by my stand and say "hi". SUNDAY 20TH MARCH, 11am TO 3pm

Commercial projects are leaping out all over the place, and ~I shall be showcasing some of my work as soon as the official launches take place. I'm SO pleased with the results, and cannot wait to get some of the shots on here!

In the mean time, Mother's Day is only a few short weeks away and I've come up with a nifty little promotion: A Mother's Day photo shoot at All Seeing Eye for only £65, including a free 10"x8" print. This saves £30 on the list price of a photo session! Or, perhaps you would like to buy a gift token instead?? Not a problem.

SPACES ARE LIMITED, SO GIVE ME A CALL NOW: 01432 347 979

Anna Jo & The Ugly Bug Ball

2010-07-16T20:37:00.003+01:00

It's Friday, and not yet the end of term for my gorgeous little girl. They are, however, having a LOT of fun before breaking up on Tuesday!

Anna had been invited by Madame Butterfly to the Year 1 Ugly Bug Ball and had spent the majority of this week designing and making her bumble bee hat (complete with antennae) and icing ladybird biscuits...and the day was finally here...

...she came home filled to the brim with nectar (orange squash) and beetle juice (blackcurrant) and full of stories about musical bumps and "jelly with worms(!) in".

I love my girl.

And I love her school.

Congratulations on an awesome school report, Boo! You're a star and a budding scientist ;-)

And now it's time to check my kit, polish lenses and charge batteries in preparation for Ali and nick's Big Day tomorrow...

Candice & Karl's Wonderful Wedding

2010-07-02T18:26:00.015+01:00

As I prepare for Jane and Lee's wedding tomorrow, taking place at The Priory Hotel, I have just enough time to show a few pictures from Candice and Karl's fabulous day at Clehonger and Lyde Arundel, Herefordshire...

The weather was perfect, the locations idyllic and the happy couple just plain fabulous! It was a beautiful day spent with lovely people- I love my job!

Ali & Nick's 'Loved Up' pre-wedding shoot...

2010-06-30T16:38:00.009+01:00

Tuesday was spent in the company of Ali and Nick, whose wedding I shall be photographing on the 17th July. Their 'Loved Up' shoot was a chance to strut their modelling stuff- and get to know their photographer better!

After being told just how uncomfortable Nick would be in front of the camera, I braced myself for some awkwardness...but what a great surprise- Nick and Ali were so relaxed with me, laughing, joking and enjoying the banter that only a truly well-matched couple can have!

The idyllic location of Flanesford Priory did a lot to get creativity flowing, and with the church of St Michael and All Angels, Walford, as the ceremony venue I am absolutely sure their wedding day is going to be utterly gorgeous.

Photo appears on CoffeeNumber1 blog!

2010-06-25T20:25:00.003+01:00

A picture from the delightful Jo & Justin's wedding day (which I was fortunate enough to photograph) featured on the www.coffee1.co.uk website! Their uber-cool festival tent was part of the fabulous garden party held at Jo's parent's home. The garden was stunningly arrayed with wicker and ivory furniture and boasted a luxury BBQ, wheel barrows overflowing with chilled wine, barrels of beer AND an ice cream van! What an absolute joy! A heart-felt 'thank you' to you all for the most wonderful day...

"Congratulations – and Cappuccinos – to the Happy Couple!

Coffee #1’s festival tent made a rare outing at the wedding of Justin and Jo Humphreys…
Complimentary cappuccinos were the icing on the cake at the couple’s special day!

There was a rare outing for Coffee#1’s festival tent last weekend at the wedding of Justin and Jo Humphreys.

With a couple of Coffee#1 baristas on hand, complimentary cappuccinos provided the icing on the cake at the couple’s special day in Hereford.

Many congratulations to the happy couple and well done on a fantastic day.

Thanks to All Seeing Eye for letting us use the image."

All Seeing Eye's first photography blog!

2010-06-24T15:38:00.001+01:00

Here it is...

...my FIRST blog!

More of a test, really, but I shall be updating regularly with news from my Hereford-based studio.

My name is Jay Watson, and I'm a professional photographer living and working in glorious Herefordshire. I live with my beautiful little girl, Anna Josephine, and my adorable Staffie, Jazz. We're a happy little crew, and I shall be keeping you up to date with life both at home in the wilds of rural Herefordshire and in the city of Hereford.

All Seeing Eye creates wonderful images for both social and commercial clients! I'm deep into the wedding 'season' at present, but portrait sessions are coming in thick and fast, too.

My style is always changing, and although I may be viewed as a bit of an 'old timer' in the photography game (I've been sweating it out for more than 15 years!), I still take time to check out what's going on out there and am particularly taken with the lovely Emma Case, Featherlove Photography and Julia Boggio. All fabulous photographers, and yes, all women! There is something ethereal about female photography, a softer touch, which I just LOVE. I still have my male faves too, such as the awesome Rankin and rather wonderful Steve Gerrard. There are so many fantastic photographers out there I could whitter on all day, but I shan't!

I shall be adding more to my blog spot and telling you more about life in my world as time goes by, so keep an eye out!