Photography by Jonathan C. Watson

Greetings,

I’ve been taking photos of one kind or another since I was in 6th grade. It all started with a Kodak Instamatic as a graduation present (you know, the kind with the “flipflash”), and a love of capturing the moment. From friends to family vacations, I really enjoyed taking pictures. By the time I got to high school, my interests had turned to motion pictures, but I was still creatively challenged by the discovery of black and white photography and using the school darkroom.

My desire to get involved in the world of Hollywood filmmaking took me to Brooks Institute of Photography where I earned a B.A. in Professional Photography with a major in Motion Picture Film & Video.

It was my time after Brooks, while slaving on several low-budget films for little or no compensation, that I heard the “still, small voice of God.” Little by little, I discovered God closing some doors while opening others, and soon I was using gifts in youth ministry. This journey eventually led to Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, a Master of Divinity degree, and the title of “Rev.” 

Today I am a Presbyterian Minister of Word and Sacrament.  Throughout this rollercoaster of a journey, I’ve never stopped taking photographs, and am truly grateful to God for blessing my work. I marvel each day at what our amazing God has created (and continues to create), both in terms of humanity and the world in which we live. My hope through this website is that you’ll pause a moment and appreciate a little of what I’m talking about.

Shalom,Jonathan