Sean Harley – IFBB PRO | Rock Solid Nutrition Business Owner

5 Covers together, woo!

( Sean’s Announcement Post’s after first shoot and then after each cover. )

” Had an amazing shoot this morning with Jamie Watling in Toronto. He’s a truly talented young photographer with a contagious, energetic personality. I’m finally back home in Omaha where I can enjoy my first real “cheat” meal in months and relax before it’s back to the hustle tomorrow. It was an inspiring weekend competing at the WBFF World Championships in which I met and re-connected with so many inspiring individuals who really motivate me to strive for greatness! “

Cover # 1

” My latest cover, shot by the incredibly talented Jamie Watling! Check out this issue of Physique for the complete spread and interview! Jamie and I had an incredible time shooting this in Toronto. He was really fun to work and has an amazing eye for detail and kept me laughing all day “.

Cover # 2

” So I get a call from Fitness photographer Jamie Watling saying the he made me a sweet Rock Solid Nutrition poster. When I go to the open the email I was blown away to see that he landed me another Iron Man cover!!! Guy loves surprising his clients! That’s 2 covers with him already this year!! Couldn’t be happier with my decision to book with him, our shoots rock.. SOLID! “

Cover #3

” Fresh off the press!! My latest international Ironman Magazine cover!! Shot by the outstanding Jamie Watling in Toronto! This might just be my favorite cover to date. I flew up to shoot with Jamie Watling about two months because of the success we have had in the past landing multiple covers and got news of this one just last week. I need to get up there and see him more often! There will be more to come from that shoot and this is a beautiful one to add to the collection!! “

Cover #4 Mass Muscle

” I shot this up in Toronto with Jamie Watling a few weeks back! Every time I’ve shot with Jamie he gets to work right away and bangs out a new cover with in weeks!! We landed a cover for an Ironman MASS MUSCLE special issue!!! This is one of my favorite covers yet because it’s the first one where I get to fully HULK OUT in a most muscular pose. Jamie randomly said do the Hulk Hogan pose and it ended up on a cover! This is also the most muscle mass I’ve carried for a cover shoot and as lean if not leaner than I’ve ever been. Jamie has a great eye behind the camera and he puts in work to get his stuff published. This is my 4TH cover with him in just three shoots!! The mans got a gift for photography and when he puts in the hustle and work with it great things happen. This one will be going up on the wall for sure! “

Cover #5

” Excited to back on the cover of another international IRONMAN! This is my 5th cover in three shoots with Jamie Watling. Talk about getting some bang for my buck! Great motivation for me. He works so hard for his clients to find them opportunities when he is just hired for a shoot, everything else he does is just him trying to help! Many awesome experiences! “

– Sean Harley

Ashley Callingbull – Ms. Universe ( First Indigenous Winner )| Actress | Motivational Speaker | Sports Illustrated Model

” I had been talking to Jamie Watling for a while trying to book a shoot but I was never in town. Had a trip coming up and took the opportunity to booked the shoot but we didn’t have much time as I had to fly out the same afternoon. We shot outside and his lighting was amazing. We got a great variety of shots in a very short time, he made me look amazing. He showed me the unedited shots which were amazing, he didn’t even need to change them.

I was completely comfortable with Jamie and it went great. He is very talented, knows how to capture great images, hilarious to work with and is a great guy. I look forward to working with him again in the near future.”

– Ashley Callingbull

Micah Lacerte – Hitch Fit | Soulfit Retreats

” So the Big Exciting News is Here!!! Christmas Came Early. I am so Proud to Announce I am on the Jan 2016 Cover of the International Version of IRONMAN Magazine shot by Jamie Watling !!
As many of you know I took over 4 years off from shooting to focus on the Growth of Hitch Fit. About 5 months ago my Passion was no Longer put on Hold and I recommitted myself to getting in the Best Shape of My Life. I set very specific goals and planned out exactly how I would achieve those goals!! I spent 4 months Training Very Hard and Eating Clean to get my body in the shape that would give me the very best chance of landing a Magazine Cover then connected with an Awesome Photographer!!
As many of you know, I went to Canada to shoot with the Super Talented Photographer Jamie Watling last month. It was the Very 1st time we have shot together but had been planning it for many years. Jamie has shot a ton of Fitness Magazine Covers and Countless Models Published so I knew he was the perfect fit. We got some of the Most Amazing Fitness Shots I have had to date. His skills are on another Planet, he was Full of Positive Energy and Very Passionate!! Huge Props to all his Hard Work and “Going to Bat for me” to Help Land this Cover. One Other thing that made this Whole Journey Special was Jamie Called me personally to surprise me about Landing the Cover and wanted to hear my reaction!! That there is Awesome. Contact this Guy and Set up a Shoot!!! For those of you that do not Live In the Kansas City Area or were unable to see the Ironman Magazine Segment this morning Here it is!!!.. I was right after the announcing of the Kansas City Royals Alex Gordons Signing which made for a very happy interview!!!
Big Shoutout to Jamie Watling for the Awesome photoshoot and opportunity!! “

– Micah Lacerte

Jamie Eason – Fitness Legend – The One & Only

” I came all the way from Houston Texas to shoot with Jamie Watling and we had a great time. If you want someone with a ton of energy, you gotta work with Jamie, he is pretty fun. He is all over the place but that’s one of my favorite things about working with him. He is super creative and can give you a ton different looks. There’s this soft thing he does, something with shadows, then some more intense lighting, many options. Its just a little time yet so much variety, it was a very cool experience so I am grateful for the opportunity “

– Jamie Eason

Andrew Melling

” Wow!! I am so excited and honored to have found out that Jamie Watling photography has landed me the cover of Iron Man Magazine’s International Mass Muscle special edition! This is an absolute dream come true! HYOOOGE thank you to Jamie Watling for my first magazine cover from only my second ever professional photoshoot, and to Iron Man Magazine for the opportunity!

What a surprise! Jamie calls me to meet up to discuss ‘something small’ that has published some of our pics, and as we are sitting in his studio casually chatting, BAM! He slams this up on his flat screen! Iron Man?! Are you kidding me?! Thank you!! If you’re looking for an awesome photoshoot experience, and the possibility of getting published in record time, contact Jamie! ” – Andrew Melling

Erin English ^ image from our Maxim feature

” Working with Jamie Watling awarded me many great opportunities. Let’s see, he got me published in MAXIM, landed me the spotlight feature in UMM, and through him getting hired to work a few events for MMA EXPO CANADA and the FIGHT NETWORK, I got to work events for the Fight Network and hang out with UFC Fighters. Which THEN, Jamie chose to push me to a clothing line shoot that he was shooting which was super fun and ended up in a commercial on sports net! Truly Thankful for all of Jamie’s effort in pushing me for things after the shoot and we have been friends for a long time since. ” – Erin English

Jen Jewell – Celebrity Fitness Trainer

” Shooting with Jamie Watling was so much fun! The entire day was filled with silliness, laughter, him providing me with great direction. That included all kinds of tips and tricks for poses, expressions, action shots, you name it. Anything that could help us improve the shots. When moving to a different location our personalities meshed as we skipped there rather than walking which got some funny looks. I left that day feeling confident knowing that I truly invested wisely. Jamie is a true professional not only behind the lens but also when it comes to working for his clients!. Hours after our first shoot had ended, he emailed me with an update, he had submitted our photos while I was getting ready for our glamour sets, and had landed me a huge feature in one of my favorite magazines, Women’s Health and Fitness Magazine and he set it up so I could write the feature! And then only a short time later, told me he had landed us the corner cover feature and spread in MUSCLEMAG, which meant Jamie Watling had landed me my first 2 publications ever! I literally dropped the phone and started jumping up and down! Thank you Jamie, can’t wait to shoot again! “

– Jen Jewell – Wbff Pro, Cellucor Athlete, Bodybuilding.com columnist, CPT

Dave Shutler – CEO at Coremale | Former Secret Service Agent

” Drove up to shoot with Jamie Watling and only 8 Weeks later, he landed us a huge training feature in FITNESS HIS Edition in South Africa. Big thanks to Jamie Watling for landing us a big 7 page spread in international edition of ironman magazine. Jamie also made it so I could be credited as the writer for both features.Jamie Watling and I have done some good work together that I’m very proud of. Huge shoutout to Jamie Watling for his talent and great work in all these shots and the 2 published articles I’ve landed w/ him this year already. He’s a very talented photographer and highly recommend him if you want a photographer that will go to work for you!

Looking forward to working with Jamie more. Thanks again Jamie! ” – Dave Shutler

Shannon Petralito – WBFF Pro Figure World Champion

” HOLY SMOKES!!!! MY VERY 1st COVER!!!!! I’m an International Cover Model!!!!! WOW!! HUGE thank you to Jamie Watling for this opportunity!!!! I am on cloud freaking 9 right now!!! A dream and goal of mine since day one of my career and we did it!!!!! He surprised me on a video call. At first he said sadly the images were publish worthy and we needed to reassess. I was sad, and then.. BOOMM!!, he tosses our cover up on the screen and I freaked out lol.
From the very first phone call with Jamie he was so professional in helping me plan this shoot and making me feel so comfortable before during & after the shoot! I don’t think I ever laughed so hard during a photo shoot!! It was definitely an adventure shooting out doors and it started pouring and Jamie had an umbrella ready, quoting Jamie, ” Pip Pip Cheerio “, opens umbrella and it snaps! Then he hilariously asks the mailman for a ride back to the car! Ha! Good times!!!! While I was sitting on a rock in the water, Jamie was changing settings on his camera and beat boxing, and his Makeup Artist started joining in with guitar noises and then went on for like 2 minutes, no one looking at anyone, was too funny, I almost fell off my rock. I was very entertained!
During the shoot I learned so much from Jamie as far as what poses best accentuate my physique and he offered so many great tips that I continue to use today in front of the camera! I honestly feel like I am a better model because of him!
After the shoot he did an amazing job at working so hard to push our images! Of all of the photographers I have had the pleasure of working with, Jamie really works super hard for his clients at helping them land not only smaller features but covers as well!!!
Thank you Jamie from the bottom of my heart my friend for making a dream of mine come true, there were days when I almost lost Faith that being published just wasn’t something that was meant to be for me but you just made my year with this surprise via Skype today, you made me cryyyyy lol!!!!!! Love you my friend!!! WE DID IT!!!! “
Update:
” 2 months later, he landed us ANOTHER COVER!!! 🙂 yay! If you are looking to book with an awesome photographer that makes it happen, book with Jamie Watling my friends!! He’s so easy to work with, knowledgeable, talented and he really works with you to help you maximize your shoot!!! “

– Shannon Petralito

Jenna Yvonne

” As a fitness model, bikini competitor and lifestyle coach, a few of my personal goals were to improve my portfolio, get published in magazines to help Brand my name, and to also become a sponsored athlete with a reputable supplement company.

I chose to work with Jamie Watling Photography back in June 2011 and I can truly say the investment was worth every penny. Since the day we spoke, he was completely honest about how his services worked, his pricing/packages and what I could expect in return. He planned out ALL looks in advance so that the day of the shoot would be well-organized, as Jamie helps with Art Direction for his shoots. I arrived at his studio excited, and super-duper nervous as this was only my second official photo shoot. After a few minutes of him cracking jokes, I was laughing hysterically and felt much more relaxed for the remainder of our shoot. He taught me a great deal about posing, lighting, and my best angles. The images turned out to be amazing and I can recall him telling me that a few may even be “publish-worthy.” I was ecstatic with the outcome and so excited that I decided I needed to book a shoot #2 with him!

Jamie has always supported my goals in the fitness industry. He listens to what you are wanting to try for, and is sincere with wanting to help his clients. He has gone above and beyond to help me this year by either referring me or teaching me how to handle things on my own as a fitness model and business woman. Since working with him, he helped me became sponsored by Magnum Nutraceuticals, was published twice in INSIDE FITNESS Magazine, which included a full page “Fitness Elegance” feature, along with making the 2011 Hot and Fit 100 list. Our photos are used on my personal website as marketing content, and Magnum used our photos to promote me on products. He knows I was a fitness model on a mission and believes in me.

It is really quite simple; find what it is that makes you happy and who it is that makes you happy and you’re set. Promise. If you are looking for an amazing and very connected photographer, I HIGHLY recommend globally published photographer Jamie Watling.
Never in my entire life have I felt so empowered and beautiful as a woman. Jamie Watling was not only my photographer but has become a wonderful friend. During the photo shoot, he was EXTREMELY patient and guided me in a way that made me feel valued, sexy and capable of ANYTHING. I have never laughed so hard or have had so many constant outbursts till my stomach hurt. Sorry neighbors! LOL. From voice impersonations, dancing, singing, toilet seats, jokes, sarcasm, bare tires, door stopper noises, ladders and pizza… All memories I will treasure for a lifetime. Thank you Jamie for being part of my journey. You are one in a million!

( Her post when we released her FIRST of 2 Covers )

OKAY… I Honestly don’t know how I was able to keep this in but I am finally able to announce it. My wonderful friend & Photographer, Jamie Watling has helped me a lot in the last year. From a sponsorship referral which I ended up getting, motivating me with advice and guidance, to 2 model features in one of my favorite fitness magazines. Well, we had made plans to meet up to talk about my next shoot I wanted to book with him. In typical Jamie Watling fashion, I was literally surprise ambushed and found out that he got me my very first COVER, and not just any cover, but an International Women’s Health and Fitness Cover which is a Global Brand!!! He hid it under the food menu. Needless to say I was shocked and definitely had some happy tears…. I can’t believe the image used on the COVER was from my very 1st time shooting with Jamie, and also the 2nd photo shoot in my fitness career. I am always so happy with the outcome of his photos. The man has got mad skills!!! Perhaps that is why I have shot with him 3 times this year? I wish I could keep his talent a secret, but I have to share with the world that he is not only an amazing photographer, but a genuinely good person & a wonderful friend! IF you feel you need more direction or guidance in your fitness career (and you need some better photos to go along) lol… then please contact Jamie right away to book your shoot! ” – Jenna Yvonne

Scott McMillan – Former Marine | Supplement Store Owner

” I cannot believe that only 1 month after my first Professional shoot with Cover Photographer
Jamie Watling, I am receiving my First publication and am now an Internationally Published Fitness Model landing a 7 page training feature in an International issue of IRONMAN! I chose to shoot with Photographer Jamie Watling because everyone spoke so highly of how easy he is to work with and how much he goes above and beyond for every client, I couldn’t be more grateful for everything he has done for me. From working with me, to emailing back and forth, to him giving me the opportunity to also WRITE the training content for the feature, by the way, I AM A PUBLISHED WRITER NOW TOO!, Jamie has been nothing but amazing! I cant wait to get a copy of this magazine in my hands AND book another shoot!! Be sure to contact him for your next shoot! ” – Scott McMillan

Melanie Gardner – IFBB Pro | Business Owner

( Melanie’s post after releasing our Training Feature )
” My First ever publication! It came only 2 weeks after working with Jamie Watling. Thank you Jamie I appreciate the time and effort you put into helping your models and enjoyed you giving me the opportunity to write the program for the spread in Natural Muscle Magazine, ( Issue you also shot the Cover for, congrats! ), as well as being the model in the training feature itself and now I am also a published writer! I feel so Grateful to be here thriving, being fit, healthy and enjoying life. Models looking for opportunities, I highly recommend contacting my friend Jamie Watling ” – Melanie Gardner