About hi, my name is jay reilly.  i am a commercial/ editorial photographer based in carlsbad, ca.  some of my past client have include Nike, Sony, Hyatt, Conde Nast among many others.  this blog is dedicated to showcasing my assignment work and helping other photographers by sharing tips and tricks that have been vital to my business.  feel free to leave comments or post questions. thanks!
hi all! well, its upgrade time and spring cleaning at the studio.

here is the list:
20d ~ $500 ~ sold I think
20d ~ $500 ~ sold I think
5d ~ $1500 ~ works great, well maintained, used hard and well, lots of scratches and war stories canon 1ds ~ $1300 ~ rock solid, hard working camera, great for person just starting out and wants a lasting camera with nice low iso files
canon 70-200 L IS ~ $1400 ~ works great, glass is clean, hood has scratches
canon eos3 with vert grip ~ $300 ~ like new!
canon eos3 with battery grip ~ $250 ~ like new!
canon 15mm fisheye ~ $400 ~ works great, like new, glass is clean, small ding on the hood, does not affect photo
tamaron ~ 14mm ~ $600 ~ super clean. like new

ok, i think that is it, click here to see all the images. camera1.jpg

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rachel: have you sold the fisheye yet? or the 5d? interested... (03.20.08 @ 02:58 AM)
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a quick session with hailey of raw skin.  session was for a new cast of sponsor for hailey.

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and while in oceanside, why not people-watch, and snag a shot or two...

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PAUL MURILLO: Hey thats my good friend of mine in the hat/glasses! WALLY!!!! haha 1love. your a great photographer! (08.21.08 @ 09:22 PM)
Mike Wise: Man...these rock Jay! (04.03.08 @ 08:37 PM)
Lauren Zaffos: These are great Jay. I just love how every image has its own unique energy! (03.30.08 @ 06:58 AM)
Lauren Zaffos: These are great Jay. I just love how every image has its own unique energy! (03.30.08 @ 06:58 AM)
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super smooth shoot with a great set of models and excellent food.  needless to say after this shoot, i was hungry.  thanks to all the models and employees.  and if you want to enjoy some of this great food, visit blue point in san diego.

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aaron dressin: Geez... I could really use a drink right now. Good stuff Jay. (03.14.08 @ 01:53 AM)
jay: hey abraham, thanks for reading, it is the 45. its the only one i own, sometime i rent the 24. jay (03.13.08 @ 11:07 PM)
abraham: ur right! now im hungry....great job, thanks for sharing these. loving the editorial posts! just curious...what tilt-shift are you using? (03.13.08 @ 10:42 PM)
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hi all, just finished editing a selection of editorial images for the bill blass show in rancho santa fe, ca.  to see the entire take, please email me at jay@jayreilly.com, thanks.


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Eddie Bojorquez (Studio 512): You've got blogs all over! Great work - and great to see you the other day. See you around... -E (03.11.08 @ 02:15 AM)
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the second of a few more session with jet set.  thanks to noah, kayslee and steph for a fun session.


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Jasmine Marie: These look straight out of a magazine. Wow! (03.28.08 @ 10:50 AM)
jamie lawler: Wow, this is la jolla?! Where were you? I always love the styling of your shoots. That's such a fun red truck. (03.24.08 @ 01:20 AM)
geanette: Where in La Jolla is this spot, because this is EXCATLY what i am looking for to photograph my 5 kids! (03.19.08 @ 07:34 AM)
aaron dressin: Hey Jay... great stuff. Look at that green grass! Get it while you can ;-) (03.10.08 @ 11:18 PM)
Orbie Pullen: Hey Jay, It was fun surfing with you and Doug in Oceanside, keep in touch. If your ever in Santa Cruz look me up, your work looks great! (03.09.08 @ 10:12 PM)
abraham: i really like the use back-lighting on all these. and all the greeeeeen! (03.07.08 @ 08:54 PM)
Leah Simmers: these are amazing, love the pop and pop (03.07.08 @ 01:03 AM)
Fred Egan: Jay-Very Nice shoot bro! (03.06.08 @ 05:41 AM)
Aaron: Did you use a tilt shift lens? Pretty cool! (03.06.08 @ 02:31 AM)
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just returned from shooting blue marble, a very clean, modern spa at the hyatt regency mission bay.  thanks to kyra for the help and emily for the modeling.

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aaron dressin: Great job in capturing the beauty / relaxation of this place. I also really dig the Isabella's Gift stuff below... bummed I didn't go now! ;-) (03.05.08 @ 05:28 PM)
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i have been having this email relationship with a great event planner named lisa kennedy at landmark events.  lisa works on some charitable events and was doing one for Isabella's Gift.   combing fashion, art and music, i think fun was had.  here are a few images to check out.  fun doing some thing a bit different.  this was a photographic challenge, see room below.


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landmark_0005.jpgso i don't really do too many phoot tips on this blog...as i am not even sure who is reading it, but i think this is of interest to anyone.  the beauty shots above were taken in this room... with the existing florescent lights. 

another interesting thing about this shoot was it was all JPG... which is not all that interesting unless you a photo geek like me, but what i liked about the shoot was keeping the image as is...with as little post work as possible.  I am looking to do more editorial assignments and want to keep life easy...so accepting the art as art is something i am working on...does that make sense?

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StephanieC: Hi Jay, A friend sent me this blog link and as always, very impressive what you've been creating! Coincidentally, this is a direction I've been going in the past year, and you've definitely set a bar for me to aim for! Take care, Stephanie (03.17.08 @ 09:19 PM)
Raama: Hey Jay, You'll be surprised how may people read your blog. I love your work. Cool tips. Keep posting!! -R (03.17.08 @ 09:50 AM)
jeannie zouvas: very nice pictures, you have the eye... (03.14.08 @ 05:35 PM)
kima: Looks like a fun and fashionable event xoxo ** Margo, Scott and Kima (03.10.08 @ 05:20 PM)
Aaron: Great shots. You did a really awesome job! That room looks very challenging! (03.03.08 @ 02:43 AM)
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hi all, just working on a few sessions with jet set models.  this is 1 of about 5 in total over the next few weeks.  thanks to theo for the caddy and for kahterine and alec's for the time.
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The other Aaron: Great stuff Jay... I want that car! (03.02.08 @ 03:52 AM)
Aaron: Great set. I love the shot of the car and Palm trees in the background! (03.01.08 @ 07:17 PM)
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February 28, 2008 // portraits stock
just taking advantage of the window of green here in san diego.  i have tons of shoots lined up just to get some green settings.  more on that soon...but here is one from the lee kids in carlsbad.
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Aaron: Very cool...I mean green! I love your work. (02.29.08 @ 07:55 AM)
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its just nice when it all works.  ever get that feeling?  just wanted to say thanks to two companies that really have it together.  customer service has been great and i look forward to many more orders with these guys.  so i have been making new printed portfolios and it is kind of a expensive pain in the but to select the images, edit the images, print and make all of these portfolios.  but it is almost done!

WHCC for printing. these guys are just great, i can FTP and what almost seems like 2 days it comes via UPS looking perfect.

PINA ZANGARO for printed portfolios.  i had these great plans to custom make books.  when it came down to what i wanted to make, they beat me to it. 

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peter dennen: jay - this new print book is going to be great for you. you have made some really strong imagery over the last year and i am very confident that you know have the goods to put together a stand-out portfolio. i can't wait to see the final book. (02.28.08 @ 03:38 PM)
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