hi everyone! just catching up on some posting and here is one of my favorite families! also played with the processing a bit as the light was really flat and a bit strange. maybe these guys look familiar, we went from summer to winter! thanks tara and family!
Kevin Le Vu says:
I love this family shoot you did! Such a warm feeling within each image you took!
(02.14.09 @ 01:20 AM)
Kevin Le Vu says:
I love this family shoot you did! Such a warm feeling with each image you took!
(02.14.09 @ 01:19 AM)
chelo says:
Haha! The light is strange and flat everywhere I go- but haven't managed to make it look this beautiful!
So awesome that you're doing families now :)
(12.21.08 @ 07:52 AM)
tara pollard pakosta says:
these are supercalafragalisticexpealadocious!!!!! LOVE THEM JAY!
tara
(12.17.08 @ 05:09 PM)
jay says:
thanks everyone!!!
(12.17.08 @ 01:08 PM)
Julie Cruz says:
I love the Whitneys! I want to steal them and keep them in my pocket!! :) Your rocked it AS USUAL. Man....when i'm at the workshop I just want to learn to be just a PINCH as good as you and i'll be happy :)
(12.17.08 @ 09:23 AM)
Lisa @ celebrate CREATIVITY says:
These are beautiful! I popped over after visiting TW's blog. A real pleasure to browse. Happy holidays!
(12.17.08 @ 08:11 AM)
elizabeth says:
Love your processing here.. I found you though Tara's blog
(12.17.08 @ 05:16 AM)
lauren c. - openField. says:
these make me SMILE!!!!! : )
(12.16.08 @ 08:14 PM)
kelli :) says:
Ohhh these are A M A Z I N G!!! You * ROCK* and are definitely one of my favorites :) You inspire me....and I truly appreciate you.
(12.16.08 @ 06:33 PM)
Srilu Viene says:
Jay- your shots are amazing and your work, inspiring. I can see why you are Tara's favorite photographer - the pictures you took of her family rock! My absolute favs (apart from the 3rd from the bottom, of course!) are the ones of Tara and her girls and her husband and the boys. Love them!
(12.16.08 @ 02:22 PM)
Srilu Viene says:
Jay- your shots are amazing and your work, inspiring. I can see why you are Tara's favorite photographer - the pictures you took of her family rock! My absolute favs (apart from the 3rd from the bottom, of course!) are the ones of Tara and her girls and her husband and the boys. Love them!
(12.16.08 @ 02:22 PM)
Puanani says:
Wow. the photos are fabulous. I love how I can feel the cold wind and hair blowing in their faces. You have really captured a family. Beautiful!
(12.16.08 @ 02:09 PM)
jason says:
wow. i love to see tara and fam on your blog. freaked me out switiching from one blog to the next and seeing the same beautiful smiling people. the crops and angles are great. i also love how some of the family shots are organized , with some people in the foreground and others in teh backgrond. it creates fantastic depth.
(12.16.08 @ 12:35 PM)
Mikael says:
whoah! Nice job. Third and fourth from the bottom are my favs too.
(12.16.08 @ 10:25 AM)
Casey says:
Wow :] These rock! What lens did you shoot these with!? Amazing Inspiration Jay!
(12.16.08 @ 06:40 AM)
denise Baker says:
love these shots - I especially love the third from the bottom and the group shot with everyone holding hands - it just screams family to me.
(12.15.08 @ 09:26 PM)
Christopher Vaughn says:
Jay - I love the feel of these! You turned a flat day into something warm and inviting. I'm inspired as always!
(12.15.08 @ 09:14 PM)
Christopher Vaughn says:
Jay - I love the feel of these! You turned a flat day into something warm and inviting. I'm inspired as always!
(12.15.08 @ 09:14 PM)
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hi all! super excited to announce a series of workshops and travel opportunities for like-minded photo people!! i have had many requests for workshops and so you asked for it! now there are a few things that i am still working on so please be patient while i catch up on a bit of the content.
i will keep this post short and sweet and basically list the few things coming up and give you an idea of what i am up to:
one-day lighting workshop - january 16 - 8 hours of beginner lighting with srobes
shooting kids workshop - january 30 - 6 hours of business, shooting, and post production
costa rica april/march - surf/photo/beer drinking trip for the artist and kid in ya - come learn to surf, get shot, shoot and hangout with toes in the sand.
go check out jayreillyworkshops.com!!
first have to thank ITDR for help on the site.
i will keep this post short and sweet and basically list the few things coming up and give you an idea of what i am up to:
one-day lighting workshop - january 16 - 8 hours of beginner lighting with srobes
shooting kids workshop - january 30 - 6 hours of business, shooting, and post production
costa rica april/march - surf/photo/beer drinking trip for the artist and kid in ya - come learn to surf, get shot, shoot and hangout with toes in the sand.
go check out jayreillyworkshops.com!!
first have to thank ITDR for help on the site.
CReid says:
Awesome ideas...I can' wait until we connect for future projects.
Regards,
Carl
(12.19.08 @ 10:45 PM)
sofie warren says:
fancy coming to Barbados? i need a workshop (shooting kids in particular) but my budget does not allow for a trip to CA:o(
(12.17.08 @ 04:33 PM)
jay says:
kids one is almost sold out the lighting workshop has a few more seats left. thanks everyone or the interest! looking forward to it.
(12.17.08 @ 01:04 PM)
brooke says:
i would love to come to the lighting workshop (and its on my birthday), but im in Atlanta and on a photography student's budget. maybe if i win the lottery?
(12.16.08 @ 09:37 PM)
Julie Cruz says:
Hold a spot for me Jay! Turns out i'll be back from Mammoth on the 29th!! :) Just need to fill out and fax this form.
(12.16.08 @ 12:20 AM)
Julie Cruz says:
Noooooooooo!!! I really want to go to the shooting kids workshop, but i'll be in Mammoth! :( UGGGGHHH!! You'll have another soon though right? :)
(12.16.08 @ 12:09 AM)
whitney elizabeth says:
costa rica sounds fabulous! actually, it all sounds fabulous! i want to do it all :)
(12.15.08 @ 12:29 PM)
Danny says:
Hey Jay...Are you going to cover any post production in the lighting workshop? Thanks
(12.15.08 @ 07:02 AM)
abraham says:
sweeeeet! i will fax in tommorow. really looking forward to these classes...
(12.14.08 @ 06:43 PM)
tram luu says:
gosh, i'm a retarded this morning and can't seem to get my computer work hence the double comment earlier. i went to the link and yes, i'm interested in the kids workshop. i'll fax in the form tomorrow from my office. and btw, got the jpg disk last week jay. thanks and i love the images. can't wait to see you again. please save me two spots for the kids workshops.
(12.14.08 @ 07:27 AM)
tram luu says:
i would be interested in both the lighting and kids workshops. what time on these days? cost?
(12.14.08 @ 07:14 AM)
tram luu says:
i'd be interested in both the lighting and kids workshops. times? cost?
(12.14.08 @ 07:13 AM)
jen says:
Wow! How much would I love to go to Costa Rica! I'll start saving my pennies now :) In the meantime, count me in for the lighting class!
jen :)
(12.12.08 @ 06:25 PM)
tara says:
looking good. great ideas! i might be into the shooting kids one, need some help with that. ;)
(12.12.08 @ 06:24 PM)
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FishMama says:
I was planning to embed this on my blog on Friday. I assume that's ok, considering the setting you have set on vimeo. Please let me know if this is not okay. Thanks! I'm inspired.
(02.16.10 @ 08:33 AM)
Joscelyne Cutchens says:
I found your blog from Tara Whitney... i love your stuff, you're totally awesome! I looooove this stop motion video, it's so cool! I thought of you when I got an email from Photojojo today, they're having a contest on stop motion videos: http://vimeo.com/Photojojo
(12.17.08 @ 05:03 PM)
Lanne says:
This video made me want to cry. My son finished preschool 5 days ago and i didn't MAKE the time to go in and take photos :( but... all is not lost. prep will be well covered ;) and .. i think a 'day in his life at 5' done like this would be awesome!! downloading some software to try it now!
(12.16.08 @ 08:45 PM)
Jaime B. says:
Hey Jay - this is Jaime (the one buggin you all day:) That was so fun! I am excited to start stalking your blog and hopefully make it to a workshop!
(12.12.08 @ 08:53 PM)
taryn says:
thank you so much for sharing this was great!
(12.12.08 @ 08:37 PM)
erin roberts says:
I LOVE that! I know about half the kids in that video so it was a lot of fun to watch!!
(12.12.08 @ 10:30 AM)
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hi everyone... just posting some pictures of the studio. i was possibly thinking of bringing in another commercial artist to share the space. if you or someone you know if looking for a place in san diego(north county - Oceanside) please send them this link.
its a great work space, have 2 work stations available. graphic designer, video shooter/editor, web designer would be perfect, but i am open to whatever.
ideal person would dig music and hosting events. if your interested, hit me up! jay@jayreilly.com
its a great work space, have 2 work stations available. graphic designer, video shooter/editor, web designer would be perfect, but i am open to whatever.
ideal person would dig music and hosting events. if your interested, hit me up! jay@jayreilly.com
Elaine says:
Hi Jay,
Amazing photos and your space isn't bad either. I was wondering if you could share what company develops your work. And if I had to have one new lens for Christmas what would it be?
thanks!
(12.11.08 @ 08:14 PM)
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hi everyone, just wrapped a in studio catalog shoot for a la jolla based pilates company called complete pilates. business partners mike and armone called to get an important part for the company rolling...image. so here is one of the studio shots. just simple, clean, and strong...


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finally had a stretch of time to shoot a few things, including a catalog this friday...but my housing went out this morning, so, nice light, nice waves no housing;-( So here are a few of sue before she headed off for some fun...


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hi everyone
corban productions released the kayslee collins video of the shoot, check it out... and let me know what you think...i think the back of my head looks awesome!

corban productions released the kayslee collins video of the shoot, check it out... and let me know what you think...i think the back of my head looks awesome!

Mark Leonard says:
I can't seem to play the video. Anywhere I click I get redirected to the Corban Productions site where there is another video that has nothing to do with you and photography.
(12.11.08 @ 11:11 PM)
Dennis Axer says:
Hi Jay, the video is awsome. Nice shoot. Looks like you were using your 35mm on the 1ds Mk II !? Anyhow, totally rad. We are working on our blog and will send you a link, once its done. Oh and yes, I recognized the back of your head. Looks like you had way too much fun. You must also be in the surfing video they showcase since there are at least 8 guys in the water shooting. Very nice.
(12.10.08 @ 11:29 AM)
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hi everyone, just wrapped a promo shoot for kayslee collins. prepped here at the studio and shot on location not far at 1010 oceanside, bobbie rae dockler did the hair and makeup, kelly k wilcox did the styling and mike sandy directed a video to follow. nathan apffel DPed the video..and i think collin pierce shot all of us shooting kayslee...so maybe a video to follow the video. i dont know!
but here are a few. first one i am pretty proud of finding this hard soft natural light. i dig it, the rest are all shot with a signle light and are very easy set ups, fast up and down for the variety.
thanks for checking it out!
but here are a few. first one i am pretty proud of finding this hard soft natural light. i dig it, the rest are all shot with a signle light and are very easy set ups, fast up and down for the variety.
thanks for checking it out!
Luiza says:
Kayslee Collins are rock! Love it ♥
(02.26.09 @ 12:31 PM)
BOBBIE DOCKLER says:
WOW WHAT AN AMZING TURN OUT, I AM PLEASED!
(12.11.08 @ 01:23 PM)
BOBBIE DOCKLER says:
WOW WHAT AN AMZING TURN OUT, I AM PLEASED!
(12.11.08 @ 01:23 PM)
BOBBIE DOCKLER says:
WOW WHAT AN AMZING TURN OUT, I AM PLEASED!
(12.11.08 @ 01:22 PM)
BOBBIE DOCKLER says:
WOW WHAT AN AMZING TURN OUT, I AM PLEASED!
(12.11.08 @ 01:22 PM)
Casey says:
these images rock. the way you use natural light is absolutely astonishing :] major kudos.
(12.07.08 @ 07:57 PM)
Katie Beverley says:
Jay! Your work is always so inspiring...great shoot once again... I love checking up on what you are doing cause I'm never let down :)
(12.06.08 @ 05:41 PM)
aaron says:
yeeeeeeeaaaaahhhh booooyyyy!! killin' it! i gotta come along once to listen to your pitch to the front desk.... or watch you slither up the back stairwell!
(12.04.08 @ 05:13 PM)
jason says:
they're all awesome, but i'm really diggin those first shots with natural light. whoa.
(12.03.08 @ 09:10 PM)
Mikael says:
You so rocked it out of the house. That natural light shot ROCKS, smokin'. I keep telling myself it is your ocean side diffused light, but I'm starting to think it is just you :)
(12.03.08 @ 06:01 PM)
Mikael says:
You so rocked it out of the house. That natural light shot ROCKS, smokin'. I keep telling myself it is your ocean side diffused light, but I'm starting to think it is just you :)
(12.03.08 @ 05:43 PM)
crystal says:
Can you share what light you used and maybe more on how? Soooooo wanting to learn how to use lighting better. Thanks for whatever you can share with us. LOVE LOVE LOVE your pics.
(12.03.08 @ 05:34 PM)
andrew reilly says:
very cool! love the natural light composite..and great use of strobes..love the contrast in highlight and shadows.
(12.03.08 @ 04:43 PM)
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hi everyone! busy weekend, still catching up. i am sure you remember lucy... here are a few more and kris and brad as well!
Leslie says:
that last one is incredible, and I love the swing shot. These are really lovely, well done Jay.
(12.01.08 @ 07:09 PM)
Sara Montour says:
She is so adorable; beautiful photos! Can you send some of that light to MN?!
(12.01.08 @ 11:21 AM)
eliesa Johnson says:
Jay! This is an A-MAZING session! Love the colors and this girl is GORGEOUS!!!
eliesa
(12.01.08 @ 10:39 AM)
kris says:
wow! I thought you'd have trouble with the lack of sun at the end there and sure enough, you make it into one of the best shots (top right). dang you make my kid look good! thanks jay!
(12.01.08 @ 08:04 AM)
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had some fun shooting alison's family. we shot at one of my favorites beaches, cardiff...and i saw a bunch of people surfing that i knew and wanted to catch up with them afterwards to shoot...waves were up, the sun and light was perfect, water was blue, would have been great, but after 15 mins of duck diving and fighting the waves out, i went to shoot and realized that water was seeping(sounds better than gushing) into my water housing that was holding my canon 1dsm2! OUCH! if that was my 5d, it would be done! i love 1d cameras...super solid.
fixed it tonight, waves are still up! maybe shoot tomorrow.
fixed it tonight, waves are still up! maybe shoot tomorrow.
Austin says:
i guess blond is the dominant gene - haha - great shots - cool family!
(12.08.08 @ 09:34 AM)
Alison says:
Love them Jay! So fun to see what someone else sees through the lens. We had a great time with you and we will have to do the surfing shots another time:) Glad to hear your camera survived. We thought something was up after you came in after a few minutes. Glad to hear your equipment was ok and you were able to fix it.
(12.01.08 @ 03:54 PM)
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