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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[March 5, 2008 05:28 PM] aaron dressin said:
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! ;-)
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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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[March 3, 2008 02:43 AM] Aaron said:
Great shots. You did a really awesome job! That room looks very challenging!
[March 10, 2008 05:20 PM] kima said:
Looks like a fun and fashionable event xoxo ** Margo, Scott and Kima
[March 14, 2008 05:35 PM] jeannie zouvas said:
very nice pictures, you have the eye...
[March 17, 2008 09:50 AM] Raama said:
Hey Jay, You'll be surprised how may people read your blog. I love your work. Cool tips. Keep posting!! -R
[March 17, 2008 09:19 PM] StephanieC said:
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
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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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[March 1, 2008 07:17 PM] Aaron said:
Great set. I love the shot of the car and Palm trees in the background!
[March 2, 2008 03:52 AM] The other Aaron said:
Great stuff Jay... I want that car!
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February 28, 2008 shooting green
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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[February 29, 2008 07:55 AM] Aaron said:
Very cool...I mean green! I love your work.
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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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[February 28, 2008 03:38 PM] peter dennen said:
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.
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February 21, 2008 365 is in the house!
a big welcome to the blogging world is out to director of photography at aurora, family man, artist and homeslice, peter dennen! 

peter has started a 365 project which you can read about and see at his new fantastic blog: 365 project

peter needed a little help to get the blog up and off the ground and who better to ask than his good friend and one time insane contributor, me!  but in all fairness, it is the least i could do to give back a little for all that peter has done to help me get my stock up off the ground and running strong.  thanks right back at ya!  i promise i will start to contribute soon.

365 is born and in motion!  but now that i posted it on here, there is no baggin the idea, your commited!
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February 19, 2008 the delorean session
hi all, shot delorean this afternoon for a test and for a new book NYC bound.  thanks to andrew for the assistance, and nate for the photoshop editing.

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[February 19, 2008 11:25 PM] anthony said:
Love it!
[February 20, 2008 12:14 AM] andrew r said:
nice! great to see the finished product turned out so well!!
[March 2, 2008 04:36 AM] francisco sandoval said:
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[March 22, 2008 01:57 AM] Chad Pennington said:
What do you shoot with ? And which lighting set up do you prefer (brand wise)
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February 17, 2008 blogs i read
there are a few blogs i read all the time.  most are geeky photo industry stuff:

http://www.stockphototalk.com/ 
very much the go to blog for stock photography breaking news and info.  i dont read it everyday but if you want the crash course in stock, this is the place.

http://strobist.blogspot.com/  
most photographers all know this spot as the learning resources for strobe lighting.  i especially like the videos...always interesting to see what people are doing.

http://www.thefstopmag.com/
a great resource for gaining a little insight to some really amazing photographers.  always interesting work featured and great interviews of the artists.

http://www.ronshoots.com/
a day in the life of down to earth friendly stock long-timer, ron chapple.  i always learn a little something something.

http://www.nickonkenconnection.com/shoptalk/
pretty cool industry stuff, great images

http://www.aphotoeditor.com
an inside look at the other side of photography.

http://news.auroraphotos.com/
i am an aurora contributor and very proud of it, see the news blog above and you will see why, they kick some ass on the photography talent.

http://www.chasejarvis.com/blog/
if your not aware of this guy, you live under a rock.  the blog is some great industry insight from photography business savvy chase.

http://www.theparisblog.com/
just because i love paris.

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February 15, 2008 portraits on white
just out for a quick shoot this morning.  enjoying this project, 2 days into it, thanks for looking!

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[February 16, 2008 03:55 AM] Jamie L said:
I seriously love your style. Did I mention that already? No? Well I do. Whatever this project is, I really like it.
[February 16, 2008 05:00 AM] jay said:
ha! thanks jamie! thanks for the comment.
[February 16, 2008 05:34 AM] ianshive said:
looks great dude, nice stuff
[February 16, 2008 10:44 PM] abraham said:
portraits look great, but tell us about the project!!!!! keep up the great work.....btw, because of the cool job ITDR did with your blog, i just signed up for a new blog myself! thanks for sharing....
[February 17, 2008 06:26 AM] jay said:
abraham ~ very cool, you will not be disappointed! i worked with them on making it happen so it is good to hear people are diggin them! jay
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February 13, 2008 ramping up my getty stock!
just had an image boost on my getty catalog.  very cool to see the stock catalog growing after years of producing.  tons of work and thanks to all that i shot!  here are just a few of the new ones now on RM Getty Images.  Lot of kids, families and lots of mountain sports.

big thanks to all at aurora for getting it all placed so well.

always looking for content to produce and as soon as the blog is complete is will include upcoming productions, and models wanted.  thanks!


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