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!
still at it!  i love the challenge of finding subjects.  nothing like tossing the camera in the front seat with some motivation and inspiration to get some portraits.  sorta like a subject hunt.  i have also been testing out my good friend doug boutwells totally rad actions on this set of images.  pretty nice stuff!

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working on nailing down a few new clients in both the catalog and campaign realm so i am just a little hustle and flow like Djay. ha!  2 movie references in 2 post.  you guys still with me?

thanks to jules and filly for kicking ass and putting in the time.

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Walter Sobchak: I'm sorry, Smokey. You were over the line, that's a foul.
Smokey: Bullshit. Mark it 8, Dude.
Walter Sobchak: Uh, excuse me. Mark it zero. Next frame.
Smokey: Bullshit, Walter. Mark it 8, Dude.
Walter Sobchak: Smokey, this is not 'Nam. This is bowling. There are rules.

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anthony: Nice shoots! - As always. I heard they have a cool site. (04.15.08 @ 08:47 PM)
Aaron: I told those @!&%# down at the league office a thousand times that I don't roll on Shabbos! (04.15.08 @ 10:52 PM)
aaron dressin: Jay! The dude abides... (04.16.08 @ 02:06 AM)
Benjamin Spell: These look great! makes me ant to go bowling! (04.16.08 @ 04:25 PM)
abraham: i really like this set!! makes me want to go bowling!! great work (04.17.08 @ 05:48 PM)
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a short stock shoot in la jolla on sunday proved to be a good choice as the weather was so nice.  looking forward to summer.

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hi all,  a quick catalog shoot for lifegear.  this is like the 6th or 7th shoot for these guys and it is always fun.  they are like a mile a minute.  by the time the shoot is done, they have come up with another product!  good clients to have.  also good to have clients that really value the images and understand the importance of not only selling products but getting the products into the channels by means of images, which is cool.

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Tiffany Hix: Looks great! I love the light on the last two. How fun would that be?!! (04.11.08 @ 11:03 PM)
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April 5, 2008 // assignment
hi everybody,
both jackie and i get styling credit on this one;-)  a very fun casual run around the east village for some testing.

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Sara: I am 100% in love with that jacket. (04.05.08 @ 04:31 AM)
Jasmine Marie: Wow. Very "NYC" :) (04.05.08 @ 08:01 AM)
Jasmine Marie: Wow. Very "NYC" :) (04.05.08 @ 08:02 AM)
andrew r: great shots as always... (04.06.08 @ 11:47 PM)
Leah Simmers: Great images, gorgeous girl. I love the composition, color and attire in the set (04.07.08 @ 08:03 AM)
abraham: great set, thanks for sharing! jpeg or raw? (04.07.08 @ 03:12 PM)
jay: always raw. shooting on my new 1ds m2, very little done in cs2, they are almost right out of camera (04.07.08 @ 03:20 PM)
Wayne Toshikazu: Great images, Jay, especially for nearly straight of camera. And props to you on the great styling. :-) (04.07.08 @ 06:20 PM)
Anthony (ITDR): Love it! (04.08.08 @ 08:58 PM)
Tiffany Hix: Great work! What lens did you use on that second shot? I love the depth of field! (04.11.08 @ 11:06 PM)
jay: most of the images are shot with a 24-70 or the 85 (04.11.08 @ 11:12 PM)
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hi all,  came out to meet with david and amanda of select, my assignment reps and a new york test session with jackie of ford/jetset, more on that later... here are some new york city snapshots, and one to show:

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Jasmine Marie: I love shooting NYC. :) Great shots! (04.04.08 @ 07:50 PM)
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portraits of john daniels of oceanside. talk about a fast session.  they always are on the way to the water. 

this was also my first session with my new/used canon 1dsm2, which has been a blast to shoot.  The color is great, the camera is fast and responsive and it feels good to be shooting a 1d body again.  the resolution also have been a perk with stock, i would rather do less up-rezing. really have been scaling back on the gadgets and keeping is a bit more simple and lightweight.  less bags, less lenses, less hassle.

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andrew reilly: badass! (04.08.08 @ 04:53 PM)
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March 19, 2008 // portraits stock
have not shot the boys in a while, so here they are...somewhat of a recent shot. within a few weeks.  in order to shoot them i just need to work them into the stock production schedule, is that bad?  well, anyway, kieran is now 4 and half and brooks is 2 and half.

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Jasmine Marie: They're such cuties! (03.28.08 @ 08:59 AM)
Aaron: Your kids are awesome Jay... Great shots. (04.02.08 @ 03:47 AM)
Carol: I discovered your website from Tara´s blog..I think youre fantastic,creative, original, and your pics are awesome! The light is incredible here. and the eyes are so sharp !! Thanks for sharing your incredible work!! what lens did you used here?? (09.23.08 @ 10:22 PM)
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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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