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!
a big shout out to sara, jacob and ryan at sony online entertainment for some fast portrait help.  11 portraits in about 40 mins.  no problem!  i think the trick is making them consistent in look but also getting a few unique original images per subject as well. 

here are just a few, thanks to all for giving me your time to shoot, thanks.

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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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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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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)
Mike Wise: Man...these rock Jay! (04.03.08 @ 08:37 PM)
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)
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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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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)
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)
aaron dressin: Geez... I could really use a drink right now. Good stuff Jay. (03.14.08 @ 01:53 AM)
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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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Aaron: Did you use a tilt shift lens? Pretty cool! (03.06.08 @ 02:31 AM)
Fred Egan: Jay-Very Nice shoot bro! (03.06.08 @ 05:41 AM)
Leah Simmers: these are amazing, love the pop and pop (03.07.08 @ 01:03 AM)
abraham: i really like the use back-lighting on all these. and all the greeeeeen! (03.07.08 @ 08:54 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)
aaron dressin: Hey Jay... great stuff. Look at that green grass! Get it while you can ;-) (03.10.08 @ 11:18 PM)
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)
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)
Jasmine Marie: These look straight out of a magazine. Wow! (03.28.08 @ 10:50 AM)
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