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!
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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jay: most of the images are shot with a 24-70 or the 85 (04.11.08 @ 11:12 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)
Anthony (ITDR): Love it! (04.08.08 @ 08:58 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)
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)
abraham: great set, thanks for sharing! jpeg or raw? (04.07.08 @ 03:12 PM)
Leah Simmers: Great images, gorgeous girl. I love the composition, color and attire in the set (04.07.08 @ 08:03 AM)
andrew r: great shots as always... (04.06.08 @ 11:47 PM)
Jasmine Marie: Wow. Very "NYC" :) (04.05.08 @ 08:02 AM)
Jasmine Marie: Wow. Very "NYC" :) (04.05.08 @ 08:01 AM)
Sara: I am 100% in love with that jacket. (04.05.08 @ 04:31 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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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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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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Chad Pennington: What do you shoot with ? And which lighting set up do you prefer (brand wise) (03.22.08 @ 01:57 AM)
francisco sandoval: Love your post-production work....keep on going visit my page... www.franciscosandoval.com (03.02.08 @ 04:36 AM)
andrew r: nice! great to see the finished product turned out so well!! (02.20.08 @ 12:14 AM)
anthony: Love it! (02.19.08 @ 11:25 PM)
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