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Automotive Photography in Big Sur, CA | Rolls-Royce

Automotive photo shoot for Rolls-Royce featuring the Cullinan SUV, Phantom saloon, and Spectre coupe cars at locations in Monterey, Carmel, and Big Sur, and Felton California.

Product Lifestyle Shoot at the Russian River | Nikon USA

Photo gallery of client selects and outtakes from a product lifestyle photo shoot and hiking adventures on the Russian River in Northern California for Nikon USA.

⚠︎ Covid-19 Guidelines for Photo Shoots

Photo crews have adjusted to working under covid-19 guidelines, and commercial photographers are required by law to meet local safety measures. Here are the options and protocols I’ve been sharing with clients and crew during this time:

Editorial Shoot (lick) in SF for Past & Present Magazine

An editorial portrait of Andre Charoo at the Yerba Buena Gardens shot in downtown San Francisco for Past & Present Magazine, the alumni magazine of Crescent School (Toronto)

Day At The Office With A Porsche Cayman 718 S | Apex Wheels

A day at the track with favorable weather and a chalk grey Porsche Cayman is a day that I thank the photo Gods for allowing me to be a photographer. Below is a gallery of images from an assignment covering driver Ed Sporbert and his 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman S at Sonoma Raceway for Apex Wheels.

Portfolio | Motorsports and Automotive Photography

After years. And years. And years. I finally sat down and created a portfolio of motorsports and automotive photography. This collection comes from some playoff-level assignments shot for various clients including: Audi sportscar experience, Mercedes-Benz, Motorcyclist Magazine, Porsche, Simraceway, and more. There will certainly be new trophies added and replacements to the portfolio over time. So far these are my all-stars.

Advice I’d Tell My Younger Self As A Photographer

I contributed to a post on PhotoShelter along with 4 other lifestyle photographers sharing career lessons and advice. The photo industry has changed greatly since I first started. With that in mind, here are (4) tips I would have told my younger self.

AMA Superbike Racer Thad Wolff | Motorcyclist Magazine

Photo shoot with former AMA pro racer Thad Wolff for the cover of Motorcyclist Magazine during the FIM Superbike World Championships at Laguna Seca. It was a day with high temps, a bit of luck, gratitude, and oil stained boots. The feature is about Thad’s relationship with a Suzuki GS1000 bike, and his friendship with the innovative guru mechanic Matsu Matsuzawa.

Interview on PhotoFocus Photography Podcast

I was interviewed on the photography podcast Photofocus “Beyond Technique” by hosts Chamira Young and Skip Cohen. It’s also a decent discussion about the photo industry. Skip and Chamira asked about staying focused, self correcting the career path, how I got started in photography, and how to break into lifestyle or editorial work. They wrapped […]

“The List” – Top 90 Photographers on PhotoShelter

PhotoShelter announces “The List” – the top 90 photographers on the platform from over 80K members. San Francisco based photographer Jay Watson is selected as 1 of 5 photographers chosen to represent the lifestyle category.

Lighting Setups From 3 Sports Shoots In Rangefinder Magazine

Lighting tutorial “Fully Lit” in Rangefinder Magazine from (3) sports subjects – an outdoor scene of a rock climber at Mammoth Lakes, an indoor location set for a sportswear client, and an editorial studio portrait of a pro cyclist.

Video: Chef Trent Page | Whole Foods Market

Ducks, hens, and ribs. Here is a promotional video we shot with Chef Trent Page showcasing a rib roast, spiced duck, and a mustard herb game hen available at Whole Foods Markets in Northern California. Despite not wanting to be in front of the camera, Trent helped us knock out (4) videos in only a […]

Portraits of Cyclists Cait Dooley and Peter Stetina | Bicycling Magazine

Sometimes we meet people for a reason. The morning I was scheduled to photograph pro racer Peter Stetina in Santa Rosa, CA for a Bicycling Magazine feature called “These Legs Were Made For Cycling,” I was rear ended in an accident and totaled my truck. Peter’s story for the piece is about his recovery during […]

CrossFit Gallery From Fitness Shoot in Belmont, CA

Photo gallery of athletes working out at CrossFit Vis Performance gym in Belmont, CA

Video: The Forrer Brothers at Mammoth Lakes, CA

Video of fly fishing and rock climbing with the Forrer Brothers at Mammoth Lakes, CA. From an adventure, travel, and lifestyle series for G-Project Gear

Video: Panorama Meats | Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods Market sent us to Pete’s Valley Cattle in Winters, CA with Chef Melissa King – to film ranchers Rick Harrison and Richard Stewart and to learn about their partnership with Panorama Meats. Here is our finished 3 minute video edit from the project.

Editorial Portrait of Vaughn Brown in San Francisco, CA | Bicycling Magazine

Editorial photo shoot of Vaughn Brown of Parker Dusseau Menswear photographed in San Francisco, CA for Bicycling Magazine.

Exotics Racing Los Angeles at Auto Club Speedway | HydroFarm

Automotive photos of drivers and supercars from Exotics Racing driving program at Los Angeles Auto Club Speedway, and photographed for Hydrofarm.

Interview by Photo District News

Photo District News interviewed me for a short piece about my photography, California culture, and how I use my website. The article is sponsored by Photoshelter, the company that hosts my online portfolios, image archive, and work for client delivery.