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Interview: Photographer Grant Brittain

What do you do when when today’s publishing industry is scratching it’s head on how to stay in business? Jay Watson interviewed skate photographer Grant Brittain in search for a few answers.

Polaroid Should Not Be Impossible

Polaroid of the Coupe de Cab. San Jose. CA

Polaroid instant film should not be impossible and it should not need to be reinvented. Info & the details about The Impossible Project and how they plan to save Polaroid. Images (Polaroids of course) by Jay Watson.

Occupied For The Holidays

Happy Holidays! JW shares a brief overview on the photo industry in 2008 and some personal lessons learned from the past year.

Photo Business Advice I Wish I Learned in Art School

Holga image at Pacifica Skatepark

JW shares a list of points from a lecture titled “Things Your Momma Should’ve Taught You About Art School.” The list is good for working pros but especially helpful to newbies to the photo/art industry.

One Person Can Make A Difference

Shot for Fidelity Magazine. Gary Maxworthy single handedly brought fresh produce into the California Food Bank system. This one man is responsible for bringing healthy food to over 600 community food programs. See short interview for more.

A Brief Photo History On Halloween

Edgar Allen Poe, 1809-1849.

A photo gallery of images that tie photography to Halloween. Included are a few facts that are hard to overlook. For some artists, film makers, entertainers, and photographers Halloween will forever be associated with their name.

Group Art Show | Shooting Gallery San Francisco, CA

I will have a framed piece in a group art show this weekend at the 3rd Annual Pinewood Derby Car Races & Art Auction at the Shooting Gallery in San Francisco. Hosted by The Hell’s Belles Car Club. Benefits go to the Bay Area Women & Children’s Center in SF.

Duane Peters Is More Hardcore Than You

Duane Peters, lay back grind. San Jose, CA

JW photographs skateboarding pro Duane Peters at a contest in San Jose, CA. DP’s style is so original it brings up the question… where does inspiration come from?

Frank Kozik Likes To Smoke.

Product photography of vinyl toy Camo El Panda designed by Frank Kozik.

A gallery of product photography of vinyl toy artist Frank Kozik’s work. Photos by Jay Watson Photography.

California Junior Rodeo at Woodside, CA

This image was photographed at Woodside, CA rodeo which is part of the California Junior Rodeo series. Obviously this was taken during the bull riding event, and I have no idea what happened to the actual rider. Hope he enjoyed it!

New Experiences • Mash Up

A self portrait photo with light painting with the help of photographer Joe Reifer. Photographed at a remote landscape in the California desert.

To-Do List

To Do list on a napkin.

A to do list written on a napkin of long term personal and photography related goals. by Jay Watson Photography.

Editorial Products | Garage Magazine

toy car photography

Items I shot for product reviews in Garage Magazine. Sometimes they get some absurd stuff. There are only so many hot rod related tchotchkes that a man can take. These were pretty goofy, but thank God I don’t have to shoot a lazy susan car seat in a lowrider.