Advice I’d Tell My Younger Self As A Photographer

lifestyle photographer Jay Watson

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. 

Interview on PhotoFocus Photography Podcast

Photofocus podcast w/ photographer Jay Watson

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

Top lifestyle photographers

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 by Jay Watson

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.

Interview by Photo District News

PDN interview with Jay Watson

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.

Interview: Alma Surf

interview of photographer Jay Watson in Alma Surf Magazine

Interview in Brazilian surf magazine Alma Surf of San Francisco Bay Area photographer Jay Watson.

Interview: Refueled Magazine issue 05

Interview in Refueled Magazine of San Francisco, CA Bay Area photographer Jay Watson. 12 page spread including images and questions by Jamie Watson.

Interview | Liquid Salt Magazine

Liquid Salt Magazine interviewed me last week and posted it here. Included in the interview are a few images previously not seen until now, and the lowdown on why a guy from Baltimore ever started surfing.