Jay Watson Photography

I will have three framed pieces at 111 Minna Gallery this month. This should be a huge event filled with the work from a very eclectic group of artists. Gringo will be selling limited addition silk screened posters of the design below. Conder will have a full on dragster inside the gallery. Jason Jessee will be showing a bike plus his “Patriot Act friendly” luggage, designed exclusively for domestic travel. A must see.

Opening Reception: Thursday July 3rd. 6pm

Poster design by Brian “Gringo” Bounds

111 Minna Gallery and Garage Magazine are delighted to present FULL CUSTOM LIVING: THE ART OF GARAGE MAGAZINE, a group show featuring outstanding work from some of the subculture’s most visceral and definitive artists.

ARTISTS: Shawn Barber • John Bell • Boogie • Tim Conder • Daniel Martin Diaz • Ed Fox • Coby Gewertz • Dan Gilday • Bruce Gossett • Eric Haines • Jason Jessee • Chas Ray Krider • Jenny Lens • Chris Martin • Larry Mills • Estevan Oriol • Marco Patino • Jim Phillips • The Pizz • Rob Struven • Jay Watson • Keith Weesner • Drew Wiedemann • Adam Wright • Derek Yaniger

Another anxious young photographer is up and coming.
Keep your eye out for Justin Nambiar.

Portrait of Justin Nambiar. © Jay Watson Photography

The identity of AYMIAH is a former student, intern, and assistant of mine named Justin Nambiar. This week marks a pivotal moment in Justin’s life. He is moving to New York to assist fashion photographers, and to start the next phase of his career. J Nam is super motivated and does not waste an opportunity (or a meal). No doubt his professionalism and dedication will take him far. When I see a kid like this go it inspires me, because everything in the photo industry is up in the air right now. Read the rest of this entry »

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© Jay Watson Photography

Well I wish it was me that is off to Hawaii for either a vacation or for a gig. Instead (2) prints have been sent to Kaneohe, Hawaii on Oahu in the hopes of raising money for the 8th Annual Habilitat Art Luau Benefit.

This is the 4th year that Jay Watson Photography has participated. Each year I have donated two prints to the event, and so far everything has been sold. Read the rest of this entry »

Another anxious young photographer is up and coming.
Keep your eye out for JN.

© Jay Watson Photography

As a photographer now with a few freelance years under my belt, I was recently reminded what it felt like during the beginning when I fist started out. While I was a photographer’s assistant back in Baltimore, I wanted to be on my own so bad I could taste it. There was internal pressure, anxiety, and some left over teenage angst. I lost several nights sleep thinking about when my time would come to bust loose.

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A self portrait.

© Jay Watson Photography
Yes it really does work.