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Laidback grind by DP © Jay Watson Photography

Where does your inspiration come from? I would like to ask Duane Peters. He placed 3rd at the 10th Annual Tim Brauch Memorial Contest this past weekend. The man is 47! Not only did he lose a wheel on his first run, but he kept riding and grabbed “trick of the day” and a couple of tacos for the effort. The “Master Of Disaster” rode against legends of skateboarding such as Steve Alba, Steve Caballero, and Christian Hosoi. It was obvious Christian or Caballero would win after the first round so Peters was left to ride for himself and for the crowd during the finals. A position in which he thrives.

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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 »

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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