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. Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
Photo gallery of athletes working out at CrossFit Vis Performance gym in Belmont, CA Continue Reading
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 Continue Reading
Selects and behind the scenes photos from the adventure lifestyle and rock climbing series with Michael and Jacob Forrer of Repurposed Grain at Mammoth Lakes and Bishop, CA. Shot for G-Project Gear. Continue Reading
Selects and behind the scenes photos of fly fishing with the Forrer Brothers at Mammoth Lakes, CA. An adventure, travel, and lifestyle series for G-Project Gear Continue Reading
LifeTrak is a California based company specializing in wearable technology for athletes. With a new product launch and app interface geared towards running, cycling, swimming, working out and recovery, I was commissioned to do a lifestyle fitness shoot at locations in Half Moon Bay, CA. Below are a few selections and outtakes for the campaign.… Continue Reading
Coverage of the San Francisco International Polo Classic at the Cerro Pampa Polo Fields in Petaluma, CA hosted by Polo San Francisco and Audi sportscar expeirence. Continue Reading
Surfing, skateboarding, lifestyle, and travel photography series in California and Mexico for G-Project Gear, a Bluetooth wireless speaker product company. Continue Reading
An editorial tearsheet from Canadian Cycling Magazine and image gallery on cycling in the Redwoods along the Northern California coast starting in Palo Alto, CA. Continue Reading
The 2014 winner of the Titans of Mavericks Surfing Contest was Grant Twiggy Baker of South Africa. This year’s conditions were significantly better than the 2013 contest with a few heats seeing waves close to 40ft. Baker was aggressive and made the most of the opportunity. I didn’t shoot the contest this year, so here… Continue Reading
A video and still photography shoot for Eton Corp that included lifestyle and product photography situations while hiking, on the beach, and at home. Locations in Aptos, CA and Woodside, CA Continue Reading
My friend Justin makes his way down the cliff to the surf at Waddell Creek, CA just north of Santa Cruz. This was shot for G-Project Gear as part of an on-going assignment that includes my California lifestyle work. Continue Reading
Sports photography from a lifestyle, fitness, running, and cycling shoot in Santa Cruz, CA of Bay Area triathletes for Magellan GPS. Continue Reading
Palo Alto Bicycles is one of the oldest bike shops on the west coast. Below are some outtakes from a photo shoot with the staff of Palo Alto Bicycles. The Northern California roads look pretty good and so does the shop’s new apparel. Continue Reading
Nikon feature on surfing photography by Jay Watson including tips and techniques for shooting water sports. Here are a few additional tips. Continue Reading
Studio portraits of X Games skateboarding big air winners Mitchie Brusco and Bob Burnquist. They are separated by 20 years in age but they remind us that skateboarding doesn’t discriminate against age. Or maybe it doesn’t matter in sports when you are 45 feet off the ground? Continue Reading
Photos from of fitness, running, and cycling of Bay Area triathletes for a lifestyle shoot near Santa Cruz,CA for the Magellan GPS “Switch” campaign. Continue Reading
Surfing photography of waves, and seascapes from West Cliff at Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz, California. Continue Reading
Portrait of skateboarder Roger Mihalko. One of Northern California’s most stylish riders. photo by Jay Watson Continue Reading
(4 of 4) Commissioned work on Northern California surfing for “Cold Water Souls,” a UK published book on surfing the world’s frigid waters. Continue Reading
(3 of 4) Commissioned work on Northern California surfing for “Cold Water Souls,” a UK published book on surfing the world’s frigid waters. Continue Reading
(2 of 4) Commissioned work on Northern California surfing for “Cold Water Souls,” a UK published book on surfing the world’s frigid waters. Continue Reading
(1 of 4) Commissioned work on Northern California surfing for “Cold Water Souls,” a UK published book on surfing the world’s frigid waters. Continue Reading
Drift Surfing has published my account of the Mavericks surf contest with my words and 28 full screen size images. The piece covers my personal experience of what it was like shooting from the media boat. It was “awesome and horrible at the same time.” Continue Reading
A fairly interesting story is nearly finished regarding the Mavericks Surf Contest. I’ll announce where the images will land and or post all of it here. Here is a teaser image from the first heat. Continue Reading
This Sinners jacket above has been photographed in many different magazines, including an image I shot for Garage Magazine a few years back. Ironically it has never been photographed from the back. Until now, and it rules. Continue Reading
Portraits of Hawaiian pro surfer, icon, and North Shore legend Buttons Kaluhiokalani at his home break in Oahu, Hawaii. © Jay Watson Photography Continue Reading
