Evel Knievel served in the US army, worked at a copper mine, was a semi pro hockey player, started a successful hunting guide business, competed in ski jumping, pole vaulting, and rodeo events. Images from the Life Archive. 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
Inked Magazine features a multi page piece I shot of Oakland tattoo artist Freddy Corbin for the mag’s “Icons” section. They also included me in the contributor section. I love editorial portrait work! Continue Reading
Portraits in Inked Magazine featuring San Francisco punk band Dead To Me. Continue Reading
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. Continue Reading
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. Continue Reading
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. Continue Reading
Jay Watson Photography awarded at the International Photography Awards (IPA) competition for an editorial portrait assignment. Continue Reading
Tearsheets from an editorial magazine fashion photo essay based off the dust bowl era and shot at Bay Area California locations. Continue Reading
Editorial portraits of custom car builder Steve Sellers at his shop in San Jose, CA for Garage Magazine. Continue Reading
