hey, i’m jay!
I started my photography journey seven years ago. I was a photojournalist during my college years, and I used to photograph concerts and festivals.
Now, I pretty much just focus on grad photography. I love visiting all the different universities and photographing my grads!
why i offer my services for free.
I started offering grad photos for free in 2020. While COVID-19 was my main motivation for free photos, I believe there are systemic issues and problems within higher education.
Rising costs of tuition, mental health issues, grade deflation, and finding housing are just a few of the many difficulties that college students have to face. Despite all this, I truly believe that attending a university is a pathway toward a better future and a transformative period in one’s life.
I want future college graduates to celebrate their achievements without having to worry about the cost associated with photos.
my style.
simple.
I take pride in honest, clean photos – no extreme filters.
dynamic.
I capture shots that are energetic and showcase liveliness.
vivid.
I strive to achieve an editing style that’s colorful and timeless.
We’ll be a good fit, if you…
want straightforward grad photos. I won’t try to sell you my “art” or try to create a “mood” during your grad session. Just like all the photos on my website, I try to keep things simple and happy.
need posing guidance during your session. You probably don’t know how to pose yourself, and that’s ok. I pretty much have a memorized list of poses in my head that I will demonstrate for you.
understand the time and effort that I put into photography. Because I offer my photos for free, I get a ton of bookings — way more than other photographers. There are days where I’m genuinely tired and might not be as hype, and days where I’m backlogged and might be delayed when editing photos.