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There used to be a lot of stuff written here, but I just deleted it all.

I am a professional photographer. I live in Michigan. Someone get me out of here please.

Photos of Jonathan Clay (49)

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Contacts (393)

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Cinematic Toys 816 photos, 51 members
Action Figures In Action 45,542 photos, 1,985 members
star wars lego 17,764 photos, 1,649 members
Star Wars Lego Group 4,491 photos, 500 members
Star Wars Action Figures & Dioramas 3,954 photos, 308 members
Star Wars 36,980 photos, 4,591 members
Blood is Beautiful 3,380 photos, 1,191 members
Portraits (Individuality, Imagination, Originality) 3,273 photos, 4,954 members
Burlesque Beauties 10,435 photos, 2,039 members
Horror 13,722 photos, 4,970 members
Horror Hospital 6,947 photos, 1,044 members
The Secret Life of Toys 246,604 photos, 18,721 members
Toy Photographers 20,262 photos, 834 members
Toy with us! 6,181 photos, 822 members
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY 465,980 photos, 40,387 members
FASHION ♥ PASSION 14,820 photos, 2,177 members
Project Weather 9,019 photos, 2,655 members
Black Black Black 4,194 photos, 211 members
Aperture Science Laboratories 14,640 photos, 429 members
Vermeer Pearls.. an invite only group (P1/A2) 24,285 photos, 2,020 members
Board Games 2,974 photos, 993 members
P&S macro elite 7,329 photos, 615 members
Closer and Closer Macro Photography 901,143 photos, 65,611 members
Macro Household (no insects, flowers) 15,731 photos, 2,531 members
My Brown-Eyed Girl 19,229 photos, 3,340 members
artland 342,399 photos, 25,837 members
Beautiful very short haired girl / Very Short girl's Hairstyles 1,698 photos, 570 members
Total bokeh portrait 11,180 photos, 856 members
SiTE:LAB 351 photos, 13 members
Silhouettes in Black and White 2,361 photos, 971 members
Grand Rapids ArtPrize Promotion 3,484 photos, 89 members
Soulful Black & White 71,424 photos, 3,392 members
PoRTRaiT WiTH THe CiGaReTTe 1,626 photos, 1,620 members
Available Light / Existing Light 362,276 photos, 12,530 members
*****BOKEHLICIOUS IMAGE***** 124,625 photos, 7,217 members
Bokeh Masters 25,921 photos, 1,836 members
Bokeh addiction 64,365 photos, 3,700 members
Extreme Bokeh 207,745 photos, 16,397 members
Lonely People 29,148 photos, 3,739 members
Backstage All Access' Festival GR 2010 group 302 photos, 7 members
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park 4,159 photos, 203 members
color whores 80,953 photos, 2,809 members
Local First - Grand Rapids 233 photos, 29 members
ArtPeers Grand Rapids, MI 394 photos, 24 members
Urban Expressive World 12,041 photos, 43 members
D700 Photographer's Club 7,668 photos, 281 members
Nikon D700 Photos 53,021 photos, 1,000 members
Expressive lives 6,862 photos, 73 members
bokeh whores 185,786 photos, 10,149 members
DOF Junkies 14,725 photos, 543 members

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Testimonials (5)

Brian Merwin says:

"Jon has an amazing knack for creating deeply emotional portraits with a very unique perspective. His camera is clearly an extension of himself.

More than that, he's just a great person to know and hang around. I always look forward to working with him and I know you will too once you've met him."

24th September, 2009
Canon Screwdriver (gary syrba) says:

"Jon has a very unique style when it comes to his photographs. When I am looking at my contacts recent photos, I can always spot Jon's photos without even looking at the name. He does a lot of quality black and white work, and when he does color, the colors are light handed enough that they don't dominate the photo... unlike the way most of us go overboard with color. To me, this is a sign of a true photographer because he lets the photo speak for itself... not by letting the colors grab your attention instead.

The other thing that always amazes me with Jon's photos are the way he reads and uses light. We could all learn a lot just by observing what he does with available light, or with strobes. Where his use of light stands out the most is especially true on his portrait work.

Photography aside, I have been with Jon on quite a few of the Grand Rapids Flickr photowalks. He is always a pleasure to talk to.... a genuine nice guy! I've learned more from him than he may realize. Take some time to enjoy his photostream. You'll be glad you did!"

12th July, 2009
TerryJohnston says:

"Jon's work is honest and true. No false pretenses and no smokescreens... what you see is what you get. Bold, in your face and properly composed greatness. Glad we have become friends."

23rd June, 2009
Jamie Brokus says:

"If you watch Jon's stream, he has such a distinctive style and has no fear of experimenting with his photos...the angles and treatments, it is always a cool effect when it comes out. His passion for imagery and determination to achieve something with his images is well reflected in his work."

1st January, 2009
katherine lynn says:

"Jon's work has come so far in such a short period of time. I love his portraits; they're always so personal and expressive."

9th September, 2008