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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 (20)

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Contacts (393)

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Cinematic Toys 802 photos, 51 members
Action Figures In Action 45,182 photos, 1,975 members
star wars lego 17,385 photos, 1,622 members
Star Wars Lego Group 4,394 photos, 492 members
Star Wars Action Figures & Dioramas 3,865 photos, 298 members
Star Wars 36,586 photos, 4,562 members
Blood is Beautiful 3,360 photos, 1,181 members
Portraits (Individuality, Imagination, Originality) 2,381 photos, 4,629 members
Burlesque Beauties 10,417 photos, 2,031 members
Horror 13,777 photos, 4,949 members
Horror Hospital 6,872 photos, 1,036 members
The Secret Life of Toys 244,139 photos, 18,630 members
Toy Photographers 19,868 photos, 805 members
Toy with us! 6,104 photos, 812 members
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY 463,105 photos, 40,136 members
FASHION ♥ PASSION 13,889 photos, 2,044 members
Project Weather 8,104 photos, 2,560 members
Black Black Black 9,660 photos, 213 members
Aperture Science Laboratories 14,572 photos, 429 members
Vermeer Pearls.. an invite only group (P1/A2) 23,948 photos, 2,004 members
Board Games 2,969 photos, 987 members
P&S macro elite 7,273 photos, 613 members
Closer and Closer Macro Photography 898,337 photos, 65,431 members
Macro Household (no insects, flowers) 15,656 photos, 2,528 members
My Brown-Eyed Girl 19,109 photos, 3,334 members
artland 333,765 photos, 25,138 members
Beautiful very short haired girl / Very Short girl's Hairstyles 1,707 photos, 567 members
Total bokeh portrait 11,142 photos, 857 members
SiTE:LAB 351 photos, 13 members
Silhouettes in Black and White 2,364 photos, 970 members
Grand Rapids ArtPrize Promotion 3,484 photos, 89 members
Soulful Black & White 70,853 photos, 3,359 members
PoRTRaiT WiTH THe CiGaReTTe 1,636 photos, 1,616 members
Available Light / Existing Light 357,982 photos, 12,425 members
*****BOKEHLICIOUS IMAGE***** 123,992 photos, 7,182 members
Bokeh Masters 25,402 photos, 1,818 members
Bokeh addiction 63,299 photos, 3,632 members
Extreme Bokeh 206,211 photos, 16,351 members
Lonely People 28,996 photos, 3,733 members
Backstage All Access' Festival GR 2010 group 302 photos, 7 members
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park 4,023 photos, 202 members
color whores 80,942 photos, 2,805 members
Local First - Grand Rapids 233 photos, 29 members
ArtPeers Grand Rapids, MI 394 photos, 24 members
Urban Expressive World 11,970 photos, 43 members
D700 Photographer's Club 7,638 photos, 277 members
Nikon D700 Photos 52,564 photos, 998 members
Expressive lives 6,793 photos, 73 members
bokeh whores 184,595 photos, 10,101 members
DOF Junkies 14,600 photos, 539 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