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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 773 photos, 50 members
Action Figures In Action 45,115 photos, 1,970 members
star wars lego 17,316 photos, 1,620 members
Star Wars Lego Group 4,374 photos, 489 members
Star Wars Action Figures & Dioramas 3,831 photos, 298 members
Star Wars 36,514 photos, 4,553 members
Blood is Beautiful 3,353 photos, 1,176 members
Portraits (Individuality, Imagination, Originality) 2,192 photos, 4,573 members
Burlesque Beauties 10,404 photos, 2,027 members
Horror 13,754 photos, 4,946 members
Horror Hospital 6,907 photos, 1,036 members
The Secret Life of Toys 243,732 photos, 18,617 members
Toy Photographers 19,761 photos, 798 members
Toy with us! 6,068 photos, 808 members
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY 462,568 photos, 40,096 members
FASHION ♥ PASSION 13,811 photos, 2,030 members
Project Weather 8,050 photos, 2,547 members
Black Black Black 9,650 photos, 213 members
Aperture Science Laboratories 14,558 photos, 428 members
Vermeer Pearls.. an invite only group (P1/A2) 23,891 photos, 1,997 members
Board Games 2,969 photos, 985 members
P&S macro elite 7,270 photos, 613 members
Closer and Closer Macro Photography 897,739 photos, 65,397 members
Macro Household (no insects, flowers) 15,639 photos, 2,528 members
My Brown-Eyed Girl 19,108 photos, 3,334 members
artland 332,717 photos, 25,106 members
Beautiful very short haired girl / Very Short girl's Hairstyles 1,699 photos, 565 members
Total bokeh portrait 11,096 photos, 856 members
SiTE:LAB 351 photos, 13 members
Silhouettes in Black and White 2,362 photos, 970 members
Grand Rapids ArtPrize Promotion 3,484 photos, 89 members
Soulful Black & White 70,764 photos, 3,353 members
PoRTRaiT WiTH THe CiGaReTTe 1,638 photos, 1,616 members
Available Light / Existing Light 357,211 photos, 12,407 members
*****BOKEHLICIOUS IMAGE***** 123,812 photos, 7,176 members
Bokeh Masters 25,342 photos, 1,812 members
Bokeh addiction 63,101 photos, 3,619 members
Extreme Bokeh 205,932 photos, 16,343 members
Lonely People 28,979 photos, 3,732 members
Backstage All Access' Festival GR 2010 group 302 photos, 7 members
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park 4,023 photos, 202 members
color whores 80,873 photos, 2,805 members
Local First - Grand Rapids 233 photos, 29 members
ArtPeers Grand Rapids, MI 394 photos, 24 members
Urban Expressive World 11,955 photos, 43 members
D700 Photographer's Club 7,619 photos, 277 members
Nikon D700 Photos 52,300 photos, 999 members
Expressive lives 6,786 photos, 73 members
bokeh whores 184,323 photos, 10,097 members
DOF Junkies 14,576 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