Rockford’s John Anderson speaking in Rock Island IL in 1981 during his run for US President
Portraits
Jazz Drummer Louie Bellson in Rock Island
A color slide that I scanned of Louie Bellson doing a teaching session in Rock Island IL.
Kris Portraits circa 1981 from the archives
Found some old negatives that I have scanned from 1981 of portraits I shot of my neighbor in Moline IL
Celebrating Carolyn’s 94th Birthday!
A portrait that I shot of one of Gina’s relatives on the occasion of her 94th birthday. Image made with Leica M3 with Fuji Acros B&W film
Portrait of my Dad
from a recent trip to Nebraska– Shot on film with a Leica M3 He is now 96 years old
Welcome to my gallery of photography work from over the last 40 years
I’ve gone down a long road over my 40+ years as a professional photographer facing many creative challenges. I got my start as an intern photographer at the White House during the Carter administration in 1978. After working on both coasts I’ve ended back in Illinois and focus on documentary work, commercial assignments and portraits. Please contact me at jay@jaybryant.com if you need help with a project or photo assignment. The website for my consulting work for Mint Collective is at: https://mintcollective.net/
Here are some of my favorite images:
Senior Portrait
Welcome Nolan Oliver Devaney!
Photos of me with my first grandson Nolan Oliver Devaney can be found at: http://jaybryant.pass.us/nolan/
Patriotic portrait
Summer engagement photo
Examples of Business Portraits
From the Southern Illinois Archives
Street shooting in Leeds with Marthe & Gilles
Met a nice couple when I was visiting Leeds that wanted their photo taken.
Irish Eyes
Business Portraits
Besides shooting weddings, I also shoot portrait work for people. This is one of my brides that I shot a couple of years ago that needed a portrait for work.