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In memory of Donna Hoerdemann

Posted December 3, 2024 by admin

Saddened by the passing of Donna– I photographed her while I was at SIU in 1981. She died from lung cancer way to young.

Leaving a legacy

Posted October 10, 2023 by admin

Sadly, my Dad, Gerald Bryant passed away in September 2023 from COVID complications. He left a legacy of public service, learning and putting children first. His work ethic was incredible. This photo I shot with a Leica M3 2 years ago on film. Good article about Dad here: https://theindependent.com/news/local/obits/longtime-grand-island-educator-bryant-leaves-a-legacy/article_489a9b82-518b-11ee-ba8e-138a8afb546e.html

Experimenting with AI

Posted October 10, 2023 by admin

Photo of my Dad in front of a family barn in Nebraska

Taking the deep dive into AI –one of my first examples of my Dad

Welcome to my gallery of photography work from over the last 40 years

Posted May 19, 2021 by admin

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. All images are copyright 2025 by Jay Bryant. The website for my consulting work for Mint Collective is at: https://mintcollective.net/

Here are some of my favorite images:

Photo by Jay Bryant

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Photos from trip to Rome

Posted December 3, 2019 by admin

Photos from our trip to Rome can be found at: https://jaybryant.com/rome-trip-photos/

Morning Light on the D&R Canal

Posted October 2, 2013 by admin

Fall is coming

Posted October 2, 2013 by admin

Photo of the horses in my neighbors pasture

Summer Veggie Art

Posted July 15, 2010 by admin

Pics of veggies picked out of my garden tonight:

My new ride

Posted June 21, 2010 by admin

Gary’s Social Media Count

Posted November 8, 2009 by admin

Found here:

http://www.personalizemedia.com/garys-social-media-count/#more-1734

My support for Chris Daggett

Posted November 1, 2009 by admin

I spent all day Friday riding on Chris Daggetts campaign bus through Southern and Central New Jersey to document his campaign with pictures and video. The photos can be found here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaysbryant/sets/72157622580414431/

(Full disclosure: I was invited by the campaign and got 2 t-shirts, a side order of corn-beef hash, 2 pieces of tomato pie and a bag of pretzels)

I was impressed with:

Daggetts drive and determination to make a difference in this state

Taking the time to listen and interact with the people he met during the day. Most politicians Ive been with just shake hands and move on.

The incredible support that he has from his wife and daughters out on the campaign trail with him all day long.

I was drawn to Daggett by the endorsement of the Newark Star Ledger which said:

The newspapers decision is less a rejection of Gov. Jon Corzine and Republican Chris Christie than a repudiation of the parties they represent, both of which have forfeited any claim to the trust and confidence of the people of New Jersey. They share responsibility for the states current plight.

And today the Star-Ledger added:

Indeed, its more critical function is to send those who govern in Trenton a clear signal that theyve gone badly wrong, that radical reform is needed.

A vote for Corzine or Christie wont do that. Only by sending Chris Daggett to Trenton will voters make it clear that the era of wretched excess and irresponsible spending in Trenton must end now.

My final words are those that Chris Daggett tells everyone:

It is never wrong to vote for the right person.

Chris Daggett is my choice for the next Governor of New Jersey.

Lan and Luke Engagement Photos

Posted September 3, 2009 by admin

Engagement photos of Lan and Luke at Fairmount Park in Philadelphia

Remembering Ted Kennedy

Posted August 29, 2009 by admin

On the passing of Senator Ted Kennedy, I wanted to share one of my images that I shot of him back in 1978 when I was an intern photographer at the White House. Kennedy and Mrs. Carter had just returned from the funeral of Pope Paul VI in Rome and were met by President Carter at Andrews Air Force Base.

I’ve been thinking about this image this week with the news of his death. I went on a hunt through my house today trying to find the album with the 11×14 print that I have (the negatives are in the Carter Library) to scan it and post it. After tearing through my garage and basement this afternoon for 2 hours… I was not able to find the print. I did get lucky tonight and found a slide copy in my office and did a scan of it (sorry for the poor quality…it is a 3rd generation image).

Sunset at Grovers Mill Pond

Posted August 14, 2009 by admin

I went out after dinner tonight and shot pics of the sunset at Grovers Mill Pond by my house.

Amy and James

Posted July 26, 2009 by admin

I had decent weather to shoot a beach wedding of Amy and James this weekend in Beach Haven NJ. They picked the Gables Inn …which was a good location and great food.

I’ve always said…give me a good window and I can shoot an entire album with just that window light: