Some photos of the Sandhills and ranch signs in Cherry County NE from our trip out west in June. The Box T Ranch that my Uncle Floyd managed for many years is still listed on one of the signs.
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. All images are copyright 2023 by Jay Bryant. The website for my consulting work for Mint Collective is at: https://mintcollective.net/
Here are some of my favorite images:
Last wedding…
After 20 years I am retiring from my wedding photography practice. Here is an image of the last wedding that I shot in Rockford in November. This image was shot on film with a Konica Omega 200–the same type of camera that started out shooting weddings back in the 1970’s.
More images from the wedding can be found at: https://jaybryant.passgallery.com/-triciaanddarrenswedding
Dez and Zeb’s Wedding in Rockford IL
Had a fun day photographing Dez and Jeb’s wedding in Rockford IL this summer. More photos here: https://jaybryant.passgallery.com/-desireeandzebswedding/gallery
Galena Illinois Trip Photos
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Photos from a weekend trip to the Galena Territories in Illinois
Photos from Toledo Spain
Photos from trip to Rome
Photos from our trip to Rome can be found at: https://jaybryant.com/rome-trip-photos/
Bernice and Mark’s Wedding
You can view more photos from this wedding at: https://jaybryant.passgallery.com/-BerniceandMarksWedding/gallery
Senior Portrait
Some of my favorite Wedding Photos from the Rockford IL area
Some of my favorite wedding photos that I’ve shot in the Rockford, IL area this last year. For the bride that wants great images from their wedding, Jay Bryant is a wedding photographer that provides real moments and relaxed portraits, unlike other photographers. Find out more information on pricing and packages at https://weddings.jaybryant.com Please contact me to set up time to meet to discuss my wedding photography services and answer your questions.
I push hard in my photography work to have images become metaphors of the moment that I’ve captured. In talking with my couples on their wedding day I remind them this is one of the few times in their lives where the past, present, and future meet.
Shivani and Jeff’s Wedding
Photos from Shivani and Jeff’s (he is my nephew) Wedding in Austin TX in April 2019 More photos can be found at: https://jaybryant.passgallery.com/-shivanijeffsweddingphotos/gallery
Photos from Europe
View more photos from our trip here: https://jaybryant.com/europe-trip/
Welcome to Thea
A photo of my new granddaughter Thea!
Wedding at Brauer Barn in Rockford, IL
A great wedding of Corinne and Richard that I photographed at Brauer Barn, in Rockford, IL. More images can be found at: http://jaybryant.passgallery.com/-corinneandrichardswedding
For the bride that wants great images from their wedding, Jay Bryant is a wedding photographer that provides real moments and relaxed portraits unlike other photographers.
Hilary and Pat at Orchard Farms
Photo from Hilary and Pat’s wedding at The Pavillions / Orchard Farms in Roscoe, IL. Rockford IL wedding photography by Jay Bryant.