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Jay Long Photography

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About Me


I'm a former New Orleans photographer who has relocated to Portland. After losing 10 years worth of photos in Katrina, I'm rebuilding my portfolio and trying to make my photography a full time career. Essentially I'm pretty much a struggling artist right now. When I was in New Orleans I was doing mostly modeling portfolios and promo photography for bands and musicians. Lately I have been doing mostly street and landscape photography but I really want to get back into working with models. If you are a model and are interested in talking about doing some collaborating feel free to send me a message. I'm extremely open minded and flexible so pretty much anything goes with me. I'm also trying to expand my repertoire into wedding photography. So if you are looking for an inexpensive wedding or pretty much any type photographer then drop me a line.
Check me out on ModelMayhem.com:
Jay Long Photography on ModelMahem
And also check out my blog:
Jay Long Photography Blog___________________________________________________________
You Are 56% Cynical
Yes, you are cynical, but more than anything, you're a realist.
You see what's screwed up in the world, but you also take time to remember what's right. How Cynical Are You?________________________________________________________ ____
You Are Pop Art
When it comes to art, you're definitely not a snob.
You can appreciate the mainstream aspects of culture, even if you need to twist them a bit to make them your own.
Whether you're into comics, retro pinups, or bold colors, you embrace what's eye catching and simple.
As far as most other art goes, you consider it a little too elitist and high brow for your tastes! What Art Movement Are You? ____________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

My Interests

Collecting Vinyl, PHOTOGRAPHY, painting, sculpting, nutella and camping. But I haven't done any of these in a long time. I love to travel too. When I was younger I used to like to hitchhike around the country and ride freight trains. What can I say I read too much Jack Kerouac when I was young. These days I'm pretty much focused on my photography. Take a look at some of my stuff at Jay Long Photography .

I'd like to meet:

Santa clause so I can club that bastard for not bringing me Optimus Prime for Christmas when I was a kid.

No but seriously, I like people who “get it” they see what’s really going on and don’t let the powers that be distract them with shiny objects like crappy boy bands and designer labels. I like people who question authority and aren’t afraid to speak their minds even if they are labeled as negative or “agro”. I like people who are real and can handle a little truth without it causing their world to fall apart around them.I wouldn't mind meeting some cool peeps to chill with who are into photography.

Music:

The Vandals, Frank Black/Pixies, The Flaming Lips, The Black Keys, Iggy and the Stooges, MC5, Ramones, Screeching Weasel, Pennywise, Dropkick Murphy's, Maiden, Bad Religion, NOFX, Judas Priest, The Dirtbombs, Modest Mouse, Turbonegro, Coldplay, BRMC, FEAR, Zappa, John Prine, Townes Van Zandt, Neil Young, Nick Drake, QOTSA, Slayer, Social D, System Of A Down, The Dwarves, The Velvet Underground, Ween, Jerry Jeff Walker, The Man In Black, Willie Nelson, The Raconteurs, Wolf Mother, Rock-n-Roll Soldiers, Tom Waits, Rebirth, Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers, Nick Cave, Leonard Cohen, Fugazi, Mos Def, Suicidal Tendencies, Husker Du, Bob Dylan, Bowie, etc. . .

Movies:

Searching for Wrong Eyed Jesus, the Aristocrats, Big Fish, Psychos In Love, LOTR, Dead Alive, Blood Diner, Thank you for Smoking, Brick, Kunk Fu Hustle, The Devil and Daniel Johnston, The Big Lebowski, Children of Men, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, etc. . . I have way to many influences to list, those are just a few of my recent faves.

Television:

Upright Citizens Brigade (Even though it's been off the air for years now) Lost, Family Guy, The Boondocks, Aqua Teen, Soprano's. TV is just something to pass the time if I have nothing better to do though so I'm not a hardcore TV watcher.

Books:

A Confederacy Of Dunces, Jesus Incident, Letters From The Earth, The Doors Of Perception, The Redneck Manifesto, Cats Cradle- Anything By Kurt Vonnegut. I haven't been reading much lately.

Heroes:

The Dude, Bill Hicks

My Blog

My Shit Story

So Brian Poseh is on my friends list and he posted a blog about a funny pants shitting story from when he was a kid and asked for other people to post their's also. So I posted the following story as ...
Posted by Jay Long Photography on Sun, 17 Jun 2007 11:02:00 PST

Swampass!

I have lots of new stuff on my official blog. Check it out! Jay Long Photography  Oh and hey I'm working on some designs for tshirts to sell on cafe press. If you guys have any ideas or any of my...
Posted by Jay Long Photography on Fri, 25 May 2007 02:08:00 PST

New Blog

So I started a new blog everyone should check out. I posted a bulletin about it but I know how fast they can get burried. Anyway go to http://jaylongphotography.blogspot.com/ and take a look and show ...
Posted by Jay Long Photography on Wed, 16 May 2007 08:13:00 PST

Lyme Disease

So I was diagnosed with Lyme Disease on Thursday. It was one hell of a blow to take but at least I finally have an explanation for all the issues I've been having. Apparently the symptoms range from h...
Posted by Jay Long Photography on Tue, 10 Apr 2007 02:11:00 PST

Tell me, do you know the difference between a rectal thermometer and a tongue depressor?

I really need to make some friends outside of work. Most of the people I used to hang out with are from my old job and since I dont work there anymore I never see them. Anyway if you're bored this wee...
Posted by Jay Long Photography on Thu, 07 Dec 2006 07:35:00 PST

Sick and bored!

So I came down with a freakish flu virus or cold or whatever! It's hitting me like an eighteen wheeler. So I'm bored and thought I would blog about it. . . . .Well that was fun and I managed to waste ...
Posted by Jay Long Photography on Fri, 01 Dec 2006 12:10:00 PST

Sweet sweet holiday binging!

I hope every one had a satisfying day of binging!!! Thanksgiving reminds me of when I was really young I would throw up every year after returning home form numerous relatives houses. Ahh the memories...
Posted by Jay Long Photography on Fri, 24 Nov 2006 06:37:00 PST

Absinthe

    So. . . .I have been kinda obsesed with trying absinthe lately. I'm planning to order some as soon as I get my finances straight. Christi and I are thinking about having a little ge...
Posted by Jay Long Photography on Tue, 24 Oct 2006 12:19:00 PST

Blah Blah Blah!

    Lately I've been considering moving back to the East Coast. Maybe New York or Philly, or possibly back to New Orleans. I just don't feel like I really fit in here. I'm not tr...
Posted by Jay Long Photography on Sat, 21 Oct 2006 02:32:00 PST