Growing up in the world of news photography has shaped Jay's outlook on weddings. His father, a television news photographer passed on valuable lessons which led him to where he is today. Working as a full-time freelance photographer, his typical clients include those who are aware of the impact and importance of images which provide a visual narrative of the events as they happen and who want a strong bond with their photographer. Read More... His work at newspapers including the Boston Globe, Denver Post, and Washington Post, among others, has given him a strong foundation to build on. He shot his first wedding in 2000 and has not looked back, shooting over 25 weddings in 2007.

Jay spent the past three years working for the Washington Post as a Photo Editor. During that time he worked with some of the best photojournalists in the country and gained insight into the inner workings of a top-rated major metro print organization and is adept at understanding the impact of strong images. His photos have appeared in The Washington Post, Boston Globe, Denver Post, Christian Science Monitor, Washington Times, Atlantic Times, Fayetteville Observer, News Photographer Magazine, on ABC.com, and have been distributed by the Associated Press, Newhouse News Service, Religion News Service and ZUMA Press.