PHOTOGRAPHER, STORYTELLER, EDUCATOR, HUMAN

Welcome to the digital home of photographer and storyteller Jay Clue.

Jay is an award-winning commercial, brand, and editorial photographer based in the United States and working worldwide. He specializes in capturing ocean wildlife, outdoor sports, and adventure travel, including scuba diving, hiking, overlanding, and camping. In addition to these areas, his photography work has also encompassed various subjects, ranging from clothing brands and luxury hotels to astrotourism and outdoor recreation gear. He also moonlights as a journalist, writing articles for various magazines that cover photography tips, outdoor recreation, travel, conservation storytelling, and overlanding. During his downtime, Jay enjoys the nomad life, traveling the world and overlanding across North America, photographing our planet’s stunning natural landscapes and supporting conservation initiatives. Have a look around and feel free to give us a shout with any questions.

See those dark spots on this hammerhead`s chin? They`re not a beard - they`re parasites! Luckily, sharks like this one can visit cleaning stations where reef fish remove the unwanted guests. It`s a win-win: the fish get a free meal, and the sharks stay clean & healthy. 🦈

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See those dark spots on this hammerhead's chin? They're not a beard - they're parasites! Luckily, sharks like this one can visit cleaning stations where reef fish remove the unwanted guests. It's a win-win: the fish get a free meal, and the sharks stay clean & healthy. 🦈

There’s nothing quite like crisp autumn nights under the stars in the high deserts of the American southwest. The eerie orange and green sky colors are actually a combination of green airglow burning off while the moon begins to rise just out of the frame. It was like watching a sunrise on Mars that night. 👨‍🚀 🏜️

Captured as 320 images on the Sony Alpha 1 using a Slik tripod.

#americansouthwest #redrocks #timelapse #nightsky #chasingstars #nightscape #desertvibes

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There’s nothing quite like crisp autumn nights under the stars in the high deserts of the American southwest. The eerie orange and green sky colors are actually a combination of green airglow burning off while the moon begins to rise just out of the frame. It was like watching a sunrise on Mars that night. 👨‍🚀 🏜️ Captured as 320 images on the Sony Alpha 1 using a Slik tripod. #americansouthwest #redrocks #timelapse #nightsky #chasingstars #nightscape #desertvibes

Finally scored a shot I’ve been after for years! 😍 I noticed this school of hammerheads out over the sand a little bit too far for a photo. So I decided to stay low and swim parallel to them to see if they’d come closer. Then out of nowhere they made a 180 degree turn right towards where I was hiding. 🤯 Such a beautiful moment! The shark closest to me (on the left edge of the frame) is the scout that’s essentially leading the entire school and keeping an eye out for danger.

This year’s Cocos Island trip was amazing! We had such an awesome group of guests that brought great vibes and crazy encounters. Massive thanks to my co-host @marta.kambra for teaching us all about the sharks of Cocos! I’m already starting to plan the next trip, who wants to come?

All shots captured on the Sony Alpha 1 in a Nauticam housing using their WACP-1.

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Finally scored a shot I’ve been after for years! 😍 I noticed this school of hammerheads out over the sand a little bit too far for a photo. So I decided to stay low and swim parallel to them to see if they’d come closer. Then out of nowhere they made a 180 degree turn right towards where I was hiding. 🤯 Such a beautiful moment! The shark closest to me (on the left edge of the frame) is the scout that’s essentially leading the entire school and keeping an eye out for danger. This year’s Cocos Island trip was amazing! We had such an awesome group of guests that brought great vibes and crazy encounters. Massive thanks to my co-host @marta.kambra for teaching us all about the sharks of Cocos! I’m already starting to plan the next trip, who wants to come? All shots captured on the Sony Alpha 1 in a Nauticam housing using their WACP-1.

Happy Manta Day fam! Ever wondered just how big oceanic manta rays are? Swipe to see how massive they look next to divers ➡️

Today’s not only a day to celebrate mantas but also to show our support for to all the amazing manta researchers, scientists, and conservationists out there working tirelessly to protect these gentle giants! Go check out @pacificmantaresearchgroup @mantatrust @mantamexicocaribe and give them a follow today to show your support 💙

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Happy Manta Day fam! Ever wondered just how big oceanic manta rays are? Swipe to see how massive they look next to divers ➡️ Today’s not only a day to celebrate mantas but also to show our support for to all the amazing manta researchers, scientists, and conservationists out there working tirelessly to protect these gentle giants! Go check out @pacificmantaresearchgroup @mantatrust @mantamexicocaribe and give them a follow today to show your support 💙

Have you ever seen a 70ft (21m) tall tornado of jacks? This behavior is actually part of their courting & mating ritual. The spiraling movement helps to improve genetic diversity in the large school by physically mixing the genetic materials, while also keeping it concentrated within the tornado.

This vortex that we spotted in Coco’s Island was one the tallest I’ve ever seen, rivaling even the infamous jacks of Cabo Pulmo. If you look to the right side of the photo you can even see the massive shadow it was casting into the ocean.

Shot on the Sony Alpha 1 using the Sony 28-60 f4 lens with Nauticam’s WACP-1. Captured using natural light at f6.3, 1/250s, iso 500

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Have you ever seen a 70ft (21m) tall tornado of jacks? This behavior is actually part of their courting & mating ritual. The spiraling movement helps to improve genetic diversity in the large school by physically mixing the genetic materials, while also keeping it concentrated within the tornado. This vortex that we spotted in Coco’s Island was one the tallest I’ve ever seen, rivaling even the infamous jacks of Cabo Pulmo. If you look to the right side of the photo you can even see the massive shadow it was casting into the ocean. Shot on the Sony Alpha 1 using the Sony 28-60 f4 lens with Nauticam’s WACP-1. Captured using natural light at f6.3, 1/250s, iso 500

This year’s Cocos Island trip has been unreal! Only 3 days in and we have already seen too many hammers to count! 🤯 Plus Galapagos Sharks, a Whale Shark, silver tips, oceanic mantas, silkies, marble rays, giant schools of jacks & snapper and so much more! Couldn’t have asked for a better way to kick off the week!

Shot on the Sony Alpha 1 using Nauticam’s WACP-1 and Sea & Sea YS-D3 Lightning MKII strobes.

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This year’s Cocos Island trip has been unreal! Only 3 days in and we have already seen too many hammers to count! 🤯 Plus Galapagos Sharks, a Whale Shark, silver tips, oceanic mantas, silkies, marble rays, giant schools of jacks & snapper and so much more! Couldn’t have asked for a better way to kick off the week! Shot on the Sony Alpha 1 using Nauticam’s WACP-1 and Sea & Sea YS-D3 Lightning MKII strobes.

Throwback to one of the most incredible aurora nights I’ve ever experienced. The waves of light were so bright that everything around us was blanketed in this green glow.

Shot on the Sony A7s III using a Slik tripod.

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Throwback to one of the most incredible aurora nights I’ve ever experienced. The waves of light were so bright that everything around us was blanketed in this green glow. Shot on the Sony A7s III using a Slik tripod.

It’s been a rough week. Ended up in the emergency room the other day in LA, then 24 hours later I was on a flight to Costa Rica to get ready for our upcoming shark conservation trip. But things are looking up and you always gotta try to focus on the positives. Super stoked to get back out to Cocos this week and teach our guests all about sharks and pirates! 🦈 🏴‍☠️

I’ve been going through the archives lately reminiscing and loving this dugong shot with my buddy @mo.gazzar7 peeking through the dust clouds as it noms away on some delicious ocean herbs.

Shot on the Sony Alpha 1 using natural light 🤓

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It’s been a rough week. Ended up in the emergency room the other day in LA, then 24 hours later I was on a flight to Costa Rica to get ready for our upcoming shark conservation trip. But things are looking up and you always gotta try to focus on the positives. Super stoked to get back out to Cocos this week and teach our guests all about sharks and pirates! 🦈 🏴‍☠️ I’ve been going through the archives lately reminiscing and loving this dugong shot with my buddy @mo.gazzar7 peeking through the dust clouds as it noms away on some delicious ocean herbs. Shot on the Sony Alpha 1 using natural light 🤓

Am I the only one that thinks these formations look like intricate stone castles? 🏰

While out wandering a couple years ago with my buddy Stan we happened upon them. I’ve been wanting to come back to shoot them at night ever since. Earlier this year I finally got the chance to capture them with the Milky Way and tons of green airflow in the sky. Feels like all it needs now is a dragon climbing up the spires. 🐉

Blue hour blend captured on the Sony Alpha 1 using Sony’s 20mm f1.8 G lens. Sky tracked for 2 minutes on the Slik Astro Tracker ✨

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Am I the only one that thinks these formations look like intricate stone castles? 🏰 While out wandering a couple years ago with my buddy Stan we happened upon them. I’ve been wanting to come back to shoot them at night ever since. Earlier this year I finally got the chance to capture them with the Milky Way and tons of green airflow in the sky. Feels like all it needs now is a dragon climbing up the spires. 🐉 Blue hour blend captured on the Sony Alpha 1 using Sony’s 20mm f1.8 G lens. Sky tracked for 2 minutes on the Slik Astro Tracker ✨

🍂 Everyone’s posting about leaves changing color while I’m over here daydreaming of autumn mornings underwater with thousands of the homies in Cabo Pulmo 🍁 Who’s with me?

Captured on the Alpha 1 using Sigma’s 15mm Fisheye at f10, 1/250s, iso 320

#schoolofjacks #cabopulmo #divelife #lightrays #scubadiving #underwaterphoto #natgeoyourshot

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🍂 Everyone’s posting about leaves changing color while I’m over here daydreaming of autumn mornings underwater with thousands of the homies in Cabo Pulmo 🍁 Who’s with me? Captured on the Alpha 1 using Sigma’s 15mm Fisheye at f10, 1/250s, iso 320 #schoolofjacks #cabopulmo #divelife #lightrays #scubadiving #underwaterphoto #natgeoyourshot

There aren’t too many things better than falling asleep under a sky full of stars in one of the darkest places on earth. Since building this Jeep last year I’ve explored over 30,000 miles of the western U.S. and Canada. She’s been a home, an adventure buddy, a workhorse, a kitchen, and so much more along the way. The other night I was thinking back to all the incredibly magical places and experiences we’ve had since I first packed her up. It’s unreal and I doubt I’d be able to ever put it to words. So I thought, let’s capture something to memorialize the journey thus far and came up with this shot.

Can you spot the pink aurora on the horizon?
Shot as a 260 image stack on the Sony A7C II with a 20mm G f1.8 lens.

#startrails #jeepwranglerjl #jeep #startrailchasers #nightskyphotography #nightscaper #nightsky #jeepwrangler

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