What is cigarphoto.net about ? Why another cigar blog ? Fair questions …
There are many quality cigar blogs in the WWW universe. Some provide great educational experience, some walk their audience through cigar aficionado’s daily smoking peaks & valleys, and some concentrate on descriptive and wordy stogie & libation reviews. My goal is not to become another statistic but rather deliver something that is slightly different and in some ways, unique. The birth of cigarphoto.net is not to introduce competition but instead, foster collaboration. I foresee cigarphoto.net pulling links from other blogs to supplement my photography and in exchange, interested bloggers can point to cigarphoto.net to supplement their rich reviews with my art work.
This blog is a platform to share my two passions, hobbies, healthy addictions – cigar smoking and photography. I have been a cigar smoker for few years and enjoy a variety of brands. I don’t blindly subscribe to specific manufacturer(s) and enjoy all products as long as they deliver what I find to be important to me – flavor, aroma, and construction. In my humidor you will find Tatuaje, Illusione, Viaje, Padron, Fuente, Liga Privada, La Aurora, My Father, CAO, Oliva, Alec Bradley, Avo, Davidoff, Reinado and many other that should remain anonymous for obvious reasons.
In reference to photography, I bring a style that combines the visual impact of fine art photography with photojournalism. I have been a freelance photographer for 15+ years, working with various newspapers and contributing toward global magazine press. My creative past as a painter and mix media artist gives me the ability to create unique, exclusive and irreplaceable craft. I strive to capture “that” spontaneous moment which would show character, inner depth and uniqueness. I believe in “falling in love at the first sight” when looking at the photographs. The tools of trade – Nikon DSLRs, lenses, flashes, and other endless gadgets.
I believe in continuous improvement in every aspect of my life and cigarphoto.net is no exception. In order for this blog to grow, entertain, and perhaps educate, please share your thoughts below.
email: jay at cigarphoto.net
twitter: @jerseyjay
Enjoy your stay !
– Jay L
#1 by George Rodriguez on February 15, 2011 - 9:02 am
Jay – nice photos… looking forward to seeing more!
#2 by admin on February 15, 2011 - 1:50 pm
Thanks, George !
Much appreciated. Looking forward to providing more content for folks to enjoy.
#3 by TriMarkc on February 15, 2011 - 7:02 pm
Jay, So if I understand correctly, you’re offering other cigar bloggers the free use of your photography, as long as you get full credits to creating the photos … and obviously, links to the original source of the photo used. Is that correct?
I don’t have a site, but I do write the occasional guest review, so it would be awesome to be able to point to better quality photos than I can muster with my amateur camera and skills!
Looking forward to your response on this one!
TriMarkC
#4 by admin on February 15, 2011 - 9:05 pm
Hello Mark,
Yes, your assumption is correct. Collaboration and recognition is the key to success. Thanks !
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#5 by Jeffrey Senske on February 22, 2011 - 10:37 pm
This looks fantastic, Jay. I will be following closely!
#6 by admin on February 23, 2011 - 8:23 am
Thanks, Jeff !
Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Pull up a chair, light up a fine premium cigar and enjoy !
#7 by Jonn Nubian on June 9, 2011 - 2:08 pm
You snapped some great photos at the NJ Cigar Festival!
#8 by admin on June 11, 2011 - 10:53 pm
Thanks, Jonn !!!
I did enjoy your videos from NJ Cigar Festival as well.
#9 by Toar Campbell on June 12, 2011 - 6:44 pm
Great shots! Love your work!
#10 by admin on June 12, 2011 - 7:23 pm
Thanks, Toar !
Glad you are enjoying it !
#11 by Jim on October 14, 2011 - 9:14 pm
Jay, i had no idea!! This is a great place to read and VIEW some amazing stuff!!! wish i looked sooner. now i need to check out your other recommendation and stop by Reuben’s!!!
#12 by admin on October 15, 2011 - 9:39 am
Jim,
Definitely do. Ruben has a good selection and if you are looking for something specific that Ruben doesn’t have nor can order, let me know. Thanks for your feedback !
#13 by James on December 10, 2011 - 3:41 pm
I just found your site via a link from The Smoking Stogie. I love the quality of the photos, both in composition and technically, and enjoy the reviews. Pretty much everything you could ask for in a cigar blog.
#14 by Jeremy Bloom on January 11, 2012 - 5:05 pm
Cool idea, and great photos! I love cigars, and I really enjoy photography. I’ll be checking back for sure.
#15 by admin on January 21, 2012 - 9:22 pm
Thanks for your comments, Jeremy. Much appreciated !
I will add http://blowingsmoke22.blogspot.com/ to my reading rotation as well !