Jerry Gay

PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING PHOTOJOURNALIST

Topics

Where in the World Are We?  How We Got Here and Why.

Making Exceptional Photographs
of Everyday Life.

America Needs Education Reform -
Using the New Three R's.

Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist and life philosopher Jerry Gay is able to recognize and capture on film the heroic among those of us who appear to live ordinary lives in ordinary places. In his own words, "I know I have come here to do this in this lifetime." While a staff photographer for The Seattle Times, he was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for News Photography in 1975.

Jerry Gay has driven 500,000 miles of America's highways and back roads over 20 years to document the often hidden realities of our daily existence. Jerry's photographs, humor and astute philosophical perceptions reflect his uncommon wisdom and reverence for life. This widely acclaimed and highly animated performer will create an unforgettably profound and inspirational presentation for everyone in the room.

Jerry has been a major newspaper photojournalist, a magazine and web site publisher, an educator and a lecturer. He speaks with educational, media, religious and corporate organizations to address our post 9/11 planetary dilemmas. Jerry artfully outlines our everyday possibilities and responsibilities using insightful photography and deeply penetrating commentary that he will personalize for each audience.