Remembering Jay Maisel

Like so many folks in the extended imaging community, I was sad to hear of the passing of Jay Maisel. Though I never got to know him well, Jay was a familiar & colorful presence in the world of Photoshop and Lightroom. See some memorable recollections from Joe McNally.

Many years ago I had the chance to drop by the iconic converted bank building in the Bowery he occupied for nearly half a century. (This must’ve been before phone cameras got good, as otherwise I’d have shot the bejesus out of the place.) It was everything you’d hope it to be.

More recently, my father-in-law (having no idea about the visit) dialed up the documentary “Jay Myself” last night, and whole family (down to my then-12yo budding photographer son) loved it. I think you would, too!