About the Cover Photographer: Jay Fleming

Jay discovered his passion for photography upon inheriting a hand-me-down Nikon fi lm camera from his father, Kevin, a former National Geographic photographer. Jay immediately developed an affi nity for looking at life through the lens of his camera, and what ensued was an exciting photographic journey that would eventually lead him to his career as a professional photographer. At the age of 35, Jay has an extensive portfolio that is sure to impress. His fi rst book, Working the Water ~ a photographic narrative of the Chesapeake Bay seafood industry, is in its fourth printing, and his second, Island Life, was a regional bestseller after its release in November 2021.

The cover photograph of the swimming terrapin was taken while Jay was working on Island Life.

Jay may be contacted at 410-2798730 or by e-mail at jaypfl eming@ gmail.com. Please visit his websiteJayFlemingPhotography.com JayFlemingPhotography.com.