My life long goal is to generate change in our world in a positive way. My vehicle to do so was not clear at first. aspirations to become a marine biologist, enter the field of sociology, build houses, run a restaurant, teach special education are all avenues that
I have started to go down; all with the intention to help people.

After studtying at Eastern Illinois University I was fortunate enough to travel to Haiti.

There I realized (not immediately) that the power of photography to bring information to the masses was the way in which I would make my attempt at changing the world. That is what i am trying to do now.

I work as a photojournalist and online editor at the Mattoon, Illinois Journal Gazette news paper. I live in town with my two roommates (my beautiful wife Jill and son Hunter)

As a kid I was always involved in Scouting and became an Eagle Scout. There is a saying about nature I've taken with me that goes, 'Take only photographs and leave only footprints.'

Young in the field and passionate about all the work I do, I am available to shoot weddings, sports, commercial work, portraits and just about anything else for a fair price. Just give me a call or send me an email and I'd be happy to talk with you.


jaygrabiec@gmail.com
708.574.5623