Futuristic Gaming Setup in California, US
Name: Jay
Location: California, US
Occupation: Power Plant Operator
Room size: 13 m² (140 ft²)
Cost of the setup: $5,1K (doesn’t include free sponsored items, Apple items, room upgrades)
Social media: Instagram
Hey, Jay! Tell us a bit about yourself
Hello, world!
My name is Jay, I am a hobbyist photographer and part-time content creator based in California. You can find me on Instagram where I post my desk setup and tech photography.
As for my main job, I am a power plant operator for one of the biggest multinational energy corporations.
Basically, I babysit turbine/generator units and make sure the plant isn’t on fire or anything.
In 2019, I decided to buy my first camera, the mighty Sony a7 III paired up with a Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 lens. I’ve always been passionate about photography and I figured it was time to upgrade from my iPhone camera.
I explored various styles of photography, from street to portraiture, and honestly, I enjoy all of them. Originally, I wanted to focus on landscapes, then I realised I’m not a travel photographer where I can post IG bangers consistently.
Fast-forward to October 2020, I started posting pictures of my desk setup on Instagram and Reddit.
I was surprised by the amount of positive feedback it received. During this time, my setup was still under construction without any clear vision.
Fortunately, I discovered the desk setup/tech community on Instagram where I found some inspiration. With all the travel restrictions going on due to the pandemic, shooting indoors wasn’t a bad idea.
So I moved on forward with this desk setup & tech photography thing. The best part about it is that I’ve met a lot of talented creators in the community. Creators like Nvzion, Current Spaces, Jeorge Paolo, Rlopezhn8, just to name a few.
I wish I could name them all but if you guys are reading this, thank you for the continuous support, it is very much appreciated.
Keep on creating!
As far as future plans go with content creation, I plan on making videos on YoutTube eventually. I’m currently learning how to use Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing.
However, I’m not actually sure what my content will be about yet. Desk setup tour? Mechanical keyboard ASMR? Lightroom/Photoshop tutorials? Stay tuned!
Can you describe your battlestation?
| Item | Model |
|---|---|
| Monitor | Alienware 34″ Curved Monitor, ASUS 27″ Monitor |
| Laptop | MacBook |
| Mouse | Logitech G502 |
| Keyboard | Ducky One 2 Mini |
| Camera | Sony a7 III |
| Speakers | Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 |
| Chair | Uplift Pursuit Ergonomic Chair |
| Desk | Flexispot Standing Desk |
| Desk mat | DeltaHub |
| Pegboard | IKEA SKÅDIS |
| Lighting | LIFX Beam |
| Wall panels | Hexagon tiles |
I would describe my home setup as minimal, with a side of sci-fi.
I mean, look at that chair, it screams out “I’m a Stormtrooper!”
My goal for this setup is functionality with a unique aesthetic. When someone sees my setup on a repost page, I want them to know immediately it’s Jaydimaster’s without even reading the caption.