Soc Clay

ABOUT SOC

   
 VETERAN PHOTOJOURNALIST

 With 50 years of writing and still photography experiences to his credit, Soc Clay is considered by many of his peers to be an icon in the outdoor communication industry. Soc’s byline and photo credits have appeared in every major publication in North America that covers outdoor recreation. Over the years he has served as a masthead editor for a variety of publications, including Outdoor Life , Field & Stream, Sports Afield, Fishing Facts, and others. He’s currently the fishing editor for Heartland USA Magazine and Fishing South columnist for Cabela’s Outfitter Journal Magazine.

MASTER OF STILL PHOTOGRAPHY

 Soc Clay is considered a master of outdoor photography. His images appear in publications around the globe. He is recognized as one of the most talented outdoor photographers in the world.

AWARD WINNING PHOTOJOURNALIST

 Soc Clay has received dozens of prestigious local, regional and national awards for his work in outdoor photojournalism. Among his most treasured is the Lifetime Achievement Award and the much heralded, Tom Rollins Award presented by the Southeastern Outdoor Press Association. In 1983, Soc was named Poet Laureate of Kentucky, the first outdoor communicator to ever receive such distinction.

LEGENDARY TALENT

 Soc was inducted into the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame as a Legendary Communicator in 2003. He is the first photojournalist in history to receive this highly distinguished tribute. In October 2003, Soc was honored by the Legends of the Outdoors National Hall of Fame as a Legendary Photojournalist. Again, he's the fist ever photojournalist to receive this award by this prestigious international organization.