Visual fragments from my latest photoshoot and the atmosphere around it, with materials, textures, and references that shaped the mindset...

Image created by me, Jesse Jacques, March 2025. Working at a high level means constantly refining execution, composition, and intent....

Some of the key elements from the photoshoot. 120 and large format film, Kodak Ektar and Portra 160, CineStill C-41 for development,...

Satiric Dancer (1926) Kertész - Stylized, playful, aware, but not empty. It flirts with the aesthetic yet holds something real. Can your...

What looks like chaos is often just a structure we don’t yet understand. If You’re Still Waiting for Permission, You’re Already Behind....

Perception, prediction, and control—the invisible architects of our digital age are shaping a future where creativity and autonomy must...

This photograph of a Smith & Wesson revolver, created by me, Jesse Jacques , was captured on 8x10 large format film. By reimagining the...

Reflecting on 2024, I worked on more than 80 photoshoots—each one a chance to explore unique concepts, push creative boundaries, and...

As we move into 2025, it feels like we’re standing at a threshold. The world is changing—visibly, but also in ways that are harder to...

Hey everyone, We’re in the home stretch of the year, and I’ve been swamped wrapping up a few big projects before the holiday break. As...

Constructs: The Rules We Follow Without Question What if I told you that much of what you believe, do, and value was made up by someone...

Recently, I've been working on projects that need something a little different—a fresh look that doesn’t feel like it’s been done a...

11/11💫 In today’s world, the emotional pulse online and off is like a rollercoaster, with many people feeling blindsided by the twists...

Everywhere you look online, someone is selling something. But are people actually being convinced? Or, have they already made up their...

In this installment of the Mailbag Series , someone asked a question that got me thinking: "How do you recognize good taste when everyone...

Welcome to another installment of the Mailbag series, where I answer questions from readers and dive into some of the most talked-about...

These days, you don’t need to be a photographer or graphic designer to post images that are serviceable. With technology at our...

Mailbag Series: Question of the Week Welcome back to our Mailbag Series, where I answer your burning questions about the creative...

In every project, product, or service, there's a familiar balancing act that plays out, one that businesses, creatives, and service...

Welcome to the first installment of our Mailbag series, where I answer your burning questions about photography. Today’s discussion...