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Behind the Scenes: Summer Notes from the Workshop
A glimpse into the materials, mood, and mess behind one of this summer’s photography builds. Hey everyone, It’s pretty much summertime...

Jesse Jacques
13 minutes ago4 min read
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Q&A: A Mix of the Real, the Creative, and the Ridiculous
Some real questions. Some unexpected answers. Behind the scenes, in every sense. (Q&A live now) It’s been almost three years since my...

Jesse Jacques
May 129 min read
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The Creative Industry Scams (And How to Stay Free)
An early Futurist poster (1924) reflecting the glorification of industrial creativity. It is an early glimpse of the hollowing that would...

Jesse Jacques
Apr 287 min read
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Perishable Constructs: Behind the Scenes of a Shoot That Wouldn’t Wait
Visual fragments from my latest photoshoot and the atmosphere around it, with materials, textures, and references that shaped the mindset...

Jesse Jacques
Mar 243 min read
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The Creative Depth Test: Does Your Work Hold Up Without the Gimmicks?
Satiric Dancer (1926) Kertész - Stylized, playful, aware, but not empty. It flirts with the aesthetic yet holds something real. Can your...

Jesse Jacques
Mar 37 min read
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BTS: Mastering the Frame – A Look Inside My Recent Large Format Shoot
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...

Jesse Jacques
Nov 18, 20245 min read
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Is Anyone Really Being Sold? How Creative Influence Works in Today’s World
Everywhere you look online, someone is selling something. But are people actually being convinced? Or, have they already made up their...

Jesse Jacques
Nov 4, 20247 min read
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In the Bag: BTS on Tools, Film, and Creative Moves for the Months Ahead
Hey everyone! We’re getting close to that busy time of year—for photographers and everyone else—with the holidays just around the corner....

Jesse Jacques
Oct 28, 20244 min read
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The Quiet Confidence of Good Taste: Finding Depth in a World of Creation
In this installment of the Mailbag Series , someone asked a question that got me thinking: "How do you recognize good taste when everyone...

Jesse Jacques
Oct 14, 20246 min read
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Mailbag: The Future of Photography: Tools Change, Craft Endures
Welcome to another installment of the Mailbag series, where I answer questions from readers and dive into some of the most talked-about...

Jesse Jacques
Sep 23, 20245 min read
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Mailbag: How to Push Creative Boundaries Without Alienating Your Audience
Mailbag Series: Question of the Week Welcome back to our Mailbag Series, where I answer your burning questions about the creative...

Jesse Jacques
Aug 19, 20245 min read
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The Interconnected World of Quality, Speed, and Cost: A Universal Balancing Act
In every project, product, or service, there's a familiar balancing act that plays out, one that businesses, creatives, and service...

Jesse Jacques
Aug 12, 20244 min read
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Summer Studio BTS: Balancing Technical Precision and Creative Vision
Hi Everyone, Well, we're officially in the thick of summer, and yes, July is typically the hottest month of the year in many places....

Jesse Jacques
Jul 15, 20243 min read
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How to Navigate the Photography Industry: Insights for Photographers and Clients
Welcome to the first installment of our Mailbag series, where I answer your burning questions about photography. Today’s discussion...

Jesse Jacques
Jun 24, 20246 min read
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BTS: The Dance of Creation: Aligning Inner and Outer Worlds
Pictured: Photo created by me, Jesse Jacques, May 2024. Shot on Fuji Provia large format 4x5 Slide film. Pictured above is a beautiful...

Jesse Jacques
Jun 10, 20244 min read
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The Importance of Contextual Relevance in Creative Work
As we continue our exploration of key trends in photography, advertising, and creativity, we turn our attention to the concept of...

Jesse Jacques
Jun 3, 20248 min read
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Creating the Unseen: Behind the Scenes with a Professional Film Photographer
Do you know what excites me lately with photography? Working on ideas, jobs and concepts that I've never seen created in ways I've never...

Jesse Jacques
May 27, 20244 min read
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Navigating Influencer Fatigue: The Future of Social Media and Advertising
Welcome to our series where we delve deep into current industry trends, providing insightful predictions across photography, advertising,...

Jesse Jacques
May 20, 20247 min read
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Look Better in Pictures: Essential Tips From a Professional Photographer
Everyone wants to look their best in photos, yet many individuals psyche themselves out by overthinking their posing, especially when...

Jesse Jacques
May 6, 20244 min read
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Behind the Scenes: A Professional Photographer Transcends the Niche
Keeping up with our recent wave of behind-the-scenes articles, today let's journey through a realm slightly different from my usual...

Jesse Jacques
Apr 22, 20244 min read
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