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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
2 days ago7 min read
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Equilibrium Study No. 1: Behind the Work
Image created by me, Jesse Jacques, April 2025. Shot on 8x10 film. Structured by necessity and charged with presence. What enters the...

Jesse Jacques
Mar 312 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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Reverse-Engineering the Subconscious: A Behind-the-Scenes Reflection
Image created by me, Jesse Jacques, March 2025. Working at a high level means constantly refining execution, composition, and intent....

Jesse Jacques
Mar 175 min read
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Behind The Scenes | The Shape of What’s Missing
Some of the key elements from the photoshoot. 120 and large format film, Kodak Ektar and Portra 160, CineStill C-41 for development,...

Jesse Jacques
Mar 103 min read
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Symbols, Stories, and the Art Beyond the Everyday: Behind The Scenes
This photograph of a Smith & Wesson revolver, created by me, Jesse Jacques , was captured on 8x10 large format film. By reimagining the...

Jesse Jacques
Jan 63 min read
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2024 in Reflection: Chaos, Connection, and Clarity
Reflecting on 2024, I worked on more than 80 photoshoots—each one a chance to explore unique concepts, push creative boundaries, and...

Jesse Jacques
Dec 16, 20246 min read
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The Ultimate Hidden Guide to 2025: Creativity, Transformation, and the Unseen Future
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...

Jesse Jacques
Dec 9, 202422 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
712 views


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
616 views


When Fate Meows: The Art of Embracing the Unplanned
On Encounters that Choose Us A few days ago, during one of my morning walks, I heard a persistent meow—a sound distinct enough to make me...

Jesse Jacques
Oct 21, 20244 min read
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Behind the Scenes: Latest Projects, Mini Sessions, and 8x10 Portrait Work
As the seasons shift, I find myself in the familiar rhythm of preparing for both client work and personal projects—balancing my...

Jesse Jacques
Sep 30, 20244 min read
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BTS: The Art of Subtle Storytelling: Behind the Neon Grids and Geometric Rituals
Photograph created by me, Jesse Jacques, September 2024. Shot on Kodak Ektar 4x5 large format film. Last week, we took a deep dive into...

Jesse Jacques
Sep 2, 20245 min read
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Behind the Scenes: The Creative and Technical Challenges of Our Latest Project
Taking a peek into our latest string of fall '24 projects, we began this shoot with a clear vision: to create a concept that seamlessly...

Jesse Jacques
Aug 26, 20243 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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Behind The Scenes: Cycles And Circles In photography
Around here, August naturally aligns with the theme of abundance and the cyclic nature of life. As the peak of summer starts to wind down...

Jesse Jacques
Aug 5, 20243 min read
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BTS: Interwoven Realities: A Journey Through Abstract Biological Interplay
Pictured: Photograph created by me, Jesse Jacques, July 2024. Shot on 4x5 Large Format Film. The above image is part of a wave of new...

Jesse Jacques
Jul 22, 20243 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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Behind The Scenes With A Professional Film Photographer
Welcome to a real behind-the-scenes look at my latest photoshoot! Join me as I share some highlights, funny moments, and the creative...

Jesse Jacques
Jul 8, 20243 min read
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