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Vanity Metrics Exposed: A New Blueprint for Creative Professionals
Digital numbers can be seductive. They promise fame, validation, and even the dream of financial freedom. Yet, for creative...

Jesse Jacques
Oct 30, 20237 min read


Overcoming Visual Biases: Unseeing to See in Photography and Beyond
Welcome back to our continually deepening 'The Art of Seeing' series. As we progress, the topics grow richer and the insights more...

Jesse Jacques
Oct 23, 20236 min read


Capturing the Zeitgeist and Shaping Public Opinion: Film/Photography and Social Change
As our global landscape grows increasingly complex by the day, the role of visual storytelling in shaping our perspectives and reflecting...

Jesse Jacques
Oct 16, 20234 min read


Dialogue in Silence: Breaking the Fourth Wall in Still Images
From Stage to Screen to Frame: The Evolving Journey of the Fourth Wall You've likely come across the concept of the "fourth wall," a term...

Jesse Jacques
Oct 9, 20234 min read


Going Solo: Self-Portraits with Film Cameras, Mechanical Timers, and the Filmmaker's Tape
Pictured: That's me, captured through the lens of a mechanical film camera for a self-portrait. I used a mechanical self-timer and a good...

Jesse Jacques
Oct 2, 20235 min read


Creative DNA, Personality, and Professionalism: The Trinity of Modern Creativity
In this era where the lines between personal and professional lives are blurring, understanding the interplay between your Creative DNA,...

Jesse Jacques
Sep 25, 20234 min read


The Butterfly Effect: Small Choices, Big Impact
This week, I'll be focusing on various still-life projects, some featuring butterfly specimens. This upcoming work got me thinking about...

Jesse Jacques
Sep 11, 20234 min read


Resource Management for Creatives: Time, Energy, and Money
In the creative sphere, talent and inspiration often steal the spotlight as the primary drivers of artistic success. Yet, while these are...

Jesse Jacques
Sep 4, 20236 min read


Goethe's Color Wheel: A Poetic Journey Beyond the Spectrum
-- What's happening, everyone. This week we're talking about the color wheel, but not in the traditional sense. You know how I get...

Jesse Jacques
Aug 14, 20234 min read


Capturing Growth: Unconventional Ways to Measure Progress in Creativity
What's going on, people? We're already at the end of the month, and time is flying by lately. Hopefully, everyone has been staying...

Jesse Jacques
Jul 31, 20235 min read


Shutter Clicks: Online Gear Culture vs Offline Creative Realities
Today, let's discuss how the online world can sometimes depict an oversimplified or overly techy view of any creative profession and how...

Jesse Jacques
Jul 24, 20234 min read


3 Healthy Habits for Creative Souls
In the journey of creativity, hurdles and misconceptions can often sway us from our path. Let's explore three habits that can help...

Jesse Jacques
Jul 3, 20234 min read


Rethinking the Niche: The Power of Versatility and Adaptability
Above is a compelling video of Bruce Lee, encapsulating the philosophy of being formless, like water. His iconic words resonate with the...

Jesse Jacques
Jun 26, 20233 min read


Looking Backwards to See Forwards: A Journey Through Retrofuturism in Film Photography
Guess what? It's that exciting time again when I'm knee-deep in the early stages of conceptualizing new projects. A unique thrill comes...

Jesse Jacques
Jun 19, 20235 min read


Synchronicity: Unseen Connections in Creativity and Life
Have you ever noticed peculiar coincidences in your life that seem to hold deeper meaning? In creative endeavors, such as film...

Jesse Jacques
May 22, 20233 min read


The Creative Flywheel: Balancing Technology and the Human Spirit in a Changing World
Have you noticed how strange the world is becoming lately? One recent example from our industry comes from none other than the clothing...

Jesse Jacques
Apr 3, 20235 min read


How Photography Shapes Our Collective Memory
As I concluded my long weekend of product photoshoots yesterday, I took some time to organize and clean up my workspace. I gathered an...

Jesse Jacques
Mar 6, 20233 min read
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