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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


Crystal Ball Insights: The Hidden Future of Creativity and Technology
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...

Jesse Jacques
Dec 2, 20248 min read


Breaking the Rules We Didn’t Know We Followed: Creativity Beyond Constructs
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...

Jesse Jacques
Nov 25, 202411 min read


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


The Art of Visual Foreshadowing: How Subtle Cues Shape Perception and Anticipation
Midday shadows stretch across a 1925 Parisian street, concealing stories only hinted at. The scene holds a quiet tension, echoing the...

Jesse Jacques
Nov 11, 20245 min read


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


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


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


Current Visual Culture Trends: Navigating the New Baseline and the Shift Ahead
These days, you don’t need to be a photographer or graphic designer to post images that are serviceable. With technology at our...

Jesse Jacques
Sep 16, 20244 min read


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


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


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


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
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