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Still Frames, Moving Stories

Writer: Jesse JacquesJesse Jacques

Victory's Palette -The Dance of Adversity and Triumph: Picture an image, seared into film, of an athlete enveloped in the arena's hush. Sweating, striving, dancing on the edge of adversity. That moment captured isn't just a personal journey; it's a universal tale. In every stumble and rise, we see our own struggles and strength, each footfall echoing in our journey towards our own goals.


With all the buzz around the city with the Denver Nuggets playing in the NBA finals, let's look at some artistic iconic sports/athletic film photos created throughout history. These types of images have always interested me because they are basically portraits with strong human narratives, reflecting the collective human spirit and the dance between adversity and triumph. I know at some point in the future, I'll venture into this realm and add it to the repertoire with the artistic side of it, for which I already have many ideas. Below are a few stand-out photos that go beyond just a snapshot of competition and capture much more of what is unfolding on the canvas of the human experience.



Michael Jordan - Blue Dunk 1987


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1964


Richard Avedon - 1961 contact sheet of professional dancer details

Avedon - 1960




1957 - Early Morning Training


Derby spectators - 1965


Olympic Games - 1972

1963 - Mohamed Ali, who was still Cassius Clay

Swimmers 1984 Olympics - Los Angeles

Flo Jo - 1988

Flo Jo stretching before photoshoot

Spain - 1956 Bullfight

1996 - 18 year old Kobe Bryant first photoshoot with Adidas

1996 - 18 year old Kobe Bryant's first photoshoot as a Laker

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Hand-drawn face in traditional pen and ink medium adorned with feathers symbolizing the all-seeing eye and knowledge.

 

Exclusively on jessejacquesphoto.com: A cinematic glimpse of a hand in rain, followed by the charm of myriad butterflies. Text encourages: 'Engage with Emotions… Let's Create Stories. BOOK NOW.

 
Jesse Jacques Photography

JesseJacquesPhoto.com specializes in the timeless art of classic film photography, expertly blending vintage aesthetics with a modern flair to create striking imagery captured on medium and large format film. Known for a strong sense of style and creativity, Jesse approaches each project with fresh vision and adaptability, transforming concepts into art that resonates across genres and perspectives. Jesse’s work is driven by curiosity and a commitment to creating images that linger in the mind- each frame offering a fresh perspective and room for deeper reflection.

 

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