Photographer. Storyteller. Adventurer.

I live for the moments most people miss—the in-between, blink-and-it’s-gone kind of shit. Through the lens, I chase light and shadow, silence and storm. Photography isn’t just what I do—it’s how I make sense of the world. It’s how I give weight to the fleeting, and voice to the forgotten.

I’m Jesse D. Poole—internationally published photographer, author, and cinematographer. My work lives in books, magazines, campaigns, and across brands that demand truth over polish. From moody landscapes that stretch wide as the horizon to gritty street corners soaked in real life—I don’t stay in one lane. I shoot with purpose, precision, and just enough grit to keep it honest.

Film. Digital. Teaching. Storytelling. It all bleeds together. Every frame is a mix of technical craft and raw instinct—cinematic, soulful, and never safe. I’ll climb a ridge for the last breath of sunset or pull over in a rain-soaked parking lot to capture something no one else noticed. Every shot has a reason.

Based in the South, but I don’t stay still long. The road, the light, and the story always pull me forward. I document life the way it feels—unfiltered, imperfect, and undeniably real.

If you’re looking for someone to tell a story through images—or teach you how to shoot yours with truth—let’s get to work.