Steve Jessmore of Mt. Pleasant, who has been my buddy and colleague for 30 years now, is flat-out one of the best news photogs in the country. (That’s not just me saying that, btw – he’s won the Robert F. Kennedy photojournalism award for outstanding coverage of the disadvantaged and is a five-time Michigan Press Photographer Association Photographer of the Year.)
Steve turned his lens this week to the 27th annual Celebrating Life Pow Wow at Central Michigan University. The colorful celebration runs through 5 p.m. tonight at McGuirk Arena. You can view more photos here.
I’m hoping to convince Steve to post more of his outstanding work here on the website. Please lavish praise upon him in the comments section so he agrees. — andy
Marcia Heller says
Best. Photographer. Ever.
Kelly Niebel says
Amazing. More Jessmore, please.
Andrew Heller says
I agree, Kelly. Steve, you listening?
gene says
not mention one of the nicest guys ever.
Tina says
Beautiful pictures!
Vicki says
Yes! More Steve Jessmore!
laurie says
Beautiful photography. I would love to see more of Steve’s work.
Pam Murdock says
Love Steve Jessmore’s photo’s! He does a great job of capturing emotions.
Ernie Davis says
Great pictures! Keep this guy on your payroll, Andy!
Andrew Heller says
Ha, I will, Ernie. My payroll will consist of me buying him a beer when I see him.
Pam says
seems fair
Sue says
The photos and costumes are beautiful! Thanks, Andy, for enriching my email. Sure would love to see more of Steve’s work. I have to go now to follow his link to see more of the pow wow.
Frank Rowley says
As an RAA (Rank A**ed Amateur) photographer for over half a century I have learned to hate anyone with real talent. Thank you for giving me one more person to hate.
Elouise Kilmer says
Beautiful pictures…up close and personal. Love the children.
csterken says
Outstanding photography! He captured the event beautifully. I feel like I was there.