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Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian
Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian
Jason Isele

Jason Isele, Photographer

I am a Senior at SIU and this is my second year as a photographer for the Daily Egyptian. My dream job is to be a sports photographer for a pro team, a media outlet, or a corporate organization. I am efficient in a variety of photography subjects, mostly sports and nature. I am also a paid freelance photographer for the local park district of my hometown in the Chicago suburbs, and I also photograph as a freelancer during SIU athletic games.

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Chef Jacqueline Cole serves green beans to Taste Of Blackness attendee David Rouse at the New Zion Missionary Baptist Church Feb. 22, 2025 in Carbondale, Illinois. Jason Isele | @iselephotography (This cutline has been edited to correct the spelling of Jacqueline Cole's name.)

Carbondale celebrates Black History through food

By Emily Fulk and Jason Isele
February 23, 2025
Canadian geese swim in a snowy Campus Lake Feb. 19, 2024 in Carbondale, Illinois.

SIU Campus lake sits covered in snow Feb. 19, 2024 in Carbondale, Illinois.

Senior Amin Asadollahi stands for a portrait by Campus Lake during the snow day Feb. 19, 2024 in Carbondale, Illinois.

Thompson Point dorms sit across the campus lake covered in snow Feb. 19, 2024 in Carbondale, Illinois.

Junior Forward Jorge Moreno (25) attempts to pass Drake Graduate Student Forward Daniel Abreu (54) for a basket Feb 1, 2025 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

[Photo] A tale of two halves as Salukis falter against Drake

By Nick Pfannkuche, Sports Reporter
February 1, 2025
Freshman Liseska Gallegos swims the breaststroke in the women’s 200-yard individual medley Jan. 18, 2025 at Shea Natatorium in Carbondale, Illinois. Jason Isele | @iselephotography

Freshman Liseska Gallegos swims the breaststroke in the women’s 200-yard individual medley Jan. 18, 2025 at Shea Natatorium in Carbondale, Illinois. Jason Isele | @iselephotography

[Photo] Saluki Swimming and Diving’s bright future is already here

January 28, 2025
Sophomore Hazem Aboustate swims in the men’s 200m butterfly versus UIC during a meet at Shea Natatorium in Carbondale, IL Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Jason Isele | @iselephotography

[Photo] Seven down, many more to go: Saluki swim and dive not set to slow down

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Consultant
November 13, 2024
Sophomore Guard Kennard Davis Jr. (30) attempts to guard Redshirt Freshman Guard Drew Steffe (21) during practice at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, IL Friday, November 1, 2024. Jason Isele | @iselephotography

[Photo] ‘It felt like home’: why a trio of players decided to stay 

By Nick Pfannkuche, Sports Reporter
November 5, 2024
The Marching Salukis walk down the route during the SIU Homecoming Parade Oct. 12, 2024 in Carbondale, Illinois.

Gallery: SIU’s annual Homecoming Parade

By Jason Isele, Staff Photographer
October 12, 2024
Runners and walkers make their way onto the course from the starting line at the Centerstone 5K September 7, 2024 at Harry L. Crisp Sports Complex in Marion, Illinois. @iselephotography

[Photo] “This is your life, and this is your story”: Centerstone hosts 5K for suicide prevention

By Carly Gist, News Editor
September 11, 2024
Freshman Tatiana Scales stands for a portrait with her “Diversity Is” poster August 29, 2024 at the SIU Faner Breezeway in Carbondale,Illinois.

CELEBRATE DIVERSITY

By Jason Isele, Photographer
September 4, 2024
The 8 SIU Softball seniors stand for a group photo together on Senior Day April 20, 2024 at Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. Jason Isele | @iselephotography

[Photo] Saluki softball continues weekend win streak against the Bruins

By Nick Pfannkuche, Sports Reporter
April 23, 2024
Noah Zarn and Maniteja Parchuri communicate before covering the eclipse from the control room April 8, 2024 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois. @iselephotography

[Photo] Saluki athletics playing crucial role in SIU’s eclipse celebration

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Editor
April 10, 2024
SIU Football freshman Kayleb Wagner (25) raises his fist with his bracelets to show support for the Dylan Buckner Foundation and all who struggle mentally at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, IL Friday, Mar. 22, 2024. |

[Photo] DE Photographer honors friend through mental health campaign 

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter
March 27, 2024
A Holiday Hygiene Drive box sits on a table at SIU’s Communications Building in Carbondale, IL on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.

[Photo] “Give, give, give, to your heart’s desire:” TIP presents Holiday Hygiene Drive

By Annalise Schmidt, Staff Reporter
December 6, 2023
The wooden cross sits right outside the front door of the Newman Catholic Student Center Nov. 9, 2023 in Carbondale, Illinois.

SIU Women’s Volleyball senior Tatum Tornatta (18) communicates with her teammates during a match against UIC at Davies Gym in Carbondale, IL on Saturday Oct. 21, 2023.

SIU Women’s Volleyball seniors Nataly Garcia (17) and Tatum Tornatta (18) high-five one another after winning a point against UIC at Davies Gym in Carbondale, IL on Saturday Oct. 21, 2023.

SIU Women’s Volleyball seniors Tatum Tornatta (18) and Nataly Garcia (17) listen as Head Coach Ed Allen addresses the team after winning the first set against UIC at Davies Gym in Carbondale, IL on Saturday Oct. 21, 2023.

SIU Women’s Volleyball senior Tatum Tornatta (18) practices her blocks as a teammate warms up her serves before a match against UIC at Davies Gym in Carbondale, IL on Saturday Oct. 21, 2023.

SIU Women’s Volleyball senior Tatum Tornatta (18) warms up her serves before a match against UIC at Davies Gym in Carbondale, IL on Saturday Oct. 21, 2023.

SIU Women’s Volleyball senior Nataly Garcia (17) warms up for a match against UIC at Davies Gym in Carbondale, IL on Saturday Oct. 21, 2023.

SIU Women’s Volleyball senior Nataly Garcia (17) prepares to bunt as Valparaiso University goes for the kill at Davies Gym in Carbondale, IL on Friday Oct. 20, 2023.

SIU Women’s Volleyball senior Nataly Garcia (17) dribbles the ball as she prepares to serve against Valparaiso University at Davies Gym in Carbondale, IL on Friday Oct. 20, 2023.

SIU Women’s Volleyball Tatum Tornatta (18) goes for a deceiving soft kill during a match against Valparaiso University at Davies Gym in Carbondale, IL on Friday Oct. 20, 2023.

SIU Women’s Volleyball senior Tatum Tornatta (18) stays alert for the next serve by Valparaiso University during a match at Davies Gym in Carbondale, IL on Friday Oct. 20, 2023.

SIU Women’s Volleyball senior Tatum Tornatta (18) prepares for a serve by Valparaiso University during a match at Davies Gym in Carbondale, IL on Friday Oct. 20, 2023.

SIU Women’s Volleyball senior Nataly Garcia (17) prepares for Valparaiso University’s serve at Davies Gym in Carbondale, IL on Friday Oct. 20, 2023.

SIU Women’s Volleyball senior Nataly Garcia (17) prepares to serve against Valparaiso University at Davies Gym in Carbondale, IL on Friday Oct. 20, 2023.

SIU Women’s Volleyball senior Nataly Garcia (17) goes for the kill during the match against Valparaiso University at Davies Gym in Carbondale, IL on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023.

SIU Women’s Volleyball senior Nataly Garcia (17) stops the kill during a match against Valparaiso University at Davies Gym in Carbondale, IL on Friday Oct. 20, 2023.

SIU Women’s Volleyball senior Nataly Garcia (17) bunts the ball during a match against Valparaiso University at Davies Gym in Carbondale, IL on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023.

SIU Women’s Volleyball senior Nataly Garcia (17) lightly jogs as she serves the ball during a match against Valparaiso University at Davies Gym in Carbondale, IL on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023.

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