You’ve seen them. The blur of purple and gold, the impossible angles of his ankles, and that one shot where he’s basically hovering mid-air against the Bengals. Pictures of Lamar Jackson aren't just sports photography; they’re physics-defying evidence. Honestly, if you look at a high-res still from a 2024 or 2025 game, you start to realize why defensive coordinators have gray hair.
Capturing Lamar on camera is a nightmare for photographers. Ask Shawn Hubbard or Joey Pulone, the guys who spend their Sundays trying to keep No. 8 in the viewfinder. He moves too fast for traditional tracking. By the time a shutter clicks, he’s already three yards past where the lens was focused. This isn't just about "action shots." It’s about a visual record of a player who changed how we think a quarterback should look in a still frame.
Why Some Pictures of Lamar Jackson Look Fake (But Aren't)
There is a specific photo from an October game in Cincinnati that went viral recently. Lamar is deep in the backfield, he's dropped the snap, and Sam Hubbard is basically wearing him like a coat. In the next frame, he’s stiff-arming Hubbard into the turf. If you saw the still image without the video, you’d swear it was photoshopped.
The camera catches things the human eye misses at 60 frames per second.
- The "Houdini" Stance: There are shots where his body is parallel to the grass.
- The Launch: Pictures of him throwing on the run often show both feet completely off the ground, yet the ball is a perfect spiral.
- The "Sexy" All-Blacks: Lamar himself has called the Ravens' all-black uniforms "sexy," and the photography from those night games—especially the Monday Night win against the Buccaneers where he threw five TDs—is legendary.
The Human Side of the Lens
Back in 2019, something happened that defined Lamar’s relationship with the people behind the cameras. He accidentally ran over a photographer on the sidelines while scrambling. Most players would have kept going. Lamar stopped. He later reached out to make sure she was okay.
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"They’re human beings, too," Lamar told reporters at the time. "She’s sitting down taking pictures, and we’re coming full speed."
That moment was captured in a series of shots that showed a different side of the MVP. It wasn't about the stiff arm or the 40-yard dash; it was about a guy who actually sees the people in the neon vests.
Finding the Best Quality Images in 2026
If you’re looking for more than just a grainy screenshot from a highlight reel, you have to know where to look. Most people just hit Google Images, but that's how you end up with low-res junk.
The Baltimore Ravens official archive is the gold standard. They employ specific photographers like Shawn Hubbard who have followed Lamar since he was a rookie in 2018. Their "Best Of" galleries from the 2024 and 2025 seasons are massive. We're talking 70+ high-resolution images per game.
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- Getty Images: This is where the media gets their stuff. If you want that iconic shot of Lamar and Josh Allen embracing after the 2024 Divisional Playoff, Getty has the original.
- Fanatics Authentic: For those who want something physical, this is the spot for signed pictures of Lamar Jackson. They have authenticated 8x10s and 16x20s that aren't just prints—they’re collectibles.
- The Louisville Archives: Don’t sleep on his college days. The shots of him winning the Heisman in 2016 or jumping over a Syracuse defender are still some of the most aesthetic photos in football history.
The Evolution of the "Lamar Look"
Look at a photo of Lamar from 2018. Then look at one from the 2025-2026 season. The physical transformation is wild. He’s bulkier now, but somehow he hasn't lost that "glider" quality.
In the early photos, he looked like a track star playing football. In the recent pictures, he looks like a heavyweight who can dance. The way he wears his visor, the specific way he tapes his cleats—these are the details fans look for in pictures of Lamar Jackson to try and mimic his style.
Actionable Steps for Fans and Collectors
If you're trying to build a collection or just want a killer wallpaper, here is how you do it right:
Check the Baltimore Ravens "Photos" section every Monday morning after a game. They drop the "Top Shots" galleries usually by 10 AM. These are free to view and are the highest quality available to the public.
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If you are buying a signed photo, always verify the hologram. Organizations like Fanatics or Beckett are the only ones you should trust. If a "signed" photo is $20 on a random site, it’s a fake.
For the best mobile wallpapers, look for "vertical edit" accounts on social media that use AI-upscaling on official team photos. They take the raw game shots and optimize them for modern OLED screens so the purple really pops.
Focus on the "All-Black" jersey games or the "Color Rush" sets. Historically, these result in the highest-contrast, most visually striking photography because of the stadium lighting at M&T Bank Stadium.
Go to the official Ravens website and navigate to their 2024-2025 "Season in Photos" archive. Download the high-res versions directly from their media viewer rather than right-clicking a thumbnail. This ensures you get the full metadata and color profile for your display.