hello. my name is samm blake.
About
I currently spend my time between New York & Melbourne and many random locations in between the two.
I am an adventurer, dreamer, artist, storyteller, photographer & entrepreneur.
When I am not taking photos, I enjoy traveling. I particularly enjoy doing both at the same time.
Education
Bachelor of Communications with a double major in Photomedia & Journalism
Edith Cowan University, Australia (2003)
Awards / Titles
2013 Named one of the Top Ten Wedding Photographers in the World - American Photo Magazine
2013 Qantas SOYA Photography Award – Top 10 Finalist
2012 The New York Photo Awards – Top 5 Finalist (multimedia)
2012 Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize – Finalist
2012 Qantas SOYA Photography Award – Top 10 Finalist
2012 Australian Professional Photography Awards – 2x silver awards
2011 Monster Children Photo Competition – Top 5 Finalist (action)
2011 Monster Children Photo Competition – Short-listed Finalist (travel)
2011 Head On Portrait Prize – Short-listed Finalist
2011 Australian Professional Photography Awards – 1x silver distinction award and 3x silver awards
2010 Named Top Ten Wedding Photographers in Australia – Capture Magazine
2009 Named Top Ten Wedding Photographers in Australia – Capture Magazine
2009 Wedding Photojournalist Association – First Prize
Invited Lectures / Public Speaking Engagements – Future Engagements
2013 Art & The Heart – Photography Workshop. Toronto, Canada. Educator.
2013 Art & The Heart – Photography Workshop. Italy. Educator.
2013 Art & The Heart – Photography Workshop. Palm Springs, USA. Educator.
2013 Art & The Heart – Photography Workshop. Perth, Australia. Educator.
Invited Lectures / Public Speaking Engagements – Past Engagements
2013 – Canada Photo Convention. Vancouver, Canada. Speaker.
2013 – Musea Gathering Event. New York City, USA. Speaker / Educator.
2013 – Art & The Heart – Photography Workshop. Byron Bay, Australia. Educator.
2012 Australian Institute of Professional Photography. Tasmania Breakaway Event. Hobart, Australia. Speaker / Educator.
2012 Art & The Heart – Photography Workshop. Southern Highlands, Australia. Educator.
2012 Art & The Heart – Photography Workshop. London, United Kingdom. Educator.
2012 Art & The Heart – Photography Workshop. Cork, Ireland. Educator.
2012 Art & The Heart – Photography Workshop. New York, USA. Educator.
2012 Art & The Heart – Photography Workshop. Melbourne, Australia. Educator.
2012 What If Conference. Portland, USA. Speaker.
2011 Jonas Peterson + Sean Flanigan Workshop. Brisbane, Australia. Guest Speaker.
2011 Beloved Collective Conference. Los Angeles, USA. Speaker.
2011 Winter Wonderland. Hunter Valley, Australia. Guest Speaker.
2011 Professional Photography Seminar. Melbourne, Australia. Speaker.
2010 Voice Workshop. Canberra, Australia. Guest Speaker.
2009 Australian Institute of Professional Photography. Perth, Australia. Speaker.
Media Coverage : Press
2011 – Capture Magazine (Jul) – interview in Jul/Aug issue
2010 – Capture Magazine (May) – named top ten wedding photographers in Australia
2010 -Capture Magazine (Jan) – Interview
2009 – Capture Magazine (Jul) – Interview
2009 – Capture Magazine (May) – Named top ten wedding photographers in Australia
2006 – The Australian Newspaper – front page photograph
2004 – The Australian Newspaper – “Drinking in the View”
Media Coverage : Radio + Podcasts
2012 -Musea Gathering – Podcast Interview
2004 – ABC Radio – South Coast WA – Radio Interview
2004 – Radio National – “The Deep End” – Discussion of my exhibition at FotoFreo
Media Coverage : Books
2011 – Monster Children – published in Monster Children Book
Media Coverage : Internet
2012 – Photojournalism Now – Interview
2012 – Visual Supply Company – Interview
2011 – Skip Town – Through Their Eyes – Interview
2005 – Absolut Vodka – Absolut Cut Artist Project – Telephone Interview streamed online
Publications
2012 – Harpers Bazaar – feature (May)
2011 – Monster Children
2005 -Revue Magazine
2005 – Paper Doll Artist Project
2005 – Mooncruise Magazine
2004 – Express Magazine
2004 – Fake Magazine
2004 – ISO Magazine
Documentary Screenings
2012 – Spring Festival Of Film. Albany, Australia. Documentary Project – Harold Martin. POW.
2012 -The New York Photo Awards. DUMBO Arts Festival. New York City, USA. Documentary Project – Harold Martin. POW.
Exhibitions
2007 – Southern Art & Craft Trail Exhibition. Albany, Australia.
2005 – Commissioned by Absolut Vodka for Artist Project / Exhibition. Sydney & Melbourne, Australia.
2004 – Fotofreo International Photography Festival – Fringe. Moores Building. Fremantle, Australia.
2003 – Multiplicity – ECU Photomedia Graduate Show, Hudson Bar. Perth, Australia.