hello. my name is samm blake.
About
I currently spend my time between Melbourne and New York.
When I am not taking photographs, 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 – 2012
The New York Photo Awards – Top 5 Finalist (multimedia)
Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize – Finalist
Qantas SOYA Photography Award – Top 10 Finalist
Australian Professional Photography Awards – 2x silver awards
Awards / Titles – 2011
Monster Children Photo Competition – Top 5 Finalist (action)
Monster Children Photo Competition – Short-listed Finalist (travel)
Head On Portrait Prize – Short-listed Finalist
Australian Professional Photography Awards – 1x silver distinction award and 3x silver awards
Awards / Titles – 2010
Named Top Ten Wedding Photographers in Australia – Capture Magazine
Named Top Ten Wedding Photographers in Australia – Capture Magazine
Wedding Photojournalist Association – First Prize
Invited Lectures / Public Speaking Engagements – Future Engagements
2013
Musea Gathering Event. New York City, USA. Speaker / Educator.
Art & The Heart – Photography Workshop. New York, USA. Educator.
Art & The Heart – Photography Workshop. Brisbane, Australia. Educator.
Invited Lectures / Public Speaking Engagements – Past Engagements
2012
Australian Institute of Professional Photography. Tasmania Breakaway Event. Hobart, Australia. Speaker / Educator.
Art & The Heart – Photography Workshop. Southern Highlands, Australia. Educator.
Art & The Heart – Photography Workshop. London, United Kingdom. Educator.
Art & The Heart – Photography Workshop. Cork, Ireland. Educator.
Art & The Heart – Photography Workshop. New York, USA. Educator.
Art & The Heart – Photography Workshop. Melbourne, Australia. Educator.
What If Conference. Portland, USA. Speaker.
2011
Jonas Peterson + Sean Flanigan Workshop. Brisbane, Australia. Guest Speaker.
Beloved Collective Conference. Los Angeles, USA. Speaker.
Winter Wonderland. Hunter Valley, Australia. Guest Speaker.
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
2012
Rangefinder Magazine interview
2011
Monster Children – published in the 2011 photo annual
Capture Magazine (Jul) – interview in Jul/Aug issue
2010
Capture Magazine (May) – named top ten wedding photographers in Australia
Capture Magazine (Jan) – Interview
2009
Capture Magazine (Jul) – Interview
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
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
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
Paper Doll Artist Project
Mooncruise Magazine
2004
Express Magazine
Fake Magazine
ISO Magazine
Documentary Screenings
2012
Spring Festival Of Film. Albany, Australia. Documentary Project – Harold Martin. POW.
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.