my name is samm blake.
I am an explorer of the world, love and light. I document my findings with a camera.
Currently based in Melbourne after making the big leap across from Perth in 2011. I shoot throughout Australia and internationally for commissions. When I am not taking photos, I enjoy traveling. I particularly enjoy doing both at the same time.
I have been working as a professional photographer for over seven years and I am a member of the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP). Photography is my life, passion and obsession. I live and breathe it every day.
I like to create pictures and tell stories. I am fascinated with exploring the connections we have with others in our lives. I love that I get to document people in their most honest moments.
education
2003 Bachelor of Communications. Photomedia + Journalism. Edith Cowan University.
career highlights
2011 Top five finalists (action) in the Monster Children photo competition.
2010 Top ten Wedding Photographers in Australia - Capture Magazine.
2009 Top ten Wedding Photographers in Australia - Capture Magazine.
2005 Commissioned by Absolut Vodka for artists series, Absolut Cut.
2004 Fotofreo International Photography Festival - Fringe. Moores Building.
2004 The Australian Newspaper – “Drinking in the View” - Article discussing my 'Southern Beauty' series.
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Dan O'Day - holy shit sammy….. what an amazing wedding seen through amazing eyes.. you rock
Hayley Lane - Absolutely breathtaking work! I love everything about this wedding! The reception shots are especially amazing, the lighting is beautiful!
sui - so beautiful. I love the way you shot her getting ready. that image with the phone! <3
Pobke - oh sammy… these are deliciously beautiful. just love how you are always THERE in the precious moments. you amaze me! :)
Kelly Tunney - soooo many pretty pictures but holy cow, I love the phone cord capture clever girl!!!!
Amanda Thorson - this is amazing, so beautiful…I’m really, really impressed.
trish - Wow. This is all kind of perfect. One of my faves of yours for sure!
Brian Davis - Love your style, super clean. What a beautiful day.
David Moore - Lovely images of a wonderful wedding.
Fernando - Super cool wedding!! Awesome candids! Gorgeous light.
Aruna B. Photography - just lovely. so many great moments!
kristie - gosh I love your work, simply beautiful.
Luke Carrangis - Love the way you saw this wedding and well executed!
jason starr - Hey Samm, Fantastic work. Love it. Your images are stunning.
Chloe - Wow. You really are an artist.
Julian Beattie - Jebus. These are amazing. I love the tones. The light. The wedding itself. This could have been shot in southern Carolina for all I know. Fantastic!
Moira Nell - Oh man, I love wedding shots. Gorgeous dress – very original
Luisa Brimble - wow looks like a really really awesome wedding!!! check out the details!!!! gorgeous styling too!!! funny I know one of the bridesmaid – Amelia McPhee. she was also the bridesmaid at my good friend’s wedding in Sydney a year ago.
vencanica - Amazing place to have romantic wedding. Rebecca and Tom are gorgeous couple. Thank you for fantastic presentation.