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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Alexa Catalin - I realy love your style. So glad I discovered your blog.
One more time, amazing work.
Lauren Wellinton - Gorgeous!!! :)
Chloe - What a beautiful set and a beautifully relaxed wedding day. You’ve captured just how comfortable they are in each other’s company. I feel like I was actually there, outside, celebrating their day with them. You’re really a pretty amazing artist.
trish - SO STUNNING!!!! Love the smiles and the colours to bits, and the venue looks amazing.
Tamara Sweeney - Oh Samm…. soooo amazing!!!! There really are not words for how beautiful your photos are. You have captured everything we had hoped for and more!!! xxx
todd hunter mcgaw - Lovely lOvely loVely lovEly blakesamantha.. u.r.good.
Pobke - Love%20love%20love%20love%20love%20times%20a%20million%20trillion%20infinity.%20Plus%20one.%20%3A)
Michelle - Samm, these are stunning! I felt like I was there all over again and even saw some things I completely missed on the day.
Thank you! I know that we’ll all cherish these incredible images forever. x
Andrew Cahill - Gorgeous work, that reception looked so amazing.
alyda - oh what a perfect wedding. crikey you’re good blakesamantha!
Dan O'Day - my fave of yours ever….
Derek Ho - The photos look so delicious I can eat them :)
Brian Davis - Awesome work Samm, so many great shots. Really love your style.
Gedas Girdvainis - you are the man!
Amanda Thorson - this is lovely, a perfect mix of class, good food and friends.
Nirav - Samm, you are the woman ;)
Marija - absolutely amazing!!!!!!
SB Wedding Photography - Awesome set, even the speech photos are great!
Leah - oh my!
tasj - Yep…it’s gorgeous. That pine tree at the tree place (you know where I mean) is my favourite tree in Perth :) xxx
Kelly Tunney - Sammy, this goes right up there with all good stuff that is brilliant!
Kelly Worlock - These photos are amazing. It was a beautiful wedding and the photos definitely capture its beauty. Fantastic!
David Moore - Phenomenal images Samm. I love the warm colours and dreamy black and whites. You haven’t missed a minute of their day. Well done.
aga - love this wedding; very quirky, awesome moments and vibe!
AmyPunky Photography - This is the wedding of my dreams… perfect!!