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DAVID  BLAKE  STUDIOS

cell: (702) 797-0075

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BIO

 

David is a freelance photographer based in Las Vegas/NV and specializes in shooting:  events (corporate functions, weddings, parties, red carpet)  model’s portfolios, actor’s/business headshots, Portraits/Family Portraits and some Product photography.

 

While in High School, he got his 1st camera at 15 and started shooting School Yearbook and Newspaper photos for the local paper.  He then went off (and moved away from home @ 18) to study Photography and Film Production at Ryerson University in Toronto/Ontario, Canada, studying Photography and Film/TV Production.

 

After the program, he went to work freelance for various Commercial Production Studios as well as the CBC and CTV Networks.  He then opened up a Talent/Modeling Agency, finding and booking kids/teens/adults for TV Commercials and Feature Films.  Along with the Agency, he also had an audition studio used by Casting Directors, Directors and Producers to cast actors in commercials/films.  There, he had a chance to work with name Directors and Actors. 

 

Having dual Citizenship, he then relocated to the US, currently living in Las Vegas/NV and now shoot Headshots, Fashion/Commercial and Event Photography (Samsung/The Wynn, Corum Watches/Caesar's, Cisco Systems/Hard Rock, Zappos Las Vegas/San Diego Marathon, etc.) 

 

David is  a Licensed Foster Parent and also shoot alot of Charity Events, including The Heart Gallery, a regular exhibit of Kids/Teens in the Clark County Family Services Division, that are currently up for Adoption.

 

 

 

Equipment:

 

Canon 5D Mark IV camera body, Canon 70D camera body

Sigma 15mm,  Canon 85mm, Canon 24-105mm lenses

Canon 680EX Flash

(3) Flashpoint Zoom LI-ON X R2 flashes

 

black, white, muslin and Green Screen Background (and Green Screen Program)

background stands/umbrellas, tripod

 

edit with Photoshop CC on  iMac

 

shoots/edits HD and 4K Video  with Final Cut Pro X.

 

When he shoots parties, etc. his style is more Photojournalistic, capturing people being themselves/having fun as well as getting small groups of people together for a shoot.   He is more “paparazzi” and shoot alot of photos, creating more of a “buzz”, having people laughing/enjoying the event.  

 

 

Current pricing:  

studio headshots/portraits $175.00  (discounts on 2 and more)

on-location portfolio shoot $250.00

3 hour event photography (includes local travel)  $325.00

wedding packages starting at $1,200.00