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Dave Blake Photography

Visual Narratives, Crafted Globally. Based in Australia.
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Dave Blake | Photographer / Director

Represented by Kate Ryan Inc. - emma@kateryaninc.com

Brisbane // Byron Bay // New York

contact@dave-blake.com

Private Portrait Sessions

Refined, authentic portraiture designed for individuals who appreciate elegance and subtlety. Drawing on experience with international fashion brands and top model agencies, these personalised sessions in Brisbane, Byron Bay, Sydney (& beyond) capture natural beauty with sophisticated artistry.

By Dave Blake | July 30, 2025

Private Portrait Sessions in Brisbane, Byron Bay & Sydney

July 30, 2025 in Portrait Photography, Photography Guides

Refined, authentic portraiture designed for individuals who appreciate elegance and subtlety. Drawing on experience with international fashion brands and top model agencies, these personalised sessions in Brisbane, Byron Bay, Sydney & beyond, capture natural beauty with sophisticated artistry.

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Tags: private portrait sessions, portrait photography, Brisbane photographer, Byron Bay photographer, premium portraits, editorial portraiture, personal branding photography, natural light portraits, studio portrait sessions, bespoke photography, Dave Blake Photography, boudoir photography, Sydney photographer, art nude photography

Brisbane Agencies + How to get signed.

I’m a fashion photographer with a background shooting for top model agencies and brands across New York, Paris, and Australia. Now based in Brisbane and Byron Bay, I work with aspiring models to create industry-ready folios that open doors. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take that next step, this guide will walk you through the top modelling agencies in Brisbane, and how to give yourself the best chance of getting signed.

By Dave Blake | July 21, 2025

Top Modelling Agencies in Brisbane + How to Get Signed

July 21, 2025 in Model Resources, Industry Guides

Looking to break into the modelling world? This guide covers Brisbane’s top agencies — Vivien’s, Chic, and more — with pro tips on how to get noticed, get signed, and get started.

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Tags: Brisbane, brisbane model agencies, how to get signed, becoming a model, model folio tips, getting signed in brisbane, unsigned models, agency ready, portfolio photographer, model portfolio guide, brisbane fashion photographer, fashion industry advice, headshots for models, model tips australia, dave blake photography

Editorial photography.

I’ve spent the last decade chasing light from the backstreets of Paris to the rolling hills of Byron Bay, and I can tell you one thing: editorial photography is storytelling at its finest. Unlike a straight-up product shoot or a pure fashion campaign, an editorial photographer’s job is to craft a narrative. We’re the visual essayists who blend portraiture, still life and location into images that feel like chapters in a magazine spread.

By Dave Blake | July 12, 2025

What Is an Editorial Photographer?

July 12, 2025 in Editorial Photography, Insights

I’ve spent years blending portraiture, fashion and location into story-driven images. In this post, I unpack what editorial photography really is, how concept, setting and talent direction combine to create frames that resonate with narrative depth.

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Tags: editorial photographer, storytelling, location photography, concept development, talent direction, visual narratives, Brisbane, Byron Bay
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