dave blake

Services

Concept Development & Creative Direction

Shaping the idea before the camera comes out.

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TL;DR

  • Strategic creative input for narrative, mood, and visual coherence.
  • Includes mentoring for photographers who want sharper direction and portfolio consistency.
  • Offered standalone or as part of larger photographic production.
  • Best for clients who value process, clarity, and authored outcomes.

Approach

Some projects need definition before execution. I help shape visual direction early so production decisions align with story, tone, and intended audience rather than becoming reactive on shoot day. This also works as mentoring for photographers who want practical feedback on concepting, direction, and image selection.

This can include

  • Refining concept and narrative structure.
  • Developing references, mood, and visual cohesion.
  • Direction support for non-professional talent.
  • Mentoring sessions for photographers on shoots, sequencing, and portfolio edit decisions.

Related work

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Start with concept

Send your project intent, references, and where the work needs to land. If you’re a photographer seeking mentoring, include your current focus and I’ll reply with next-step options.

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