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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

Barunga’s Next Top Model.

Shot in Barunga, Northern Territory, this portrait series is a love letter to First Nations youth, identity, and creative expression. Captured during the 2025 Barunga Festival, the project united emerging local models with fashion talent and brands from across the Top End.

Barunga's Next Top Model 2025

July 13, 2025 in Fashion, Campaign, Commercial, Portrait

What began as a local runway concept evolved into a sun-drenched editorial celebrating self-expression, style, and strength. Powered by collaboration with Campaign Edge Sprout, Cassie Black, Lazy Suzan, Tiwi Land Council, Tourism NT, Barunga Festival, and more.

Credits:

Photography & Direction: Dave Blake @daveblakephoto & Grace Fox @foxyfilmss| Fashion: Lazy Suzan Studio @lazysusanstudio | Campaign Production: Campaign Edge Sprout | Community & Cultural Partners: Barunga Festival, Tiwi Land Council, Tourism NT, Major Events NT, NT Australia, House of Darwin @houseofdarwin, Cassie Black, MECCA, Participating Art Centres.

 
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Explore more of Dave’s fashion editorials and beauty campaigns to see his signature style in action.

Author: Dave Blake
Tags: Barunga Festival, First Nations fashion, Northern Territory photography, Youth empowerment, Indigenous Australia, Australian fashion, Editorial photography, Dave Blake, Campaign Edge Sprout, Lazy Suzan, Fashion storytelling, Community collaboration
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