Blake Gardner Photography

I take photos of people... Some of them are in love... Some of them are famous... Some of them are artists... Some of them are professionals... And sometimes I take photos in restrooms around the world... Mirrors & Porcelain Tumblr

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Happy Accidents

I <3 Happy Accidents - Here's a story of the latest one that happened to me. #timelapse #watermelon

Years ago, in what seems like a former lifetime, an acting teacher taught me that when accidents happen, they are gifts that give you the opportunity to create something you never would have otherwise… whether that be on stage or in real life. Back in September, I purchased a Michron from Alpine Labs. It’s a great tool that connects to DSLR cameras to control the shutter and create time-lapse…

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The Photographer's Genes

The Photographer's Genes - Floyd Gardner - Photographed for my Forever Grateful series

This is part of my Forever Grateful project. As I was selling my home and placing my business on hiatus for a period of time, I took portraits of about 30 people who influenced my career over the past 12 years. This was my way of saying “Thanks” and letting everyone know that I couldn’t have done it without their support. Dad, Like many young boys, I wanted to be like my father. From the get go,…

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The Unconditional Love

The Unconditional Love - Joan Gardner - Photographed for my Forever Grateful series - #thankyou #gratitude

This is part of my Forever Grateful project. As I was selling my home and placing my business on hiatus for a period of time, I took portraits of about 30 people who influenced my career over the past 12 years. This was my way of saying “Thanks” and letting everyone know that I couldn’t have done it without their support. Mom, Here’s a list of how you’ve supported my photography career: Loved me…

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The Companion

The Companion - Bodhi - Several people have asked if I was including my dog in my Forever Grateful series & for good reason.

This is part of my Forever Grateful project. As I was selling my home and placing my business on hiatus for a period of time, I took portraits of about 30 people who influenced my career over the past 12 years. This was my way of saying “Thanks” and letting everyone know that I couldn’t have done it without their support. Not to diminish the support I’ve received from all of my human friends, but…

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The Airbrush Artist

The Airbrush Artist - Carole Soueidan - Photographed for my Forever Grateful series #thankyou #gratitude

This is part of my Forever Grateful project. As I was selling my home and placing my business on hiatus for a period of time, I took portraits of about 30 people who influenced my career over the past 12 years. This was my way of saying “Thanks” and letting everyone know that I couldn’t have done it without their support. Carole, I hate to be repetitive with my gratitude letters to my make-up…

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The Meditative Make-up Artists

The Meditative Make-up Artists

This is part of my Forever Grateful project. As I was selling my home and placing my business on hiatus for a period of time, I took portraits of about 30 people who influenced my career over the past 12 years. This was my way of saying “Thanks” and letting everyone know that I couldn’t have done it without their support. Hilda & Jenna, When Veronica referred Hilda to work with me when she wasn’t…

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The True Professional Make-up Artist

The True Professional Make-up Artist

Veronica, For 8 years you have been on the top of my list of make-up artists for several reasons… 1) Your mad skills with both make-up and hair. 2) The way you connected with my clients, which put them as ease and made my job easier. 3) The countless dog treats you brought Bodhi ;-) 4) Your determination to insure that when you weren’t available, you’d help me find other make-up artist to fill…

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TheThread-Smith

The Thread-Smith Jen DeRosa Photographed for my Forever Grateful series

This is part of my Forever Grateful project. As I was selling my home and placing my business on hiatus for a period of time, I took portraits of about 30 people who influenced my career over the past 12 years. This was my way of saying “Thanks” and letting everyone know that I couldn’t have done it without their support. Jen, To Die For… that’s what you are. Working with you has always been a…

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The Splash of Color

The Splash of Color Leila Fakouri Photographed for my Forever Grateful series. #thankyou #gratitude

This is part of my Forever Grateful project. As I was selling my home and placing my business on hiatus for a period of time, I took portraits of about 30 people who influenced my career over the past 12 years. This was my way of saying “Thanks” and letting everyone know that I couldn’t have done it without their support. Leila, You’re what I imagine the love child of Wes Anderson and a Unicorn…

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The Code Breaker

The Code Breaker - Helen Kovac - Photographed for my Forever Grateful series #thankyou #gratitude #portrait

This is part of my Forever Grateful project. As I was selling my home and placing my business on hiatus for a period of time, I took portraits of about 30 people who influenced my career over the past 12 years. This was my way of saying “Thanks” and letting everyone know that I couldn’t have done it without their support. Helen, You weren’t the first web designer I hired, but you were definitely…

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The iGuru & Art Collector

The iGuru & Art Collector - Stason Zweifel & Marcy Anderson - Photographed for my Forever Grateful series

Stason & Marcy, I remember my friend Guy (The Master Builder) walking up to me at the first group art exhibit where I had work displayed. He was excited to tell me that this really nice couple was buying one of my pieces of art, and he wanted to bring you over to introduce us. When I met you, I was caught off guard by your gratitude and appreciation. I mean, here you were, buying the first piece…

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The Knight

The Knight Ryan Flegal Photographed for my Forever Grateful series #thankyou #gratitude

This is part of my Forever Grateful project. As I was selling my home and placing my business on hiatus for a period of time, I took portraits of about 30 people who influenced my career over the past 12 years. This was my way of saying “Thanks” and letting everyone know that I couldn’t have done it without their support. Ryan, You’ve influenced my life in so many ways. From convincing me to eat…

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The Non-Violent Communicator

The Non-Violent Communicator Jon Griffin Photographed for my Forever Grateful series #gratitude #thankyou

This is part of my Forever Grateful project. As I was selling my home and placing my business on hiatus for a period of time, I took portraits of about 30 people who influenced my career over the past 12 years. This was my way of saying “Thanks” and letting everyone know that I couldn’t have done it without their support. Jon, Thank you for your confidence in me and your patience with me. Because…

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The Authentically Awesome

The Authentically Awesome Colleen Wainwright Photographed for my Forever Grateful Series #gratitude #thankyou

This is part of my Forever Grateful project. As I was selling my home and placing my business on hiatus for a period of time, I took portraits of about 30 people who influenced my career over the past 12 years. This was my way of saying “Thanks” and letting everyone know that I couldn’t have done it without their support. Colleen, You are Awesome! Period. I could end this letter there, but I’ll…

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The Music Man

The Music Man - Bryan Todd - Part of my Forever Grateful series

This is part of my Forever Grateful project. As I was selling my home and placing my business on hiatus for a period of time, I took portraits of about 30 people who influenced my career over the past 12 years. This was my way of saying “Thanks” and letting everyone know that I couldn’t have done it without their support. Bryan, I love the fact that with all the people you sent my way, you came…

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The New Yorker

The New Yorker - Charles Mastropietro - Forever Grateful

This is part of my Forever Grateful project. As I was selling my home and placing my business on hiatus for a period of time, I took portraits of about 30 people who influenced my career over the past 12 years. This was my way of saying “Thanks” and letting everyone know that I couldn’t have done it without their support. Charles, Where to begin? First off, let me say that I love that a few of…

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