Balakay Snaps

Blake Anderson

Healing Through Photography

As a New York native, Blake strove to break out of the Tri-State Area and seek something new; to seek adventure. He found that in his new home of Portland, Oregon.

He studied photographic mediums in high school in the forms of digital filmmaking and public access television production. Blake has always had a penchant for telling stories, and studied creative writing at SUNY Oswego.

Beyond college, Blake found solace in traversing the nation. Finding new hidden places which inspired awe and humbled him. And he would always be snapping phone camera photos.

Finally, after experiencing Oregon twice between 2019 and 2020, he opted to move to Portland. Soon after, he bought a digital camera and began learning to take storytelling to the visual realm. In 2023, Blake began connecting with the creative community of the PNW and creating thematic art portrait pieces, even starting a photoshoot series about mental health struggles titled, '“The Weight”.

Being a self-taught, ever-learning photographer, Blake aims to produce vivid, inspired photos for individuals.

What’s your story?