I've been a photographer since 1993. I shoot film, mostly b/w although starting in 2007 I've been doing an increasing amount of color. If I know you, chances are I've photographed you, and even if I don't know you the odds are still pretty good.

I live with my wife Tabatha and my three sons, Zane, Leo, and Emmett, in Eugene, Oregon. Unless otherwise noted, all photos on this site are from Portland, where we lived until mid-2006. I'm still involved with several Portland area photo groups, including Light Leak and Portland Grid Project. I am also a member of In-Public.

My prints are in the collections of The Portland Art Museum, The Museum of Contemporary Photography, and The Whatcom Museum of History & Art, but my most important collectors are the many fine local photographers with whom I've bartered and given photos.

Custom prints of all images on this site are available. Email for more info.

Photographic habits | Biases | Blog

1. Camera in hand always unless asleep in bed

2. Film is cheap

3. Reality is stronger than imagination

4. Form subjugates essence, yet requires it

5. Bystanders will quickly forget you, but a good photo lasts forever

6. Light should illuminate the subject matter but not be the subject matter.

6a. Don't fight light. You will always lose

7. Use right brain when shooting, left brain when looking over contact sheets. Paraphrased, this becomes...

8. Shoot first, ask questions later

All photography and web design by Blake Andrews, copyright 2008. Any unauthorized reproduction of these photos is strictly encouraged. All I ask is that an acknowledgement accompany any reproductions.

This website is a work in progress with new photos and categories being added regularly, especially during the rainy season. Check back once in a while to see what's new. The site averages about 700 unique visitors per month. Most people find it by accident. About 90% of all visitors leave within 30 seconds.

Last edit 6/30/8.