Emily Blake
Wedding and lifestyle photographer
Studio Art, B.F.A.
What are some of the most exciting opportunities you have had since graduation?
One really exciting thing that I was able to do after graduation was going to Cape Town, South Africa with a non-profit organization to photograph life in the townships. I have also been able to go back to Maine a couple of times since graduating and have continued to document life in Jackman, Maine (this project started as my senior show).
How do you feel that the Å·²©ÍøÖ· art department prepared you for your life as an artist?
Å·²©ÍøÖ·'s art department really gave me the time and opportunity to explore what it was I was interested in as an artist. Also, by being apart of the art department at Å·²©ÍøÖ·, I also learned the importance of having a community of fellow artist to be inspired by, learn from, and depend on.
Any advice for future Å·²©ÍøÖ· art majors?
To any future students I would say take full advantage of the time, resources, and professors in that art department and really use your time as an art student to explore.