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Jesse Belle-Jones – Kitty!, originally uploaded by Chris Blakeley. Yes, I’m really jaded about burlesque. Yes, there are certain tropes and styles that I’ve seen enough of in the five years of the scene that I wouldn’t be sorry to … Continue reading →

Charlotte Treuse, originally uploaded by Chris Blakeley. I’m never sure what to make of compliments for my composition. Not that I can’t accept them (hardly) but that it’s not something I’m entirely conscious of anymore. During the show I’m shooting … Continue reading →

This makes me want to grab my camera and stop people in the street asking for impromptu portraits. Maybe that’ll be next week’s project?

BE HAPPY, originally uploaded by Chris Blakeley. The weekend was lovely for all that last week ended badly and today promises to be something of a roller coaster, but I’m going to do my best to keep this bit of … Continue reading →

straws, originally uploaded by Chris Blakeley. And sometimes my favorite shots are the simplest and (relatively) quietest.

Yes, I’m still here. No I haven’t imploded or self destructed or whatever. It’s just been an odd wobbly set of weeks here compounded by summer finally coming to Seattle. Because if the choice is between sitting in front of … Continue reading →

I lost my job today. Well, that’s not entirely true.  My job was essentially put on life support back in February followed by a series of extensions that meant that it would end at the end of July.  That it … Continue reading →

Pride, originally uploaded by Chris Blakeley. I’ve never been crazy about crowds and a festival down at Seattle Center always seems to attract half the population, but I like to spend at least a bit of time meandering through Pride, … Continue reading →

watching the crowd, originally uploaded by Chris Blakeley. And then there is the audience. I’m starting to love watching the audience during a show. The enthusiasm, the excitement and, occasionally like in this shot, the awkward moments when folks aren’t … Continue reading →

passive aggressive, originally uploaded by Chris Blakeley. My job? Well it’s gotten to the point that one of my coworkers has taken to labeling stuff in the copy room as “his”, as though I needed any more proof that Office … Continue reading →