Rio Blake is an accomplished creative of mixed Caribbean and Irish heritage, born and living in London.
Specialising in documentary and portrait photography, Rio’s work reflects real culture, and people, in a cinematic, intimate style.
Rio was appointed as the first Youth Trustee by The Photographers Gallery in 2018. In the same year, her photography work also gained attention from Sky Arts.
This led to Blake's first commissioned project, exploring multicultural British identity in the wake of the Brexit referendum. The Sky Arts 50 exhibition was showcased in The Barbican, The BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art and Sage Gateshead; Alongside a televised broadcast on Sky Arts.
In 2021, Blake directed, curated and hosted an immersive group photography exhibition, entitled ‘An Ode To Notting Hill Carnival’ which was on display at White City House and included works from the likes of Martin Parr. The exhibit was praised by multiple publications, including TimeOut, Dazed and It's Nice That; Alongside this, the sale of works raised over £2500 for The Grenfell Foundation. The exhibit was noticed by M&C Saatchi and re-presented the following year in partnership with the London Heritage Network.
Rio has worked in various freelance photography roles; ranging from studio fashion campaigns to corporate events, and her experience within the field is broad. Clients include: Adidas, Lloyds, The Face Magazine, Exinity Group and many more. Info and references are available on request.
Licensing Rep - brogan@kintzing.com
Projects credited in
- ‘A [WO]man’s Home Is Her Castle’Team Credits Creative Direction and Photography - Rio Blake Art Direction and Model- Tia O’Donnell Styling - Kami Jogee Hair and Make Up - Hawa Abdallah As the age old saying goes, 'a man's home is his castle,' but in our collaborative editorial series crafted exclusively by a team of talented women, we find it imperative to redefine this notion. For artists, from the very genesis of their creative journey, the spaces they inhabit become an intimate canvas, reflecting their practices and b2
Work history
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Event PhotographerWave magazine
London, United KingdomFreelance
Various events
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Food photographerHEMP
London, United KingdomFreelance
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Skills
- Photography
- Adobe Lightroom
- 11. Photoshop
- Imovie
- Filming
- Studio Lighting
- Portrait Photography
- Retouching