Blake Dahlin is a photographer and photo editor based in Seattle, Wa. He strives to create imagery that informs viewers while inviting them to engage with the stories he photographs.

A full-time freelancer specializing in sports photojournalism and commercial work, Blake currently works with clients such as USA Today, Ballard FC, Reuben's Brews, and more. 

Blake is a member of the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA).

Experience:

Live Photo Editor, USAT/Imagn, Remote (Mar. 2024-Present)

Ballard FC Lead Photographer, Seattle, Wa (Mar. 2022-Present)

- Photograph games, practice, travel, and deliver images on tight deadlines

- Coordinate with social media intern, graphic design team, and videographers to produce on-brand images of games, product releases, media days, and more

Mountain Workshops 2023, Paris, KY (Oct. 2023)

- Created a ten-image photo story in the community of Paris

- Attended lectures and work collaboratively with industry professionals on visual storytelling and journalism

Photo Editor, The Falcon (Seattle Pacific's Student Newspaper), Seattle, Wa (Sep. 2019- Jun. 2020)

- Pitch, photograph, and publish photo stories and features 

- Manage a team of photographers, assign stories, edit their work, and provide constructive feedback

Memberships:

NPPA Member in Good Standing

Skills:

Photojournalism, Videography, Photo Mechanic, Adobe Lightroom/Photoshop/InDesign/Premiere, AP Style, Photo Editing, Page Design

Work Samples:

https://mountainworkshops.org/allinthefamily

https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/why-white-centers-dub-sea-fish-sticks-deliver-more-than-a-baseball-game/

https://www.sounderatheart.com/2023/08/who-is-ballard-fc-and-what-did-they-just-win/ 

https://www.soundersfc.com/news/ballard-fc-looks-to-capture-first-ever-league-title-this-saturday-at-starfire 

https://stories.spu.edu/articles/campus-life-in-these-covid-times/

Awards:

2019 SPJ Region 10 Award Winner and Finalist, General News Photography (Small) & Sports Photography (Small)