Blake Andrews

Blake Andrews is a photographer based in Eugene, where he lives with his wife and teen sons near Spencer Butte. In addition to his own blog, B, an irreverent view of the photo world which he has maintained since 2007, he is a regular book reviewer for Collector Daily and PhotoEye, and the photography critic for Eugene Weekly. As a photographer he has been consistently engaged in one project or another since 1993, including Portland Grid Project, Eugene Grid Project, UP Photographers, and numerous shows internationally. But mostly he shoots for himself. He received a B.A. in Environmental Studies from Brown University in 1992, a discipline which comes in handy behind a camera.

Terry Toedtemeier’s many forms

May 28, 2024Blake Andrews

Blake Andrews interviews Prudence Roberts about the photographer and curator's work, approach, and legacy. Toedtemeier's photographs are featured in shows at JSMA in Eugene and PDX Contemporary Art in Portland.

Engaging humans: Lonnie Graham’s incisive portraits

February 14, 2023Blake Andrews

"A Conversation with the World" on view at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art in Eugene features Graham's portraits and interviews with individuals from around the world.

Paul Neevel at the Emerald Art Center

November 10, 2022Blake Andrews

The Lane County photographer's retrospective in Springfield surveys 60 years of work. Blake Andrews reviews the show and considers Neevel's wide-ranging interests.

Evan Baden’s Push Pull Editions

September 13, 2022Blake Andrews

Evan Baden's photobook publishing venture is a passion project two years in the making. Blake Andrews visits Baden in his Corvallis garage, the home of Push Pull Editions, to discuss process and motivation.

An interview with photographer Nancy Floyd

April 19, 2022Blake Andrews

Blake Andrews interviews the Bend-based photographer about past and future projects and her recent Guggenheim Fellowship in Photography.

Ward Shortridge at Blue Sky Gallery

February 15, 2022Blake Andrews

Ward Shortridge had a knack for capturing people authentically and generously. His photographs on view at Blue Sky Gallery showcase his ability to "see right into people's hearts."