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Blake Little is an award-winning Los Angeles-based photographer best known for his ability to intimately capture the energy and personality of his subjects. Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, Little moved to Los Angeles in 1982 after graduating with a photography degree from Seattle Central College and quickly became part of the vibrant 1980’s LA Art Scene. His outstanding artist portrait series, which included David Hockney, John Baldessari and Ed Rusha, led to commercial assignments in the entertainment industry and began his career. His skills as a portrait photographer have garnered him a reputation as a favorite amongst celebrities, international publications and corporate clients. Little has photographed for publications such as London Times Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, People, Time, Los Angeles Magazine and ESPN The Magazine. Three monographs of Little’s photographs have been published, Dichotomy (1997), The Company of Men (2011) and Manifest (2013). Little's work has also been exhibited internationally.

Life becomes art in figurative photography. Shared moments are captured and history is recorded in images of people and their lives.

Figurative photography is often used to describe a kind of photography in which people are the subject. Early black and white photography of people can be a glimpse into a past century — witness the celebrated work of photographers such as Ansel Adams or lesser-known artists like Berenice Abbott, for example. The cultural and social standards of the time are captured in these figurative photographs.

Mid-century photos might show the life and fashions of the day, sometimes with the shared thread of humanity, joy and love. Indeed, figurative photographs can be a source of inspiration and wonder, speaking of common life experiences and beauty. Vintage photos of celebrities and iconic actors can be valuable keepsakes as snapshots of a bygone era.

Just as if you were bringing paintings, prints or drawings into your space as part of the decor, there are many ways to arrange your figurative photography. Large photos can be statement pieces in a room. Smaller photographs can be placed on bookcases or on compact wall spaces to add an artistic element to a living room or a bedroom.

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