Honorable Mention / 2022 / Portraiture / Other

Protection 2021

  • Photographer
    Blake Little, United States
  • Studio
    Blake Little Photography

Protection started with visual interest in rubber fetish. How rubber covered the body and was used to facilitate sexuality and intimacy. Why was rubber,a second skin worn in the pursuit of human connection? This protective layer often covers the body completely making the individual anonymous. I wanted to create emotional portraits void of facial expression. I was inspired by the physical qualities of rubber and making new modern images. While shooting Protection,the onslaught of the coronavirus pandemic started.The images organically now seemed more relevant had new layers of meaning.

Awards AP24 American Photo Competition Winner.
Lucie Foundation Intl Photo Competition 2015 Winner Nude Catogory.
Round Hole Square Peg LGBTQ Contest Winner