Val Blakely Photography

When I was in my teen years, my mother bought me a 35mm SLR camera from Sears as a gift. The camera had no name and was fairly inexpensive. It started me on a journey that I'd never thought would be so rewarding.

Several years later I upgraded to a Pentax ZX-5 SLR. I didn't have my first DSLR, a Canon 20D until about 20 years later. I became a Canon shooter and was extremely committed to it. I should have been a rep for Canon because I was recommending their cameras to anyone looking to get into photography. LOL!

For over three decades I was photographing in various genres (i.e. architecture, events, food, landscapes, macro, nature, portraits sports and travel). My interest constantly changes and I adapt to current passions.

Then in the Fall of 2014 in Los Angeles, I discovered a genre I had never considered shooting and had never heard of -- Street Photography. I was hooked. Quickly I realized that my Canon gear was not going to work for me anymore. I sold them all. I bought my first Leica camera - an M2 made in 1965. I was returning to 35mm film. A big 360 life change.

After shooting street photography for three years, I moved to return to my birthplace, San Francisco Bay Area. I pushed myself to continue my photography skills by transitioning into wildlife and landscape photography. Something new to me, but has peaked my interested.

Yet, I will continue to move forward with my own street, wildlife and landscape photography, and aim to find my own photography voice.

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Anna's Hummingbird in Hot Lips Face Mask
Face Mask
Anna's Hummingbird in Hot Lips Face Mask
by Val Blakely Photography
$17.99
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Stationery Cards
Anna's Hummingbird in Hot Lips Stationery Cards
by Val Blakely Photography
$15.00
Anna's Hummingbird in Hot Lips Framed Canvas
Framed Canvas
Anna's Hummingbird in Hot Lips Framed Canvas
by Val Blakely Photography
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Travel Mug
Anna's Hummingbird in Hot Lips Travel Mug
by Val Blakely Photography
$40.00
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Metal Print
Anna's Hummingbird in Hot Lips Metal Print
by Val Blakely Photography
$50.00
Anna's Hummingbird in Hot Lips Folding Stool
Folding Stool
Anna's Hummingbird in Hot Lips Folding Stool
by Val Blakely Photography
$65.00
Anna's Hummingbird in Hot Lips Bath Mat
Bath Mat
Anna's Hummingbird in Hot Lips Bath Mat
by Val Blakely Photography
$30.00
Anna's Hummingbird in Hot Lips Art Print
Art Print
Anna's Hummingbird in Hot Lips Art Print
by Val Blakely Photography
$20.00
Anna's Hummingbird in Hot Lips Can Cooler
Can Cooler
Anna's Hummingbird in Hot Lips Can Cooler
by Val Blakely Photography
$25.00
Anna's Hummingbird in Hot Lips Canvas Print
Canvas Print
Anna's Hummingbird in Hot Lips Canvas Print
by Val Blakely Photography
$75.00
Anna's Hummingbird in Hot Lips Coaster
Coaster
Anna's Hummingbird in Hot Lips Coaster
by Val Blakely Photography
$25.00
Anna's Hummingbird in Hot Lips iPhone Case
iPhone Case
Anna's Hummingbird in Hot Lips iPhone Case
by Val Blakely Photography
$25.00
Anna's Hummingbird in Hot Lips Framed Mini Art Print
Framed Mini Art Print
Anna's Hummingbird in Hot Lips Framed Mini Art Print
by Val Blakely Photography
$20.00
Anna's Hummingbird in Hot Lips iPhone Skin
iPhone Skin
Anna's Hummingbird in Hot Lips iPhone Skin
by Val Blakely Photography
$15.99
Anna's Hummingbird in Hot Lips Notebook
Notebook
Anna's Hummingbird in Hot Lips Notebook
by Val Blakely Photography
$20.00
Anna's Hummingbird in Hot Lips Recessed Framed Print
Recessed Framed Print
Anna's Hummingbird in Hot Lips Recessed Framed Print
by Val Blakely Photography
$70.00
Anna's Hummingbird in Hot Lips Mini Art Print
Mini Art Print
Anna's Hummingbird in Hot Lips Mini Art Print
by Val Blakely Photography
$15.00
Anna's Hummingbird in Hot Lips Fanny Pack
Fanny Pack
Anna's Hummingbird in Hot Lips Fanny Pack
by Val Blakely Photography
$40.00
Anna's Hummingbird in Hot Lips Cutting Board
Cutting Board
Anna's Hummingbird in Hot Lips Cutting Board
by Val Blakely Photography
$40.00
Anna's Hummingbird in Hot Lips Serving Tray
Serving Tray
Anna's Hummingbird in Hot Lips Serving Tray
by Val Blakely Photography
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Tote Bag
Snow Covered Forest Tote Bag
by Val Blakely Photography
$30.00
Snow Covered Forest Bath Mat
Bath Mat
Snow Covered Forest Bath Mat
by Val Blakely Photography
$30.00
Common Raven in Snow Throw Pillow
Throw Pillow
Common Raven in Snow Throw Pillow
by Val Blakely Photography
$35.00
Common Raven in Snow Coffee Mug
Coffee Mug
Common Raven in Snow Coffee Mug
by Val Blakely Photography
$20.00
Portrait of a Great Blue Heron Art Print
Art Print
Portrait of a Great Blue Heron Art Print
by Val Blakely Photography
$20.00
Abstract Eucalyptus Art Print
Art Print
Abstract Eucalyptus Art Print
by Val Blakely Photography
$20.00
Abstract Eucalyptus Sticker
Sticker
Abstract Eucalyptus Sticker
by Val Blakely Photography
$4.00
Abstract Eucalyptus Framed Mini Art Print
Framed Mini Art Print
Abstract Eucalyptus Framed Mini Art Print
by Val Blakely Photography
$20.00
Red-tailed Hawk Art Print
Art Print
Red-tailed Hawk Art Print
by Val Blakely Photography
$20.00
Red-shouldered Hawk Art Print
Art Print
Red-shouldered Hawk Art Print
by Val Blakely Photography
$20.00
Red-shouldered Hawk Android Card Case
Android Card Case
Red-shouldered Hawk Android Card Case
by Val Blakely Photography
$39.99
Portrait of a Great Blue Heron Stationery Cards
Stationery Cards
Portrait of a Great Blue Heron Stationery Cards
by Val Blakely Photography
$15.00
Portrait of a Great Blue Heron Fanny Pack
Fanny Pack
Portrait of a Great Blue Heron Fanny Pack
by Val Blakely Photography
$40.00
Red-shouldered Hawk Stationery Cards
Stationery Cards
Red-shouldered Hawk Stationery Cards
by Val Blakely Photography
$15.00
Red-shouldered Hawk iPhone Card Case
iPhone Card Case
Red-shouldered Hawk iPhone Card Case
by Val Blakely Photography
$39.99
Abstract Eucalyptus Fanny Pack
Fanny Pack
Abstract Eucalyptus Fanny Pack
by Val Blakely Photography
$40.00
Red-tailed Hawk Android Card Case
Android Card Case
Red-tailed Hawk Android Card Case
by Val Blakely Photography
$39.99
Portrait of a Great Blue Heron iPhone Case
iPhone Case
Portrait of a Great Blue Heron iPhone Case
by Val Blakely Photography
$25.00
Abstract Eucalyptus Bath Mat
Bath Mat
Abstract Eucalyptus Bath Mat
by Val Blakely Photography
$30.00
Red-shouldered Hawk Face Mask
Face Mask
Red-shouldered Hawk Face Mask
by Val Blakely Photography
$17.99
Red-tailed Hawk Stationery Cards
Stationery Cards
Red-tailed Hawk Stationery Cards
by Val Blakely Photography
$15.00
Red-tailed Hawk Face Mask
Face Mask
Red-tailed Hawk Face Mask
by Val Blakely Photography
$17.99
Red-shouldered Hawk iPhone Skin
iPhone Skin
Red-shouldered Hawk iPhone Skin
by Val Blakely Photography
$15.99
Abstract Eucalyptus Android Case
Android Case
Abstract Eucalyptus Android Case
by Val Blakely Photography
$29.99