John Blackmer

"As a graphic artist, working with quality photography inspires quality design; simply put, strong imagery is the key element to producing a winning product for your client. John's photography provides just that inspiration. His vision, creativity, enthusiasm, and commitment to excellence is nothing but extraordinary. He brings to the table a passion for life, and that passion is captured and communicated through his dynamic pictures."

-Jeffrey Hunter, President, Hunter Design

"When asked to photograph the impossible, John Blackmer has stepped up to the plate bringing intelligence, reasoning, and creativity to the table, bringing back a winner when most would succumb to frustration. His dedication and artistic ability is second to none. John is one of the few photographers I know who has superior technical skills, and he further maintains a unique ability to reach out to people in a sincere and educational style."

-Seth Resnick, Co-Founder, D-65

John Blackmer crafted his photography skills while studying photojournalism and graphic design at Syracuse University. His work reflects an ancestry filled with artists and painters, and the childhood influences of Norman Rockwell, and Henri Cartiet-Bersson’s “Decisive Moment.” His photography has been recognized for excellence by The William Randolph Hearst Foundation, the Royal Photographic Society of London, AP, Windows on Houston, and others, and he’s been awarded “National Press Photographer of the Year” by the National Press Photographers Association. He was a member of the Pulitzer Prize winning photography staff at the Orange County Register in southern California, the Arizona Republic, and the Idaho Statesman.

Houston-based since 1992, Blackmer specializes in all varieties of location photography. He’s a graduate of numerous photography and digital programs from the Santa Fe Workshops and D-65 Digital Workflow, keeping pace with advancing technologies and the creative avenues they provide. Blackmer serves on the Board of Directors for the Houston Chapter of ASMP, and is an active member of Editorial Photographers and the National Association of Photoshop Professionals.