Ken Blackbird specializes in textured portraits of life – people interwoven within their environments.  Each photograph illustrates a moment captured – a story.   The passion of every day life illuminates upon Mr. Blackbird’s canvas.  He seeks to document life as it should be – people steeped in their rituals, today and always. 

Currently, Mr. Blackbird’s work can be viewed at the British Museum in London, Montana Historical Society, National Museum of the American Indian, and the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody, Wyoming. 

His current commercial client list includes Sapphire Strategies representing the Coeur D’Alene Tribe (www.sapphirestrategies.com), S&K Technologies (www.sktcorp.com), United States Justice Department, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration,  Turtle Island Publishing, Inc. (www.turtleisland.com), American Indian College Fund,   Pyramid Communications (www.pyramidcommunications.com), National Institutes of Health, Senator John Tester Campaign, Montana, and Turner Broadcast Network. 

Allow Mr. Blackbird’s extensive experience in commercial, event and set photography to tell your story.  Please see his resume and portfolio for more information.

To discuss your potential assignment or purchase prints, please contact Mr. Blackbird’s assistant, Kim, at kimmatthews1@mac.com or 307-587-3700. 

Mr. Blackbird, a Native American Photographer, is an Assiniboine member of the Fort Belknap Indian Community of Montana.