Introduction
Blaise Hayward was born in Canada and moved to New York in 1996 to pursue a career in Photography. Known for his high-energy, enthusiasm, and passion, Blaise has the ability to create and photograph a moment of unique connection with people. His experience over the years has allowed him to shoot a diverse range of subjects from Fortune 500 CEOʼs, to patients living with HIV.
“I ingra
tiate myself to each individual, put them at ease and make them feel really good about themselves. This is not something I do consciously, it comes naturally to me. It is part of my personality. If someone happens to be apprehensive or uneasy in front of the camera, I sense an opportunity, not a challenge and do not let the spontaneity of the moment go unrecorded. If someone truly comes to life in front of the camera, I feed off their energy and let it burst from the lens” – Blaise Hayward
He has shot several bodies of Fine Art work including Adrift, 1-10 and Heavy Metal. Some of Blaiseʼs advertising, commercial and editorial clients include:
BBDO, Publicis, Mcgarrybowen, DDB, C-K, McCann, Verizon Wireless, Pfizer, Chase, UBS, MasterCard, Mercedes Benz, AOL, Meredith, Esquire, The New York Times Magazine and Glamour. Blaise recently made his directorial debut, shooting a PSA for the NY State Anti-Drug Coalition. Blaise currently lives in New York City with his wife and two young children.
“Blaise has a great eye for composition; a strong curiosity for finding shots that others would miss; and an incredible work ethic. There is a beautiful narrative behind each picture.”
-Bill Oberlander
Executive Creative Director
JWT New York
