TITLE: Jerome

Portrait of Canadian Olympic sprinter Jerome Blake.

AUTHOR: Ilanna Barkusky (Canada)

I was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada, where I grew up surrounded by the mountains and the ocean. My childhood included time on skis, skates and climbing outdoors, which laid the foundation for my love for sport As my career has evolved through the years and has led me to my now-home in Los Angeles, I have remained deeply passionate about capturing and creating athlete-focused stories across stills and motion. I continue to ultimately be driven to create work that is grounded by a deep respect for those that have dedicated their lives to their craft.