Blake Cortes is a brooklyn-born latino cinematographer and filmmaker with a deep commitment to visual storytelling. Over the years, Cortes has developed a style that blends emotional depth with striking visual control—drawing inspiration from the atmosphere, tension, and precision found in the best of modern cinema. His work spans documentary, narrative, and experimental projects, often exploring themes of identity, transformation, and resilience. As a director of photography, Cortes has lensed several short films that have screened at film festivals across the country, earning recognition for both visual craft and narrative impact.