Kent Weakley

Kent Weakley is an artist/photographer living in Florida. Originally growing up in Illinois, Kent studied art & photography at the Art Institute of Chicago and he earned a Bachelor's of Fine Arts Degree from the Columbus College of Art & Design in Columbus, Ohio. Kent is the owner and creative director for Blue Sky Graphic Communication, Inc., a full-service advertising and graphic design firm based in Ocala, Florida. Blue Sky Graphic's clients span the nation and it is here where Kent continues to refine his photography skills through the production of various commercial projects ranging many different subject matter. Besides running his business, Kent enjoys photographing nature and wildlife - capturing images in his backyard of Florida, as well as many other locations around the United States and abroad. In particular, Kent has developed a style of panoramic landscapes which uses an infrared black and white technique that captures his creativity.

Awards and Honors

grand prize winner annual Fuji film photo contest
second prize in Popular Photography's annual photography contest
National silver ADDY award winner from the American Advertising Federation
cover photograph on two editions of Ocala Style magazine
print chosen by the officials of Marion County to be given as a special gift to every member of the Florida legislature for their help in preserving central Florida's water supply
Best photography in category award, Fine Arts for Ocala fine art show
Participant in Walt Disney World Festival of the Masters, an invitation only fine art show to award winners from other art shows