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The renowned photographer Don C. Blair of Murray, Utah passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 26, 2004. Known throughout the photographic industry as "Big Daddy," Don was a very accomplished man. He loved his art, used it well to express himself and shared everything he knew with enthusiasm.
Don became fascinated with photography when he was in the sixth grade. At that time he went to work for Peck Photo Studio, where he carried equipment on different appointments. After years of hard work and growing experience, Don bought the business and ran it as Don Blair Photo Studio.
From that point forward, Don's career and reputation burgeoned. He gained recognition for his stylized techniques, which he was sharing with photographers around the world. He was an acclaimed advocate of continuous learning and professional growth, and brought innovative ideas and progressives styles to the imaging community. Perhaps his most recognizable asset was his warm and gracious demeanor: he truly delighted in the successful accomplishments of his fellow photographers. By sowing seeds of knowledge and nourishing the talents of beginners, he was instrumental in the development of many accomplished photographers. Don Blair had the unique attributes of an artist, creator of memorable images, a teacher and a counselor.
During his more than 50 years as a photographer, Don amassed awards and distinctions both nationally and in Europe and Asia. A champion of professional education, he has taught classes for the Winona International School of Professional Photography and has held hundreds of seminars and workshops on three continents. He received his Master of Photography from PPA in 1965 and his Photographic Craftsman degree in 1967. In 2003 the PPA Board of Directors presented him with the prestigious Directors Award, as well.
"The photographic community has lost a legend and icon with the passing of Don 'Big Daddy' Blair," stated PPA President Bob Lloyd. "Don made extraordinary contributions to PPA and the entire industry with his fine portraiture and wonderful teaching style; those contributions will live on for decades through all those who learned from him. We will miss Don greatly, but will always hold him dear in our hearts."
A funeral service will be held Monday, October 4, 2004 at the Murray 3rd Ward, 160 East 4600 South, Brown Street, Murray, Utah. There will be a viewing from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Sunday, October 3 at the Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State, Murray, Utah.
Don became fascinated with photography when he was in the sixth grade. At that time he went to work for Peck Photo Studio, where he carried equipment on different appointments. After years of hard work and growing experience, Don bought the business and ran it as Don Blair Photo Studio.
From that point forward, Don's career and reputation burgeoned. He gained recognition for his stylized techniques, which he was sharing with photographers around the world. He was an acclaimed advocate of continuous learning and professional growth, and brought innovative ideas and progressives styles to the imaging community. Perhaps his most recognizable asset was his warm and gracious demeanor: he truly delighted in the successful accomplishments of his fellow photographers. By sowing seeds of knowledge and nourishing the talents of beginners, he was instrumental in the development of many accomplished photographers. Don Blair had the unique attributes of an artist, creator of memorable images, a teacher and a counselor.
During his more than 50 years as a photographer, Don amassed awards and distinctions both nationally and in Europe and Asia. A champion of professional education, he has taught classes for the Winona International School of Professional Photography and has held hundreds of seminars and workshops on three continents. He received his Master of Photography from PPA in 1965 and his Photographic Craftsman degree in 1967. In 2003 the PPA Board of Directors presented him with the prestigious Directors Award, as well.
"The photographic community has lost a legend and icon with the passing of Don 'Big Daddy' Blair," stated PPA President Bob Lloyd. "Don made extraordinary contributions to PPA and the entire industry with his fine portraiture and wonderful teaching style; those contributions will live on for decades through all those who learned from him. We will miss Don greatly, but will always hold him dear in our hearts."
A funeral service will be held Monday, October 4, 2004 at the Murray 3rd Ward, 160 East 4600 South, Brown Street, Murray, Utah. There will be a viewing from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Sunday, October 3 at the Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State, Murray, Utah.