Age, Biography and Wiki
Derek Blanks was born on 5 November, 1977 in Jackson, Mississippi, United States, is an An american photographer. Discover Derek Blanks's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 46 years old?
| Popular As |
Derek Blanks |
| Occupation |
Photographer, illustrator, director, producer |
| Age |
46 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
5 November, 1977 |
| Birthday |
5 November |
| Birthplace |
Jackson, Mississippi, United States |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Photographer with the age 46 years old group.
Derek Blanks Height, Weight & Measurements
At 46 years old, Derek Blanks height not available right now. We will update Derek Blanks's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Derek Blanks Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Derek Blanks worth at the age of 46 years old? Derek Blanks’s income source is mostly from being a successful Photographer. He is from United States. We have estimated Derek Blanks's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Photographer |
Derek Blanks Social Network
Timeline
Derek Blanks (born November 5, 1977) is an American photographer, illustrator, creative director, and producer.
Derek Blanks was born in Jackson, Mississippi on November 5, 1977.
His father was a school teacher in Pearl, Mississippi.
He is the middle twin of three siblings.
Blanks attended Murrah High School in Jackson, Mississippi and enrolled in APAC: The Academic and Performing Arts Complex which exposed him to art at a young age.
In 2000, Blanks graduated magna cum laude from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) in Baltimore, Maryland where he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Illustration.
Upon graduation, Blanks worked in commercial design, illustration and freelance photography through work with The Baltimore Sun newspaper and illustrated children's book, "Up in the Learning Tree" published by Lee & Low Books.
Blanks entered into lifestyle and fashion Photography by developing a portfolio with works published by Essence, BET Networks, Sony Music Entertainment, Reach Media Inc. and Ebony.
In 2009, Blanks collaborated with NeNe Leakes by photographing the cast of Real Housewives of Atlanta for his Alter Ego portrait series.
Blanks photographed several more celebrities for the series including Chaka Khan, Taraji P. Henson, Blair Underwood, Snoop Dogg, Janelle Monáe, Rockmond Dunbar, Hill Harper, Faith Evans, Tisha Campbell-Martin, Brandy, Boris Kodjoe, Terrell Owens, Angela Bassett, Cover Girl, Nicole Ari Parker, Mike Epps, Eva Marcille, Akon, Cedric the Entertainer, Columbus Short, and more.
In October 2011, Blanks became a cover and features photographer for, Essence.
Derek Blanks/ESSENCE covers include Wendy Williams: The Girl Friends Issue, Angela Bassett: Black Women in Hollywood 2011; features include 2011 Do Right Men featuring Amare Stoudemire, A Few Good Men: The Cast of Red Tails, Don Lemon: Transparent and Black Women in Hollywood 2011 featuring Viola Davis, Loretta Devine and Amber Riley of Glee.
Other Blanks images have graced the covers and pages of Billboard, Maxim, People, Ebony, Life & Style, PEOPLE en Espanol, Uptown, Jet, Modern Luxury, Runway, Upscale and more.
Blanks has photographed print and advertising campaigns for BET Networks including The Mo'Nique Show, The Game (Season 4 and 5), Let's Stay Together (Season 1 and 2), College Hill: Atlanta and Miami, Baldwin Hills, Reed Between The Lines, Toya: A Family Affair, Family Crews, Monica: Still Standing and Tiny and Toya.
Additional print campaigns include WeTv's Braxton Family Values and Mary Mary.
In late 2011, Blanks began transitioning into the world of video with his directorial music video debut featuring America's Next Top Model contestant Dominique Reighard and "Charades" by Chrisette Michele from Audrey Hepburn: An Audio Visual Presentation and "Party or Go Home" by Trina Braxton.
In 2014, Blanks took on the role of music video directing for Faith Evans' single, "I Deserve It", featuring Missy Elliott and Sharaya J.
