About Me

My name is Jacob Blassingame, I am a Photographer and Videographer with over 5 quality years of experience in the media industry ranging from sports to commercial work. I am currently in the works of an undergraduate degree in TV & Film, and a second in Advertising; both in which are accredited programs through Southeast Missouri State University. My passion for creative media drives me to try to push the boundaries of storytelling while constantly evolving my expertise as a creative.

My Story

I found my love and passion for videography and photography when I was 15 years old taking a video production class at my alma mater, St. Charles West High School. Ever since the beginning, I have always poured my heart into every one of my projects, and have challenged myself to broaden my horizon of creativity. Though it started out as a hobby and something that I simply just enjoy, I quickly realized that my dedication to the craft could lead me into a career with videography and photography. From there I found Southeast Missouri State University, where I am currently pursuing undergraduate degrees in Southeast’s accredited programs; Mass Communication TV/Film and Advertising with minors in Film/Literature and Commercial Photography. As a Media Creative, I am certified in the industry standard video & photo editing software’s: Adobe Premiere Pro, and Adobe Photoshop with proficiency in majority of the Adobe Suite.

I am currently a Digital Content Producer at Southeast Missouri State University. Here I direct and produce commercials for the university in addition to coverage of all campus events. Furthermore, I am currently in the works of filming a documentary showcasing the evolution and success of SEMO’s Baseball program with Professor Anthony Scherer where I have taken on the role of Director of Photography. My depth of skills and flexibility expand greatly within my freelance work. Freelance is my pride and joy because here is where I am constantly thrown new and unique projects with clients that I have the privilege to craft specifically just for them. I have freelance photo and video experience for Residents, Bands, and Businesses in the St. Louis Area. This includes The City of St. Charles School District, Delta Asphalt Companies, Prize Remodeling Company, and various local St. Louis Music Artists. My love for media has allowed me to pour my heart into every project one after another, and has shaped me into the creative that I am today.

Outside of mass communications I am a student athlete at the NCAA Division 1 school Southeast Missouri State University in both Track & Field, and Cross Country. Being a distance runner, I am in season year round competing and training to give myself an edge against my competitors. Training for multiple hours a day, and being able to balance that with my career, education, and social life has taught me how to stay productive, organized, and on top of everything that I am currently working on. Additionally, I have played guitar for 9 years and I enjoy hiking and seeing new things both in nature, and in cities that I visit.