The Photography of Blake Arledge

Self-taught photographer Blake Arledge has been a pro wrestling fan scene since the mid-80s. In 2004, Arledge became a wrestling photographer while tagging along with his cousin who was a pro wrestler. Arledge covers the Mid-Atlantic scene and has worked with over a dozen independent companies. Early this year, Arledge "retired" from actively photographing wrestling, but says he may still pop up at a show here and there with his camera. Here are a few of his works.