27th May, 2015
How does a photographer translate a brief into a creative set of images?            
Communication, interpretation, observation, creativity, sensitivity, intuition and time.
Often l am asked to photograph a project with only an address and a contact on the ground. This could be anywhere in the world. Fly in, meet the client, English language not always required, local familiarisation of the area and the commissioned project.
Observation of the project many times is necessary, taking in and soaking up the environment. The shape, feel, access, areas of beauty all with the single aim of looking to achieve a creative outcome within a set period of time. Usually two or three days minimum.
Time is a very important factor for the photographer in allowing a structure to convey its form into an appealing looking photograph through the lens of a camera.                                                                              The translation of capturing a photographic image in time and form is likened to alchemy. Observation of beauty plays a leading role. Once the form has been established, and a perspective found the process of translation of an image commences. Click, click. This step is done repeatedly until the whole project has been captured in a selection of images telling the story.  
Many thanks for your time.
Blain Crellin :-)
Pic: Interior Boeing Office meeting room.
Client: MMoser
​Blain Crellin Photography

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21st May, 2015
A Portfolio is a section of an individual artist's professional/personal work that is relative to the clients requirements.
A client likes to see that the photographer/artist has the "depth of portfolio” or experience required to confidently commission the artist. This is the creative worker’s Curriculum Vitae.
Many artists these days use PDF, book, showreel or an online display.  Here is an example of Blaininc's slide show portfolio selection from 2015  http://www.blaininc.com/architectureinteriors.html
Exhibitions and “bodies” of work can also be individually tailored to include information about a certain project.   Here is an example of a project portfolio from Circa 2000.    http://www.iconseries.com

To commission a photographer: view the portfolio, communicate, agree on the subject matter/creative approach. Once the commissioned project begins - allow the creative process to unfold.
Photographic commissions are a combined collection of client and artist's observations, requirements and perceptions.
Blain Crellin is a professional photographer currently based in Melbourne, Australia.
Photo: 'Bolte Bridge', Melbourne Australia.
Client: Transurban City Link

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 Apr 12, 2015​ 
As an international location photographer, l have experienced many scenarios whilst creatively documenting the built environment.                          
Communication with the client is initially the main focus. When a client and photographer jointly accept a commission, a relationship begins - usually with a phone number, plans, creative requirements and an address.                                
​To begin a commission (assuming the estimates have been accepted) one must travel, source accommodation, photograph ... and repeat 3 days in a row per project (minimum). Observing weather conditions is an art in itself. The conditions must be suitable for photography. Confirming with the client that construction and landscape is complete. Having access to the project prior to arrival is paramount to a smooth creative experience for the photographer. Projects in first, second or third tier cities in China require sufficient spoken Mandarin language.                                                                                           During the documentation of creatively capturing the built environment, the photographer communicates with CEO's, Marketing managers, architects, interior and landscape designers, civil and structural engineers, drivers and guards. 
"A location architectural photographer is a project management driven professional, creatively documenting and capturing the built environment."
Blain Crellin

​Photo: Blain Crellin Client: Cox Architects  Location: Beijing New Town

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