Photo: Ocean One. Dongjiang, Binhai New Area, Tianjin, China. Client: Rainbow Land Holdings.
Biography
Blain has a passion for art. Photography of buildings, inside and out, landscapes.
The observation of the ever changing shape and sound of the natural and built world.
He is in the business of creating professional creative works, photographing for advertising and marketing outcomes. Clients include architects, interior designers, landscape designers, hotels, commercial real estate, developers and charities across Australia, South East Asia, Northern Asia and China.
Blain is an observer of life, living and being, and through experience has developed a unique view of the world.
While documenting the built environment, pieces of time are captured moment by moment, while observing the commercial aspects of the visual communication process.
In addition, Blain composes music - creating sounds, melodies, writing and singing lyrics.
A song has a similiar process of gathering form and placing it in time, a diary.
Blain has had six major solo exhibitions, and many group exhibitions including:
2012: “Architecture and landscapes”. Acme-etal Gallery, Yarra Glen, Victoria
2008: Group exhibition - Mocca Gallery. (Charity event) Shanghai, China.
2007: “Architecture in China” – Cityscape Exhibition – Shanghai, China.
2007: “Architecture” Cityscape, Dubai.
2002: Online exhibition - “Australians in China”. Australia China Business Council
2001: “The Icon Series 1” – Auction in Melbourne at 101 Collins foyer, Melbourne.
1999: “An Urban Road” – CityLink, Melbourne, Australia. Shown across eight venues (currently 333 Collins, Melbourne).
1999: Lab X group exhibition - Melbourne
In 2001, Blain produced, photographed and exhibited solo (1 of 1) print for a 'cause related marketing' (philanthropic) project.
The Icon Series 1. Twenty-two 'Iconic Australians' were photographed for a solo exhibition.
The photos were auctioned (online) and in person in 101 Collins street, Melbourne to mark 100 years of Federation.
This event opened the Red Shield Appeal in 2001.
Proceeds from the auction went to assist those living on the streets in St.Kilda.
John Dalziel was the then marketing director of the Salvation Army, Southern Division.
Blain is currently on sebatical: studying sociology and behavioural sciences at a tertiary level.
He is using the mind/health information at university to assist in the creation of lyrics.
The music is a journey of social observations, heart and mind healing.
Since 2022, Blain has released an
EP, 2 X LP's and 12 singles on all listening platforms.
To buy and or listen (subscription free) to the music: www.blaininc.bandcamp.com
Testimonials
‘I was very impressed by Blain's professional work for us. His strong social justice ethic permeates all he does including his ability to communicate with the disadvantaged and disheartened as well as his communications with the rich and famous." (2002)
John Dalziel. Communications Director for The Salvation Army (now retired).
'We have commissioned Blain to photograph many of our architectural projects in Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and China.
Blain is good to work with, producing consistently good photographs too.” (2012)
Harold Guida. Director. Guida Moseley Brown Architects. Canberra. Australia
“We consider Blain an imaginative photographer who understands the creative process and can execute the logistics of an assignment regardless of location." (2010)
Carlo Carello. Director. Peddle Thorp Architects. Melbourne. Australia.
“I recently had the pleasure of working with Blain on a challenging photographic brief.
Not only did Blain go above and beyond, producing a brilliant result, he was a joy to work with." (2017)
Fiona Leeming Creative Director Honey Communications
“Blain is a beautiful Architectural Photographer who manages to capture the essence of the design idea.” (2008)
Anthony Charles. Head of Design Turner Construction. Dubai. Abu Dhabi. UAE.
“I worked with Blain in Shanghai on many photographic projects. I’ve always found him to be a perfectionist and has a great eye for both detail and the big picture.” (2008)
Steve Hinchliffe. Marketing Director. Connoisseur Group. China.
“We were thoroughly impressed by his professionalism, attention to detail and photographic abilities throughout the entire process”. (2011)
Adam Vart. Account Manager. USA.
Blain is available for local Australian and international commissions.
Please make contact if you are interested in the purchase or use of any image.
He is fluent in English, and conversational Mandarin.
Hobbies: Bike riding, rollerblading, darts. Photography, writing, music composition, singing.
Sitting quietly
Blain has a passion for art. Photography of buildings, inside and out, landscapes.
The observation of the ever changing shape and sound of the natural and built world.
He is in the business of creating professional creative works, photographing for advertising and marketing outcomes. Clients include architects, interior designers, landscape designers, hotels, commercial real estate, developers and charities across Australia, South East Asia, Northern Asia and China.
Blain is an observer of life, living and being, and through experience has developed a unique view of the world.
While documenting the built environment, pieces of time are captured moment by moment, while observing the commercial aspects of the visual communication process.
In addition, Blain composes music - creating sounds, melodies, writing and singing lyrics.
A song has a similiar process of gathering form and placing it in time, a diary.
Blain has had six major solo exhibitions, and many group exhibitions including:
2012: “Architecture and landscapes”. Acme-etal Gallery, Yarra Glen, Victoria
2008: Group exhibition - Mocca Gallery. (Charity event) Shanghai, China.
2007: “Architecture in China” – Cityscape Exhibition – Shanghai, China.
2007: “Architecture” Cityscape, Dubai.
2002: Online exhibition - “Australians in China”. Australia China Business Council
2001: “The Icon Series 1” – Auction in Melbourne at 101 Collins foyer, Melbourne.
1999: “An Urban Road” – CityLink, Melbourne, Australia. Shown across eight venues (currently 333 Collins, Melbourne).
1999: Lab X group exhibition - Melbourne
In 2001, Blain produced, photographed and exhibited solo (1 of 1) print for a 'cause related marketing' (philanthropic) project.
The Icon Series 1. Twenty-two 'Iconic Australians' were photographed for a solo exhibition.
The photos were auctioned (online) and in person in 101 Collins street, Melbourne to mark 100 years of Federation.
This event opened the Red Shield Appeal in 2001.
Proceeds from the auction went to assist those living on the streets in St.Kilda.
John Dalziel was the then marketing director of the Salvation Army, Southern Division.
Blain is currently on sebatical: studying sociology and behavioural sciences at a tertiary level.
He is using the mind/health information at university to assist in the creation of lyrics.
The music is a journey of social observations, heart and mind healing.
Since 2022, Blain has released an
EP, 2 X LP's and 12 singles on all listening platforms.
To buy and or listen (subscription free) to the music: www.blaininc.bandcamp.com
Testimonials
‘I was very impressed by Blain's professional work for us. His strong social justice ethic permeates all he does including his ability to communicate with the disadvantaged and disheartened as well as his communications with the rich and famous." (2002)
John Dalziel. Communications Director for The Salvation Army (now retired).
'We have commissioned Blain to photograph many of our architectural projects in Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and China.
Blain is good to work with, producing consistently good photographs too.” (2012)
Harold Guida. Director. Guida Moseley Brown Architects. Canberra. Australia
“We consider Blain an imaginative photographer who understands the creative process and can execute the logistics of an assignment regardless of location." (2010)
Carlo Carello. Director. Peddle Thorp Architects. Melbourne. Australia.
“I recently had the pleasure of working with Blain on a challenging photographic brief.
Not only did Blain go above and beyond, producing a brilliant result, he was a joy to work with." (2017)
Fiona Leeming Creative Director Honey Communications
“Blain is a beautiful Architectural Photographer who manages to capture the essence of the design idea.” (2008)
Anthony Charles. Head of Design Turner Construction. Dubai. Abu Dhabi. UAE.
“I worked with Blain in Shanghai on many photographic projects. I’ve always found him to be a perfectionist and has a great eye for both detail and the big picture.” (2008)
Steve Hinchliffe. Marketing Director. Connoisseur Group. China.
“We were thoroughly impressed by his professionalism, attention to detail and photographic abilities throughout the entire process”. (2011)
Adam Vart. Account Manager. USA.
Blain is available for local Australian and international commissions.
Please make contact if you are interested in the purchase or use of any image.
He is fluent in English, and conversational Mandarin.
Hobbies: Bike riding, rollerblading, darts. Photography, writing, music composition, singing.
Sitting quietly
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Photo: Gough Whitlam Square, Paramatta, NSW, Australia. Client: Antoniades Architects. 2017