About

Based in Naarm/Melbourne, Australia. Tom Blachford specialises in Interiors, Architecture, Aerial and Fine Art photography.

Working with many of Australia’s most prominent and creative architects + designers, Tom prides himself on translating space, texture and design intent into strong and timeless sets of images. His skill set encompasses a variety of environments and project scales, including Residential, Workplace, Retail, Education, Healthcare, Hospitality and Industrial. If you build it, He will come! Tom’s work has helped his clients go on to receive the press and awards their projects deserve both in Australia and Internationally.

His graphic approach and cinematic aesthetic also been utilised by brands and agencies seeking evocative images to elevate their campaigns with the use of his signature style. His advertising clients and collaborations include Asahi Beer, Nomad Hotels, Deakin University, MTV and Melbourne Fringe Festival. 

Tom’s Fine art work, particularly his Midnight Modern series has been shown, collected and published around the world. He is a 6 time finalist in the Bowness Prize and the winner of the People’s Choice award at the Josephine Ulrick and Win Shchubert Photography award in 2024. His fine art work lives on this website under fine art and is available for purchase as large scale prints. 

Recently, Tom has becoming a leading voice in the use of generative ai for image creation. He is available for talks, workshops and panel discussions on the technology and is at the forefront of developments as they arise.

Jackson Clement Burrows, Studio Tate, Lexus, Billard Leece Partnership, The Lucas Group,  SJB, Neil Architecture, Flack Studio, David Hicks, FIGR, Simone Haag, Fiona Lynch, Techne Architects, Wood Marsh, The Local Project, Hassell,  Woods Bagot, Pleysier Perkins, COX Architecture, Mim Design, Carr Design,  GOLDEN, Ritz & Ghougassian, Foolscap, Arts Centre Melbourne, Moncler, Saint Laurent, DKO