Wednesday, 3 June 2009

Member Profile - Tom Lee

Although Tom is recognised for his expertise in digital image capture and also for his storybook style of wedding albums, this site concentrates on the artistic side of this UK based international photographer. The standard of Artistry and quality of printing means that clients are expected to pay a high premium for his work.
"The vitality and insight captured via the use of light and shadow in his work provide a unique view that can stand side by side with the best. His work holds beauty, grace, authority and influence for us all to experience."
- Jonathan Brooks MPhotog (USA), FSWPP -

Tom has a global reputation having given many seminars in the UK and abroad and writing extensively for the SWPP magazine Professional ImageMaker. He was awarded Fellowship of the SWPP (Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers) in 2002 and made Vice President in the same year. Continuing in the role of Senior Strategic Advisor, he received an award for his outstanding contribution to the photographic industry in 2007 and also became a Craftsmen of the Society in the same year. Tom is also a member of NAPP (National Association of Photoshop Professionals), GPA (Guild of Photographic Artists), PPA (Professional Photographers of America) and WPPI (Wedding and Portrait Photographers International). His success in open print competition and twice holder of the annual album competition over the years, is testament to his standing among the best in the world.

Tom has also authored several books including 'Art in Focus', ‘Digital Capture and Workflow for Professional Photographers’, and has co-authored a book with renowned American photographer Norman Phillips, 'Lighting and Posing Techniques for Photographing Women'.

Malta Trip


Ever wonder what some of us looked like...
Left to right, Tim (guest), Clara (model), Joe (cool dude), Chantalle (model), Tom (on my knees again), Podge (the big fella).
It was hard work but a lot of fun. Tom publishes his own books under the 'Maltese Lion Publications' banner and the girls' portfolios can be viewed by visiting the Gallery page of Toms personal website (use link on the right)

All photos were taken on location in Malta.

Tuesday, 2 June 2009

The Boatyard


Yes, we're under way....
This is the latest offering from Tom - it was taken in Malta a few weeks ago and has been treated with many layers of Photoshop and specialist plug-ins.

"I've recently rediscovered my love of the Black and White images and added this sample to my collection. Malta is a beautiful island and needs to be visited before the EU get there hands into it..."

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