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BIOGRAPHY

Thomas in the Outdoors

Venturing to remote locations off the beaten track, I strive to explore and develop my photographic practice by discovering new places and elements within the natural world. My professional journey has enabled me to uncover unspoilt landscapes, delving into the colours that harmonize emotions. While photography remains my primary focus, I have also ventured into video production and have produced several short film documentaries, both as part of a crew and solo.

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The journey is only beginning...

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Growing up around moorlands, waterfalls, and reservoirs, with beaches just an hour's drive from home, my appreciation and passion for the great outdoors were nurtured by countless hours spent exploring picturesque landscapes and observing the wildlife within them. In 2020, I decided to shift my photography towards an ocean-centric approach, focusing on the concept of "blue mind" and the positive impact of our oceans on mental well-being.

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My photography career began at a young age when my family handed me a small compact camera and encouraged me to capture anything that caught my eye. I took that camera everywhere, photographing the people in my community and documenting travels across Europe. Two people who significantly inspired my photography career were my grandad, who sadly passed away when I was young, and my dad, who has accompanied me on many shoots. Both pursued photography as a hobby and encouraged me to join them occasionally. Over the years, my photography has evolved, with my niche becoming seascapes and wave photography that convey intimate and poetic emotions.

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Since starting my photography career and winning awards along the way, I have moved to Cornwall, where I use photography to aid mental well-being. Colours play a crucial role in my work, as each hue carries a unique meaning and corresponds to different emotions. Through my art, I aim to unite us as a collective while acknowledging our individuality. Join me on my journey as I travel around the UK, capturing the unique landscapes that define our beautiful country. Through my lens, I hope to share the profound connection between nature and human emotion, celebrating the beauty that surrounds us.

AWARDS & PUBLICATIONS

AWARDS

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Rotary District 1st, Regional 1st & Intermediate Winner - 2014

 

Rotary District 1st, Regional 1st & National 1st -  2015

This Year of entering led to the Queens Photographer at the time saying the portfolio was a ‘Professional Standard’ alongside an exhibition held at the Joe Cornish Gallery.

 

Rotary District 1st, Regional 1st & Intermediate Winner Estate  - 2016

 

Rotary District 1st, Regional 1st & Intermediate Winner Estate - 2017​

 

Rotary District 1st, Regional 1st & Intermediate Winner Estate - 2018

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PUBLICATIONS

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​Teesside Hospice Calendar - 2017

 

Article in Darlington & Stockton Times - 2018

 

Double Page Spread, Yorkshire Life Magazine - 2021

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Yorkshire Life Calendar - 2023

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Power of the Sea (Self-Published Book) - 2023

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The Surf Bank (Article-Interview) - 2024 - https://thesurfbank.com/thomas-snowdon-surf-photographer/

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