Global EXPERIENCE
AN INTERNATIONALLY ACCOMPLISHED AUTHOR, EDUCATOR, CURATOR, PUBLIC SPEAKER, former gallery owner in New York’s Chelsea Art District, former professor at Parsons School for Design New York, and exhibiting artist reviewed in the New Yorker. thomas understands the challenges you face as you build a career in the fine arts, Fashion, Commercial photography, or as a student interested in applying to a leading design school or university.
One On One Consulting Business, Creative, and Educational Consulting,
Portfolio Development and Reviews
Fine Art Photography
We will work one on one together as you develop, review, and sequence work; define the area of the fine art market that best fits your work, goals, and lifestyle; discuss existing and potential bodies of work; edit your portfolio and web site; create a social media plan and update your social media presence; discuss web site and promotional design; create or edit your artist statement and bio; write or edit email and other communications; and develop a plan to move your career forward to achieve your goals.
Schedule an initial consultation to take the next step in building your fine art career.
Fashion Photography
Great fashion photographs are a mix of personal vision, technical skill, and the trends that are shaping the cutting edge of contemporary culture. Whether working together online or in person each fashion photography course is tailored to your skill set, goals and needs. Shoot concepts, lighting, set management, producing photographs, working with a model, set etiquette, self promotion, social media, how to build and run your business, and fashion in a global context are some of the topics we can cover.
Fashion photography classes are offered to individuals or small groups interested in learning fashion photography or expanding their existing skill set and career.
In person classes can be taken around the world. I will fly to meet you and we will bring together models, make up, and locations that will help you build your portfolio. We can also work together in New York, Santa Fe, or Los Angeles when scheduling permits. Please contact us for details.
Portfolio Development
The first step for many image makers to develop a well defined body of work to show to potential gallerists, museums, editors and commercial clients. A strong, well edited portfolio is essential, as is a web site and social media. We will work to help you build a portfolio that will give you the greatest chance for success.
University Admissions Consulting and Portfolio Development
Deciding to attend art and design school is a big decision and one that is challenging for many aspiring students and their parents. A strong portfolio and written application can make all of the difference. As an international educator and a former Program Director at Parsons School of Design in New York Thomas is able to provide insight for students interested in attending design school internationally. Thomas is available to work with you in all aspects of design education from fashion to fine art.
Business and Creative Consulting
Social Media
Social media has become an essential component in the success of a small business or individual career. We will begin by clearly defining your audience, selecting the appropriate media platforms, and then developing and implementing a media plan to position you and your business to achieve your goals.
Communications
Contact us to discuss one on one consulting, business consulting, classes, workshops, or to book Thomas for speaking engagements.