tom franks /
Most image makers only see a subject through a lens. Tom sees people. Real people. Unconventional, flawed, brilliant, unforgettable human people.
More than people, they’re characters he connects with – and his unique blend of small-town Yorkshire charm and world-class technical wizardry helps him create imagery that the audience connects with too.
Whether capturing stills or directing motion, Tom uses this personal connection to gain trust, build friendships and create visual narratives that have won him a bunch of shiny & impressive awards over the years.
When not working you’ll find Tom smashing mountain bikes around in the forest by his home, and encouraging his kids to be as noisy as possible in (previously relaxing) social settings.
tom franks /
Finding unique & distinctive members of society and creating singular & honest moments is what best inspires Franks' personal work.
Real people, with real stories.
Finding these people & persuading them to step in-front of the lens is just the first hurdle - the real challenge is winning their trust so they drop their guard, momentarily forgetting about the presence of a camera at all.
It’s this thrill of the chase that excites him most.
This narrative driven portraiture combined with his technical expertise allows him to undertake the most complex of advertising briefs with ease, resulting in cinematic imagery that has repeatably earned him a place in Luerzer’s Archive Top 200 Advertising Photographers Worldwide.