Tom worked in the music and fashion industry before moving to photojournalism in the late 1980s. As a staff photographer on the then newly launched Independent newspaper Tom worked across its titles specialising in photo essays from the UK and abroad, travelling to Bosnia, Burma, Sudan and Kosovo among many others. Much of his career has been as a freelance, covering Barak Obama’s first election and the wars in Syria, Kashmir , Iraq and Afghanistan. He has recently been covering the turbulent politics of the UK.

Throughout his career, Tom has worked for and with numerous charities and non-profit organisations, highlighting the work they do around the world. He contributes regularly to UK magazines, such as the Sunday Times, and numerous international publications.

Alongside his photojournalism Tom also takes on corporate and promotional commissions, shooting for companies and non-profit organisations. He also works in multi media and shoots video.

Tom’s clients include The Observer,  the Sunday Times Magazine, The Guardian, The Independent newspapers and Magazines , the Financial Times, The Times, The Telegraph, the Washington Post, the New York Times, Newsweek and Le Point magazine. He regularly works with Save the Children, UNICEF and Christian Aid. His corporate clients include include British Airways, Marks & Spencer, Pashley Cycles and the Booktrust.

He has won World Press Photo awards, a Nikon award, an Amnesty International Award , Portrait of Britain and numerous others.

Tom Has in recent years begun mentoring young students of photojournalism and Documentary Photography.

This evening’s talk is open to members of the public.

 £5 – pay at the door