Thomas @Impakt Photography

Welcome to my profile

I am quite new on PP . Photography is my 2nd job and passion. I usually do it over the weekends, however there is no rule in it. I have decided to join learn and build social network with models and make-up/hair artists 

I have specialized  in events/night-life and social photography in last few years, however I have tried many kinds of photography from weddings to estate. My target is to develop more especially in beautiful portraits .

I am happy wokrk with anyone including amatours,like to try new techniques and be involved in new projects...I believe I can deliver decent  looking  images already :) , but there is a lot to explore and learn.

About my work and approach...

• I shoot with Canon PRO gear and  in RAW only . Furthermore, I do not give unedited RAW to my customers or models... Wait for it. This is my work, my art- I will not send dirty kids to nursery, so don't even ask for it. As result, I  usually develop 10-30 good JPEGs depends on the project. Trust my selection and my post-processing, give me some time and I will share it  digitally online via Google Drive. I also keep copies for a while. Printing or physical drive can be provided if needed for small charges.
• I use mainly Adobe Lightroom for years for post-processing and Skylum Luminar. On top of that other specialize software for eg HDRs or watermarks etc.  All my software is legally purchased . I am self-educated...with a bit of help from internet society :) .  I am also basic Photoshop user, however I don't do deep interference into photos and  like to spend hours on single picture-I am a photographer not graphic designer -I can  make you look slightly slimmer, more tanned, whiten your teeth, cover hair loss, soften your skin etc. BUT I will not make you look 15 kilograms lighter or give you more muscles or make you 15 years younger (maybe slightly with softening skin tools ;) ). I do not change proportions of pictures also.
• I did not finish any art school. I don't own any photographer diploma or certificate. I am self-educated and passionate enthusiast . I do not own a studio at the moment , however I have a set of lightning and equipment so can easily adopt most of the places to imprvised studio. If needed I can hire studio on demand .
• I can work both ways- paid and free collaboration if that helps my photography. Prices are very individual and negotiable based on time spent on it, amount of required pictures/postprocess, additional cost such as location hire, gadgets, travel and other expenses. If applied, are very competitive. MESSAGE ME for details .. FYI. its usually around  on £50-75 per hour depend on project
• I don't mind to work with peoples with no experience or not model look like. There is always something new I can learn from anyone. I also feel large satisfaction if I can make someone looks beautiful and smart, especially if they were not blessed by nature. I respect people and require the same in exchange....even if you are not professional, act like one. If you have set up the date - fulfil your words. Cancelling, not appearing , changing ideas in the last moment is unprofessional and disrespectful. .I am not happy to chase ghosts or call/text deaf numbers. If you have to cancel appointment for som urgent reason, please do it 48h before
• You can always come with a friend/partner if you feel you need [url removed] It needs to be preadvised. Any ingerence by your guarian/partner in shoting proces is not appropriate. I am easy going and friendly person. I was once on the front of the camera on a pro photoshoot few years ago - I know how awkward and unnatural situation it could be for some people. Likewise, I am very reasonable and helpful. I am open for new kind of experience and challenges, also can travel. Furthermore, I own a car, so everything in 25 miles radius from London Gatwick area where I currently live is not a problem. Longer distance would have to be more discussed. I reply to 99% my messages , sometimes it takes me a while as I have two jobs however i will

I am happy to co-operate with anyone , no matter of origin, skin colour, religion ,ethnicity or age (however on some project I might need specific etnicity or age group of course)

See you at a photoshoot!

Thomas