Paul Richard Thomas (born 1977) is a photographer known for his art, fashion, and beauty photography.
Early Years
Traveling with his parents (both university teachers), he spent his childhood in
Thailand
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and in
Egypt
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where his father offered him his first camera.
Thomas started his career working as an illustrator for press and advertising, before transitioning to early photography for architecture and archaeology editorials. Focusing his creativity on aesthetics and on conceptual images, he quickly entered the world of fashion and beauty photography.
Photography
Thomas' images immediately attracted exclusive clients, allowing him to collaborate with top models from major international agencies, prestigious brands, and household names. As his career in photography blossomed, he became known for covers, shot in his particular graphic style with international top models and actors such as
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Helena Noguerra
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Adriana Karembeu
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Early life
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, Laura Paketova,
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His editorial work, recognizable by its graphic, strong, and conceptual sceneries lead him to partner with elite fashion and beauty companies, utilizing his own proprietary methods in pearly light imaging, which resulted in high demand for his specialized services. Paul Richard Thomas has captured in his lens top models and celebrities like
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, Olga Pantushenkova, Tanja, Ruta Palionyte, Talitha Pugliesi, Angelica Boss, Zdenka Barkalova, Gabriela Gubert,
Angelika Kallio,
Vlada Roslyakova ,
Suzanne Bartsch, and
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Biography
Born in Mogadishu, ...
, just to name a few.
Over the years, Thomas has collaborated with various fashion brands, including Cartier, Louis Vuitton, Tag Heuer, Givenchy, and Hermes, among others. The Chanel Group commissioned Thomas to create portraits of
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Isabel Marant
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Anne Valérie Hash
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She graduated from the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne in 1995, and designed for such other labels as Nina Ricci (brand), Nina Ricci, Chloé, and ...
, Jérôme Dreyfus, Eymeric François, and
Franck Sorbier.
The latest Paul Richard Thomas exhibition
in New York which took place in
Bryant Park
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offers an introspective view and a thought-provoking commentary on society's perceptions of beauty and individuality, incorporating his sharp edge of surrealism.
Filmmaking
Beyond the setting of editorials and advertisements, Thomas also worked on other commercial projects including directing TV ads and music videos.
He has directed television commercials and music videos
[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10998596/ Paul Richard Thomas Director]] such as "Steps in the Dark", ''It's Raining Tonight", "Right Your Role And It's Rock and Roll", "Tears Of Angels", "Yes A Day Has To Come", and "the Words of Love"...
References
Press Eat My NewsTime Square ChroniclesArt in New York CityBryant Park Exhibition documentary
Music videos filmography It's Raining TonightRight Your Role And It's Rock and RollTears of AngelThe Words of LoveYes A Day Has To Come
External links Official websitePhotography - video portfolioGallery Cour CarreeArtpice
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1977 births
Living people
Fashion photographers
French photographers