Tom Chaplin is a London-based photographer, retoucher and photography educator. After graduating with a First Class Degree in Photography from London South Bank University in 2018, he developed a commercial practice alongside teaching photography in higher education and delivering workshops internationally.

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His clients include Pepsi, Fassi, Macmillan Cancer Support, Peabody and South Bank Collective, and his work spans portraiture, commercial photography and documentary projects, requiring a flexible and technically precise approach.

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Alongside his commercial work, Tom teaches photography and moving image within higher education and holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching and Learning. He has delivered workshops and courses around the world, and specialises in photographic workflow, including printmaking, film scanning and high-end post-production.

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His academic work includes research into the impact of Generative AI on contemporary art practice, exploring how new technologies are reshaping ideas of authorship, creativity and visual culture.

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Tom’s teaching background strongly informs his commercial practice, particularly in actor headshots, where he specialises in creating a relaxed, collaborative environment that produces natural, confident portraits.

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Books:

2017 Waiting for Change

2018 Presence

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Exhibitions:

2018 Freerange, Truman Brewery, London

2017 Borough Road Gallery, London

2016 Cobb Gallery, London