Born in England in the early 70s, self taught and began shooting professionally just over 3 years ago. Split his time between Europe, Asia and the States.
Abduzeedo.com ‘A talented and extraordinary British photographer Tom Hoops. Unconventional subjects, heavy use of black and white and a magnetic dark mood in every image make Tom Hoops’ photographic style truly original and recognizable whatever genre he works in (including portraiture, fine art, photojournalism, fashion and commercial photography’
Photointerview ‘Extravagant ideas are typical of fashion industry, but I think Tom’s works stand out among others and I was hooked by his style immediately. Browsing photographer’s personal website I felt as if I was watching a psychological thriller – strong, compelling, sometimes a bit mad faces I saw there were terrifying and intriguing me simultaneously. Unconventional subjects, heavy use of black and white and a magnetic dark mood in every image make Tom Hoops’ photographic style truly original and recognizable whatever genre he works in (including portraiture, fine art, photojournalism, fashion and commercial photography’
‘I’m an aspiring fashion photographer. I recently did a one day, one on one, “editing for impact” course with Tom. My first edited image following the course got me my first magazine front page. Enough said.’
Rob Lacey, Bangkok.
Reviewer’s note: “As far as I’m concerned: Tom Hoops is the Quentin Tarantino of photography. Magnificent and stylized to the point of visual nirvana. You are almost unable to look away.”
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‘I’m still totally astounded at how well he manages to bring a unique approach to his subjects – all the while doing it with such superb depth and control’
