Photography (and art in general) is to me an exciting journey of discovery. By this I mean not just the discovery of things to photograph, which in itself is perhaps the most trivial aspect of the process. But more important is the discovery of interpretation. Photography is all about finding new ways to look at the world. It is about creating a relationship between the artist and the subject. Through this relationship, we find our voice, and also give a voice to that which we capture in our image. It is like any special relationship in which both sides learn and grow from each other. As the artist, we cultivate the subject in a way that allows it to blossom and release the inner truth of it's essence. In turn, it teaches us something about ourselves, for the finished image is a mirror of our own inner landscape, in which we learn to articulate our own dreams and visions. It shows us where we are going, how we get there, and what we strive to become.

Prints of my fine art photography are available through my website at www.thomasweems.com. I am currently located in Richmond, Virginia. If you are interested in contacting me for portrait work or other photographic services, just send me an email at thweems@gmail.com.