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Chips and Guacamole by Miami Product Photographer Tom Clark

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Tom Clark is a still life, food and product photographer based in Miami offering commercial and editorial photography services throughout the U.S.

When I got the idea for this shot, I confidently purchased ingredients for guacamole and one bag of tortilla chips. It wasn’t until half the shot was composed that I realized my mistake. Bags of tortilla chips are overwhelmingly filled with broken pieces. Luckily, each chip has two sides and I was able to hopscotch my way to a full composition.

I borrowed Sesame Street’s “one of these things” theme for this series. After-all, they embedded it into my unconscious so many years ago… it was bound to come out sooner or later.

 

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Hot Dog and Sauerkraut by Miami Food and Product Photographer Tom Clark

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Tom Clark is a food and product photographer based in Miami offering commercial and editorial photography services throughout the U.S.

The still life photography project continues this week and although my dad’s DIY sauerkraut was the star of the shot, color once again was the motivating factor. The goal was to create an analogous color scheme with a complimentary color added to shake things up a bit. I don’t know about you, but when I think of analogous colors I think of hot dogs. The first time preparing one with this particular sauerkraut I thought, “that’s a photogenic hot dog!” Something about the way the yellow mustard contrasts with the purple cabbage… It looks as tangy as it tastes.

As for props, the paper plate was all that was necessary. It’s a hot dog.

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Ice Cream Cone with Sprinkles by Miami Photographer Tom Clark

Tom Clark is a photographer based in Miami offering still life, food and product photography services throughout the US. With a new still life photography project underway, I’ve been exploring new approaches (for me at least) to shooting particular subjects. Lighting and composition have typically dictated most of my photographic decision making, but now I’m …

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Branding Portraits by Miami Photographer Tom Clark

Tom Clark is a product and portrait photographer based in Miami offering commercial and editorial photography services throughout the US.   Meet Jessica Shraybman, adventure enthusiast, attorney, and founder of Shraybman Law. Operating out of Miami Beach she helps businesses and entrepreneurs navigate the world of contracts, transactions, and intellectual property. Jessica started her brand …

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Miami Photographer Tom Clark’s Thoughts on Food Photography

Tom Clark is a photographer based in Miami offering commercial and editorial food, product, portrait, architectural and interior photography services. If you’re a food photographer you’ve probably heard the demand “shoot more like a blogger” from at least one client in the past few years. It’s not bad advice, since what they mean to say …

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Product Photography by Miami Photographer Tom Clark || Tabletop || Still Life

Photographer in Miami offering commercial product, portrait, architectural and interior photography services throughout the U.S. I noticed a lot of product photographers using splashes in their images and decided to try it out for myself. A few tips for capturing the splash include: backlight the scene in order to maximize detail in the liquid. use …

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Product Photography by Miami Photographer Tom Clark || Cosmetic Still Life

Tom Clark is a commercial photographer based in Miami offering product, portrait, architectural and interior photography services.

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Product photography often presents an interesting challenge where minimalist techniques are required to highlight the details of a subject with minimal distraction, while maintaining a storytelling component. Products on white are effective selling tools (just ask amazon), but editorial imagery demands a little more fun to be had in the process.

This product is appropriately referred to as Licorice, and showing the nail polish (rather than just the container) helps to reveal similarities between the subject and its namesake. Reflections in the black surfaces were used to highlight textures and forms, which would otherwise be void of detail. The photographer has total control of what’s seen and what remains hidden. The photo shows the packaging, the product and the branding, while implying a little truth in advertising.

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Product Photography by Miami Photographer Tom Clark

Tom Clark is a commercial photographer based in Miami offering product, portrait, architectural and interior photography services Product photographers typically have the pleasure of working with still life subject matter. This enables us to take our time getting each shot just right. Still life photography is different than lifestyle photography in the sense that the …

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Tellason Jeans by Miami Photographer Tom Clark

Tom Clark is a commercial photographer based in Miami offering product, portrait, architectural and interior photography services

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I own a few pairs of jeans made from Japanese denim, and I love the quality and diversity those pieces offer. With that being said, my favorite pants of all time are made from Cone Mills White Oak selvage denim. The fabric is fading beautifully with a strength that’s sure to last for years to come. Sadly, the White Oak Plant has been closed, which (unless I’ve been misinformed) puts an end to American selvage denim production. It’s a crying shame.

The process of breaking in raw denim clothes can be fairly addictive. A well worn pair of jeans wears you as much as you wear it… The look is personalized and well earned. Although the jeans featured in this photograph are still in their early stages, the news of White Oak’s closure makes me want a new pair. A piece of American selvage history to save for the future.

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Miami Photographer Tom Clark’s Interview with VoyageMIA

Tom Clark is a commercial photographer based in Miami offering portrait, product, architectural and interior photography services

There’s been lots of economic and cultural growth in Miami recently and I’m particularly grateful to be positioned within it all, watching my city mature. It’s a good place to be. I’ve put in considerable work here establishing a position in the ranks of commercial photographers and lasted through some ebbs and flows since breaking into the business during the low point of 2008. It’s nice to receive a little recognition and I’m pleased to share a feature in VoyageMIA, which provides a little background and information on Tom Clark Photo.

http://voyagemia.com/interview/meet-tom-clark-tom-clark-photo-west-buena-vista/

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Der Bachelor in Miami by Celebrity Portrait Photographer Tom Clark

Miami’s role as an international business hub teamed with warm Winters provides a serious advantage for hosting national and international commercial photography and video productions. Companies from up North, South of the border and across the pond seek blue skies, palm trees and sun kissed beach scenes while Miami photographers and production companies standby and wait for …

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Miami Free Transportation by Photographer Tom Clark

Miami gets a bad rap when it comes to public transportation. We find it unreliable and unavailable. While our transportation system can be lacking, you cannot deny variety is there. Tom is a patient photographer. He hung around long enough to get this shot on a Wednesday afternoon, right before the madness that is rush …

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Climbing the Divide by Miami Photographer Tom Clark

Lucy climbs in Red Rock Nevada: Twenty minutes west of Las Vegas, the gentle eye in a category five hurricane of vice, sin, blue-men, and neon. The term “juxtaposition” gets thrown around rather liberally but Red Rock is a true juxtaposition. You have the fast paced, silicon lifestyle of Vegas and yet, in the horizon, …

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Thomas and Ashlee from Extremis by Miami Photographer Tom Clark

Ashlee Anvik and Thomas Wynants think it’s time you get some outdoor furniture.  Thomas, a proud Belgian, met Montana-native Ashlee in the U.S. and soon after they set out to take the Wynants family business to the American market. Extremis designs and manufactures outdoor furniture, or “tools for togetherness.” The company’s approach is “Don’t make anything, unless it is …

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Bayfront Park Yoga by Miami Photographer Tom Clark

One thing we value about Miami is the seemingly perpetual lifestyle. Picture this: you attend a concert and get out by five in the morning, grab a cafecito with greasy croquettes, attend yoga at Bayfront Park, and then hike the muddy trails of the Big Cypress Preserve for the afternoon. While we would not dare …

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While people tend to focus their energies on the final product, we must not forget about the initial processes. Here is a photo of three stainless steel mixing bowls, behind them, kitchen utensils; often the first resource in beginning a recipe. Tom and I believe that it is better to tackle the task in steps …

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Wine Bottle by Miami Product Photographer Tom Clark

It’s a tad ironic how some of the most minimal shoots could be the most laborious for photographers to work on. The notion of ‘less is more’ is apparent in this photo. Why dilute this bottle of Malbec with the “perfect” model or car when the wine can stand alone? This simple wine bottle required …

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Conceptual Staff Portrait by Miami Photographer Tom Clark

No matter how old you are, you can still recall those days that you spent with your favorite toy. I remember my Simpsons collection. Dozens among dozens of yellow action figures all starring at me. Professor Frink was my favorite. His rounded glasses and white lab jacket. “Hoyvin!”   This shot was done for a …

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Portrait of Sarah Kouri by Miami Photographer Tom Clark

What Tom and I like about this shoot is the minimalism: wall, mat, Sarah, Floor. We have a strong minimalist philosophy; no ornamental additions to the photo nor superfluous adjectives in this description.  Tom finds not only solace in this motion but also a bit of a comedic irony. Much of the commercial photography business …

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Fashion Photography by Miami Photographer Tom Clark

Once or twice a year, Tom does a collaborative shoot with fashion designer and now Asheville, NC resident, Rachel Weisberg and Miami native actor/model/singer, Carolina Pozo.    Rachel combines the elements of fashion with concerns in production sustainability, emphasizing on local scale practices. The collaboration makes perfect sense: a photographer with minimalist aesthetic and a designer …

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The ladies of The Project Theatre by Miami Portrait Photographer Tom Clark

I had the privilege of shooting the directors of The Project [theatre.] A Miami-based company that was started from scratch. Each day the ladies of The Project [theatre] work to inspire a new generation of theater goers by infusing the spectator with the environment of the story they’re telling.

Gladys Ramirez (Right) and Elayne Bryan (Left) are two hard-working females that strive to push boundaries in theater scene and won’t take “no” for an answer. The concept behind  The Project [theatre] is to take the audience out of their seats and immerse them in the play. Their passion and commitment enriches Miami’s melting pot of diversity and culture.

The Project Theatre by Miami photographer Tom Clark

Tom Clark is a commercial photographer in Miami specializing in portrait, product, food, architectural and interior photography.

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Miami Photographer Tom Clark: Ramen

Tom Clark is a commercial photographer available for food, product, architectural and interior photography in Miami and throughout the U.S.

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This one pays homage to photographers who are just starting their careers, or a typical Tuesday night at my place during the busy season. Just because you’re eating ramen doesn’t mean you have to suffer. Some salt pork, eggs and hot sauce can go a long way and will complete those ramen meals.

Also, I’ve been having some fun trying to make the perfect egg. I guess anyone can get lucky every now and again, but repeating your results with boiled eggs is a surprising challenge (especially working with basic appliances). I like a yolk that’s on the runny side, but definitely need the whites to be firm. I’m not with the runny whites. Not enough time in the heat and you’ve got a mess on your hands… too much time in the heat and your yolks are dried.

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Miami Food Photographer Tom Clark: Whiskey on Ice

Tom Clark is a commercial food photographer based in Miami, FL and available for productions throughout the United States.

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The food photography portfolio continues to grow one subject at a time. After a long day working, while not pour a whiskey on the rocks and work some more.

Some people are familiar with the process in which professional photographers and food stylists use techniques that taint the product, leaving it inedible. I prefer to shoot it like it is… and then consume it.

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Miami Photographer Tom Clark Now Offers Food Photography

Tom Clark is a commercial photographer based in Miami offering professional photography services in advertising, celebrity portrait, architectural, interior, product, food and lifestyle assignments throughout the U.S. Everyone seems to be a food photographer these days, and it makes sense. Well prepared food can be very attractive and we need to keep our social media …

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New River Gorge Bridge by Miami Photographer Tom Clark

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Photographers visiting Fayetteville, WV may experience an irresistible attraction to the New River Gorge Bridge. Every photographer knows it’s been done before, still we can’t help ourselves. This is one of the highest vehicular bridges in the world made of a humbling 88 million pounds of steel and cement.

On a recent climbing trip I took advantage of a rest day to find the ideal shot, which led me to Fayette Station Bridge (a nearby, smaller bridge with this unobstructed view). The next morning I woke and forced myself out of the tent before dawn. We made it to the location just as the fog was beginning to clear and the sun was rising. Luckily, the early morning effort was matched by nature’s good graces and an image was captured. After all, it’s a long drive from Miami and we lugged the camera gear all the way.

Tom Clark is a commercial photographer based in Miami available for assignments in South FL and throughout the U.S.