Uncompromising Vision. Relentless Storytelling
I'm not here to follow trends; I'm here to redefine them. As a rebellious photographer based in Cardiff, my work is driven by one thing: truth. I capture what’s real, raw, and unfiltered, taking the familiar and turning it into something extraordinary.
From the streets of Cardiff to my commercial, portrait, and fashion work, I've spent years building a style that refuses to compromise. My approach is unapologetically bold. I'm not interested in the perfect shot: I'm after the authentic, the gritty, and the unpolished moments that tell a deeper story.
My journey started out on the streets, capturing the faces of the everyday, the overlooked, the rebels. With every frame, I honed an eye for detail that reveals more than what’s visible; it uncovers the soul beneath the surface. Seeing beyond the typical frame and creating imagery that is raw, evocative, and unapologetically real is what sets me apart in an industry often obsessed with perfection.
In the world of commercial, portrait, and fashion photography, my work stands out because it refuses to conform to the sterile or the staged. My fashion shots carry a weight that’s rare, my portraits speak straight to the heart, and my commercial imagery is anything but generic. There’s an edge to my photographs — a truth — that doesn't fade with time.
But what really makes my work unique is the human connection. Whether I’m photographing a brand campaign, an editorial shoot, or an intimate portrait, I'm never just looking for a picture. I'm searching for the story, the emotion, the energy that brings the subject or the product to life. My goal is always to create imagery that resonates; not just images that look good, but ones that feel real.
Every shoot is a collaboration, a chance to bring out the best in whoever steps in front of my lens; while staying true to the gritty authenticity that defines my work. I don’t shy away from the challenging or the unconventional — I embrace it. I believe real beauty lives in the imperfections, in the rawness, in the moments that most would overlook.
My photography isn't about capturing pretty pictures. It's about creating bold, powerful imagery that leaves an impact long after the shutter clicks. It's about stories that don’t need words because they’re already burning through the frame.
If you're looking for photography that stands out, that breaks the mould, that makes people stop and feel something — then you're in the right place.
Want to discuss a photoshoot?
📧 Fire over an email - tompatrickwilkins@gmail.com
📞 Ring me if you’ve got something urgent - 07944 540719
📲 Or just slide into my DMs on Instagram like most people do - @tomwilkinsphotography
📞 Ring me if you’ve got something urgent - 07944 540719
📲 Or just slide into my DMs on Instagram like most people do - @tomwilkinsphotography