Originally from the countryside near Oxford, Tom Johnson began his career assisting Magnum photographers such as Jim Goldberg and Alessandra Sainguinetti. The heart of his practice revolves around a celebratory, sensitive approach to his subjects and the environments that he is shooting. Johnson works by creating authentic environments where people’s unique stories can be told through imagery, and holds exploration and storytelling as central pillars of his practice. His images will often make use of dynamic movement and energy. The result is a body of work that centres people - individuals and communities in all their forms. His careful use of colour and composition combine to create imagery that is delicately crafted, while still resolutely authentic.
Johnson is based in London. He contributes to publications including Re-Edition, The Face and Vogue France. His commercial clients include campaigns for Hermès, Kenzo, Churches, Zara and Burberry.
Hermes
Burberry
Adidas
Nike
Sandro
Gucci
Isabel Marant
Toogood
Zara
Apple
KENZO
APC
Church's
Re-Edition
The Face
The Plant
Vogue France
M Le Monde
Vogue US
Holiday Magazine
Dazed
AnOther Magazine
Vogue Homme
L'Uomo Vogue
T Magazine
Buffalo Zine
Purple
Pop Magazine
Beauty Papers
Pleasure Garden