Thomas Morell is a Paris-based portrait photographer from Tahiti, French Poynesia.

His photographs have been exhibited globally at Art Basel, Frieze, Kyotography and Paris Photo.

Thomas is available for commissioned work and collaborations.

If you have a project inquiry or wish to participate in the ongoing ARE series, please get in touch.

Biography:

Thomas’ interest in the "human condition" began at an early age and has taken him all over the world; a journey traversing everything from medicine and healthcare to advertising and film.

After refining his craft for more than a decade alongside some of the fashion industry’s most celebrated photographers, Thomas has since gravitated towards portraiture, where he continues to explore his deep fascination for the complexity of identity and human expression.

With an exceptional ability to capture raw, unguarded moments, his strength lies in evoking emotion to emphasise the individuality of each of his subjects: 

"By peeling away public façades, Thomas succeeds in revealing something deeply personal and often vulnerable."

Finding an intuitive connection with his subjects- whether celebrities, artists, or everyday people- and employing an almost clinically minimal aesthetic, Thomas transforms each sitting into a profound psychological study, rendering his subjects with a striking clarity and sophistication.