With a Masters degree in Visual Communication from Ohio University, he bridges the gap between photojournalism and fine art photography. Tom creates original pieces of artwork using only the finest materials. When he is not on assignment, he spends his time chasing his two young children, and he is the Programming Director of The Chesapeake Film Festival. He occasionally lectures on film history and photographic history. He lives on the Eastern Shore of Maryland with his wife, Samantha, his son Max, his daughter Molly and their cat, Lilly.