Calibrite - Poland

Wybierz lokalizację

PL

TOM MIGOT

GB
TOM MIGOT

Brand Ambassador TOM MIGOT

Tom left everything he knew when he was 18 years old, and spent the next five years between England and the USA. Being on his own, he felt the need to photograph the places and people he encountered as tangible proof of his experiences.

In 2007 Tom moved to Scotland for a position at Adobe. His nine years in the company greatly expanded his creativity. He now has a deep connection with Scotland, and it has been a huge source of inspiration to this day. Its landscape is extraordinary, but its light is unique and fascinates Tom. The Scottish light is shaped by the moving clouds; it reveals beauty even within the most common element.

While Tom is a qualified Photoshop and Lightroom Expert, his approach to photography resides in crafting the perfect shot in-camera, on location. He relies heavily on his sturdy tripod and his collection of filters. He then develops the image in Lightroom and Photoshop. If Tom is satisfied with the digital rendition, he will give it life by making it into a Fine Art print, which he has done since 2015.

Why is color management important to your workflow?

As far as I am concerned, a photograph only exists once it is printed. Whatever photograph I create, whether it is from a wedding, a headshot session or an expedition in the outdoors, it is the result of a series of choices: Conception – Composition – Development – Paper. Nothing is left to chance and without proper colour management, the output rendition cannot be consistent, mastered and true to my creative vision. Colour Management is the gate keeper of creativity.

What would you say is your greatest achievement to this day?

Leave a comfortable position at Adobe after 9 years, to focus fully on my photography business. Becoming a Master Photographer a year later. While being a full time photographer is already an achievement, having the recognition from my peers and sharing my passion for my craft with my students online and in my workshops is the cherry on the cake. Being inspired is great, being a source of inspiration to others is priceless.

What is an interesting fact about yourself?

We named our daughter Skye Nida Lutèce. Skye because of the Scottish Isle where I spend a lot of my time. My wife is Lithuanian and her name is Neringa. Nida is a small harbour on the Neringa peninsula in Lithuania. I was born in France and Paris is my favourite city in France. Lutèce was the former name of Paris.

What is a top tip for people who aspire to do what you do?

Never be fully satisfied with what you achieve. It can always be better. Be consistent and persistent. Consider each photograph, each print you craft, as a representation of you and what you stand for, your brand. Be your toughest critic. With time, things will get easier and the pleasure greater.

TOM MIGOT

Portfolio

As an artist-photographer and a fine art printer, I need to be in control of my whole workflow, from conception and capture to print. I realised early on that our eyes and brain can’t be trusted when it comes to the perception of colours; therefore, I relied on X-Rite’s colour management solutions for over ten years. Establishing Calibrite is the best thing that could have happened for the needs of photographers and videographers.

Tom Migot

Udostępnij to...

Z powrotem