• Colin Thomas

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  • Welcome to my website of photography and digital imaging. This image was created with a combination of photography, Photoshop and CGI software
    Welcome to my website of photography and digital imaging. This image was created with a combination of photography, Photoshop and CGI software
  • The poster from the 1958 movie ATTACK OF THE 50ft WOMAN inspired this image of model Jacqui Ainsley towering over Hammersmith Broadway. Unfortunately the movie did not live up to its poster.
    The poster from the 1958 movie ATTACK OF THE 50ft WOMAN inspired this image of model Jacqui Ainsley towering over Hammersmith Broadway. Unfortunately the movie did not live up to its poster.
  • Advertising for NICORETTE; 'Don't stop too quickly'
    Advertising for NICORETTE; 'Don't stop too quickly'
  • Advertising posters for The Perfume Shop
    Advertising posters for The Perfume Shop
  • These dancing nuns were originally shot as part of a composite for the cover of Peter Kay's autobiagraphy.
    These dancing nuns were originally shot as part of a composite for the cover of Peter Kay's autobiagraphy.
  • AXA Advertising: You take care of the pets. I promise that no cats were painted to get this image, but we did paint a toy cat and then we seriously thrashed our copy of Photoshop.
    AXA Advertising: You take care of the pets. I promise that no cats were painted to get this image, but we did paint a toy cat and then we seriously thrashed our copy of Photoshop.
  • It was an insurance company ad; the copy line read 'How our competitors will feel when they see this deal...'
    It was an insurance company ad; the copy line read 'How our competitors will feel when they see this deal...'
  • He appeared in an ad for SUPRAX, an anti-bacterial medicine.
    He appeared in an ad for SUPRAX, an anti-bacterial medicine.
  • Deprived-boy, part of an ad campaign we shot for SHELTER
    Deprived-boy, part of an ad campaign we shot for SHELTER
  • Twinings tea used my image of the JIGSAW WOMAN to advertise their iced tea
    Twinings tea used my image of the JIGSAW WOMAN to advertise their iced tea
  • Actually there were only two cows in this Mini. They were called 894 and 778. We used Photoshop to make them look like a whole crowd.
    Actually there were only two cows in this Mini. They were called 894 and 778. We used Photoshop to make them look like a whole crowd.
  • I reckon I'm a bit of a cow photography specialist. I know how to get those girls to show me their best sides.
    I reckon I'm a bit of a cow photography specialist. I know how to get those girls to show me their best sides.
  • Cruise sunbathers shot in a studio in south London to advertsie Scandinavian Seaways cruises.
    Cruise sunbathers shot in a studio in south London to advertsie Scandinavian Seaways cruises.
  • Dioralyte - relief from holiday diarrhoea
    Dioralyte - relief from holiday diarrhoea
  • This image is part of a series that we shot to advertise Azilect, a Parkinson's medication.
    This image is part of a series that we shot to advertise Azilect, a Parkinson's medication.
  • Another image from a series that we shot to advertise Azilect, a Parkinson's medication.
    Another image from a series that we shot to advertise Azilect, a Parkinson's medication.
  • He was a very well behaved dog...with ears to die for!
    He was a very well behaved dog...with ears to die for!
  • We went mad with Photoshop to create this image for TWININGS tea.
    We went mad with Photoshop to create this image for TWININGS tea.
  • This fire-breather left an alarming black mark on the ceiling of my studio.
    This fire-breather left an alarming black mark on the ceiling of my studio.
  • Camilla, the stunt rider, threw herself off this horse MANY times to help me get this shot.
    Camilla, the stunt rider, threw herself off this horse MANY times to help me get this shot.
  • It's an ad. for ICE-PRESSO, a brand of iced coffee in a can.
    It's an ad. for ICE-PRESSO, a brand of iced coffee in a can.
  • Chimpanzees'tea party - they are just like human kids.
    Chimpanzees'tea party - they are just like human kids.
  • Quite a lot of Photoshop work was required to help these kids keep their hats on...
    Quite a lot of Photoshop work was required to help these kids keep their hats on...
  • This dog is called Lucky.
    This dog is called Lucky.
  • The sofa from the TV show Men Behaving Badly.
    The sofa from the TV show Men Behaving Badly.
  • This image was used in METACAM advertising.
    This image was used in METACAM advertising.
  • This man on a microscope slide was shot for NICORETTE.
    This man on a microscope slide was shot for NICORETTE.
  • Mountaineers shot at Harrisons Rocks in Kent.
    Mountaineers shot at Harrisons Rocks in Kent.
  • A well served pet, shot for NATIONWIDE
    A well served pet, shot for NATIONWIDE
  • Nicorette ad.
    Nicorette ad.
  • Another Nicorette ad. from the same series.
    Another Nicorette ad. from the same series.
  • The hedgehog was part of a team of two hedghog models who helped us with this shoot.
    The hedgehog was part of a team of two hedghog models who helped us with this shoot.
  • Part of a series of images advertising a medication for insomnia.
    Part of a series of images advertising a medication for insomnia.
  • Nutricia ad.
    Nutricia ad.
  • Peach-RGB
    Peach-RGB
  • Shot for a brochure for PACIFIC hot tubs.
    Shot for a brochure for PACIFIC hot tubs.
  • A VERY relaxed cat
    A VERY relaxed cat
  • LOTS of Photoshop work on this shot for ICE PRESSO.
    LOTS of Photoshop work on this shot for ICE PRESSO.
  • An occupational hazard for Santa now that chimneys are getting smaller.
    An occupational hazard for Santa now that chimneys are getting smaller.
  • This soap-powder was shot for FUND STRATEGY magazine to illustrate a feature about Exchange Traded Funds.
    This soap-powder was shot for FUND STRATEGY magazine to illustrate a feature about Exchange Traded Funds. If you know what they are, you must be a financial wizard.
  • UNION coffee ad. featuring chair designer Katie Walker.
    UNION coffee ad. featuring chair designer Katie Walker.
  • UNION coffee ad. featuring chair designer Nick Hart.
    UNION coffee ad. featuring chair designer Nick Hart.
  • Shot for a Scandinavian Seaways ad.
    Shot for a Scandinavian Seaways ad.
  • While we were shooting a fashion feature in Cairo, model Justine Kirby announced that she was an expert horse-woman, and she had always wanted to be photographed galloping in front of the Pyramids on a white stallion. She found the stallion, and we took this picture.
    While we were shooting a fashion feature in Cairo, model Justine Kirby announced that she was an expert horse-woman, and she had always wanted to be photographed galloping in front of the Pyramids on a white stallion. She found the stallion, and we took this picture.
  • Shot in Jamaica
    Shot in Jamaica
  • This photo was shot in Paris...where else?
    This photo was shot in Paris...where else?
  • Paris by night.
    Paris by night.
  • From a shoot for RINGSPUN
    From a shoot for RINGSPUN
  • From a shoot for RINGSPUN
    From a shoot for RINGSPUN
  • From a shoot in Scotland for COTSWOLD COLLECTIONS
    From a shoot in Scotland for COTSWOLD COLLECTIONS
  • From a shoot in Scotland for COTSWOLD COLLECTIONS
    From a shoot in Scotland for COTSWOLD COLLECTIONS
  • Lingerie packaging image shot for John Lewis Stores
    Lingerie packaging image shot for John Lewis Stores
  • I love Photoshop...you can do anything with it. A girl on the moon? no trouble!
    I love Photoshop...you can do anything with it. A girl on the moon? no trouble!
  • This brilliant model was called Delhi. She's an adult Bengal tiger. Our other model was composited into the image using Photoshop. Hugging adult tigers is not recommended.
    This brilliant model was called Delhi. She's an adult Bengal tiger. Our other model was composited into the image using Photoshop. Hugging adult tigers is not recommended.
  • This image was shot for the Financial Times in London. Yes you read that right.
    This image was shot for the Financial Times in London. Yes you read that right.
  • This image was part of a shoot we did for The Harley Street Cosmetic Surgery Clinic. So I admit it's not really a fashion shot.
    This image was part of a shoot we did for The Harley Street Cosmetic Surgery Clinic. So I admit it's not really a fashion shot.
  • Shot on a Cape Town beach for C & A.
    Shot on a Cape Town beach for C & A.
  • Life on the beach is not as much fun as it looks for a photographer. The sand gets EVERYWHERE.
    Life on the beach is not as much fun as it looks for a photographer. The sand gets EVERYWHERE.
  • Cover photo for JAMES BOND: THE AUTHORISED BIOGRAPHY
    Cover photo for JAMES BOND: THE AUTHORISED BIOGRAPHY
  • A brunette, leaning on a sofa. Sometimes captions are a waste of time don't you think?
    A brunette, leaning on a sofa. Sometimes captions are a waste of time don't you think?
  • Mail order photography for Empire Stores.
    Mail order photography for Empire Stores.
  • Mail
    Mail order photography for Empire Stores.
  • From a location shoot for Dolcis shoe stores. Hair and make-up by Gina Anderson.
    From a location shoot for Dolcis shoe stores. Hair and make-up by Gina Anderson.
  • From a location shoot for Dolcis shoe stores. Hair and make-up by Gina Anderson.
    From a location shoot for Dolcis shoe stores. Hair and make-up by Gina Anderson.
  • From a location shoot for Dolcis shoe stores. Hair and make-up by Gina Anderson.
    From a location shoot for Dolcis shoe stores. Hair and make-up by Gina Anderson.
  • From a location shoot for Dolcis shoe stores. Hair and make-up by Gina Anderson.
    From a location shoot for Dolcis shoe stores. Hair and make-up by Gina Anderson.
  • From a location shoot for Dolcis shoe stores. Hair and make-up by Gina Anderson.
    From a location shoot for Dolcis shoe stores. Hair and make-up by Gina Anderson.
  • Mail order photography for Empire Stores.
    Mail order photography for Empire Stores.
  • Mail order photography for Empire Stores. Hair and make-up by Vicki Partridge.
    Mail order photography for Empire Stores. Hair and make-up by Vicki Partridge.
  • Mail order photography for Empire Stores.
    Mail order photography for Empire Stores.
  • Tights image shot for John Lewis Stores.
    Tights image shot for John Lewis Stores.
  • Shot for the kids clothing store NOW.
    Shot for the kids clothing store NOW.
  • Photo for John Lewis Stores
    Photo for John Lewis Stores
  • From a series of giant women shot for SAYIDATY Magazine.
    From a series of giant women shot for SAYIDATY Magazine.
  • Lingerie for Empire Stores.
    Lingerie for Empire Stores.
  • Shot at Luxor in Egypt
    Shot at Luxor in Egypt
  • On the beach in Cape Town.
    On the beach in Cape Town.
  • Mail order photography for Empire Stores.
    Mail order photography for Empire Stores.
  • This nice jetty seems to have been put there for fashion photos. It's on Formentera.
    This nice jetty seems to have been put there for fashion photos. It's on Formentera.
  • From a shoot in Scotland for COTSWOLD COLLECTIONS
    From a shoot in Scotland for COTSWOLD COLLECTIONS
  • Mail order photography for Empire Stores.
    Mail order photography for Empire Stores.
  • Mail order photography for Empire Stores.
    Mail order photography for Empire Stores.
  • Mail order photography for Empire Stores.
    Mail order photography for Empire Stores.
  • Mail order photography for Empire Stores.
    Mail order photography for Empire Stores.
  • New York. Did I mention that I'm a Photoshop expert?
    New York. Did I mention that I'm a Photoshop expert?
  • Don't you always read the paper like this?
    Don't you always read the paper like this?
  • Lingerie packaging image shot for John Lewis Stores
    Lingerie packaging image shot for John Lewis Stores
  • Fashion photo-comp for SAYIDATY Magazine.
    Fashion photo-comp for SAYIDATY Magazine.
  • An advertsisng shoot for PACIFIC hot tubs.
    An advertsisng shoot for PACIFIC hot tubs.
  • Parisian waiters. No posing required.
    Parisian waiters. No posing required.
  • 'Pre-Raphaelite' shot for HOBBS
    'Pre-Raphaelite' shot for HOBBS
  • From a location shoot on a Caribbean yacht, for C&A
    From a location shoot on a Caribbean yacht, for C&A
  • Fashion photo-comp for SAYIDATY Magazine.
    Fashion photo-comp for SAYIDATY Magazine.
  • Fashion photo-comp for SAYIDATY Magazine.
    Fashion photo-comp for SAYIDATY Magazine.
  • Mail order photography for Empire Stores.
    Mail order photography for Empire Stores.
  • Mail order photography for Empire Stores.
    Mail order photography for Empire Stores.
  • Title #Successful women - shot for WOMAN & HOME Magazine.
    Successful women - shot for WOMAN & HOME Magazine.
  • This young model had a beautifully calm face, and those grey eyes nature's own, no Photoshop. Make-up was by Sue Marshall. Shot with a Phaseone digital back on a Hasselblad.
    This young model had a beautifully calm face, and those grey eyes nature's own, no Photoshop. Make-up was by Sue Marshall. Shot with a Phaseone digital back on a Hasselblad.
  • This
    This shot of Deborah Meaden was shot for her book COMMON SENSE RULES. She's not a dragon at all, she's a sweetie.
  • Frost grills Blair for Al Jazeera TV
    Frost grills Blair for Al Jazeera TV
  • Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry. I nearly wet myself with laughing while taking their photo.
    Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry. I nearly wet myself with laughing while taking their photo.
  • My hero and friend Ian Dury.
    My hero and friend Ian Dury.
  • Richard Branson needs no introduction.
    Richard Branson needs no introduction.
  • Cricketer Ian Botham
    Cricketer Ian Botham
  • Writer Ben Elton
    Writer Ben Elton
  • Alice Hart for BT Voice
    Alice Hart for BT Voice
  • Model, actress and singer Caprice Bourret.
    Model, actress and singer Caprice Bourret.
  • Boxing manager and promoter Frank Warren.
    Boxing manager and promoter Frank Warren.
  • So Graham Norton
    So Graham Norton
  • Greta for The Alpha Course
    Greta for The Alpha Course
  • Actress Patricia Routledge played Hyacinth Bucket in KEEPING UP APPEARANCES.
    Actress Patricia Routledge played Hyacinth Bucket in KEEPING UP APPEARANCES.
  • Ian Dury and Robbie Williams soliciting support for their UNICEF tour of Sri-Lanka, promoting polio immunisations.
    Ian Dury and Robbie Williams soliciting support for their UNICEF tour of Sri-Lanka, promoting polio immunisations.
  • Janet Ellis for Cardiozen
    Janet Ellis for Cardiozen
  • John Humphrys for his book LOST FOR WORDS
    John Humphrys for his book LOST FOR WORDS
  • news reporter John Simpson
    news reporter John Simpson
  • Johnson Beharry, who was awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration for valour in the British armed forces, for twice saving members of his unit from ambushes in Iraq. He sustained serious head injuries in the latter engagement.
    Johnson Beharry, who was awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration for valour in the British armed forces, for twice saving members of his unit from ambushes in Iraq. He sustained serious head injuries in the latter engagement.
  • Judy Kramer, creator of the musical Mamma Mia
    Judy Kramer, creator of the musical Mamma Mia
  • Yes, it is a composite image. I didn't fancy my chances of taking a picture of 11 babies at the same time without at least one of them yelling its head off.
    Yes, it is a composite image. I didn't fancy my chances of taking a picture of 11 babies at the same time without at least one of them yelling its head off.
  • Look at those teeth.
    Look at those teeth.
  • Kimberley Davies for Great Universal stores
    Kimberley Davies for Great Universal stores
  • Lidia with a pig
    Lidia with a pig
  • Mark Kermode, film critic and madman.
    Mark Kermode, film critic and madman.
  • Actress Martine McHutcheon
    Actress Martine McHutcheon
  • From the cast of Men Behaving Badly; Neil Morrissey, Martin Clunes and Caroline Quentin.
    From the cast of Men Behaving Badly; Neil Morrissey, Martin Clunes and Caroline Quentin.
  • Actor and legend Peter O'Toole.
    Actor and legend Peter O'Toole.
  • MONTY PYTHON'S FLYING CIRCUS stars Terry Jones and Michael Palin.
    MONTY PYTHON'S FLYING CIRCUS stars Terry Jones and Michael Palin.
  • Parkinson On Golf
    Parkinson On Golf
  • Peter Jones from DRAGON'S DEN
    Peter Jones from DRAGON'S DEN
  • Jake Tassell appears in this image as the princess. The frog played himself.
    Jake Tassell appears in this image as the princess. The frog played himself.
  • Richard E Grant, director of the movie Wah-wah
    Richard E Grant, director of the movie Wah-wah
  • Actor Richard Wilson as Scrooge
    Actor Richard Wilson as Scrooge
  • Actor Shane Ritchie
    Actor Shane Ritchie
  • Stephen Fry, actor and author.
    Stephen Fry, actor and author.
  • This is my daughter Ruby. MEGA Magazine asked me to make an image for the cover of their 'Back-to-School' issue. They wanted a kid expressing frustration, so I asked Ruby if she could yell, and she gave me an instant demonstration that got her the job. Photoshop enlarged Ruby's mouth (a bit).
    This is my daughter Ruby. MEGA Magazine asked me to make an image for the cover of their 'Back-to-School' issue. They wanted a kid expressing frustration, so I asked Ruby if she could yell, and she gave me an instant demonstration that got her the job. Photoshop enlarged Ruby's mouth (a bit).
  • A very uncomfortable pose, and my thanks go to model Penny Lancaster for her patience. Make-up was by Susie Kennett.
    A very uncomfortable pose, and my thanks go to model Penny Lancaster for her patience. Make-up was by Susie Kennett.
  • Fort Knox image created and rendered in 3D software.
    Fort Knox image created and rendered in 3D software.
  • This ant staggering under the weight of a pile of cash was created entirely in 3D software for FUND STRATEGY Magazine.
    This ant staggering under the weight of a pile of cash was created entirely in 3D software for FUND STRATEGY Magazine.
  • Photoshop, model Sophie Weston and a skeleton were used to get this X-ray effect.
    Photoshop, model Sophie Weston and a skeleton were used to get this X-ray effect.
  • Ice letters built entirely in virtual 3D software for OLIVE Magazine.
    Ice letters built entirely in virtual 3D software for OLIVE Magazine.
  • Toothpaste - Make-up; Susie Kennett - Model; Debbie Brooker.
    Toothpaste - Make-up; Susie Kennett - Model; Debbie Brooker.
  • Image created in Photoshop, using my photo of a plain vanilla mouse.
    Image created in Photoshop, using my photo of a plain vanilla mouse.
  • Image entirely drawn in Photoshop, without any photographic elements.
    Image entirely drawn in Photoshop, without any photographic elements.
  • This image of an Oscar was created entirely in 3D software. The Statuette is the copyrighted property of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
    This image of an Oscar was created entirely in 3D software. The Statuette is the copyrighted property of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
  • CGI image created in 3D software
    CGI image created in 3D software
  • This image of the author J.G.Ballard was made for The Telegraph Magazine colour supplement. Ballard's portrait was combined with a number of images of writhing naked bodies, using Adobe Photoshop.
    This image of the author J.G.Ballard was made for The Telegraph Magazine colour supplement. Ballard's portrait was combined with a number of images of writhing naked bodies, using Adobe Photoshop.
  • We set light to half of Gloucestershire to create this image for a Robart Harris book cover, the water was added later in 3D imaging software.
    We set light to half of Gloucestershire to create this image for a Robart Harris book cover, the water was added later in 3D imaging software.
  • Model Sophie Grey posed for the bottom half of this shot, and the mohican was provided by another model. The two images were joined in Photoshop.
    Model Sophie Grey posed for the bottom half of this shot, and the mohican was provided by another model. The two images were joined in Photoshop.
  • We photographed a £20 note, and then created the atom effects in Adobe Photoshop software.
    We photographed a £20 note, and then created the atom effects in Adobe Photoshop software.
  • My assistant Silas had to run about with this ball-and-chain attached to his ankle to get this shot.
    My assistant Silas had to run about with this ball-and-chain attached to his ankle to get this shot.
  • This is an ad for METACAM. It's a veterinary product that enables cats to catch frisbees in mid-air
    This is an ad for METACAM. It's a veterinary product that enables cats to catch frisbees in mid-air
  • We used Photoshop to make these dancers 'disappear'
    We used Photoshop to make these dancers 'disappear'
  • Dice, suspended carefully on wires, with retouching in Photoshop to remove the supports later.
    Dice, suspended carefully on wires, with retouching in Photoshop to remove the supports later.
  • We did try to learn Origami to create this dollar weight-lifter, but I don't mind admitting that a 3D virtual weight-lifter was used to enhance the image.
    We did try to learn Origami to create this dollar weight-lifter, but I don't mind admitting that a 3D virtual weight-lifter was used to enhance the image.
  • Advertising for pharmaceutical product ENBREL
    Advertising for pharmaceutical product ENBREL
  • Model Phil Philmar wears a wasp outfit that was made by Sam Dightam. The image was used in advertising for ANTHISAN.
    Model Phil Philmar wears a wasp outfit that was made by Sam Dightam. The image was used in advertising for ANTHISAN.
  • This Inflation gauge was made entirely in CGI virtual imaging software.
    This Inflation gauge was made entirely in CGI virtual imaging software.
  • This jail cell image was mostly created in 3D imaging software for Centaur publications. The hands were added photographically.
    This jail cell image was mostly created in 3D imaging software for Centaur publications. The hands were added photographically.
  • We tied a knot in this petrol pump using 3D software in a Macintosh.
    We tied a knot in this petrol pump using 3D software in a Macintosh.
  • Adobe Photoshop was used to make this image
    Adobe Photoshop was used to make this image
  • The clouds really did look a bit like the Sistine chapel ceiling for a moment when I took this picture during a fashion shoot. I helped the effect somewhat using Adobe Photoshop.
    The clouds really did look a bit like the Sistine chapel ceiling for a moment when I took this picture during a fashion shoot. I helped the effect somewhat using Adobe Photoshop.
  • We did get permission from NASA to make this cheeky addition to Neil Armstrong's iconic image; they agreed to categorise it as 'art usage'
    We did get permission from NASA to make this cheeky addition to Neil Armstrong's iconic image; they agreed to categorise it as 'art usage'
  • Thanks to Scott Dyason at Pathfinder Ostrich Farm in Chesham, UK
    Thanks to Scott Dyason at Pathfinder Ostrich Farm in Chesham, UK
  • Over and under the sea, composited from original images shot in Mexico.
    Over and under the sea, composited from original images shot in Mexico.
  • Red hot money. Not much heat. Lots of Photoshop work.
    Red hot money. Not much heat. Lots of Photoshop work.
  • It was hard work to find a sardine this fat.
    It was hard work to find a sardine this fat.
  • We shot this picture just to show-off the system retouching we do. The model is Donald Standen.The manipulation was mostly done in Live Picture.
    We shot this picture just to show-off the system retouching we do. The model is Donald Standen.The manipulation was mostly done in Live Picture.
  • The Times Educational Supplement needed an image of a square tomato, we were happy to go shopping for one.
    The Times Educational Supplement needed an image of a square tomato, we were happy to go shopping for one.
  • Sapphire by Katie Price
    Sapphire by Katie Price
  • The Sound Of Laughter by Peter Kay
    The Sound Of Laughter by Peter Kay
  • The Wedding Officer by Anthony Capella
    The Wedding Officer by Anthony Capella
  • His Other Lover by Lucy Dawson
    His Other Lover by Lucy Dawson
  • Worst Case by James Patterson & Michael Ledwidge
    Worst Case by James Patterson & Michael Ledwidge
  • Fang by James Patterson
    Fang by James Patterson
  • The First Wives Club by Olivia Goldsmith
    The First Wives Club by Olivia Goldsmith
  • The Innocent Man by John Grisham
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