Christopher Thomas is a German
photographer and photojournalist best known for his cityscapes devoid of human
presence. He predominantly works in the early hours of the morning, using a
large-format camera and black-and-white Polaroid film to achieve the richness
of detail and tonal nuance. Captured with long exposures, Thomas’ images of
iconic sights and buildings around the world appear hazy, atmospheric, and
timeless. As a photojournalist, he has covered issues such as orphans and those
affected by leprosy. Born in Munich, Christopher Thomas graduated from the
Bayerische Staatslehranstalt für Fotografie and has received many international
awards as a commercial photographer.
Featured image: Christopher Thomas - Santa
Monica Pier II, 2017 (detail). Pigment print on Aquarelle Arches paper. This
work is part of a limited edition set. 40 1/2 × 53 in. 102.9 × 134.6 cm. Edition
of 7 / 22 × 30 in. 55.9 × 76.2 cm. Edition of 25. Photo courtesy Galerie XII