Donn Thompson | Drac Inc

New York City Commercial Advertising Photographer

I was asked what I wanted my photographs to say to the public. What is my inspiration?

I take lots of things into consideration. My subject is my priority, and how far they want to go in exposing who they are. Space has to work. The photos must portray creativity and freedom. It is an actual method; with this, my creativity flows, and I always think about how to make this shoot and the images different from each other. The first time I held a camera, I can remember it like yesterday.

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Donn Thompson's Passion for Photography

A new teacher from Canada, with many cameras, came to my high school in The Bahamas to teach art & photography. He taught us how to use those cameras. Later that same year, I talked my mother into buying me a camera. I was thirteen years old, and it was my first camera, an Olympic Trip 35. That same year, she purchased a small black-and-white enlarger.

I was so excited to have this camera and began taking photos of my sisters. They became my first models. Harlem Studio Photographer - Donn Thompson | Drac Inc

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My two older sisters were very much into fashion, which gave me an edge and inspired me to appreciate style. They were very creative and talented, and they made their own clothing, so I had the opportunity to photograph them in their fashionable outfits. They inspired me so much! Being in the darkroom was fascinating, and seeing what you could do was terrific. It got me hooked even more.

NYC WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER - DONN THOMPSON | DRAC INC

Learning about other photographers, their work, who, and what they shot made me want to sharpen my craft and learn as much as possible about the process and, in time, create some iconic images.

Exotic Locations, Beaches In The Caribbean

I feel fortunate and privileged to travel to exotic places, said NYC Photographer Donn Thompson. I could only dream about doing what I love best, and I am passionate about photography of any kind. I've met and worked with many people and learned quite a bit.

My grandmother, Mae Thomas, always told me the truth and allowed me to participate in all the foolishness that came to my mind, and there was a lot. Thank You.

Abe Seltzer, the owner and mentor of Seltzer Studio, was a big part of my learning experience. He taught me about teamwork, bringing out the best in a person standing in front of my camera, and how to better see and capture lighting.

Opportunity, Beautiful People, Thankful

With every project I've worked on and every road I've travelled, I continue to grow and evolve as an artist, a better photographer, and a creative person. I'm thankful for the opportunity to continue using my talent and this special gift to capture beautiful Images of people and scenes from all walks of life around the world and to tell photo stories through my lens.

THANKS FOR ALLOWING ME TO PHOTOGRAPH YOU. LET'S DO IT AGAIN. NEW YORK COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHER - DRACINC | DONN THOMPSON

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