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I am Thomas R. Drew, a Detroit-based photographer and retoucher with over 25 years of experience shooting worldwide. My work spans automotive, lifestyle, portrait, product, and architecture, and I collaborate with CG artists to bring complex visual projects to life. I lead and contribute across productions—from building studios and directing shoots for national eCommerce and advertising campaigns to collaborating with CGI and post-production teams to deliver polished images and compelling stories.…I am Thomas R. Drew, a Detroit-based photographer and retoucher with over 25 years of experience shooting worldwide. My work spans automotive, lifestyle, portrait, product, and architecture, and I collaborate with CG artists to bring complex visual projects to life. I lead and contribute across productions—from building studios and directing shoots for national eCommerce and advertising campaigns to collaborating with CGI and post-production teams to deliver polished images and compelling stories.

Thomas R. Drew

Photographer, Director of Photography, Post-Production, +1

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I am Thomas R. Drew, a Detroit-based photographer and retoucher with over 25 years of experience shooting worldwide. My work spans automotive, lifestyle, portrait, product, and architecture, and I collaborate with CG artists to bring complex visual projects to life. I lead and contribute across productions—from building studios and directing shoots for national eCommerce and advertising campaigns to collaborating with CGI and post-production teams to deliver polished images and compelling stories.…I am Thomas R. Drew, a Detroit-based photographer and retoucher with over 25 years of experience shooting worldwide. My work spans automotive, lifestyle, portrait, product, and architecture, and I collaborate with CG artists to bring complex visual projects to life. I lead and contribute across productions—from building studios and directing shoots for national eCommerce and advertising campaigns to collaborating with CGI and post-production teams to deliver polished images and compelling stories.

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I am Thomas R. Drew, a Detroit-based photographer and retoucher with over 25 years of experience shooting worldwide. My work spans automotive, lifestyle, portrait, product, and architecture, and I collaborate with CG artists to bring complex visual projects to life.

I lead and contribute across productions—from building studios and directing shoots for national eCommerce and advertising campaigns to collaborating with CGI and post-production teams to deliver polished images and compelling stories.

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DaVinci Resolve Studio

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Language

English

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Work Experience

Photography Supervisor at RealTruck Inc.

January 1, 2025 - September 10, 2025

Managed a commercial photo team producing images for national eCommerce, advertising, web, and social use. Supervised photographers and photo assistants. Served as lead photographer, responsible for creating all image content. Designed and oversaw the build of two photo studios to support production needs.

Owner, Photographer and Retoucher at Black, White + Color, Inc. Photography

January 1, 1990 - Present

Led a studio specializing in automotive advertising photography, comprised of multiple photographers, assistants, and sales reps. Pioneer in high-end digital photography for automotive clients - first to demonstrate and bring to print digital images as a viable alternative to 8X10 film. Extensive capability & experience creating content for automotive, lifestyle, portrait, product and architecture sectors.

Lead Photographer – Global Creative Visualization at General Motors Corporation

July 1, 2021 - September 10, 2025

Photography for global product launches, and all global design operations. Collaborated with CGI artists, retouchers, and designers as part of the global visualization group. Notable projects include principal photography for launch of the 2020 Mid-Engine Corvette and the 2022 Hummer EV Pickup & 2024 Hummer EV SUV.

Photographer at THOMAS DREW PHOTOGRAPHY / T R OY, MI

January 1, 1989 - September 10, 2025

Specializing in advertising photography, both in studio & on location. Clients in the automotive, healthcare, banking, and retail industries.

Photography Supervisor at REALTRUCK INC.

January 1, 2025 - September 10, 2025

Owner, Photographer and Retoucher at BLACK, WHITE + COLOR, INC. PHOTOGRAPHY

January 1, 1990 - Present

Studio specializing in automotive advertising photography, comprised of multiple photographers, assistants, and sales reps. Pioneer in high-end digital photography for automotive clients - first to demonstrate and bring to print digital images as a viable alternative to 8X10 film. Extensive capability & experience creating content for automotive, lifestyle, portrait, product and architecture sectors.

Lead Photographer – Global Creative Visualization at GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION

July 1, 2021 - September 10, 2025

Photographer at THOMAS DREW PHOTOGRAPHY / TROY, MI

January 1, 1989 - September 10, 2025

Specializing in advertising photography, both in studio & on location. Clients in the automotive, healthcare, banking, and retail industries.