About Lomax Photo

Raleigh event photographer with 20 years behind the camera

I’m Tom, the photographer behind Lomax Photo. I picked up a camera in high school photography classes and never really put it down. I’ve been shooting for 20 years and have worked professionally for the last five, covering corporate events and private celebrations across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and the Triangle.

My first paid job was a quinceañera in Raleigh. I still think about how much it meant to the family, and it’s a big reason I love event work. One of the shoots I’m proudest of is the Food Tank conference in Durham, where I covered keynotes, panels, and the conversations in the hallways between sessions.

I like to arrive early. Before guests show up, I meet with you, walk the venue, and figure out where the light is good and where the key moments will happen. That way I’m not figuring things out while the event is underway.

During the event, I stay in the background. The photos I care about most are the ones where nobody is posing: a laugh across a table, a quiet moment between guests, someone who forgot the camera was there. You get to enjoy your event, and I take care of the photos.

If you’re planning an event in Raleigh, Durham, or anywhere in the Triangle, I’d love to hear about it.