1978 to 1979

Wedding_Photographer: I won an "Honorable Mention" in The American Legion’s, National Photography Competition. Immediately I was asked to become a member of New York Professional Photographers Association (NYPPA). The same day was offered a position as a Wedding Photographer at two Wedding Photography studios in New York City.

1980 to 1981

Portraiture, I Studied “Winning Portfolio Compilation” at The School of Visual Arts in Manhattan, New York. We Covered all the aspects of photography, lighting, developing, posing, composition and make-up with an emphasis on the completed portfolio for Fashion Model Portfolios, Wedding, Event and Catalog Photography.

1982 to 1984

1. Photographer: The Miss New York Beauty Pageant.
2. Photographer: Receptions Plus, New York, NY
3. Photographer: United Negro College Fund with Muhammad Ali.
4. Photographer: Award Ceremonies, Jim Curry Associates, N.Y.

1985 to Present

We established “Tom Wahlman Photography”. I have photographed over 50,000 Portraits, 400 Weddings, Sweet Sixteens, Artist & Model Portfolios, Featured in Philadelphia Bride Magazine's Editorial “The Gourmet Wedding” and others.

Equipment

Mamiya 645 Medium Format, Leica 35 mmNikon & Sony Digital cameras.

Experienced in Digital, Film, Color, Black and White, Sepia-Tone and Victorian Photography.

Expert in reading light.