story + storytelling.

Thomas Deaton is a public affairs specialist and photographer with experience in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. By using a timeless, refined approach to storytelling, Thomas’ work exhibits a recognizable simplicity and curated editorial eye. In a professional capacity, his work has been featured on CNN, NPR, USA Today, and other outlets.

Originally from Kentucky, Thomas is a graduate of the Public Management MA program at the Johns Hopkins University Center for Advanced Governmental Studies, is a recovering English major, and once saw the watery part of the world with Semester at Sea. He resides in Baltimore.