Thomas Synnamon might be completely self-taught and new to the photography scene, but his work is strong, exemplifying the passion and enthusiasm he has for the medium.  Saying that he has a lot to learn, he loves capturing moments in time, creating a complete fantasy, or telling an entire story all in one shot.  In his latest work, he takes on the Armed Forces, serving up military boys out of uniform.

"I wanted to do a pinup kind of thing with the boys, using army and navy themes, trying to get that old pinup feel but keeping it masculine."

Though Thomas used natural light to create the mood in his favorite shoot (so far), he's since acquired new lighting equipment and is using it here, quite successfully, to create drama... emphasizing "the classic lines and musculature of the male body." As you'll see after the jump, Thomas' lighting skills create an almost soft feel to the sexy hardened bodies of these boy-commandos.

Thomas has a lot on his plate, juggling his new-found love for photography with a full time job at the Museum of the Fashion Institute of Technology.  He's also working on a new book idea, possibly a collection of nudes, and is dabbling at more high-end fashion and editorial projects.  I asked him about his plans for the future...

"I want to try it all. I do love seeing the results of what I am doing and were I am going. So who knows what will happen. I just hope that people like were I take them with my photos."

We like where you're going Thomas.  We like where you're taking us.