Tom Hvala is a wedding photographer based
in Naarm (Melbourne), Australia.
With a background in film photography, Tom aims to capture moments of quiet contemplation. Adopting a particular focus on framing and colour, his work elicits liveliness and intimacy, whether working with film or digital formats.
Tom shoots briefs, portraits and weddings. He also sells prints. Use the text box or contact function to reach out.
Education: Arts/Law (Honours), Monash University.
PhD at the University of Melbourne.
My portrait was taken by Ben Buratto.
With a background in film photography, Tom aims to capture moments of quiet contemplation. Adopting a particular focus on framing and colour, his work elicits liveliness and intimacy, whether working with film or digital formats.
Tom shoots briefs, portraits and weddings. He also sells prints. Use the text box or contact function to reach out.
Education: Arts/Law (Honours), Monash University.
PhD at the University of Melbourne.
My portrait was taken by Ben Buratto.
Website coding by Quiet Projects.
Acknowledgement of country
I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land where I work. I pay my respects to elders past, present and emerging, and celebrate the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their ongoing connections to land, sea and community.
Awards / Exhibitions / Articles
︎‘10 Years of Taste-making: Dekmantel’, Phelt Magazine (2024)
︎’10 Australian Photographers Who Sell Beautiful Prints’, The Design Files (2024)
︎’Molto bene’ at Sunhands, Carlton (2024)
︎’Postcards from Afar’ at Stylecraft, Flinders Lane / Woolloomooloo (2021)
︎Modern Times Best Architectural Work, CCP Salon (2021)
︎’10/10’ at Sucker, by Tom Hvala and Matt Shaw (2019)
︎’A Week in Seoul’, Urth Magazine (2019)
︎’A Lonely Time’ at Good Times, Fitzroy (2019)
︎Sun Studios Excellence in Colour, CCP Salon (2017)
Print process
1. Ordering—Select your prints, size and framing option, and check-out. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
2. Framing—I can frame works for Melbourne-based clients. Prints are professionally framed by Jasna at Holbrook Workshop. See left for an example.
3. Postage—Free postage and delivery is available Australia-wide for all print-only orders. International postage is also available. Unfortunately framed pieces can’t be shipped but I can deliver if you’re in Melbourne.
4. Turnaround—Orders will be printed and usually received within 1.5 weeks, slightly longer if shipped. Please allow 3 weeks if ordering a framed print.
5. Thank you.
All negatives are developed and scanned by Hillvale Photo. I use Hahnemühle Photo Rag, printed by a professional printer (Thirds). All framing is by Holbrook Workshop.