Hi!
Hi, I’m Alexandra (Alex) Thomas, a photographer, videographer, and digital marketing manager based in Bremerton, WA.
I’ve had a camera in my hands since I was just 18 months old, thanks to my great-grandmother giving me a disposable film camera. That day, I toddled around her house, capturing everything I saw—and I haven’t stopped since. By the time I was 14, I had officially launched my photography business, and from that point on, I’ve dedicated every day to capturing moments through photo and video, all over the world.
Originally, I had planned to become a veterinarian, studying and volunteering at my local animal shelter’s hospital. But everything changed in 2017 when I attended my first MISSIO concert. That night at House of Blues Dallas, watching MISSIO and Zeale perform, I fell in love with the music industry. I immediately dove into learning everything I could about it.
That same year, I hit the road on my first small tour runs, handling photography, videography, merch, and tour management for several Dallas bands. I even skipped my high school graduation to work as a photographer at Hangout Music Festival. By 16, I had become the house photographer for a local venue, volunteered as a photojournalist for multiple music publications, shot concerts across the U.S., and filmed my first music video.
At 18, I met my tour family—Prophets and Outlaws (PAO)—and spent the next three years on the road with them. I wore many hats, including photographer, videographer, digital marketing manager, tour manager, merch designer, website designer, and publicist. One of my proudest projects was directing, shooting, and editing the music video and marketing campaign for PAO’s 2021 single Little Bit of Love, featuring Pat Green. Through this campaign, we raised over $10,000 in the first week for the North Texas Food Bank, providing over 30,000 meals to those affected by the devastating snowstorm that left many without food or shelter.
In 2021, I founded Tour Life Mag, a music publication dedicated to helping more women, POC, and LGBTQ+ creatives break into the music industry. My goal has always been to support and uplift others by sharing the knowledge and experience I’ve gained through years of nonstop work in various roles within the industry.
As of February 2024, I’ve launched Life With—a passion project that’s been in the making for years. This video series explores different mental health conditions, showcasing how they manifest uniquely in different people and how they affect daily life, both positively and negatively. My hope is that Life With fosters understanding, connection, and empathy—helping us better care for one another in our often invisible struggles while making those dealing with mental health challenges feel less alone.
Since founding AETPhotos nearly a decade ago, I’ve worked with hundreds of photo and video clients across various industries, as well as over 10 digital marketing clients, including musicians, bands, venues, publications, party planners, clothing brands, restaurants, and companies across the U.S. Currently, I’m a full-time digital marketing coordinator for a marketing research company while also running Tour Life Mag, managing an incredible team of photographers and writers worldwide, directing and editing music videos, and pouring my heart into Life With. Every chance I get, I take on new photo, video, and digital marketing projects.
I’m always looking for my next adventure—so let’s create something amazing together! Feel free to reach out at aetphotographer@gmail.com for any photography, videography, or digital marketing needs.
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