Webster Talks @ Webster Ghana

I was very excited to be invited to lead Webster University Ghana's very first Webster Talks. Webster Talks is an event which invites experts in particular fields to discuss topics with the student body and takes place at all of Webster University's campuses world wide.

I was invited on the topic of Internet and Social Media Safety and Responsibility. What was meant to be a 30 minute discussion turned out to be a 1 hour and half talk and debate. It is always interesting to talk with young students about the long term factors of social media posts and the immediate dangers of posting content. We also discussed the positive aspects and how to harvest this powerful tool. 

I am currently teaching at the Webster University Ghana campus in Accra for 8 weeks. I was recently awarded the Leif J. Sverdrup Global Teaching Fellowship to teach abroad. I have only been here for three weeks but it has been a very exciting and busy three weeks. 

Lanna Freeman promotes Prachuap Khirikhan, Thailand

Recently I was hired by Lanna Freeman, a young and upcoming model, singer, actor, to make a video helping her promote the province of Prachuap Khirikhan, Thailand. Lanna wants more Thai people to visit the beautiful sites of this amazing province. In this video we visited Ao Manao, Bung Bua Lotus Ponds and Kui Buri national park. 

We had one day to film at all locations unfortunately we hit a rainy day which meant limited time spent at the lotus pond. I was aided by Charlie Stevens on day of shooting. All post production took place using Adobe Premiere CC (2017). 

Lanna Freeman, young and upcoming model, signer and actor, explores Ao Manao, Bung Bua Lotus Pond, and Kui Buri which is only a fraction of what the amazing province of Prachuap Khirikhan, Thailand, has to offer. -- Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud Video & Edit by Thomas Groves, www.thomasgroves.com , and Charlie Stevens --

A Copy to Webster University's President Beth Stroble

Webster University's President Beth Stroble receives a copy of School of Communications Lecturer Thomas Groves' photography book A Glimpse of Kawah Ijen and Lombok, Indonesia while visiting the Webster University Thailand campus.

Webster’s Thomas Groves Documents the Headhunters Of Nagaland

“Mr. Groves’ incredible photographs capture the beauty and strength of this fascinating group of people.”

— Webster University Thailand

To read the full article please click here

http://www.webster.ac.th/news/2017/thomas-groves-nagaland.html

The Headhunters of Nagaland

Recently I published an article in Expat Life in Thailand about my trip to Long Wa, India. In Long Wa I photographed some of the last living head hunters in this area. My images reflect that these men are ordinary men who hold great respect amongst their community. 

Staying with these men for 11 days was an amazing experience which opened my eyes to a culture which is quickly fading away. Long Wa is located on the border between India and Myanmar. The people are strong and very open but also very curious as not many outside visitors stop by or stay for a long period of time. 

To read the full article on Expat Life in Thailand please click here

http://expatlifeinthailand.com/uncategorised/the-headhunters-of-nagaland/

Last Headhunters of Nagaland

Students Embark on Photography Expedition to Chiang Rai

Recently I took my photography class, PHOT 4000, to Northern Thailand to photograph the Suan Lahu organic farm and the local Lahu village.  I am excited to see a wonderful article about the trip, project and work of the students. 

To read the full article please click here.  

http://www.webster.ac.th/news/2017/students-photography-expedition-chiang-rai.html

Booze Bruise Campaign Delivers Positive Change

Very proud of my INTM 2350 Digital Production students for the unique approach to solving a serious issue. Pema Tshoki and Sunee Chaemprem developed a PSA to raise awareness about a serious problem unfortunately taking place all over the world. After mush research they decided to aim their campaign towards students aged 18-21 with the slogan "[d]rink responsibly, limit your alcohol before it limits you".  After running the campaign they did follow up research and shared their findings in a final presentation. Congratulations Pema and Sunee!

To read the article written by Webster University please click here

Webster’s Thomas Groves Publishes Photo Book of Lombok, Indonesia

With my recent book published I am excited to see that my university has published this article regarding my new book  A Glimpse of Kawah Ijen and Lombok, Indonesia. To read the entire article please click here.

Photography Students from Multiple Campuses Search for 'Perfect Shot' in Chiang Rai

“Students from Webster Thailand’s undergraduate photography class recently traveled from Hua Hin to Chiang Rai to photograph the lives and livelihoods of the Lahu tribe.”

— Webster University

Another great article about my recent photography class trip to Chiang Rai written by home campus Webster University. 

To read the full article please click here.

http://news.webster.edu/global/2017/thailand-photography-students-travel.html

A Photographer's Dream in Indonesia

A very kind news article written about my recent photography work and book A Glimpse of Kawah Ijen and Lombok, Indonesia by Webster University's home campus in Saint Louis, United States of America. 

To read the full article please click here

http://news.webster.edu/global/2017/thailand-groves-photo-book-indonesia.html