About

Eleven 9 Studio is the creative home of photographer Thomas D. Gallagher, a visual artist whose work explores the layered relationships between people and the environments they inhabit—both built and wild. With roots in Chicago and a deep connection to the desert Southwest, Thomas works at the intersection of abstraction, architecture, and landscape, using photography to evoke themes of memory, solitude, and presence.

His images are held in private collections and have been featured in galleries, publications, and interior installations across the U.S. and abroad. With a background in commercial photography and project management—spanning industries such as construction, advertising, and music—Thomas brings both creative insight and professional discipline to his artistic practice.

Thomas works across analog, digital, and Polaroid formats, blending tactile processes with contemporary aesthetics to create work that feels both timeless and atmospheric. His photographs are designed to engage viewers emotionally and spatially, making them especially resonant in interior environments—whether curated for private collectors, boutique hotels, or large-scale corporate settings.

He received his B.A. from Southern Illinois University and has lived and traveled internationally, an experience that continues to inform his interest in culture, place, and context. Thomas currently splits his time between Chicago, IL and Las Cruces, NM, where he lives, photographs, and operates Eleven 9 Studio.

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