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Scott Mead is an American fine art photographer, philanthropist and investor. He serves on many not-for-profit boards in the USA and UK and actively supports emerging artists, education, sports, medical research and many other initiatives through The Mead Family Foundation, of which he is Chairman and founded in 1996.

A middle-aged man leaning on a wooden railing inside an art gallery with white walls and multiple framed photographs displayed on the wall. The gallery features a staircase, large windows, and a high ceiling with a metal truss structure and spotlights, showcasing an exhibit titled 'Moments in Time' by Scott Mead.

Scott studied photography under renowned photographers William Eggleston and Emmet Gowin in the mid-1970s and was an active photographer for nearly 15 years prior to his banking career. In 2009, he rediscovered his extensive archive and with the encouragement and guidance of a number of artists and friends he resumed his artistic voyage.

He established and leads Bramley Studio, a creative hub with an emphasis on photography, creative engagement and connection with the local community and beyond.

Scott has published six books of his photographic work and has had numerous exhibitions, his most recent being a solo exhibition Moments in Time: A Photographic Journey 1972 – 2024 featuring over 100 works which took place in London in 2025 and New York in 2026.

He serves or has served on many boards in the UK and USA including the Royal Academy Trust, the Tate Foundation Executive Committee, the Photographers’ Gallery, the International Center of Photography, Cambridge University, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, Harvard University Board of Overseers, Harvard Alumni Association, Phillips Academy (Andover) and the Women’s and Men’s Tennis Associations (WTA and ATP Tours).

Further details about Scott’s photography and books can be seen at:

•   Website: scottmeadfineartphotography.com
•   Instagram: @scottmeadstudio

After 22 years in investment banking, Scott returned to fine art photography, a subject he had previously studied in college under Emmet Gowin and William Eggleston, among many others. In early 2009, after rediscovering old prints and negatives in the attic, he re-immersed himself in photography.

Numerous exhibitions and group shows have since followed, including inclusion in eight Royal Academy Summer Exhibitions, and two solo exhibitions at the prestigious Hamiltons Gallery in London. Two photographic books have been published, and his photographs are in many institutional and private collections around the world. All profits from book and print sales are donated to Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London.

Fine Art Photography

A black and white photo of a shirtless young man with curly hair standing in a wooded area, viewed through a circular opening.
An art gallery wall displaying various framed artworks including photographs, illustrations, and paintings, with a small sculpture of a robot on a white pedestal in front of the wall.
Close-up view of tire tracks and footprints in the sand at night, illuminated by a flashlight or spotlight.
A hallway with yellow curtains on both sides, a striped carpet, a potted plant at the end, and windows with sheer curtains letting in sunlight.
Red flowering plant with long, curved brown branches cast shadows on a beige wall. Smaller plants with purple and green leaves are visible on the left side.
A white gallery wall with a grid of 16 landscape photographs, titled 'Silent Moments 2009-2024'.
A young bird nestling surrounded by lush green leaves in a dense shrub or tree.
A hardcover book titled "Rites of Passage" by Scott Mead features a black and white photograph of a vintage car with two women inside. The car is moving on a rural road with trees and power lines in the background. The photograph is framed with a red
A black-and-white photograph of an elderly woman with curly hair and a man with glasses, both smiling. The woman is wearing a dark top with a necklace, and the man is in a checkered suit with a tie. They are standing in front of a house with a porch.
Black and white photograph of a young woman with dark hair and strong eyebrows, looking over her shoulder, with part of her face illuminated against a dark background, and her hands resting on her lap.
A black and white photo of two people inside a vintage Datsun Duster car on a highway with trees and power lines in the background.
A shirtless man with curly hair wearing patterned swim trunks lies on a towel on the grass with arms and legs spread out.
Gallery wall displaying black-and-white photographs in frames, labeled "Rites of Passage 1972-1977," in an art gallery with white walls and gray flooring.
An art gallery with framed photographs on the wall, a display table with a vintage camera, and modern chairs.
Gallery wall with multiple framed photographs in an art gallery, adjacent to a staircase with decorative black railing.
Side-by-side comparison of a graffiti wall and a tree with yellow leaves against a blue sky.
A three-panel photograph of New York City at sunset, mounted on a dark wall, with the caption 'Day's End, New York 2023' in the lower left corner.
An art gallery displaying photographs and landscape paintings on walls, with a staircase, large windows, and a small black bench in the foreground.
Black and white photo of a sleeping piglet lying on grass in a natural outdoor setting, with a forested hill in the background and a cloudy sky overhead.
An art gallery with black and white photographic images on white walls, featuring a red-paneled wall with a large circular artwork in the center, gray flooring, and a high ceiling with large windows.
Interior view of an art gallery with white walls displaying photos and artwork, large windows, and a high ceiling with lighting fixtures.
Gallery wall with framed photos of blooming cherry blossoms and other flowering trees, titled "To Look at Things in Bloom 2012-2022".
Pink cherry blossoms on a tree branch over water.
A trail through a dense forest with tall trees, green foliage, and exposed roots covering the ground.
Gallery wall with framed landscape photos of skies and mountains, yellow wall, and a neon sign that reads 'Awards Gallery.' Photographs of black-and-white portraits are displayed underneath.
Sun partially hidden behind clouds over a body of water with mountains in the background and a boat on the water, silhouetted dark rocks in the foreground.
Three framed pictures of a cityscape at sunset on a dark wall.
View of a city and river from an airplane window with two circular windows.
A person is standing in an art gallery with framed landscape photographs hanging on the walls. The room is dimly lit with small spotlights highlighting the artwork.