Scott Mead
Scott Mead is a fine art photographer, philanthropist, and investor. He established Bramley Studio and leads its creative practice, engagements and initiatives.
Scott studied photography under renowned photographers William Eggleston and Emmet Gowin and practiced for many years prior to his investment banking career.
In 2009 he rediscovered his extensive archives and soon returned to photography full time. A solo exhibition, Looking Back, took place in 2010 along with the publication of a book of the same name. Following this, his photographs have been show in numerous exhibitions through out the world.
His book, Above the Clouds was published by Prestel in 2017 followed by a solo exhibition at Hamiltons Gallery, London in 2018. In 2022, Prestel also published Equivalents, an exploration of parallels and contrasts with an introduction by Brad Leithauser. In 2023 To look at things in bloom—a Bramley Studio publication exploring photography and poetry—was followed by Scott’s book Thoughts For My Children—life experiences collected in images and text, published by Bramley Studio & Hurtwood. Scott’s new book Rites of Passage was published by Bramley Studio & Hurtwood in June 2026. His photographs have been exhibited and collected widely throughout the world. All profits from print and book sales are donated to charity. Scott lives between London and New York.
Through The Mead Family Foundation Scott has established numerous fellowships, endowments and other opportunities for artists, medical research, athletes and students.