Tom Pearsall is a professional photographer based between Margaret River WA and Copenhagen in Denmark. His career began with water photography and has since developed into a passion for visual storytelling and photojournalism. This progression resulted in the establishment of Marlei, a business he operates alongside his wife, Amalie.
Tom is the son of retired Busselton ambo/surfer Mel Pearsall, and his mother Rhonda is a tenacious swimmer who completed the iconic Rottnest Channel swim at age 60.
The beach was always home for the Pearsall’s.
2025 Photographer Tom Pearsall at the beach. Web pic.
2016 Tom’s father Mel at Yallingup WA. Photo Bruce King.
Dunsborough clothing store One Palm featured photographer Tom Pearsall in Volume 2 (2026) of its Homegrown in the Southwest magazine. Chloe Partington, the editor and author, also manages marketing for One Palm / Harsun.
Produced annually the magazine features Southwest Lifestyle, Fashion, Eats and the local experiences. The magazine is free to the public and available from One Palm Studio 9/35 Dunn Bay Road Dunsborough WA.
This excerpt is from Tom Pearson’s article, featuring words by Chloe Partington and images by Tom Pearsall.
2026 Homegrown in the Southwest magazine cover featuring surfer Jerome Forrest at Augusta. Photo Andrew Semark.
2026 Homegrown in the Southwest – Photographer Tom Pearsall page 13.
2026 Homegrown in the Southwest – Photographer Tom Pearsall page 14.
2026 Homegrown in the Southwest – Photographer Tom Pearsall page 15.
2026 Homegrown in the Southwest – Photographer Tom Pearsall page 16.
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Thank you Tom and One Palm / Harsun for sharing.
More SW surfing stories from the magazine coming soon.
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