Michael, Vanessa and Zach Tom were photographed last week in Baton Rouge at their home and at Catholic High School, were Cameron and Zach each played football. Zach now plays for Wake Forest.
Dr. Michael Tom, left, Vanessa Tom, center, and Zach Tom, right, hold a Cameron Tom fan jersey at their home in Baton Rouge. Zach is Cameron's younger brother and is an offensive lineman at Wake Forest University. New Orleans Saints OL Cameron Tom grew up in Baton Rouge, La.
Vanessa Tom has a mantle full of photos and achievements of her two sons. New Orleans Saints OL Cameron Tom grew up in Baton Rouge, La.
Vanessa Tom shows off one of her favorite photos of Cameron in his Saints uniform. New Orleans Saints OL Cameron Tom grew up in Baton Rouge, La.
A bookcase in the living room is filled with more plaques and photos of both Tom sons. New Orleans Saints OL Cameron Tom grew up in Baton Rouge, La.
Michael, Vanessa and Zach Tom with a poster that Cameron received when he was a First Team All Conference selection at Southern Miss. New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Cameron Tom grew up in Baton Rouge, La.
Vanessa Tom adjusts her New Orleans Saints car flag as she gets ready to leave home. New Orleans Saints OL Cameron Tom grew up in Baton Rouge, La.
Catholic High School track coach Pete Boudreaux jokes around with Dr. Michael Tom as son Zach walks ahead. Zach was a state champion shot putter as well as a starter on the football team that also won a championship while he was there.New Orleans Saints OL Cameron Tom grew up in Baton Rouge, La.
Zach Tom, standing with his parents, holds the football trophy his team won while he was playing at Catholic High in Baton Rouge.New Orleans Saints OL Cameron Tom grew up in Baton Rouge, La.
Zach, Vanessa and Michael Tom in the stands at Catholic High in Baton Rouge last week. Both of their sons were star athletes at the school. New Orleans Saints OL Cameron Tom grew up in Baton Rouge, La.
Zach Tom greets one of his old coaches at Catholic High, Pete Boudreaux, during a visit to the school. Zach was a state champion shot putter as well as a starter on the football team that also won a championship while he was there. New Orleans Saints OL Cameron Tom grew up in Baton Rouge, La.
Michael, Vanessa and Zach Tom on the LSU campus last week. New Orleans Saints OL Cameron Tom grew up in Baton Rouge, La.
The Toms walks across the football practice field at Catholic High. It's a place they spent countless hours cheering their sons on in both academics and athletics. New Orleans Saints OL Cameron Tom grew up in Baton Rouge, La.
Dr. Michael and Vanessa Tom on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge. Dr. Tom is a professor in the math department and Mrs. Tom works in I.T. at the school. New Orleans Saints OL Cameron Tom grew up in Baton Rouge, La.
Michael, Vanessa and Zach Tom on the LSU campus last week. New Orleans Saints OL Cameron Tom grew up in Baton Rouge, La.
Zach Tom greets one of his old coaches at Catholic High, Don Hood, during a visit to the school. Zach was a state champion shot putter as well as a starter on the football team that also won a championship while he was there. New Orleans Saints OL Cameron Tom grew up in Baton Rouge, La.
Throughout the playoffs NewOrleansSaints.com will be showcasing the hometowns of players to give fans a look at the communities and the people that influenced them. The third part of our series of photos essays is a look at where offensive lineman Cameron Tom grew up, Baton Rouge.
The photo essay was shot by G. Andrew Boyd, an award-winning photographer and videographer working out of New Orleans. He specializes in telling compelling stories for corporate and editorial clients through still images and video.
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