1970- Born in England

-interest in photography began at the Conde Nast library in London where he worked on the Cecil Beaton archive for a years work experience prior to University.

1993- placed 3rd in The Independent Young Photographer of the Year Awards.


1994 -graduates from Exetor College of Art

-worked as a freelance photography assistant in London

1995 -2008
-moved to New York City as a full time assistant to Richard Avedon.

-Returns to England, he initially concentrated on portrait and documentary work for UK newspapers.

-Aged 25 he shot his first fashion story for Vogue, and has since photographed for the British, Italian, and American editions ever since. He has also contributed to Harpers Bazaar, W, i-D and Vanity Fair magazines.

Extravagant staging and romantic motifs characterize his unmistakable style.
Advertising clients to date include: Keds, Juicy Couture, Levi’s, Kate Spade, Comme des Garcons, Yohji Yamamoto, Church’s, Guerlain, Dior Parfums, Carolina Herrera Parfums.


Tim lives in London.

Currently represented in permanent collections in:

The National Portrait Gallery

The Victoria & Albert Museum

Exhibitions to Date

“Weird Beauty” January to May 2009 Group show
ICP
New York, USA


Tim Walker “PICTURES” May to September 2008
First major solo show
The Design Museum
London, England


“I LOVE PICTURES!” July to October 2008 Solo show
Les Recontres d’Arles
Espace des Ateliers
Arles, France


“Fashion in the Mirror” June to September 2008
Group show
The Photographers Gallery
London, England


The National Portrait Gallery November 2007 to February 2008 Group show
Portrait Award
London, England


I LOVE PICTURES September to November 2007
Solo show
The Kestnergesellschaft Museum
Hanover, Germany


'Imperfect Beauty' September 2000 to March 2001
Group show
Victoria & Albert Museum
London, England