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


Solo Exhibitions

2008
Tim Walker “PICTURES”, The Design Museum, London, England

“I LOVE PICTURES!”, Les Recontres d’Arles, Espace des Ateliers, Arles, France

2007
I LOVE PICTURES, The Kestnergesellschaft Museum, Hannover, Germany