Story Teller

Tom Walker is a veteran Canadian photojournalist whose remarkable career has taken him from Nova Scotia to British Columbia, with notable years at the Edmonton Sun and the Calgary Herald. Beginning his career in 1972 at the Bridgewater Bulletin in Nova Scotia, Tom built a reputation for capturing compelling stories and unforgettable moments through his camera lens.

Over the decades, Tom’s assignments have led him to some extraordinary places and experiences. He has spent time on the Hibernia offshore oil platform, photographed oil operations over the Gulf of Mexico, documented the final shift at the Coleman Collieries, and joined renowned paleontologist Phil Currie on dinosaur fossil expeditions in Alberta. His work has also included assignments connected to Canadian Geographic and National Geographic research projects, including the Slave River Dam and Oldman Dam developments.

Tom’s adventurous spirit has taken him driving across continents, photographing in the Arctic, covering Hollywood productions and touring musicians, and even rappelling off the Calgary Tower in pursuit of the perfect shot. Along the way, he has photographed everyone from actors and athletes to industrial projects and remote landscapes, always guided by curiosity and a passion for storytelling.

Now “retired — or maybe just tired,” as he jokingly describes himself, Tom still picks up the camera whenever the right story comes along. He remains grateful for the opportunities photography has provided throughout an exceptional and wide-ranging career.