Fantasy and Fashion Photographer: Tim Walker
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Tim Walker’s fashion photographs are infused with Nightmare Before Christmas like tones that blur the distinction between reality and fantasy, making his images all the more captivating.
“I’ve never been in love with fashion, actually; trends and catwalks don’t interest me. I love clothes; I love them historically and currently. They represent a spirit of the times and the zeitgeist.” — Tim Walker
Ironically to this statement, his odd and fascinating images captured throughout the years have become notable in fashion.
Walker’s childhood was a literal fairy tale, to say the least. When he wasn’t building tree houses, jumping over fences, or swimming outdoors — he was painting. They were of extreme figures in green or pink shades, unusually tall, and with long hair.
The child with absurd imagination grew up enchanted with pictures, and believed that fashion photography was the best medium to capture elements of fantasy. He began his career as a fashion photographer with Vogue at 25 years old, also interning with Condé Nast in 1994. Since then, Walker has branched off into advertisements and music videos as well.
It is surprising that CG has never been used in his images! In a digital era where everything is a click away, Tim Walker chooses to create his images using real props and sets. The used props were part of the 2012 art exhibition entitled “Storyteller” in London’s Somerset House. Currently, his exhibition is being held under the theme of “Wonderful Things” in London.
Walker frequently photographs Hollywood stars for campaigns as well.
and finally, Tim Walker the filmmaker.
“The point of fashion is that you take the picture you want. And fashion is the only photography that allows fantasy, and I’m a fantasist.” — Tim Walker
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