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'''Todd Anthony Tyler''' is a Canadian [[reality television]] judge, [[Fashion photography|fashion photographer]] and former [[Fashion model|model]]. He is best known for his role as [[Asia's Next Top Model (cycle 1)|first season]] resident photographer and judge of ''[[Asia's Next Top Model]]''. Currently he is the resident photographer and judge of TV show ''[[Fit for Fashion]]''. Tyler is listed as "being the 4th top fashion photographer in the world" by the website ''Top Teny''.
'''Todd Anthony Tyler''' is a Canadian [[reality television]] judge, [[Fashion photography|fashion photographer]] and former [[Fashion model|model]]. He was the resident photographer and judge for the [[Asia's Next Top Model (cycle 1)|first season]] of ''[[Asia's Next Top Model]]''. He is also the resident photographer and judge of TV show ''[[Fit for Fashion]]''.


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Born in [[Greater Sudbury|Sudbury]], [[Ontario]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://the-sociallife.com/photographer-todd-anthony-tyler/|title=Photographer Todd Anthony Tyler - The Social Life|date=2012-10-30|newspaper=The Social Life|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-14}}</ref> Tyler is the son of Judy Smith. He has one sister and graduated from [[Trent University]] with a [[BSc]] in Biology and related studies in art history, having also done one semester at [[Simon Fraser University]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://caffoundation.org/en/article/todd-anthony-tyler-on-why-shanghai-could-have-been-the-paris-of-asia/|title=Todd Anthony Tyler on Why Shanghai Could Have Been the New York of Asia - CAF|newspaper=CAF|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-14}}</ref> He is 75% French and 25% British by birth and was influenced by the art direction of Star Wars at an early age.{{citation needed|date=November 2016|reason=75% French, 25% British definitely needs to be sourced. Star War influence should also probably be sourced.}}
Born in [[Greater Sudbury|Sudbury]], [[Ontario]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://the-sociallife.com/photographer-todd-anthony-tyler/|title=Photographer Todd Anthony Tyler - The Social Life|date=2012-10-30|newspaper=The Social Life|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-14}}</ref> Tyler is the son of Judy Smith. He has one sister and graduated from [[Trent University]] with a [[BSc]] in Biology and related studies in art history, having also done one semester at [[Simon Fraser University]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://caffoundation.org/en/article/todd-anthony-tyler-on-why-shanghai-could-have-been-the-paris-of-asia/|title=Todd Anthony Tyler on Why Shanghai Could Have Been the New York of Asia - CAF|newspaper=CAF|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-14}}</ref>


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Tyler lived on a farm until he was 16. His parents divorced, and his step father owned a gym, where Tyler began [[weight training]].{{citation needed|date=April 2018}} When Tyler was young, his mother gave him a [[110 film]] cartridge camera, which he used to shoot nature and landscape images.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://the-sociallife.com/photographer-todd-anthony-tyler/|title=Photographer Todd Anthony Tyler - The Social Life|date=2012-10-30|newspaper=The Social Life|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-14|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114171828/http://the-sociallife.com/photographer-todd-anthony-tyler/|archive-date=2016-11-14}}</ref>
Fitness was an early hobby with him being on the track team at 8 years old. His specialties were 100 meter, 200 meter, 400 meter and triple jump. He was on the basketball team, volleyball team, gymnastics throughout high school. Tyler became interested in maximizing his performance through proper nutrition and weight training.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.asianfusion-mag.com/celebrity-fashion-photographer-todd-anthony-tyler/|title=Celebrity Fashion Photographer Todd Anthony Tyler {{!}} Asian Fusion Magazine|website=www.asianfusion-mag.com|access-date=2016-11-14}}</ref> When he was young, he lived on a farm until he was 16. Spending the time working on the farm developed his physique. When his parents divorced his step father had a gym, it was then he began a lifelong commitment to weight training.

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Tyler started as an amateur photographer early in life, primarily shooting nature and landscape images, when his mother gave him a 110 film cartridge camera.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://the-sociallife.com/photographer-todd-anthony-tyler/|title=Photographer Todd Anthony Tyler - The Social Life|date=2012-10-30|newspaper=The Social Life|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-14}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==


=== Model, Photographer, TV personality ===
=== Model, photographer, TV personality ===
Tyler started his professional modelling career<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bangkokpost.com/archive/back-in-the-spotlight/322845|title=Bangkok Post|last=PCL.|first=Post Publishing|website=www.bangkokpost.com|access-date=2016-11-14}}</ref> modelling in Milan, Italy with model agency Model Plan in 1994. He carried on modelling internationally until 2003<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cutsthemag.com/2016/01/15/cuts-interview-photographer-todd-anthony-tyler/|title=CUTS Interview : Photographer Todd Anthony Tyler|last=Ryles|first=Marvin|date=2016-01-15|website=CUTS|access-date=2016-11-14}}</ref> when he switched to the other side of the camera and took up professional fashion photography which has been his main career ever since.
Tyler started his professional modelling career<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.bangkokpost.com/archive/back-in-the-spotlight/322845|title=Bangkok Post|last=PCL.|first=Post Publishing|website=www.bangkokpost.com|access-date=2016-11-14}}</ref> modelling in Milan, Italy with model agency Model Plan in 1994. He carried on modelling internationally until 2003<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cutsthemag.com/2016/01/15/cuts-interview-photographer-todd-anthony-tyler/|title=CUTS Interview : Photographer Todd Anthony Tyler|last=Ryles|first=Marvin|date=2016-01-15|website=CUTS|access-date=2016-11-14}}</ref> when he switched to the other side of the camera and took up professional fashion photography.


He is self-taught having never attended photography school, his first professional position was as a shoot photographer for Singapore-based catalog magazine. He went on to build a client roster that includes ''[[Vogue China]]'', ''[[Elle (magazine)|Elle Singapore]]'', ''[[Harper's Bazar#Harper's Bazaar worldwide|Harper's Bazaar China]]'', ''[[L'Officiel]]'', ''[[GQ|GQ China]]'', [[Indochino]], [[Ports 1961]], [[Nike, Inc.|Nike]] Numero, [[Stella McCartney]] and others. Whilst he has worked all over the world, the focus of his work is Asia, having opened his studio "Todd Anthony Tyler Photography" in Shanghai, China in 2003.
He is self-taught. His first professional position was as a shoot photographer for a Singapore-based catalog magazine. His client roster includes ''[[Vogue China]]'', ''[[Elle (magazine)|Elle Singapore]]'', ''[[Harper's Bazar#Harper's Bazaar worldwide|Harper's Bazaar China]]'', ''[[L'Officiel]]'', ''[[GQ|GQ China]]'', [[Indochino]], [[Ports 1961]], [[Nike, Inc.|Nike]] Numero, [[Stella McCartney]] and others. His studio Todd Anthony Tyler Photography opened in Shanghai, China in 2003.


In December 2013, Tyler photographed HRH [[Sirivannavari Nariratana|Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana]] of Thailand for ''[[Numéro]]'' magazine.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thecitizensoffashion.com/2013/12/10/princess-sirivannavari-nariratana-for-numero-thailand-december-2013/|title=Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana for Numéro Thailand December 2013|date=2013-12-10|website=the CITIZENS of FASHION|access-date=2016-11-10}}</ref> He has also photographed some of Asia's most famous models such as [[Liu Wen]], [[Fei Fei Sun]] and [[Kiki Kang]]. He was ranked as the 4th top fashion photographer in the world in 2015 by the website ''Top Teny''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.topteny.com/top-10-best-fashion-photographers-in-the-world/|title=Top 10 Best Fashion Photographers in the World|website=www.topteny.com|access-date=2016-11-12}}</ref>
In December 2013, Tyler photographed HRH [[Sirivannavari Nariratana|Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana]] of Thailand for ''[[Numéro]]'' magazine.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thecitizensoffashion.com/2013/12/10/princess-sirivannavari-nariratana-for-numero-thailand-december-2013/|title=Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana for Numéro Thailand December 2013|date=2013-12-10|website=the CITIZENS of FASHION|access-date=2016-11-10}}</ref>


He has provided art direction and photography in the form of advertising campaigns for [[Uma Wang]], [[The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company|Ritz-Carlton Hotels]], [[L'Oreal Paris]], [[Adidas]] and Ports 1961.
He has provided art direction and photography in the form of advertising campaigns for [[The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company|Ritz-Carlton Hotels]], [[L'Oreal Paris]], and [[Adidas]].


Some of his influences are [[Steven Meisel]], [[Terry Richardson]], [[David LaChapelle]] and [[Helmut Newton]]. He likens his work to "National Geographic style images"<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.asianfusion-mag.com/celebrity-fashion-photographer-todd-anthony-tyler/|title=Celebrity Fashion Photographer Todd Anthony Tyler {{!}} Asian Fusion Magazine|website=www.asianfusion-mag.com|access-date=2016-11-12}}</ref> in that they are drawing influence from various cultures.
Some of his influences are [[Steven Meisel]], [[Terry Richardson]], [[David LaChapelle]] and [[Helmut Newton]]. He has compared his own work to "National Geographic style images"in that they are drawing influence from various cultures.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.asianfusion-mag.com/celebrity-fashion-photographer-todd-anthony-tyler/|title=Celebrity Fashion Photographer Todd Anthony Tyler {{!}} Asian Fusion Magazine|website=www.asianfusion-mag.com|access-date=2016-11-12}}</ref>


In 2012, he was the resident photographer and judge on season 1 of ''[[Asia's Next Top Model]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.menswearstyle.co.uk/2014/11/17/todd-anthony-tyler/1408|title=Meet Todd Anthony Tyler|website=Menswear Style|access-date=2016-11-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2013/01/27/getting-camera-ready.html|title=Getting camera ready|last=Post|first=The Jakarta|newspaper=The Jakarta Post|access-date=2016-11-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://blogs.wsj.com/scene/2012/08/13/tyra-banks-lands-in-singapore-for-asias-next-top-model/|title=Tyra Banks on ‘Asia's Next Top Model’|last=Day|first=Lara|newspaper=WSJ|access-date=2016-11-14}}</ref> Since 2014 Tyler has been the resident photographer and judge on [[reality television]] show ''[[Fit for Fashion]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.shape.com.sg/lifestyle/fit-fashion-judges-spill-their-top-tips|title=Interview: A Few Words with Todd Anthony Tyler|last=|first=|date=2012-09-03|work=|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-10|via=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fitnessfirst.com.ph/press-room/news/fit-for-fashion-media-launch/|title=Fit for Fashion media launch|website=www.fitnessfirst.com.ph|access-date=2016-11-10}}</ref> He appeared in episode 7 of ''[[China's Next Top Model]]'' [[China's Next Top Model (cycle 5)|season 5]]. In 2013, Tyler appeared as guest judge on ''MEGA Fashion Crew'''s season 3.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.biqla.com/watch/-23958343_167140872|title=MEGA Fashion Crew Reloaded: Episode 6 Plug — BIQLA Video|website=www.biqla.com|access-date=2016-11-12}}</ref>
In 2012, he was the resident photographer and judge on season 1 of ''[[Asia's Next Top Model]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.menswearstyle.co.uk/2014/11/17/todd-anthony-tyler/1408|title=Meet Todd Anthony Tyler|website=Menswear Style|access-date=2016-11-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2013/01/27/getting-camera-ready.html|title=Getting camera ready|newspaper=The Jakarta Post|access-date=2016-11-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://blogs.wsj.com/scene/2012/08/13/tyra-banks-lands-in-singapore-for-asias-next-top-model/|title=Tyra Banks on 'Asia's Next Top Model'|last=Day|first=Lara|newspaper=WSJ|access-date=2016-11-14}}</ref> Since 2014 Tyler has been the resident photographer and judge on [[reality television]] show ''[[Fit for Fashion]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.shape.com.sg/lifestyle/fit-fashion-judges-spill-their-top-tips|title=Interview: A Few Words with Todd Anthony Tyler|date=2012-09-03|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fitnessfirst.com.ph/press-room/news/fit-for-fashion-media-launch/|title=Fit for Fashion media launch|website=www.fitnessfirst.com.ph|access-date=2016-11-10}}</ref> He appeared in episode 7 of ''[[China's Next Top Model]]'' [[China's Next Top Model (cycle 5)|season 5]]. In 2013, Tyler appeared as guest judge on ''MEGA Fashion Crew'''s season 3.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.biqla.com/watch/-23958343_167140872|title=MEGA Fashion Crew Reloaded: Episode 6 Plug — BIQLA Video|website=www.biqla.com|access-date=2016-11-12}}</ref>


In 2014, he was the chief photographer for the stills team of ''[[The Apartment - Celebrity Edition]]'' he also provided creative direction, production and photography for the advertising media campaign for ''Lady and The Tiger'' theater production in April 2014, [[Shanghai]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.shanghaidaily.com/feature/people/Foreign-accent-comes-to-Chinese-reality-shows/shdaily.shtml|title=Foreign accent comes to Chinese reality shows|website=www.shanghaidaily.com|access-date=2016-11-10}}</ref>
In 2014, he was the chief photographer for the stills team of ''[[The Apartment - Celebrity Edition]]''. He also provided creative direction, production and photography for the advertising media campaign for ''Lady and The Tiger'' theater production in April 2014, [[Shanghai]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.shanghaidaily.com/feature/people/Foreign-accent-comes-to-Chinese-reality-shows/shdaily.shtml|title=Foreign accent comes to Chinese reality shows|website=www.shanghaidaily.com|date=23 May 2014 |access-date=2016-11-10}}</ref>

{{As of|2016|November}}, he was guest lecturing on fashion and photography at the Conde Nast School of fashion in China.{{citation needed|date=November 2016|reason=Going to need a citation to a reliable source for a statement like this}}


Tyler has also written columns on the profession. He contributed a monthly column to ''Asian Photography'' magazine from 2010{{ndash}}2014 and is sometimes guest technical columnist for ''Mega Man'' magazine in the Philippines.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://megastyle.ph/the-lensmans-moment-2/|title=The Lensman's Moment|author=<!--Staff writers; No by-line-->|date=2012-12-04|website=Mega Style|access-date=2016-11-14}}</ref>
Tyler has also written columns on the profession. He contributed a monthly column to ''Asian Photography'' magazine from 2010{{ndash}}2014 and is sometimes guest technical columnist for ''Mega Man'' magazine in the Philippines.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://megastyle.ph/the-lensmans-moment-2/|title=The Lensman's Moment|author=<!--Staff writers; No by-line-->|date=2012-12-04|website=Mega Style|access-date=2016-11-14}}</ref>

His other business interests are:
* Todd Anthony Tyler Photography studio was founded in Shanghai, China in 2003 providing full pre and post production facilities. Fashion photography, location scouting, video and still editing, prop sourcing, shoot scheduling, creative direction and art direction.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.toddanthonytyler.com/|title=Todd Anthony Tyler - A master of photography|website=www.toddanthonytyler.com|access-date=2016-11-12}}</ref>
* Todd Anthony Tyler Models was founded in 2014 offering full fashion model agency functionality and representation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://toddanthonytylermodels.com/|title=Todd Anthony Tyler Models|website=toddanthonytylermodels.com|access-date=2016-11-12}}</ref>
* Tyler is currently working on a clothing range called TAT by TAT.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://shopvida.com/collections/todd-anthony-tyler|title=Todd Anthony Tyler – VIDA|website=shopvida.com|access-date=2016-11-12}}</ref>
* Tyler maintains a men's style and fashion blog.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://theperfectchemical.com/|title=THE PERFECT CHEMICAL|website=theperfectchemical.com|access-date=2016-11-12}}</ref>

=== Photographic style ===
Tyler's work is influenced in part by his international travels combined with his passed modelling experience which enables him to connect well with his models. Though he does do commercial work, his preference is for images that have a raw energy to them that blend a touch of fantasy and story telling without losing complete touch with reality. He leans towards darker and at times sexually charged images.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.bloginity.com/2012/09/todd-anthony-tyler/|title=Interview: A Few Words with Todd Anthony Tyler|date=2012-09-03|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-14}}</ref> His final images are a combination of planning and what happens organically on the shoot. When it comes to technical approach he adapts to what each shoot calls for: crisp, clear, sharp shots for commercial work in general and atmospheric selective focus shots for creative/editorial style images. He uses lighting units by [[Broncolor]], [[Elinchrom]] and [[Profoto]] and photography equipment by [[Canon Inc.|Canon]] although he also may use [[Nikon]] and [[Sony]] if the shoot calls for it, for larger projects he uses [[Hasselblad]].


=== Filmography ===
=== Filmography ===
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== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Tyler tries to keep up a healthy work-life balance by doing yoga, weight training and running daily. He is co-owner of a yoga clothing company called Aumnie.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hypocritedesign.com/todd-anthony-tyler/|title=Todd Anthony Tyler|newspaper=hypocritedesign|access-date=2016-11-12}}</ref> Tyler has no children and is married to ex model Karina Smith,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://saptodjojokartiko.com/karina-smith-in-sapto-djojokartiko-at-daman-6th-anniversary-party/|title=Karina Smith In Sapto Djojokartiko At DaMan 6th Anniversary Party {{!}} Sapto Djojokartiko|website=saptodjojokartiko.com|access-date=2016-11-14}}</ref> who now works with Tyler.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://fashiondailymag.com/catching-up-todd-anthony-tyler-talks-about-asias-next-top-model/|title=catching up: Todd Anthony Tyler talks about ASIA's NEXT TOP MODEL - Fashion Daily Mag|date=2012-09-21|newspaper=Fashion Daily Mag|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-14}}</ref>
Tyler is co-owner of a yoga clothing company called Aumnie.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hypocritedesign.com/todd-anthony-tyler/|title=Todd Anthony Tyler|newspaper=hypocritedesign|access-date=2016-11-12}}</ref> He has two children and is married to ex model Karina Smith,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://saptodjojokartiko.com/karina-smith-in-sapto-djojokartiko-at-daman-6th-anniversary-party/|title=Karina Smith In Sapto Djojokartiko At DaMan 6th Anniversary Party {{!}} Sapto Djojokartiko|website=saptodjojokartiko.com|access-date=2016-11-14}}</ref> who now works with Tyler.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://fashiondailymag.com/catching-up-todd-anthony-tyler-talks-about-asias-next-top-model/|title=catching up: Todd Anthony Tyler talks about ASIA's NEXT TOP MODEL - Fashion Daily Mag|date=2012-09-21|newspaper=Fashion Daily Mag|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-14}}</ref>

Hobbies include recording, in written and photographic form, the emerging alternative youth culture in China and a love of dogs.


Tyler carries out philanthropic work for Happy Hearts Fund Indonesia and Foundation for Mother and Child Health.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jonha-revesencio/todd-anthony-tyler-on-usi_b_4750359.html|title=Todd Anthony Tyler on Using Influence to Make a Difference|last=Consultant|first=Jonha Revesencio Marketing|date=2014-02-13|website=The Huffington Post|access-date=2016-11-12}}</ref>
Tyler carries out philanthropic work for Happy Hearts Fund Indonesia and Foundation for Mother and Child Health.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jonha-revesencio/todd-anthony-tyler-on-usi_b_4750359.html|title=Todd Anthony Tyler on Using Influence to Make a Difference|last=Consultant|first=Jonha Revesencio Marketing|date=2014-02-13|website=The Huffington Post|access-date=2016-11-12}}</ref>

He can speak some Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Filipino and Bahasa.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.asianfusion-mag.com/celebrity-fashion-photographer-todd-anthony-tyler/|title=Celebrity Fashion Photographer Todd Anthony Tyler {{!}} Asian Fusion Magazine|website=www.asianfusion-mag.com|access-date=2016-11-14}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 18:09, 1 October 2024

Todd Anthony Tyler
Born
Sudbury, Ontario
Alma materTrent University
Known forPhotographer, TV Host.
SpouseKarina Smith
Websitehttp://toddanthonytyler.com/

Todd Anthony Tyler is a Canadian reality television judge, fashion photographer and former model. He was the resident photographer and judge for the first season of Asia's Next Top Model. He is also the resident photographer and judge of TV show Fit for Fashion.

Early life

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Born in Sudbury, Ontario,[1] Tyler is the son of Judy Smith. He has one sister and graduated from Trent University with a BSc in Biology and related studies in art history, having also done one semester at Simon Fraser University.[2]

Tyler lived on a farm until he was 16. His parents divorced, and his step father owned a gym, where Tyler began weight training.[citation needed] When Tyler was young, his mother gave him a 110 film cartridge camera, which he used to shoot nature and landscape images.[3]

Career

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Model, photographer, TV personality

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Tyler started his professional modelling career[4] modelling in Milan, Italy with model agency Model Plan in 1994. He carried on modelling internationally until 2003[5] when he switched to the other side of the camera and took up professional fashion photography.

He is self-taught. His first professional position was as a shoot photographer for a Singapore-based catalog magazine. His client roster includes Vogue China, Elle Singapore, Harper's Bazaar China, L'Officiel, GQ China, Indochino, Ports 1961, Nike Numero, Stella McCartney and others. His studio Todd Anthony Tyler Photography opened in Shanghai, China in 2003.

In December 2013, Tyler photographed HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana of Thailand for Numéro magazine.[6]

He has provided art direction and photography in the form of advertising campaigns for Ritz-Carlton Hotels, L'Oreal Paris, and Adidas.

Some of his influences are Steven Meisel, Terry Richardson, David LaChapelle and Helmut Newton. He has compared his own work to "National Geographic style images"in that they are drawing influence from various cultures.[7]

In 2012, he was the resident photographer and judge on season 1 of Asia's Next Top Model.[8][9][10] Since 2014 Tyler has been the resident photographer and judge on reality television show Fit for Fashion.[11][12] He appeared in episode 7 of China's Next Top Model season 5. In 2013, Tyler appeared as guest judge on MEGA Fashion Crew's season 3.[13]

In 2014, he was the chief photographer for the stills team of The Apartment - Celebrity Edition. He also provided creative direction, production and photography for the advertising media campaign for Lady and The Tiger theater production in April 2014, Shanghai.[14]

Tyler has also written columns on the profession. He contributed a monthly column to Asian Photography magazine from 2010–2014 and is sometimes guest technical columnist for Mega Man magazine in the Philippines.[15]

Filmography

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Television
Year Title Role Notes
2012–13 Asia's Next Top Model Himself Season 1 judge
2013 MEGA Fashion Crew Guest judge in season 3
2014 The Apartment - Celebrity Edition Chief photographer stills team
2014–present Fit for Fashion Judge and resident photographer

Personal life

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Tyler is co-owner of a yoga clothing company called Aumnie.[16] He has two children and is married to ex model Karina Smith,[17] who now works with Tyler.[18]

Tyler carries out philanthropic work for Happy Hearts Fund Indonesia and Foundation for Mother and Child Health.[19]

References

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  1. ^ "Photographer Todd Anthony Tyler - The Social Life". The Social Life. 2012-10-30. Retrieved 2016-11-14.
  2. ^ "Todd Anthony Tyler on Why Shanghai Could Have Been the New York of Asia - CAF". CAF. Retrieved 2016-11-14.
  3. ^ "Photographer Todd Anthony Tyler - The Social Life". The Social Life. 2012-10-30. Archived from the original on 2016-11-14. Retrieved 2016-11-14.
  4. ^ PCL., Post Publishing. "Bangkok Post". www.bangkokpost.com. Retrieved 2016-11-14.
  5. ^ Ryles, Marvin (2016-01-15). "CUTS Interview : Photographer Todd Anthony Tyler". CUTS. Retrieved 2016-11-14.
  6. ^ "Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana for Numéro Thailand December 2013". the CITIZENS of FASHION. 2013-12-10. Retrieved 2016-11-10.
  7. ^ "Celebrity Fashion Photographer Todd Anthony Tyler | Asian Fusion Magazine". www.asianfusion-mag.com. Retrieved 2016-11-12.
  8. ^ "Meet Todd Anthony Tyler". Menswear Style. Retrieved 2016-11-10.
  9. ^ "Getting camera ready". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 2016-11-14.
  10. ^ Day, Lara. "Tyra Banks on 'Asia's Next Top Model'". WSJ. Retrieved 2016-11-14.
  11. ^ "Interview: A Few Words with Todd Anthony Tyler". 2012-09-03. Retrieved 2016-11-10.
  12. ^ "Fit for Fashion media launch". www.fitnessfirst.com.ph. Retrieved 2016-11-10.
  13. ^ "MEGA Fashion Crew Reloaded: Episode 6 Plug — BIQLA Video". www.biqla.com. Retrieved 2016-11-12.
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