Tom Phillips

[camilla]

I am sad to report news which you may already have heard-- Tom Phillips, a guide in Monument Valley, passed away last Sunday. Our sincere condolences to his family. Tom was a great person and a dedicated guide who has gave to so many photographers around the world the opportunity to photograph intimately the many iconic images of the Valley. He will be greatly missed.

[philg]

On my last trip to Monument Valley I was standing on steps in the parking lot when someone came up to me and asked me if my name was Phil. It was, and I said so. That person was Tom Phillips. He asked me if I was ready to start my photography tour. Strangely, I had considered arranging a tour with Tom but hadn't done so. The other Phil he was speaking of never showed up. I was the only person he had the next day so I basically got a private day with him touring the valley. He was a great guy with a lot of knowledge of the area. Condolences to his family.

[michael]

I worked with Tom a couple of times in the early '90s when he was just starting his business with photographers. He was a great guide and will be missed.

Michael