Photographer and Poet Jimmy Tohill
Born in 1959 in Dallas, TX, the same year Alaska became a state, Jimmy Tohill has always connected deeply with nature. His photography journey began at the tender age of 10, capturing images of wildlife and the great outdoors. He then began writing poetry about his passions when he was only 13. Later, he attended Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO, where he studied natural history, biology, skiing, and mountain climbing.
Jimmy’s passion for photography inspired him to open his first professional studio in Durango in 1981. He captured many images, including white water rafting on the Animas River, ski area shots at the Purgatory Ski Area, weddings, portraits, wildlife, and landscapes.
Jimmy’s passion for photography inspired him to open his first professional studio in Durango in 1981. He captured many images, including white water rafting on the Animas River, ski area shots at the Purgatory Ski Area, weddings, portraits, wildlife, and landscapes.
Journey North to Alaska
In 1987, Jimmy moved to Alaska to work as a river guide and photographer at Denali National Park. He ended up guiding various places around Alaska. In 1994, with his wife Vicki, he purchased land in Healy, just 10 miles north of Denali National Park. They built a beautiful 12” x 16” scribe-fit log home without running water. After six years of hard work, they were finally able to enjoy the comforts of running water in their cozy log cabin in Healy.
Embracing the Alaskan Spirit
Jimmy and Vicki established Old Sourdough Studio in 1998 at the McKinley Chalet Resort in Denali National Park. It is a unique Alaskan photography studio, gallery, and gift shop that showcases local arts and crafts. With a deep passion for Alaska, Jimmy explores the wonders of the great outdoors and shares them with people from around the world through his photography, poems, and love for nature.
Jimmy still enjoys mountain climbing, skiing, walking in the woods, and spending time with family and friends, especially his beloved wife, Vicky.
Jimmy still enjoys mountain climbing, skiing, walking in the woods, and spending time with family and friends, especially his beloved wife, Vicky.
The Spirit of Alaska Series
Jimmy published The Spirit of Alaska series, which includes four volumes of photography and poetry. The collection also includes a yearly calendar, 26 wildlife and scenic notecards, and five posters (four of Denali and one of Iditarod).
You can find these products at Old Sourdough Studio in Denali National Park, the Alaska Geographic bookstore near the Visitor Center in Denali National Park and in Fairbanks, the Santa Claus House in North Pole, Fred Meyer locations, Walmart locations, and gift shops and bookstores throughout the state as well as through this website.
Additionally, you can visit galleries that display Jimmy's fine art prints of scenic landscapes, wildlife, and the aurora on a metal canvas or archival paper at Old Sourdough Studio in the McKinley Chalet Resort's Denali Square, the Alaska Geographic bookstores in Denali National Park and Fairbanks, Canyon Gifts in Denali National Park, and through this website.
You can find these products at Old Sourdough Studio in Denali National Park, the Alaska Geographic bookstore near the Visitor Center in Denali National Park and in Fairbanks, the Santa Claus House in North Pole, Fred Meyer locations, Walmart locations, and gift shops and bookstores throughout the state as well as through this website.
Additionally, you can visit galleries that display Jimmy's fine art prints of scenic landscapes, wildlife, and the aurora on a metal canvas or archival paper at Old Sourdough Studio in the McKinley Chalet Resort's Denali Square, the Alaska Geographic bookstores in Denali National Park and Fairbanks, Canyon Gifts in Denali National Park, and through this website.