Thomas (Tom) Kryton is a Calgary-based media producer and visual professional with extensive photography experience spanning autopsy, studio lighting/portraits, events, and formal portraiture. He also manages large digital image libraries, focusing on acquisition, storage, cataloging, restoration, and controlled access for thousands of assets. Across his career he has combined creative production with technical workflow and web skills—building and maintaining websites (Drupal), designing print and promotional materials (brochures, reports), and supporting document control in engineering/IT environments. He brings strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office tools, and practical digital imaging technologies.

Thomas Kryton

Thomas (Tom) Kryton is a Calgary-based media producer and visual professional with extensive photography experience spanning autopsy, studio lighting/portraits, events, and formal portraiture. He also manages large digital image libraries, focusing on acquisition, storage, cataloging, restoration, and controlled access for thousands of assets. Across his career he has combined creative production with technical workflow and web skills—building and maintaining websites (Drupal), designing print and promotional materials (brochures, reports), and supporting document control in engineering/IT environments. He brings strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office tools, and practical digital imaging technologies.

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Thomas (Tom) Kryton is a Calgary-based media producer and visual professional with extensive photography experience spanning autopsy, studio lighting/portraits, events, and formal portraiture. He also manages large digital image libraries, focusing on acquisition, storage, cataloging, restoration, and controlled access for thousands of assets.

Across his career he has combined creative production with technical workflow and web skills—building and maintaining websites (Drupal), designing print and promotional materials (brochures, reports), and supporting document control in engineering/IT environments. He brings strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office tools, and practical digital imaging technologies.

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Work Experience

Volunteer Photographer and Graphic Designer at AB Charity Collaborations
June 1, 2015 - Present
Photographed members at events and served as editor for event photography. Produced graphic design and layout for promotional materials supporting charity collaborations.
Media Producer at Alberta Precision Labs
September 1, 2009 - February 1, 2025
Managed a large whole slide images (WSI) library including acquisition, cataloging, storage, and controlled access. Photographed 40,000+ images across autopsy, events, and portraiture, including digital asset management for downstream use. Produced graphic design and layouts for brochures, educational materials, promotional content, and annual reports. Developed and maintained websites using Drupal 7 and University of Calgary template systems. Performed digital image restoration and retouching for medical papers and historical publication needs.
Document controller, graphic designer, web designer/developer at GRB Engineering
December 1, 2006 - June 1, 2009
Maintained document control systems and tracked document flows in an engineering environment. Integrated BigTime time management software with QuickBooks to align with approved accounting practices. Managed website content updates and created commercial graphic advertisements to support business and marketing needs.
Graphic Developer, Designer, Web Developer at MegaSys Computer Technologies
November 1, 2000 - December 1, 2006
Created illustrations of telecommunications hardware for inclusion in user interfaces for network monitoring software. Developed software icons to support network monitoring tools. Designed promotional materials for print and trade show displays. Completed website design and ongoing maintenance tasks.
Graphic Designer at West Canadian Graphics
February 1, 1994 - November 1, 2000
Provided customer service and operated professional copying/print equipment (color and B&W) across Xerox, Fuji, and Canon systems. Produced print and desktop publishing graphics, performed photo editing and restoration, and supported retail production workflows.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts with Distinction at Alberta University of the Arts
June 19, 2026 - June 19, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts (with Distinction) at Alberta University of the Arts (formerly Alberta College of Art and Design)
January 1, 1998 - August 5, 2026
.NET Developer’s C# Certificate at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
January 1, 2010 - August 5, 2026
Introduction to Programming C++ at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
January 1, 2008 - August 5, 2026
AutoCad Level II at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
January 1, 2007 - August 5, 2026
AutoCad Level I at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
January 1, 2007 - August 5, 2026

Qualifications

Abode Creative Suite: Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Adobe Express
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2026
Escape Motions Rebelle (digital real-world media)
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization