Tyler Curtis

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www.tyliner.com Tyler Curtis is an Editorial Photographer and Visual Artist based out of Los Angeles.

04/23/2026

Dear Gregg,

I didn’t know you the way or to the lengths the rest of your incredible friends did- our orbits only truly collided just over a year ago- and yet I can say you’ve had a bigger impact than most people I’ve met in 13 years in LA. Thank you, for pulling me out of my cozy monastery to go see Gregg spin that faithful evening.

you spoke in a language I hadn’t heard espresso eloquently in a long time embracing the mystery, beauty and profundity of music and film: from 45 to sci fi- you knew of the cool things that not even the Internet could find- and if someone who loves to learn, I was inspired immediately. We had plenty of overlap, but I was an awe of your encyclopedic knowledge of the things that I love all… delivered with kindness sincerity and wonder those conversations rekindled my curiosity and love for music and film.

You and Christine became fixtures in my mind as examples of the good art life. It wasn’t about what’s trendy or what’s happening on social media or the spaces of discontent we find ourselves in… it was something deeper. A kind of mystery school filled with passion, esoteric knowledge, and insatiable wonder…. and the deeper things that actually matter in life - like friendship, love and curiosity.

My camera has brought me in front of many, incredibly talented and interesting people, but very few could stand on the artistic podium next to you. The outpouring of admiration and love across the world is a testament to the power of being a kind human on top of being divinely talented. The sky cried here in LA as you ascended.

I’m so grateful for the impact you’ve had on all of us, reminding us that kindness and passion among the greatest things that we can strive for.

The impactful hours spent with you and smoking ci******es and talking about our inspirations, philosophies and arts will forever inspire me to do better be kinder and remember that it’s always better to have the light in the dark as we tunnel through this MAD world.

You weren’t just one of Philly’s finest. You were one of the world’s. (Continued below)

02/20/2026

16 Candles….5,696 days sober seems like a lot- but it took me 12 years to get it after the first time I blew out my pancreas (for the first of 5 long term hospital stays) in 1998 and was told to get sober before I die. Meaning: Sometimes we fall hard…but we can always get back up. I realize now how lucky I am to even be here.

I’m grateful I can find laughter to face today’s challenges with than a drink and a drug. Nothing is ever perfect- loved ones ascend beyond, relationships end, money comes and goes- there’s plenty of years that have been way harder than when I was using. But I can see it clearly. I never feel alone anymore #- so many people have been supportive, patient and kind because I can be honest and accountable. I only hope that if you’re reading this and struggling, know there’s an answer. It’s not a wellness retreat, it’s not a cult, it’s not a quick fix. It’s a simple phone call or text message asking for help. It doesn’t cost anything other than your willingness to clear out the cobwebs of your soul.

Also, Rule 62: Don’t take yourself so damn seriously.

08/21/2025

Just because the entertainment business is suffering doesn’t mean you should. I’m running an end of summer special for simple Headshots/ Portraits for 1/4 of my normal rate until Labor Day. Let’s all make some magic for the cost of a few bags of groceries. (All photos by me)

05/21/2025

An incredible French New Wave take on the evolution of shooting and editing in the age of AI. Thank you , and the brilliant tagged team that made art in a day. That Kubrick glass, man. .dp you are a beast.

Let’s do a series. ;-)

02/21/2025

15 years ago, I stepped in alcoholics anonymous. I was broken. I thought I was going to die after a two year relapse. I’d been trying to get sober since 1998 when a doctor told me indeed I was gonna die if I didn’t change my ways..
I didn’t just have chronic pancreatitis from drinking. My brain was trashed. Despite a wonderful upbringing, good parents, great friends and a good education I was my own worst enemy.

Today, that that’s not the case. I get to be grateful every day. I laugh at the dark and the light. I’ve learned to love my life, no matter what. Doesn’t mean it’s been easy. Removing the urge to drink and drug wasn’t actually the hard part- it was finding faith in myself, the universe and realizing that I had survived every moment until now. And none of this came out of Self will- it came from the support of friends, family, sponsors, and what I know realize is something way bigger than myself. All of the things that I wanted when I was using were unattainable. And now I have a life -that should it end any day- that was so beyond my wildest dreams- and I can be at peace. We live in a world where entitlement, materialism, and dishonesty prevail. But that’s not my world. I live in a world of surrender, serenity, and great sleep.

Nothing is ever perfect and I’ve walked through more fires sober than I ever did when I was using- but the intrinsic change of simply removing poisons from my body has given me a second chance over and over again. I’m so grateful to those that have stood by me, to those who have harmed me and let me learn a lesson, to those I have loved and lost, and the countless people who trudge this happy road of destiny alongside me. You’re never as alone as you think you are. As you can tell from this public post, I’m more than willing to always talk about the journey to a better world. If you or loved ones are struggling and you want to know how it can change, please don’t be afraid to reach out. We all started as strangers.

10/30/2022

“You can be whoever you want to be beneath that mask. That’s why we stay hidden, isn’t it? So we’re safe and armored. So we’re accountable to no one. So we can do—anything we want. Isn’t that what we’re about, you and me? Above all else—not being known?” - Catwoman

Amazing Halloween weekend collab with and her purrrrfect Selina Kyle (Batman Returns) costume.

05/20/2022

Waiting for Halston.

04/25/2022

Mama Malice and the boys.

Photographed In Los Angeles, 2022.

02/20/2022

2.20.2010 was a day that changed my life forever. Today I can say that I love my life, including the hardships and failures. Obstacles are opportunities for us to grow.

Enjoy the transformation in the next few slides. I’m ever grateful and hope that if you ever need help with addiction, mental health or any other trouble, you ask for it. Life is short. Life your best life.

02/06/2022

Portrait of the Day: -2017

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