Thomas Porter

I am a long-time photojournalist and feature writer who has returned to University to study geography and new media. My photos and articles have been featured across Canada and have won a few awards. I have worked extensively with tourism agencies and believe strongly that Alberta's identity is intrinsically linked with our sense of PLACE. We are known worldwide for our landscapes, wildlife, flora and fauna. Sadly, we don't appreciate these things as well as we should here at home. If we are to preserve our landscapes and the essential services they provide for humanity we need to foster appreciation for the natural world here at home. Tourism is a low impact way to generate revenue and jobs. By creating a VR project that shows our beautiful province, we can build that sense of pride.