Tom Hanson Photography
Photographer Bio My name is Tom Hanson...seriously that's it...Tom Hanson; you can't get more generic than that! But my ability to capture images is well beyond generic - or mundane. I am dedicated to telling a story. To quote the very wise and famous Dr. Seuss, 'Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.' Like snow, those memories fade away unless you capture them. Capturing those memories, telling YOUR story is my passion.
My storytelling quest became official at 17 when I rolled up my sleeves and (to my mother's chagrin) turned a 'spare' bathroom in our crowded Cache Valley, Utah home into my dark room. I've moved around a little since that 1977 beginning, but never left my camera or passion for a story behind. For the past 22 years I have lived in and loved Davis County Utah.
Some may call me an avid 'hunter' as I have 'shot' everything that moved (and plenty of things that didn't!) My work includes architectural, landscapes, models, action sports, portraits, families and more. Many of these images have graced the walls of family homes, businesses, buses, billboards, and magazines. From the disappointment of defeat to hard won victories; from the first joyful cries of new born baby to the last reverent breaths of life - I have documented some amazing stories along the way!
Over the years I've been recognized for my unique approach to elements of color, design, texture and light, but my biggest reward comes from an ability to mix with any class of people. Whether shooting long time friends or new acquaintances, I can get people to loosen up, to laugh, and to actually enjoy the process of 'getting shot!' I always say...'If it looks good-shoot it!'
The most important story you will ever tell is your own - trust me to help you tell it.
Kim R. Burningham, 932 Canyon Crest Drive, Bountiful, Utah 84010
Born September 14, 1936
Married to Susan Clarke Burningham
Two children: Christian (married to Suzanna) and Tyler David (married to Ann)
Eight grandchildren
Education
Graduate, Davis High School, 1954
B.S. degree, University of Utah, 1960, Language Arts
M.A. degree, University of Arizona, 1967, Interpretative Speech
M.F.A. degree, University of Southern California, 1976, Professional Writing
Primary occupations and service
Teacher, Speech, Debate and Drama, BountifulHigh School, 27 years
Director, BountifulCommunitySchool
Chair, LDSChurch General MIA Drama Committee
Consultant in professional writing and presenting, Shipley Associates and Franklin
Covey, 20 years
Member, House of Representatives, Utah State Legislature, 15 years
Chair of the Community and Economic Development Appropriations Committee
Member, two LDS Ward Bishoprics
Executive Director, UtahState Centennial Commission
Member, Utah State Board of Education, 16 years
Served as chair of the Board for 6 years
Member Board of Directors, National School Boards Association
Served as national president in 2005
Member, Executive Committee, Utahns for Public Schools, group that sponsored
referendum to remove private school vouchers from the law in Utah
Chair, Utahns for Ethical Government, group that sponsored initiative to establish clear
ethical standards for the Utah Legislature
Member, Utah Citizens Counsel
Sample Awards and recognition
Mountain Plains Library Association, Legislative Leadership Award, 1987
Davis County School District Educators Hall of Fame, 1994
National Association of Career and Technical Education Carl Perkins Humanitarian
Award, 2002
Utah PTA, Friend of Children Award, 2008
Utah School Boards Association, Hero of Education Award, 2008
National Association of State Boards of Education, Distinguished Service Award, 2008
Gunn McKay Integrity in Government Award, 2010
Utah Elementary School Principal's Association, Friend of Education, 2011
League of Women Voters, Making Democracy Work Award, 2012
University of Utah Alumni, Merit of Honor Award, 2012
Charles E. Bennett Human and Civil Rights Award, 2014
Sample writing:
RX, Take Thou The Following, a parent-youth show first presented in Salt Lake City, and then
produced worldwide, 1970 (co-authored)
House of Many Rooms, a readers theatre published by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints, 1974 (co-authored)
We the People, a production commemorating the bicentennial of the USA, Bountiful Community
Theatre, 1975-76
Zion, a pageant commemorating the Sesquicentennial of the LDS Church, premiered in the Salt
Lake City, 1980, and later produced worldwide throughout the Church (co-authored)
Quadrille, a play commemorating the centennial of Bountiful, 1991
Oregon Smith and The Anniversary, one act plays, published by Stage Door Press, 1991
"The Quiet Hills," a poem published in Davis County, Davis County Centennial Committee, 1995
Visual Advantage, a book prepared for Franklin Covey regarding the use of visuals in oral
presentations, 1997
"Davis People," a series of articles (over 20) about noted people in Davis County, Davis County
Clipper, 2000- 2005
A series of approximately 50 articles on government, education, and ethics in Utah, distributed
via email and mostly republished in UtahPolicy.com, 2011-2015
A short statement:
Kim R. Burningham--a native of Bountiful, Utah--is an educator, author, and public official:
- Teaching in the public schools for 27 years
- Writing numerous plays, articles, and essays
- Serving as a member of the Utah State Legislature for 15 years, and as a member of the State Board of Education for 16 years
- Presiding over the National Association of State Boards of Education in 2005
- Receiving numerous awards for his education, ethics, and humanitarian service
Burningham is married to Susan Clarke Burningham. They have two children and 8 grandchildren.
