I’ve been a San Diego resident since the early 60’s. After graduating from Kearny High School (HOF 2019), I become a professional photographer. A career choice that spans 5 decades.
Since the ’80s, I’ve worked as a contributing photographer to TIME, Newsweek magazines, and Sports Illustrated. I’ve also worked as the team photographer for the San Diego Spirit (WUSA) and San Diego Chargers, covering 5 Super Bowls.
About Thom Vollenweider
Q: What advice would you give to people?
You can accomplish anything you set your mind to.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Relaxing on a beach with an umbrella drink.
Thom Vollenweider & Our Community
Q: What are a few of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Locally Del’s Hideout because it’s close to the studio and Patty’s Café for breakfast.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
18 years.
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Foster Freeze is a 50-year landmark in Allied Gardens.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Cowles Mountain provides a nice hike and offers one of the highest panoramic views of San Diego.
Q: If you could choose anyone alive today and not a relative, with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would you meet for this lunch?
Definitely Paul McCartney or James Taylor. I would take them into a recording studio and share the time with a few select musician friends, I would also hire a chef to prepare their dinner request.
For Fun
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
My family.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
Taking pride in my work and knowing that I have another photograph waiting to be taken.
Q: What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
Do what you’re passionate about and you’ll never work a day in your life.
Q: What Neighborhood do you live in?
Del Cerro/San Carlos
What I love about my Neighborhood:
Mission Trails, Lake Murray, and my neighbors.
Please describe your ideal San Diego weekend:
Going to places like Julian and enjoying what the city offers in entertainment, such as live music, great food, mountain/ocean/desert
