Philip Timms

Philip Thomas Timms (September 16, 1874 – August 8, 1973) was a Canadian photographer and printer. He was an advocate for vegetarianism, animal welfare and against vivisection.

Life and career
As an amateur he was involved in archaeology, history, music, and film. He was a member of the Royal Photographic Society and the official photographer of the Vancouver Museum. Major J.S. Matthews stated he "is a real Vancouver pioneer; handpicked, extra special, double refined and forty over proof" and Maclean's Guide to Vancouver described his works as an "invaluable contribution to our cultural heritage".

Timms became a vegetarian at the age of 27 after visiting a slaughterhouse. He advocated for animal welfare and was a member of the Anti-Vivisection Society and the SPCA. He was secretary of the Vancouver Vegetarian Society.