1975—Born in Zion
1988—Has epiphany in sheep corral to become photographer
1993—Leaves barnyard for the booming metropolis of Salt Lake City, Utah
1993—Freelance assistant
1996—Moves to London for fame and riches working with fashion photographers
1998—Established Skylar Nielsen, Inc., working worldwide
2004—Built Skylar Nielsen Studio
2008—Established Vita Brevis Films, working worldwide