
Born into photography, Phils father ran a successful GP studio in North Wales for over 40 years.
Phil studied photography on the Wirral and after working for a while in the photographic retail sector, joined in the family business in 1984. Upon his fathers retirement Phil ran his own studio specializing in social photography for 12 years.
During the 1990s Phil was a Regional Chairman of the Master Photographers Association and served on numerous committees.
In August 1999 Phil took over the running of the Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers upon the retirement of Derek Avery FSWPP, and in January 2000 Phil took over the running of the British Professional Photographers Assoc.
There are 334 days to get ready for the SWPP Convention and Trade Show at The Hilton London Metropole Hotel ...
which starts on Tuesday 8th January 2013
Photo Quote: Now to consult the rules of composition before making a picture is a little like consulting the law of gravitation before going for a walk. Such rules and laws are deduced from the accomplished fact; they are the products of reflection . . . -Edward Weston