Hello!
I’m Philip: Photographer, trusted friend, nature loving collector of experiences.
I’ve been intentionally pointing my camera around since 2008, when I received my BFA from Columbia College Chicago in fine art photography. Since that time I’ve worked on commercial sets as a grip and lighting assistant, photographed hundreds of portraits, and covered hours of exciting events from higher education, corporate galas and for the past four years, couple’s love stories through weddings, engagements and elopements. Throw in years of restaurant service industry experience and a teaching artist to Chicago youth, I take pride in multi tasking and know how to make people feel at ease as well as manage high volume and time sensitive situations.
Things that bring me joy
*late afternoon light and long shadows
*human connection
*cycling
*visiting New Orleans
*a good cloud day
*early oughts emo music
*the color orange (and the fruit!)
*camping in autumn
*Detroit style pizza
*Italian subs
*exploring a new city with no agenda
Client Reviews
“Phil's work truly speaks for itself!! My partner & I wanted engaging, dynamic portraits for our wedding/elopement, and we couldn't be more pleased with how they turned out. He has such an intuitive eye for details and was able to capture all the little emotions on a very big day. His expressive landscapes & candids are unrivalled!
Really appreciate Phil's easy-going approach, effectively embedding with our families for the day and reflected such genuine character & kindness. We felt so comfortable being ourselves around him, even our more camera-shy family members let their guard down. So many laughs & good food & quality family stories commemorated.”
— Alison & Steve
“Phil photographed our wedding in August 2025 and we have nothing but amazing things to say about him. He was professional and kind, and he vibed with everyone at the wedding including us, our families, the wedding party, and our guests. My husband and I are not great at posing for pictures and were worried about feeling awkward in front of the camera, but Phil made us feel comfortable and both the candid and posed photos were wonderful. We also did an engagement shoot a few months before the wedding which was tons of fun and helped us practice being in front of the camera. Phil comes in with lots of great ideas but also goes with the flow. We absolutely loves all our wedding photos and really feel like Phil captured the essence of the day. He is the best!”
— Sara & Marty
“When it came time for a wedding photographer, we were having a hard time finding the perfect fit. Having known Philip for several years, I showed some of his portfolio to my then fiance. She immediately fell in love with his candid nature and overall aesthetic. Working with Philip was an absolute joy. His enthusiasm, professionalism, artistic eye, and even agility made for the PERFECT photographer. Even our guests had a great time watching him work. Outgoing and friendly, he was one of the most talked about subjects that evening. He was always "right there" without ever being disruptive; catching the perfect shot at any angle no matter how awkward. Needless to say, hire Philip for any/all photographic needs. You'll be so happy you did!”
— Chelsea & Brant
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Elopements & Micro Weddings
Starting at 90 min. Coordination / Planning Guidance / Location Scouting Online Gallery with HiRes Downloads + Print Options Additional Time and Customization Available Sneak Peaks Within 48hr
Starting at $2,000
Full Wedding Days
Most Popular: 8hr. Coordination / Planning Guidance / Location Scouting Add Second Photographer for $100/hr. Online Gallery with HiRes Downloads + Print Options Complimentary 1hr Engagement Session Sneak Peaks Within 48hr
Starting at $5,500
Engagement & Portrait Sessions
Starting at 1hr. Coordination / Planning Guidance / Location Scouting Online Gallery with HiRes Downloads + Print Options Additional Time and Customization Available Sneak Peaks Within 48hr
Starting at $700