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Meet Your Photographer.

Photography has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember. What began as a fascination with capturing people and moments has grown into a career dedicated to creating authentic, engaging imagery for businesses, publications, and individuals.

I specialise in commercial, corporate, editorial, and PR photography, working with clients to produce images that tell stories, strengthen brands, and capture genuine connections. Whether I'm photographing a corporate event, creating executive portraits, or working on an editorial assignment, I enjoy the challenge of finding the moments that best reflect the people and organisations I photograph.

My approach is relaxed, collaborative, and professional. I believe the best photographs come from making people feel comfortable in front of the camera, allowing their personality and confidence to shine through naturally.

Based in Manchester and working throughout the UK, I'm passionate about creating photography that not only looks great but has a purpose—helping businesses communicate, publications tell compelling stories, and people present themselves with confidence.

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What People Are Saying

  • "My company have used Dave for some corporate head shots and I would highly recommend him. He was great at making our camera shy staff totally relaxed in front of the camera which made what they thought was going to be a painful ordeal, painless!"

    — Financial Company Director (Google)

  • "We worked with Dave on a job involving corporate headshots in multiple locations. His photos were brilliant, but also importantly he was reliable and a pleasure to work with."

    — Creative Agency Owner (Google)

  • "I have worked with Dave for many years and he is a consumate professional. He is flexible and nothing is ever too much bother -coupled with his superb creative eye, he is my go-to photographer and has shot for many of our blue-chip clients around the country."

    — Media Agency Director

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A man with a beard and light blue eyes, wearing a black t-shirt and a blue digital watch, sitting at a wooden table with a black and white dog resting its head on the table. The man is holding the dog with one arm, and his other arm is crossed on the table. The background has a white wall with string lights.
Event photographer Dave Phillips at Crufts
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