my moments

A photographer seen through photography.

People dining at a restaurant, with one person in a tuxedo holding a glass and others laughing and talking around a table.
Group of people laughing and enjoying themselves at a social gathering or party.
A smiling couple taking a selfie at a formal event, with a woman in a white dress and a man in a white shirt with a black bow tie.
Group of people raising glasses for a toast at a party, smiling and celebrating.
People at a party, some laughing and dancing, in a dark indoor space with string lights overhead.
People celebrating at a party with string lights overhead, seated at a table with food and drinks, including a Sprite can, in a dimly lit environment.
A man smiling and posing outdoors on a mountain trail, wearing a beige Arc'teryx jacket, black shorts, and hiking shoes, with mountain peaks and greenery in the background.
Scenic Icelandic landscape with green hills, rocky cliffs, a winding dirt road, and distant mountains under cloudy sky.
Person fishing in a river with mountains and blue sky in the background.
Dusk in a mountainous desert landscape with a sunset sky and a vehicle with headlights on, creating dust clouds.
A woman sitting on a wooden fence in a desert landscape during sunset, with mountains in the background and a vehicle partially visible in the foreground.
A man in a blue shirt and cap is spotting a woman rock climbing on a granite wall outdoors.
Icebergs floating in calm icy water under cloudy sky, with dark mountain in background.
A person walking on a metal bridge in a rural landscape with green fields, hills, and mountains under cloudy sky.
Landscape with green hills, a waterfall, and a field of purple flowers.

more of me

Hi, I’m Phil. When I’m not behind the camera, I’m usually rock climbing, fly fishing, planning a road trip, or awkwardly standing on the edge of a run club (still waiting for that part to feel normal). With what you’ve seen so far, it may not surprise you that I held my own wedding in Yosemite National Park and spent 12 days in Iceland for my honeymoon.

Photography started for me 9 years ago, and it’s been an anchor in my life ever since, both personally and professionally. Many people think of photographs as static memories tied to a single moment. I’ve found the opposite to be true. Photographs change over time, shaped by memory, distance, and who we’ve become since. They’re windows into the lives we’ve lived and the ways we’ve grown.

That perspective has been shaped by years spent photographing landscapes and people, and it continues to influence the way I document a wedding day. With attention to the quiet moments, the loud celebrations, and everything in between.

For me, photography is about honesty. Because honest moments are the ones that continue to grow with you over time. And in the end, isn’t that what we take photographs for? To remember life as it was, and to see how far we’ve come.

A logo with a black background and gold circular border, featuring the letters 'P' and 'L' in gold.
A person standing in the water near a lakeshore, surrounded by trees and mountains in the background, with the sky showing clouds at sunrise or sunset.
A woman sitting on a bed in a wooden room, holding two pugs and hugging them, with a smile on her face.
A smiling couple holding hands while walking on a dirt trail in the mountains with lush green peaks and a clear sky in the background.