Phillip’s Field Notes is a behind-the-scenes look into the life and lens of a working photographer. It’s a living journal — a place to share the stories behind the shots, upcoming photography plans, travel adventures, gear experiments, creative wins (and hiccups), and anything else that doesn’t fit neatly into a portfolio. Whether it’s scouting a new location, testing out a new technique, or just reflecting on the creative process, this is where Phillip keeps things real.
Photographing Snowdonia National Park Twenty-Twenty Five
A year later, Phillip returned to North Wales—this time with his friend Ryan—to chase the season of fire and gold. Autumn had transformed the landscape into something almost mythical once more. They began amid the explosive colours of Dinorwic, where the birches burned bright against slate and shadow, and every shift of light revealed a new palette of rust, amber, and flame.
Photographing Snowdonia National Park Twenty-Twenty Four
Phillip dedicated the entire day to immersing himself in the rugged magic of North Wales—a landscape carved by time and steeped in myth. He began in the stillness of dawn at Llyn Nantlle Uchaf, where the first light crept over the glassy lake, casting a golden hue across the water and silhouetting the jagged peaks beyond. It was the kind of quiet that demands reverence, and Phillip, camera in hand, moved with silent intent—chasing fleeting reflections, subtle gradients in the sky, and that perfect interplay of calm and grandeur..
The Gear I Use
Phillip takes a thoughtful, stripped-back approach to his photography, favouring quality over quantity when it comes to gear. His setup is simple, but powerful—anchored by his Fujifilm X-H1, a robust, weather-sealed workhorse that delivers stunning image quality and tactile control. It's paired with two versatile lenses that allow him to adapt to almost any scene without the bulk of a large kit.