I have 40 years of experience as a photographer and 25 professionally. My passion is to help you capture life's most beautiful moments! My main focus is on weddings but I also have a fully equipped downtown studio (with transportable lights to come to you). I’ve had the honor to capture over 200 weddings.
If you’re looking for a wedding photographer who will provide you with timeless images whilst leaving you the financial resources to afford the caterer, the venue, and everything else that goes into creating the perfect day, trust me to make it happen! Get in touch with me for a free, no obligation meeting. I’ll buy the coffee!
With all these years of experience I believe that my talent and abilities are what set me apart from all the other photographers. Let me help you to create something beautiful and lasting of your wedding, graduation, baby shower, engagement, proposal and golden wedding anniversary (not in that order!)
Please note that I am a photographer and not a videographer. If you are looking for videography services, that would need to be a separate booking and Thumbtack has many videographers to choose from!
For real estate shoots, please note that, while I do offer photography, drone work and basic video, I do not currently offer 360 degree or virtual staging though I am hoping to add these in the future.
Overview
Hired 321 times
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25 years in business
Business hours
Sun7:00 am - 8:00 pmMon7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
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Services offered
Photo usage
Editorial
Print advertising
Website
Large display
Photoshoot location
Photo studio
Outdoors
Home
Office
Photoshoot type
Corporate / business
Fashion / jewelry
Portrait / headshot
Interior architecture / real estate
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, work quality, and professionalism.
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Alliyah L.
Aug 18, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
From the very beginning to the very end, we had such a pleasure working with Phil. He captured our company culture perfectly at our annual summer BBQ and everyone appreciated his humor and personality he brought.
Phil really is the best! We wanted some pictures with our pet, and he was so great with these. He's so quick to book with and we got our pictures back within 2 days. I would absolutely recommend Phil to anyone looking for a family (including pets) shoot!
Details: Family or children's portrait • Candid (captured in the moment) • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Artistic (focus on composition, lighting) • Outdoors • Album or photo book • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Portrait Photography
Rachel B.
Aug 24, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Phil photographed our commitment ceremony and we couldn’t be happier. He captured the mood and our guests perfectly with casual, candid shots. The photos are excellent, and we’re so glad we chose him.
Details: Reunion • 50 - 99 guests • Indoors • Digital or online download
Wedding and Event Photography
Ali K.
Feb 24, 2025
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Phil was an amazing photographer for our wedding! Pics and the video came out great, even better than we expected. Really glad we got Phil through Thumbtack
Details: Proposal photoshoot • Candid • Traditional posed • Natural or environmental • Outdoors • One location • Physical proofs and prints • Ability to purchase prints online • Online or digital proofs and prints • Album • My home, venue, etc.
Engagement Photography
Wesley R.
May 6, 2025
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Phil was responsive, punctual and delivered a high-quality product. Would recommend him to anyone seeking a professional photographer!
Details: Professional headshot • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Candid (captured in the moment) • Office • Digital or online download • My home, venue, etc.
Phil Rose Photography's reply
Thanks so much, Wesley! It was a genuine pleasure to work with you!
Portrait Photography
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FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
All prices for shoots are custom created so please ask but here is a very rough estimate.
Location portrait shoots and business headshots usually come in at $120
Studio shoots with studio lighting are about $160.
Weddings range from $500 for a 2 hour off season Wednesday to $2000 for an 8 hour July Saturday.
Real Estate varies based on location from $150-250.
Food and commercial product work averages $200.
Other shoots need to be custom quoted.
Please see for more information on what you get and don't get from a shoot. This is very important and these rules will apply to all shoots.
Most importantly, if you have any questions, please ask!
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
My typical process really depends upon project. A lot of my work is in wedding photography and this is the arena which has the most options and requires the most personalisation. If the couple is local the ideal situation is for us to meet for a cup of coffee which comes with no obligation and which I will even buy! At this meeting we would talk over exactly what couple is looking for and decide if we are a good fit. I would then be able to provide a more exact bid. If the couple does not live locally such a meeting could be done over the telephone.
The areas of photography that I do is a varied that the process is equally varied. Do, please just get in touch.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication from Herriott Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland along with a variety of other trade qualifications.
I continually strive to better myself come by reading and working through tutorials online that help me continually improve my post processing skills.
