“I have worked with dozens and dozens of professional photographers nationwide, and Phil remains my go-to photographer in Southern California. His batting average is 1,000. If you absolutely need a terrific image and want it done right the first time, call Phil. He is particularly skillful with reluctant subjects. I have yet to meet anyone who didn’t  warm up to Phil during a photography session. He is organized, professional and - equally important- fun to work with. Whenever Phil is on the job, I breathe a sigh of relief, knowing the shoot will not involve undue drama or tension. His is also game for anything: climbing on a roof, shooting dance (he’s a dancer himself), setting a studio up on location, etc. He’s a wealth of ideas!”

Allison Engel

Media Relations University of Southern California

For over thirty years Phil Channing has been producing memorable images for clients from New York to Hawaii.  His subjects range from inner city after school programs to private boarding schools, from collegiate life to corporate and health organizations.  He is able to capture the exuberance of youthful camaraderie, the concentration of surgery, or the most exciting “moment” in performing arts.

 I have worked with Phil for over ten years on projects ranging from photographing complex surgeries with exacting doctors to shooting recruitment images for university and private elementary schools. The experience has been wonderful. Phil’s images are beautiful and the positive energy he brings to a shoot is infectious. His ability to see a possible shot from a number of different perspectives make him a fabulous collaborator and visual problem solver. My clients love him and they love the images.”

Leslie Baker

ETCH Creative

“Phil has all the qualities and experience of a truly great photographer. He is extremely sensitive to his clients’ needs, making sure everything is planned ahead for a great experience. Not only does he deliver first-class photos in a timely manner, he is a pleasure to work with. He makes every subject feel comfortable and supported with his fun personality. Music Academy of the West is proud to work with Phil Channing for every important photo we take.”

Ana Papakhian

Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Music Academy of the West

EXPERIENCE

1976-1986: University Photographer at U.C. Irvine. CASE Photographer of the Year. 

1985-present: Freelance photographer specializing in location Institutional, Corporate, Health Care and Theater photography.

College and University Clients include:

 University of California: Los Angeles, San Diego, Irvine, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, and Santa Barbara, California State University: Los Angeles, Fullerton, San Jose, and Channel Islands, Georgetown University, Antioch University, Pomona College, University of Southern California, Scripps College, Pitzer College, California Lutheran University, Harvey Mudd College, Claremont McKenna College, Stanford University, Smith College, Mills College, Saint Mary’s College of California, The University of Portland, Rice University, Pepperdine University, Pacific Oaks College, Loyola Marymount University, Mount Saint Mary’s College, Occidental College, Whittier College, Oregon Institute of Technology, Soka University of America, Carleton College, Middlebury College, University of Redlands.

Secondary School Clients include:

Santa Catalina School, The Webb Schools, The Thacher School, Marymount School Santa Barbara, LA’s Best After School Enrichment, Sinai Akiba Academy Los Angeles, Marlborough School, Mid-Pacific Institute Hawaii.

Corporate Clients include: 

United States Postal Service: Ballet Commemorative Stamp and  Stop Family Violence  Stamp, The Irvine Company, Sunnylands, Amgen, Direct Relief International, KCET, The Territory Ahead,  City of Hope Medical Center, Blue Shield of California, Mercy Hospital Foundation, City of Mission Viejo, Centinela Freeman Hospital, Leucadia Financial Corporation, The Music Academy of the West.