Welcome to Phil Nicholls Photography

The site cuts a swathe through Phil's 25 year career as a freelance photographer. Much of this time has been spent in the music industry, including a 12 year stint with music publication, Melody Maker (for more detail see the biog).

His work also includes corporate and fashion commissions for clients such as Peter Werth, Nokia Music, Eden Project and Jay-Z's Rocawear.

In December 2009 his 3rd book, Savoir Fare London (New York Review of Books) was nominated for the Gourmand World CookBook Awards, representing the US in the final. His previous titles include Traditional Shops & Restaurants of London and the cult classic, Classic Cafes (Black Dog Publishing) - a study of London's iconic and fast disappearing, formica-laden architectural treasures.

If you'd like to contact Phil to discuss something specific; corporate imagery, a band shoot or music archive images, fashion work or a wedding, you can get in touch using the 'Contact' link above.

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Don't Talk To Me About Heroes

Phil is proud to be a member of the photographers project 'Don't Talk To Me About Heroes.com'.

Visit our website to buy the best music T-shirts in town!

A tribute to Amy Winehouse

A tribute to Amy Winehouse, collection of unpublished images.

See it online here.

Rocawear

Phil has been working with Jay-Z’s Rocawear...

Watch!

See a short film about Phil's work made by the award winning Dead Interesting Productions and premiered at the Cornwall Film Festival 2010.

Watch the film here.

Wedding Show & Wedding Photography Exhibition

See a selection of images from a recent exhibition and his forthcoming book A Very British Wedding.

See it online here.

Classic Cafes Exhibition

A selection of images from the book Classic Cafes was recently shown at Trereife House, Penzance. See it on-line here

See it online here.

weddings…

Are you looking for genuine reportage photography on your wedding day? Phil's been taking wedding commissions for the last 7 years, - have a browse through the wedding galleries, just follow the weddings link and you should find all the information you need.

SAVOIR FARE… AWARD NOMINATION

December 2008 saw the publication of Savoir Fare London (New York Review of Books), a collaboration with author Elaine Louis from the New York Times. In December 2009 Savoir Fare London was nominated for the Gourmand World CookBook Awards and is now representing the US in the final. It is a vibrant study of a selection of London's eateries brought to life by Phil's images. Aimed mainly at the American market it focuses on 'stylish dining' for under $25. Follow the 'In Print' link to look at this work.