Welcome to Phil Melia Photography - Award winning, editorial, documentary, PR and fine-art photography. Based just 13 miles East of Manchester city centre in the beautifully stunning area of Saddleworth, my local area of work includes Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside, West Yorkshire, North Wales and Cumbria. As an experienced professional photographer with a reputation for creating outstanding work to the highest of standards, I also regularly undertake assignments throughout the whole of the UK and Europe. I am an Associate Grade of The British Institute of Professional Photography and have a Masters Degree in International Documentary, Travel and Photojournalism Photography.

With over twenty years of professional experience I have established a broad spectrum of diverse clients who share my enthusiasm for creative, stylised imagery that enhances and compliments their own companies ethos. My professional versatility, adaptability, expertise is applied to all assignments along with a wealth of experience in working with Editors, Designers, Account Handlers, PR executives, Art Directors, Creative Directors, Marketing Professionals, Managing Directors etc. Industry sector clients include Design Agencies, Marketing Consultancies, Advertising Agencies, Public Relation Consultancies, Engineering & Industrial, Architectural, Construction, House Builders, Technology, Manufacturing, Fashion, Retail, Wholesale, Management Consultancies and Professional Services. Clients include Keep Britain Tidy, The North West Development Agency, Lotus Shoes, Gola Sport, The Highways Agency to name but a few.

Commissions are undertaken using the highest quality, state-of-the-art, digital camera systems in either ultra high resolution medium format or conventional professional high resolution 35mm digital SLR format. Portable computers are taken on all assignments should clients wish to preview images at the time of shooting or receive copies of them immediately after the shoot. Alternatively, classic 5"x4" photography using transparency/negative film is still available along with a specialist 6cm x 17cm panoramic film format.

An extensive range of portable studio ighting can be taken on any location shoot should a higher level of stylised lighting be required. Should studio photography be required, our base in Saddleworth boasts extensive facilities including full studio lighting, backgrounds, changing facilities, free parking and a fine-art gallery.
As well as editorial, documentary and PR Photography, I have extensive experience in other areas including, advertising, fashion, lifestyle, industrial, architectural, commercial, aerial and studio photography.