Recognised for artistic leanings as a child; now artist, writer and award-winning photographer, Phillip Messinger, continues creative pursuits drawing, painting, sculpture, lighting, ceramics and various other media.
He began his study of photographic principles on his own at about age 14, had images first published in 1974 and began selling his work while still pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Art degree, graduating in August of 1976.
His unique and diverse body of work is the result of over 20 years of photography and digital graphics production. Beginning in 1983, without formal computer training, he first learned to use a computer to automate his studio billing, then quickly recognized the potential for digital graphics creation and production. By 1986, he was producing digital page layouts and editing bitmap/raster images for publication.
He serves the photo-imaging needs of clients providing creative, dynamic imaging solutions creating images of people, places and products, mindful of clients' specific applications. Responding to recent changes in the photographic market, Messinger has turned his attention toward more artistic sensibilities and refined aspects of photography with advanced technology, unique techniques and innovative presentation.
Focused primarily on photography in the past, he's now intent on broader pursuits, actively applying effort to inspired works in other media for commercial projects or purely personal accomplishment. Some of that work is presented here; available to view, license for use or purchase to own or share.