Phil Burdge has had an interest in photography from an early age, after leaving school he completed a National Diploma in design photography at Blackpool and The Fylde College.

After completing his Diploma Phil moved on to Bradford Institute of art and design, where he gained a Higher National Diploma in Photography. This course entailed visual studies looking at various photographic details, design, photographic studies, technical studies, business and professional studies.

Finally he completed a BA (Hons) in photography and graduated in 2004 from Bradford Institute of art and design. Phil’s now a self employed professional photographer based in Manchester.

Previous clients including: British Orienteering Federation  - International and UK based events, Holiday Inn,  Rugby League Photos, Rugby League Express, Rugby League Weekly, Oldham Rugby Club, YHA Hartington, M&S Money, SAS Radisson, TSK, Jordan Fishwick, Cvi  International, News Quest, The Independent on Sunday, The Guardian plus many more.