Hey new friend! The name is Phil.

I'm from Bloomington, Illinois, and I am the owner of Native Among You. I dabble in quite a few different lines of work. I work with college students at Illinois State University, I know some about real estate, and I love photography + videography. Sure, it's a pretty random list, but I hope you see that I dig working with other people. I'm a true enneagram 7 and could spend every hour exploring life with others.  

My wife would call me adventurous (impulsive), my co workers would say that I can work a crowd, and my clients would tell you that I’m a good hype dude.

How that translates to your wedding day:

• I’ll do that what it takes to get a shot for you. I am ALWAYS down to try new things.

• I’ll take care of your bridal party + family in a fun and efficient way. (Trust me this is important lol)

• I’m going to make you feel like a million bucks when I’m taking your photos. I will be your biggest cheerleader behind that camera.

Sound like someone you want shooting your wedding?

Let's connect. Let's travel the world and shoot an elopement. Let's make you comfortable in front of a camera for the first time. Let's experience the biggest day of your life as you marry the one you love...together. Click the connect button below to inquire about rates and start the process. I'm real, I'm down to earth, and I want you to have the best photography experience possible. 

my people.

My family means the world to me. Everything I do is for them. In our home we value hard work, we think passions are meant to be pursued, and that kindness is the most important thing to be characterized by.

my brand.

I started this brand under the call to treat strangers like a “Native Among You”. That means that everyone’s life is worth something and each person deserves the opportunity to live fully. Everyone is considered a friend here.

what we create.

Our goal is always to tell the story of our couples genuinely and beautifully. The work you see isn’t great by chance, it draws from something deeper inside of you. Something that longs for authenticity and connection.