Philip Trevennen

Philip has from a young age always had a passion for photography. This goes back to the days when he joined the school camera club and became fascinated with developing and printing black and white photos.

He saved up for his first 'serious' camera whilst in his mid-teens, even declining an invitation from a friend to spend a holiday with his family in Alaska. (Where during that holiday his friends’ parents entertained an American President, during a visit to the oilfields!)

His photography remained a passion, but this didn't turn into a career even though he gained a placement to study photography at Art College.

This all changed when Philip decided to leave the family farming business as he felt it wasn't for him. So it was mid- career break time.... This was in the form of a round the world trip for walkabout...

When Philip was asked by his friends what was he going to do when he returned he joked that he was going to climb to the top of Ayers Rock (Uluru), listen to U2’s Joshua tree and decide then… and that is what happened!
That was back in 1990. Since then Philip has been a professional photographer, His travel work has been placed in a London image library and he has spent 4 years in China. He was also teaching English there (where he met his wife, Annie and his son Nicholas was born). His work appeared in national papers, including photos of St. Michael’s Mount. Whilst in China he also had 2 exhibitions  - one in Guangzhou where he was living and the second in Hong Kong. 

Philip returned to Penzance just before 2000 and has been busy with his photography since. He has brought out a stunning range of cards and prints which have received critical acclaim not just locally but also overseas. He also produces a calendar with Truro Cathedral - 'Philip Trevennen's Cornwall'. The 2013 calendar is now being prepared for publishing and will be available soon. Philip also carries out commercial work including food photography, brochure and interior photography, portraits, event photography and the occasional wedding.

Philip only uses professional Nikon cameras and lens. 'I take over 10,000 images a year and need my equipment to be 100% reliable and in all sorts of conditions, whether it's high in The Alps with sub zero temeratures, in the humidity of Southern China or in the full blast of an  Atlantic storm. It's what my clients expect. Reliability with the finest optical quality.That also goes for all materials used in post production, including archival mount board and frames'