I'm Phil Lynam, a senior image maker and photographer specialising in retouching for the Automotive industry. I create striking visuals for brands like Porsche, Land Rover, and Jaguar, combining photography, CGI, and post-production to tell compelling stories. As well as Automotive, I work for fashion brands, beauty, industrial and food brands, delivering incredible images with precision. I usually work from my photographic studio in Derby, which is fully equipped where I also shoot product for beauty and fashion brands.

Phil Lynam

I'm Phil Lynam, a senior image maker and photographer specialising in retouching for the Automotive industry. I create striking visuals for brands like Porsche, Land Rover, and Jaguar, combining photography, CGI, and post-production to tell compelling stories. As well as Automotive, I work for fashion brands, beauty, industrial and food brands, delivering incredible images with precision. I usually work from my photographic studio in Derby, which is fully equipped where I also shoot product for beauty and fashion brands.

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I’m Phil Lynam, a senior image maker and photographer specialising in retouching for the Automotive industry. I create striking visuals for brands like Porsche, Land Rover, and Jaguar, combining photography, CGI, and post-production to tell compelling stories.
As well as Automotive, I work for fashion brands, beauty, industrial and food brands, delivering incredible images with precision.
I usually work from my photographic studio in Derby, which is fully equipped where I also shoot product for beauty and fashion brands.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Retoucher | Image Maker at PHIL LYNAM Limited – PHLY
January 1, 2015 - Present
Specialised in automotive imagery using photography, CGI, and retouching for brands such as Porsche, Land Rover, and Jaguar. Founded The Boardroom studio for fashion, product, and lifestyle shoots. Managed in-studio product photography and on-location shoots; led editing, retouching, colour correction, and file archiving. Researched concepts, created mood boards, and collaborated with editors to maintain digital content; assisted senior photographers on large campaigns.
Founding Director at Curve Digital Ltd
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2015
Launched an automotive retouching venture; managed worldwide retouching campaigns; on-set in diverse locations; partnered with clients to ensure brand guideline alignment.
Head of Reprography / FLS at Linney Design
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2005
Managed all files heading to print; retouched images for Triumph, Yamaha Motor, Vodafone Ferrari and more; oversaw global campaigns; developed brand guidelines; trained design team; supported transition to Adobe CS.
Senior Designer / High-end Retouching at Century Studios
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000
Delivered graphic design across media and specialized in high-end retouching for automotive, fashion, and beauty; worked with early Indigo digital printer.
Reprographics Manager at Origination
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997
Led multi-media graphic design projects; pioneered digital image editing; managed reprographics, ensuring print readiness; organized graphics and print processes; oversaw layout and output for magazines and complex catalogs.
Reprographics Manager at ColorNet Graphics
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994
Designed packaging, books, leaflets, school prospectuses; created magazine layouts; used laser scanner; prepared proofs for print.
Graphic Designer at Herald and Post
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1992
Layout designer; re-drew logos and crafted adverts for weekly newspapers; scanned and edited images (Photoshop V1).
Photographer, Retoucher, Studio Owner at PHIL LYNAM LIMITED (PHLY)
January 1, 2015 - Present
Specialise in automotive photography, CGI integration, and high-end retouching for brands like Porsche, Land Rover and Jaguar. Founded The Boardroom studio; managed in-studio product shoots and on-location campaigns; edited, processed and archived files; conducted mood board research; collaborated with editors to maintain digital content.
Head of Reprographic at Linney Design
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2005
Managed all print-ready files; retouched images for Triumph, Yamaha Motor and Vodafone Ferrari; contributed to global campaigns; developed brand guidelines; trained design team; led transition to Adobe CS.

Education

OND in Graphic Design at Derby Green Lane Art College
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1991
GCSEs at Heanor Gate School
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1989
OND in Graphic Design at Derby Green Lane Art College
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1991
GCSEs at Heanor Gate School
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1989

Qualifications

Adobe ACE
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026
Adobe ACE Training
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Retail, Software & Internet, Other