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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
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Work Experience
Senior Retoucher | Image Maker at PHIL LYNAM Limited – PHLY
January 1, 2015 - PresentSpecialised 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, 2015Launched 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, 2005Managed 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, 2000Delivered 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, 1997Led 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, 1994Designed 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, 1992Layout 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 - PresentSpecialise 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, 2005Managed 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, 1991GCSEs at Heanor Gate School
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1989OND in Graphic Design at Derby Green Lane Art College
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1991GCSEs at Heanor Gate School
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1989Qualifications
Adobe ACE
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026Adobe ACE Training
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Retail, Software & Internet, Other
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