Hi, I'm Phil Holland. Most days will find me with a camera in my hand at some point trying to see the things around me in a different light than the day before. I am a photographer specializing in weddings and love being around being people on one of the most special days of their life. I get to go to work and hang out with families celebrating an amazing event. It is always a great honor to be the person chosen to document such a day.
I am also a classical trumpet player. I grew up playing all the time and was fortunate to attend the Eastman School of Music for college. After Eastman I served as principal trumpet in the USAF Heritage of America Band followed by a year position in the Virginia Symphony. In 2001 I relocated to Dallas Texas and set up a trumpet studio began freelancing in the area. After my father passed away in 2005 I threw myself into photography, only a hobby until that point.
I am married to the former Lee Smith, also a classical trumpet player. Lee is a wonderful support and a terrific musician having studied at the Cleveland Institute, Yale and Northwestern. You won't find her playing as much lately. She has been a Dallas Police Officer for three years now and loves it.
I hope you enjoy looking around my blog. I'd like to invite you to visit my website at HollandPhotoStudio.com. If you are searching for the perfect photographer for your wedding I would be thrilled to talk with you.
A blog without comments is no fun. I would love to hear from you. Let me now who you are and what's on your mind.
What a great dinner! If you’re in Frisco visit Sake Toro off of the Dallas Tollway at Main in Frisco.
I had what had to be the best Salmon in Dallas…I think I’ve tried everywhere. Great restaurant and the Sushi artists there will be sure to take care of you. If you’re around, stop in!
My wife and I went to the Annual Autumn Festival last weekend. We didn’t spend too much time but for a small town fair it’s really nice. Here is a series of shots that I took while there.
Every now and then I get emails from photographers looking for second shooting opportunities.
A few days ago I recieved and email from Samuel Isenhower in San Antonio. He wrote me a really nice note and I checked out his website. I like his work that I’ve seen.
If you’re in San Antonio..and don’t want to fly me down 
Give Samuel a ring. Check out his Website and shoot him an EMAIL
-Phil
Alright Plano seniors, finally the great Texas weather is here. These next couple of months will be awesome for outdoor shooting!
Let’s get together and create some great pictures. You are one in a million. I know you want images to remember your senior year that are your own. Give me a call or email and let’s book a date.
Be sure to check out my website and the blog while you’re here.
Session times start at $200.
Phil Holland
214-403-4732
Email Me
Holland Photo Studio
Today we took our dogs to the Dog Days of Summer. It is an annual fund raiser for Operation Kindness which is a dog rescue charity in the Dallas area. We’ve gone for the past several years and it’s always fun. Linus, our Jack Russell with bad manners always wears his muzzle. People look at us like we’re crazy but that way we know he’ll behave. He’s always up for a good swim. This year’s Dog Days was held at Hawaiian Falls water park.
What more is there to say? The support of close friends at such a time is always a source of strength:)
These guys were all so much fun to work with. I don’t think I’ve every shot with a bridal party that was so much fun AND patient.
We had a blast after the ceremony looking around for cool shots and swapping ideas. Photography can really be its best when the creativity is coming from both sides of the lens.
