Phil Tragen is an award-winning arts photographer based in Manchester,working with theatres, artists and marketing agencies across the North West and nationally.

Arts are simply about storytelling. With his collaborative approach and a feel for a story, Phil has produced marketing, production and publicity images and videos with clients such as Selladoor, Adama Entertainment, The Lowry Theatre, ATG Entertainment, Royal Shakespeare Company, the BBC and English National Opera, which have appeared online, in print and beyond. Phil also made the final selection for JC Decaux’s Portrait of Britain Vol 7, his work appearing in print and on billboards across the UK.

A woman with wavy brown hair, wearing fishnet stockings with a skull pattern, a black top, and a necklace, sitting by a window with plaid curtains. She holds a hand mirror and appears to be talking or reacting to something.
A group of seven diverse young adults posing playfully indoors on a red carpeted floor with an orange wall and modern architecture in the background.
A woman wearing sunglasses, a shiny leather jacket, fishnet stockings, and combat boots posing with arms raised and a flowing sheer cape behind her.
Photo of a woman with natural hair in a black T-shirt in an indoor setting with glass barriers and buildings in the background.
Two women sitting on stage, holding microphones, engaging in a conversation. One woman with short hair and glasses, wearing a black and white sweater, looks down while the other woman with natural curly hair and a cream sweater, smiles brightly.
Three people, two women and one man, engaged in conversation inside an empty theater with red velvet seats.
Close-up portrait of a shirtless Black man with a beard and bald head, set against a dark background.
An older man in a black suit, white shirt, and black top hat standing in a richly decorated theater or opera house with red velvet curtains and ornate architecture.
Young woman sitting on the ground in front of a white slatted wall, wearing a gray tank top, black jeans, and yellow work boots, with a serious expression.
A person dressed in Victorian or steampunk attire with a large feathered headpiece sits on the floor in a dimly lit room illuminated by blue and purple stage lights, possibly backstage or in a theater.
Three people with vintage clothing having a conversation at a hotel check-in desk, with a brick wall and a large indoor plant in the background.
A woman sitting inside a green car, adjusting the rearview mirror, with a red brick wall illuminated by red lighting in the background.
A man with curly hair and glasses sitting in a home office, gesturing with his right hand, with shelves and windows in the background.
A woman in a red dress and long red gloves sitting on the floor of a room, talking on a rotary phone. The room has a wooden bed, a nightstand with a lamp featuring a reindeer sculpture, and scattered cash and a money case on the floor.
Poster for 'The SpongeBob Musical' featuring colorful characters from the show with a blue background filled with bubbles, and text "Best Day Ever" at the top and event details at the bottom.
A young man with curly hair sitting in the driver's seat of a car, looking out the window.
A young man with curly dark hair and a big smile, wearing a colorful tropical print shirt and black shorts, standing against a yellow background. He is raising both hands and lifting one leg, appearing cheerful and playful.
A young man holding a soccer ball stands inside an empty theater or auditorium with multiple levels of seating and dim lighting.
A woman with blonde hair sitting in a car, illuminated by red light, looking directly at the camera with an intense expression.
Actors performing a steampunk-themed science experiment scene with period costumes, top hats, and laboratory equipment including test tubes and glassware, on stage in a dark setting.
An elderly woman in a red sweater sitting in a church pew, holding an open hymnal, smiling and looking up.
A woman sitting in an audience, smiling, holding a pen and a sheet of paper, with others seated behind her.
A woman with curly hair wearing a patterned shirt, sitting on a white chair against a dark background
Promotional poster for 'Madagascar the Musical' showing characters from the movie in jungle-themed costumes with legal and event details at the bottom.
Black and white portrait of a man with styled hair, casual beard, wearing a dark shirt and a patterned blazer, smiling slightly against a plain background.
A man and woman dance closely between large columns on a city street, with the man supporting the woman as she extends her arms and legs in a dance pose.
A man surrounded by four young girls in a classroom or studio setting with clothing racks and tables in the background. They are smiling and posing for the photo.
A woman with blonde curly hair and red lipstick looking at the camera, wearing a sparkly green top and black skirt, sitting indoors with a globe and dark window blinds in the background.
A man dressed in vintage clothing, holding a stick and a decorated hat, appears to be jumping or dancing in a theatrical setting with a blue background.
A man standing outdoors near tall grass during sunset, wearing a dark green blazer, navy shirt, and a pocket square, with a contemplative expression.
People dressed as farm animals, including a person in a pig costume and another as a cow puppet, standing near a rural farm fence with goats and farm scenery.
A woman with light skin and curly hair gazes into the distance with her hand resting on her cheek, illuminated by a soft light on her face against a dark background.
A young woman with light brown hair tied back, wearing a white tank top, blue jeans, a red bandana around her neck, earrings, and a watch, sitting in a wooden booth, resting her chin on her hand, looking thoughtfully to the side.
A man in a suit sitting alone in an ornate theater or opera house with red velvet seats and warm lighting.
A woman sitting in the driver's seat of a car at night, looking at a mirror and adjusting her hair, with a magazine on her lap and a gun on the console.
A theater stage with performers and audience members watching a play or performance, with actors on stage and a group of actors in the background.
Young woman with red hair wearing a cheerleading outfit with 'TRUM' letters and a red bow in her hair, standing confidently with a blurred blue and white stage background.
An elderly man browsing records in a bustling record shop with hanging clothing and various items on shelves in the background.
An elderly woman with glasses and short dark hair sitting on a bed, smiling, wearing a red sweater. She is in a room with closed wooden blinds on the windows, sunlight filtering through. There is a mirror reflecting her in the background and a younge
Portrait of a woman with short dark hair wearing a black sleeveless top, looking directly at the camera with a calm expression.
A woman with dark hair and blue eyes looking directly at the camera, wearing pearl earrings and a black top against a black background.
A woman in a red dress with dark hair and intense blue eyes poses against a dark textured background, looking directly at the camera with her hands near her neck.