Philip Solobay

Fashion · Portraits · Editorial

Based in Zürich, Switzerland

Philip Solobay

A feeling for light.
A point of view, in every frame.

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A selection of fashion, portraits, editorials and places.

48 images
Studio portrait of Asha Jamieson reclining against a soft blue background.
Retro Blue — reclining portraitStudio & editorial01
Asha Jamieson in a black top and white shorts, photographed against a pale blue backdrop.
Retro Blue — portraitStudio & editorial02
Studio fashion portrait in a black jacket and white shorts.
Retro Blue — tailoringStudio & editorial03
Full-length fashion portrait against a blue studio background.
Retro Blue — full lengthStudio & editorial04
Fashion portrait reclining on a dark blue sofa.
Retro Blue — on the sofaStudio & editorial05
Full-length reclining studio portrait with raised feet against a blue backdrop.
Retro Blue — floor studyStudio & editorial06
Full-length monochrome fashion portrait against a curved wall with a diagonal shadow.
Line & lightZürich portraits07
Fashion portrait in a black jacket and white skirt, framed by a blue doorway.
Blue doorwayZürich portraits08
Fashion portrait seated on sunlit concrete steps below a blue sky.
Concrete & skyZürich portraits09
Monochrome portrait beside a riverside railing with city buildings behind.
By the riverZürich portraits10
Monochrome seated portrait on a stone wall beneath trees.
The promenadeZürich portraits11
Monochrome fashion portrait in a pale blouse beside dense foliage.
Dappled lightZürich portraits12
Warm colour portrait beneath trees.
Evening lightZürich portraits13
Monochrome fashion portrait against an ornate metal gate.
City geometryZürich portraits14
Monochrome portrait in a white top at the edge of the lake.
LakesideZürich portraits15
Fashion portrait beside bicycles at a lakeside railing.
Passing throughZürich portraits16
Monochrome environmental portrait beside a tree in dappled light.
In the shadeZürich portraits17
Black-and-white portrait leaning on a city bridge railing.
Direct gazeZürich portraits18
Monochrome seated portrait on a bridge with city rooftops behind.
Lines of the cityZürich portraits19
Portrait in a black jacket seated beside a lake.
At the lakeZürich portraits20
Monochrome standing portrait in a light blouse framed by leaves.
Foliage studyZürich portraits21
Portrait in yellow swimwear framed by dense palm leaves.
Palm studySun & coast22
Close portrait in yellow swimwear with warm sunlight on the shoulders.
Sunlit portraitSun & coast23
Wide fashion photograph in yellow swimwear, reclining on sand.
On the sandSun & coast24
Swimwear portrait beside a wooden boardwalk with palm trees and a blue sky.
BoardwalkSun & coast25
Full-length swimwear photograph underneath broad palm fronds.
Under the palmsSun & coast26
Fashion portrait in yellow swimwear holding a beach volleyball net.
At the netSun & coast27
Seated swimwear portrait on pale sand in afternoon light.
Summer lightSun & coast28
Fashion portrait seated at the base of a palm tree.
Palm shadeSun & coast29
Full-length swimwear portrait beside a wooden beach post.
Golden afternoonSun & coast30
A model in burgundy swimwear standing on coastal rocks, with blue water and mountains behind her.
At the water’s edgeSun & coast31
A model in pink swimwear reclining where clear blue water meets the rocky shore.
In the shallowsSun & coast32
A model in pale blue swimwear reclining on a sunlit beach beside the surf.
White sandSun & coast33
A swimwear portrait in warm sunlight beneath coastal trees.
Coastal shadeSun & coast34
A model in neutral swimwear lying at the edge of a wave on warm-toned sand.
ShorelineSun & coast35
A model in burgundy swimwear lit by a shaft of warm light against a dark rock face.
Rock & shadowSun & coast36
VIGOUR magazine page 50, Miami Sunrise editorial credited to Philip Solobay.
Miami Sunrise / 50In print37
VIGOUR magazine page 53, a swimwear portrait beside a palm tree.
Miami Sunrise / 53In print38
VIGOUR magazine page 52, a sunlit swimwear portrait by the ocean.
Miami Sunrise / 52In print39
VIGOUR magazine page 51, a swimwear photograph among palm trees.
Miami Sunrise / 51In print40
Beautica October 2023 issue 2 cover featuring Asha Jamieson, photography by Philip Solobay.
Retro Blue / coverIn print41
Warm pendant light above a dark restaurant interior, opening onto greenery.
Window lightPlaces42
A secluded staircase framed by tropical foliage.
A green passagePlaces43
Hanging paper birds and their shadows above a table in a quiet restaurant interior.
Quiet interiorPlaces44
Lush trees over a quiet pond in Colombia.
Still waterPlaces45
A spreading tree above an open courtyard.
Open canopyPlaces46
A warmly lit restaurant facade at night.
After darkPlaces47
Surreal image study combining a figure with flowing dark and pale forms.
Fluid formArt studies48

Behind the photographs

A considered eye.
A personal approach.

I'm Philip, a photographer based in Zürich. My work moves between portraits, fashion and editorial stories — from a quiet studio to the changing light of a coastline.

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