Phillip Colwart is a professional photographer with a broadcasting background who grew up in New Orleans, and has lived in Hammond, LA since 1986. Colwart spent fourteen years as Neill Corporation's audio-visual producer, opened his studio in 2003, became a Certified Professional Photographer in 2007, received his Craftsman of Photography degree in 2013 and Master of Photography in 2023. He has contributed photography to Richard Murphy Hospice Foundation, Southeastern Louisiana University, Crimestoppers of Tangipahoa/St. Helena, Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep and other worthy causes. Colwart is a member of the Professional Photographers of America and Tangipahoa Chamber of Commerce, long-term blood donor, served as Board President of the Hammond Regional Arts Center, and currently serves on the Professional Photographers of Louisiana board.