Phillip Leeds was born in 1970 and is a 4th generation upper west sider from the isle of Manhattan. As a teen, Phillip developed an affinity for photography and vintage cameras, which eventually led him to seek out a Polaroid Big Shot, after seeing Andy Warhol's Red Book Exhibit. While making a career in music and fashion, Phillip took Polaroid portraits of friends, industry acquaintances and at other happenstance opportunities, resulting in an impressive and diverse collection of photographs. Stumbling into a chance to publish the collection, Phillip released Big Shots! in 2017.