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alice {girl vs. grown up}

By now, you have most likely concluded that I am a wedding and lifestyle portrait photographer.  Here is what you probably don't know:

In addition to (or maybe instead of) my photographer persona, most of my neighbors recognize me as the lady being pulled around town by my three dogs (or as I like to call them "the girls").  Ironically, I still think of myself as a girl, but really I'm a grown woman.

In addition to being creative, running my business has lots of grown up responsibilities that I happily greet on a daily basis.  When I have a shoot, I arrive early, with back up equipment, a second photographer, and over fifteen years of experience.  But the minute I start taking pictures, I suddenly personify my absolute favorite part of the job... I become a girl with a camera. 

The girl in me remains enthusiastic, creative, warm, and ever enchanted with sharing photographs.  The grown up is experienced, professional, and reliable.  So over the many years of being self-employed, I've learned that the whole girl vs. grown up is not a contest. Rather, it is a rare combination that makes me uniquely talented in photographing life's big events and little moments.

p.s.

My sister wants me to tell you that I'm a graduate of Brooks Institute of Photography located in Santa Barbara, CA.  From there, I went on to build my wedding and portrait business in San Francisco and Los Angeles.  Currently, I'm finding my latest niche in the amazing state of New York! 

Thank you for coming by.  I hope to hear from you soon!

Monthly Archives: August 2009

ali {senior portrait}

My favorite images of the seniors that I photograph always happen during the personality portraits.   The yearbook portrait is just as important, however, and I realize that I need to start sharing some of these photographs.  There is no better place to start than with the adorable Ali…
Okay, now that I got that out of...

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jamie and maggie {family portrait}

Karen had the fun idea to surprise her husband, with portraits of their daughters, for his birthday.  Happy Birthday Dan…
This is Jamie… I’m so excited to be photographing her senior portrait session in a few days.  So kind and lovely!
This is Jamie’s younger sister Maggie and her favorite pet… Sweetie.  Maggie has autism.  I only...

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anthony {senior portrait}

I had a fantastic time photographing Anthony for his senior portrait session.
He has all kinds of cool going on!  After his formal yearbook portrait at my home studio, we headed back to Anthony’s home, and started working on the fun personal portraits.  First we started with his super radical dirt bike!

Safety first kids… don’t forge...

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julie and rick {engaged}

Julie and Rick are getting married!
We had a great time in the rural farm country near Phoenix, NY…

I love the chemistry in this next shot…

Not only is this neck of the woods gorgeous, but there also is a “Pick Your Own Blueberries” farm, which is exactly what Julie and Rick wanted to do…
I love the...

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Beth Patterson - Looks like a fun day!

heart {no. 7} » Alice G Patterson Photography {blog} - [...] images come from Julie and Rick’s engagement portrait session last summer.  I followed them along as they picked blueberries, which [...]

chloe {senior portrait}

I think I’ve said this before, but I’ll go ahead and say it again…  I’m so in awe of the grace, intelligence, and overall awesomeness of the teens I’ve been photographing this summer.
Chloe is no exception!  Can you guess what her passion is?  Well she has several!  Here is a look at one of them…

Yep,...

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Terry Ann - Yes Alice - your lovely photos of a special girl are a joy for all who love her to view. TA

Joan Dear-Houseman - Hi Alice: We just returned from vacationing in Pennsylvania and were so excited to see the photos of Chloe.....they were all gorgeous! Thanks, Joan

maggie {senior portrait slideshow}

Love the music Maggie picked out for her slideshow…

I’ll have some more senior portrait fun on the blog this week.  Yes, I’m talking to you Chloe.  Anthony too.
:)

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