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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!

Category Archives: EVENTS

february snapshots! {babies}

Feb 17, 2010

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posted in BABY, EVENTS, FAMILY PORTRAITS, PROMOS, SNAPSHOTS! | tags: , , ,

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alice - I know Laure... always the photographer, never the photographed :) xoxo

laure - Love, love this idea! Do you do boat themes? I'm hiring you this summer to do me and my kids! I have none....I wonder why? xoxo

Mindy - You did a fantastic job capturing that baby's spirit!

thank you {kubota images}

Jan 13, 2010

Last night was our monthly CNY PUG (Pictage User Group) meeting for professional photographers!  Unfortunately a few of our members couldn’t make it due to little life events, like oh going to have a baby any day now, dogs in surgery, sick kids, and jetting off to Florida… you know who you are :)   Luckily...

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Feuza - Thats so cool, where is this pug huh? :-)

laure - Yes, but I got theee golden ticket! Just like in Willy Wonka!!! I am beyond thrilled! Until the next episode!

alice - Thanks guys... my sister Beth (aka best studio manager evah!) and I put a lot of thought and outreach to for these awesome door prizes. I'm happy to say though, that I think everyone is walking away a winner, due to the great community found in these meetings. Pictage is a huge leader in the philosophy of building supportive communities amongst professional photographers; and we are so happy to be leading this group!

Beth - Thanks Wendi and Kubota Images!

Chrissy - Don't know how you manage to get such rockin prizes! Great job and what a lucky group!

Mike - Someone went home happy!

valentines inspiration from {julia child}

Jan 9, 2010

Last fall I went to see the film Julie & Julia, which I thoroughly enjoyed.  First off, I think Meryl Streep is the most amazing actress ever!  I saw her perform in a play at UCLA a few years back.  It was a very civilized audience, but I wanted to jump up and down like...

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Amanda - I love this idea! . I rarely get my butt in gear to get xmas cards out, and this seems like more fun. :)

Meredith Perdue - This is an exceptionally cute idea! I especially love it because I just saw Julie & Julia last week- great film! Good luck with this fun promo, Alice!

Michael Nesmith - What a great Idea!

alice - Thank you Ladies :)

Noelle - Buttery!!! And lovely!!!! Both your work and the story....

Mindy - cute idea

introducing {snapshots!}

Jan 4, 2010

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Nanci - Is this offer available offsite? I would like to schedule a session for my family.

Abby - I think this is a great idea! I can't wait for July to see all the creative spirit!

Noelle - This rocks! I'll need to get an appt during a period of more temperate (warmer) weather.....

valentines inspiration from {julia child} » Alice G Patterson Photography {blog} - [...] send out some custom photo Valentines Day cards, you should seriously consider booking a session on Saturday January 16th as part of my new Snapshots!  series…. yep the photos are going to have a Valentines Day [...]