Alice G Patterson Photography {blog} bio picture

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: KIDS

saying goodbye {to winter}

Two weeks ago we had one of our larger snowfalls of the season, and in about two weeks spring will officially arrive.  Right now we have clear blue skies and rising temperatures, and yet still plenty of snow is holding the ground hostage.   So I’d say today is the center of a two week seasonal...

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Nanci - Nice job!

Noelle - These are all awesome - especially the best friend part!!

Beth - I couldn't agree more Derek!

Derek - That was a really fun day! And the pictures came out great! Nice job!

heart {no.13}

Several years ago, I read an interview with rocker girl Gwen Stefani.  I don’t think she was pregnant yet, but she was talking about her marriage and plans for children in the near future.  She asked “Really, what is more romantic than two people choosing to raise children together?”   I know, I know.  It can...

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Emily Weiss - Romance and love are right. Great shot

laure - Priceless. I LOVE this photo!

Beth - She is a cutie! I love this picture of her!

heart {no. 10}

I hope you are enjoying my 14 hearts countdown to Valentines Day.  Let’s face it though, sometimes we don’t always get what or who we want. What do you do when a heart is out of reach?

This photo is from a snapshots! session with my nephews Derek and Cooper… you guys are the best!  xoxo

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Derek - Ha ha Cooper can't get it.

Mike - LOL that brings back memories. I remember jumping up trying to grab something out of my brother's hands. And worse yet was when he'd straight arm me while holding my head so I couldn't touch him.

Photographe Pour un Mariage - Sensation this is a good giveaway. I so necessitate this lol. What an enormous awareness you have provided here. I actually resemble it. Gratitude for this well-informed post

the nelsons {just a peek}

Have you ever thought about doing a portrait session in the winter?  If not, I think you should!  While the flowers of spring, grass of summer, and colors of autumn are all beautiful, I have to say I do love me a wintry scene.
With this in mind, I’m happy to share with you a quick...

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Feuza - winters are fun too! did some maternity ones last year and got to try different cool things, can't wait to see more

Derek - I look awesome! Haha, actually this shot is really cool and I can't wait to see more!

Ahbed - I love this picture! It looks so fun and fresh! (Even though it is winter :P)

Nanci - Great intro of the Nelson family- I am looking forward to seeing more!

Chris - Very cool shot, can't wait to see more!

Mindy - Loving the hats and the background!

sara, owen, will, and charlotte {just a peek}

I’ve been living in Central New York for about two years now.  Yesterday, however, was the first time I drove to Ithaca; and already, I can’t wait to go back.  The drive was filled with amazing rural landscapes, which I hope to photograph in the springtime, if not sooner. I didn’t have time {to stop...

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michelle@montalbanophoto.com - "Whose kids are these??!!!!"

Sara - If you can just hold still we'll have PIZZA for DINNER!!

Anonymous - "I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM!"

Beth - "You just won an all expenses paid vacation to Disney World!"

Amy - I "hear" 'Mom, Mom, Mom' ... 'Dad, Dad, Dad ...' Maybe that's just from my own personal experience! :)

sara and jordan {sort of}

I had a great family portrait session with Jeff and his beautiful daughters Jordan and Sara.  You may remember Sara from her senior portrait session!  After the shoot today, we were talking on the front porch saying our goodbyes, as they were all getting ready to head home.  At some point I glance over and...

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Mindy - Adorable!

lauren {a few more portraits}

Way back in July, I photographed Lauren’s senior portrait session.  Here is a favorite from that shoot…
Lauren is so gorgeous and so much fun to photograph, that we went a little over the usual two hour session.  By the time, we got to the school to photograph her “track” portraits, the wind was blowing us...

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greco {the gecko}

As promised, a special feature of the darling girl…Greco the Gecko…. sounds a bit like a circus introduction.  Well she is certainly colorful enough for a circus…
Greco belongs to Charles who I recently photographed for his senior portrait.  I was so smitten with her, I had to do some portraits of her too.   I...

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charles {senior portrait: central new york}

Several important transitions have gone unmarked on my blog… summer is officially over, school is in session, the senior portrait season is winding down, and football season has started.  Meet Charles a 2010 senior and… a BIG Colts fan…

Whether I’m photographing weddings or portraits, I love exploring the same subject  with multiple perspectives.  Here is...

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greco {the gecko} » Alice G Patterson Photography {blog} - [...] belongs to Charles who I recently photographed for his senior portrait.  I was so smitten with her, I had to do some [...]

aubrey {senior portrait: central new york}

Meet Aubrey… yet another Senior Extraordinaire!  Aubrey and I share a passion… we both love photography!  In fact, after graduation that is what Aubrey would like to study.
No really, photography makes Aubrey smile…
Jump for joy…
Strike awesome model like poses…
Now that we have her love of photography established, let’s just take a moment to admire Aubrey’s...

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sara {senior portrait: central new york}

Can someone be cute as a button, sophisticated, glamorous, as well as adventurous and spirited?  I think so.  Meet Sara…
I’m loving the opportunity to create some of these fun “fashiony” portraits.  (By the way, there is a new trend in the photo world… we photographers get to make up our own words for our blogs) ...

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linda - Nice job Alice. Totally cute!

sara and jordan {sort of} » Alice G Patterson Photography {blog} - [...] session with Jeff and his beautiful daughters Jordan and Sara.  You may remember Sara from her senior portrait session!  After the shoot today, we were talking on the front porch saying our goodbyes, as they were all [...]

jamie {senior portrait: central new york}

Even though it is a holiday, I can’t wait another day to get this next group of photographs up.  I met Jamie earlier in the summer, when I photographed portraits of her and sister Maggie.  Thus, I had no worries going into her senior portrait session, because I already knew that Jamie was a wonderful...

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ashley {senior portrait: central new york}

As I’ve been feverishly editing senior portraits, the end of summer, has caught me totally by surprise!  I do apologize for being behind in my blog posting… I’m hoping it will be easy to forgive me, when you see the all the beautiful seniors that I’ve been photographing!
Meet Ashley… you may see her name in...

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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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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’s senior portraits {sneak peek}

I’ve been having a blast photographing senior portraits this summer; and working with Maggie was no exception!  Here is a glimpse of some of my favorites…

I love Maggie’s fab fashion with this outfit!

When talking with Maggie, I learned that she has a passion for interior design, so we did a lot of fun interior portraits.
I...

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Nanci - The close up golf and cap shot of Maggie is great.

megan & lauren {family portraits}

Megan and Lauren’s mom (the ever so charming Joanne), first contacted me to schedule Lauren’s senior portrait.  Before that, however, we had a secret portrait session of the two girls, as a birthday surprise for their dad.  So now that Tom has received his birthday presents, I’m delighted to share some of my favorites.  Happy...

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Abby - Oh my gosh these pictures are amazing! Lauren and Megan you two are gorgeous! Really nice work Alice :)

abby’s birthday/graduation weekend {boston,ma}

Abby had a lot to smile about during her fantastic  birthday/ high school graduation weekend; and this candy filled pinata says it all!

Her parents sure know how throw a good-time-had-by-all-kind-of-party!  There was fun decorations that included homemade flowers and lots of balloons!

This next shot reminds me of the sweet movie UP!   There she goes… up,...

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