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: SLIDESHOWS

carrie + andy {slideshow}

Absolutely loving the new trend in stop motion messages. Carrie’s and Andy’s Valentines Day themed portrait session, gave me the perfect opportunity to give it a try for myself.
These two are so cute, and I couldn’t be happier with this fun little valentine message…

The creative possibilities for this type of fun stop motion message...

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:Della - Dude, that was fantabulous! And not to mention uber cute! I like how the pictures move like something in a flipbook. Great job Carrie and Andy, and especially Alice.

Biggest Sister : ) - Very nice : ).

Frank DiMeo - I love these Alice! So fresh and fun! Great couple and great job!

Gina Meola - LOVE THIS!!! What a great idea and sweet couple. F-A-B!

Feuza - How fun! I wanna do one~ is it just a bunch of pictures and then more of how you do the slideshow, email meeeeeee, if you can have a great day~

Meredith Perdue - Oh, my goodness! This is so incredibly cute! I love it!

laure - This is too cool! You are simply amazing.

Cooper - That was good

Jeremy - The best part about this is that there's nothing fake feeling about it - it's exactly the Carrie & Andy that I know. :) I love the secret shot of Andy disposing of the evidence!

Lindsay - Love it!

Noelle - Ohhhhh - I love it! It is retro and new at the same time....

winter semi formal {photo party}

I’ve added a new “photo booth” service as an a la carte option for my 2010 clients.  It’s brand new service, so we thought we would try it out last weekend.  My niece invited her friends over to my house for a little pre-dance photo party, before they headed out for a great night at...

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Jill (Fridlund) Alessandra - Fun- Zany- Silly- slices of cool times! Like it: photo booth :-D

Danielle - I love all of them! I was so glad we could use the photo booth, it was great fun, and they turned out so cute!

Beth - Aw! I love them all, but especially the first one!

Noelle - What fun - and a cool way to get pictures of your guests (that show personality)!

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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helena turns one {san francisco, ca}

After back to back trips to California and Boston, I’m finally catching up on my editing.
Jamie (Helena’s pop) picked out this great indie rock song for their slideshow.  The song is called “Ageless Beauty,” and I think it’s a pretty safe bet to say the title describes both of Jamie’s loves… Helena and her mommy...

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Piper McGinley - Alice, this totally rocks! We absolutely love it - thank you!!

Karen Miller - These photos really capture this beautiful family!

Francie Krauel - great pictures - i love how this was set up.

luckiest dad in the world {los angeles}

This father and daughter duo, are the best of the best!
Okay, I confess I’m totally biased… you see, for the past four years, I’ve been lucky enough to call these two my family. There are not enough adjectives in the world to express how truly awesome Giovanni and Besso are! A few weeks...

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:Della - Dudes. Loved it!!! These pictures are the best! And Besso - love the solemn expressions. They're intense. :P

pamala - sweet! loved it...and how perfectly the music and slideshow goes together! i'm very impressed. :)

Beth - What a great video! And perfect music :)

abby & charles {junior prom}

Half of this group had to run at track meets the afternoon of their junior prom!  I’m so impressed that not only did everyone get showered, but they looked AWESOME!
The girls were gorgeous in their stunning gowns; and the guys were rocking the tuxedos!

I had such a great time photographing these amazing teens!  I would...

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Beth - Fantastic photos!

abby {senior portraits}

I’ve been juggling a few projects this past week.  I’m happy to say, however, that I just finished Abby’s senior portrait slide show.  There are so many great shots. Not hard to do, when you have the stunningly gorgeous Abby to work with.   I probably squeezed a few too many images into the...

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:Della - Dude-luv it.

Jeremy - Wow, this is absolutely fantastic. I think pictures 16, 18 & 19 are my favorite, with Abby hiding behind her cello. ^_^ Love the ones taken around town too, gives it a character that you just wouldn't get in a normal studio photo shoot.

Cheri Carbaugh - I am so totally in love! I just watched Abby's slide show. I am so proud to be able to say that she is my niece! And to say that I've met the photographer! OK, I really have to get back to work now. But I can't wait until I have time to look at more of your work. Work? Art is a more apt description! Big Smiles, ~ Cheri

Another Happy Customer - Abby - what a beautiful way to start a Friday morning. Everything is just lovely - how nice to have a senior session that involves more than a few head shots. I'm totally impressed - you will always treasure these pictures - especially after many years. The best thing though is that photos like these will always bring back the look and the feelings no matter the time. Great job, Alice.

Abby - I absolutely love this slide show and I loved shooting with you! Thanks so much Alice! =]

the lovely della {central new york}

Is it my imagination or kids becoming more and more amazing with each new generation? Della is a such a smart, funny, and talented 14 year old! In addition to being an avid reader, young author, viola player, I think we can add modeling to her list of talents. Capturing these fun...

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Besso and Giovanni - Great pictures Della and Alice! Della you are so wonderfully unique and fun and I just want to hang out with you. I loved that Vetiver song as well. Keep going!!!!

Nanci - Alice, you know how to capture the beauty in people. Della looks very sweet and pretty. This is another example of your artistry and professional skill.

Grandma - What a great photo shoot. The beautiful essence of Della was captured by Alice's photographs. I think they are a great team - as model and photographer - they should be in Teen Vogue.

alice - Thank you! She is much fun and beautiful too!

Della's Auntie - This rocks! What a great slide show - - and smashing photos of a smashing gal!!!! I'm totally impressed!

jen and john {alexandria, va}

My shutter speed was around 1/60 of a second, and yet look at all of the romance this single photo possesses… love it!
Here is a fun little slideshow of Jen and John, and their dog Bear… and Bear’s favorite toy…

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Amy Klein - Love this! Miss you Jen ;-) Amy

Chi Kuske - awesome pics, both of you look beautiful and of course let not leave Bear out.

Mariam - The sweetest couple & the sweetest Bear! :)

Anonymous - Too sweet! Makes you wanna fall in love!

Billie - I know Jen well and have had the pleasure of seeing these two special people together. You have captured their love and caring for one another BEAUTIFULLY! in your magnificant photography! Thanks! Billie

Silkina - These are beautiful photos full of romance and smoldering passion! Bear is adorable and adds to the playfulness of some of the shots. John is dashingly handsome and Jen is just drop dead gorgeous and they make a wonderful couple!

Anonymous - Love it! Song choice was perfect. I have known Jen for 18 years and she looks happier than ever! These pictures capture her personality so well. - Cheryl

john - thank you, alice. it warms my heart to witness the love in their faces. i really like the staircase shots of my grandson!

Anonymous - Love. Love. Love it! :)

Alice - Thank you Nanci. It's so nice to see a name attached to your kind words. With all of these anonymous quotes, I was beginning to think Jen and John were in a witness protection program.

Nanci - A beautiful slide show! Like the background music and use of color & black/white photos. John & Jen look like they enjoyed the photo shoot. They look like they truly treasure & enjoy each others company. This is a great job to capture the essence & spirit of a beautiful couple.

Anonymous - What a beautiful slideshow. The music was a great choice.

Anonymous - Like the photos

Anonymous - Great job capturing the love between those two! It really shows :).

Alice - Thanks! Your phrase "gobsmacking gorgeous" makes me smile.

Anonymous - This slideshow is gobsmacking gorgeous! Love love love the monuments, and how relaxed and comfortable the couple and their dog are!! An excellent session!

winners of a free 8×10 {no fooling} » Alice G Patterson Photography {blog} - [...] to Jen & John for winning my first Cans For Comments [...]

bear {a sad farewell} » Alice G Patterson Photography {blog} - [...] dear sweet friends and clients, Jen and John, had to say a sad farewell to their sweet dog Bear, who fell ill and has passed [...]

the nelsons {phoenix, ny}

In addition to cutting down their own Christmas Tree, The Nelsons decided to add a family portrait session to this year’s adventure. We drove out to Goodmans Christmas Tree Farm where they have 65 acres of tress to choose from! It was very cold, but oh so much fun!
Here is a little slide...

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Jan Harrison Riedl - What a beautiful series of family photographs. The backdrop of Christmas trees and snow is wonderful. A priceless keepsake!

Anonymous - Thank you, Alice, for sharing these beautiful pictures with us. Goodman's Christmas Tree Farm has provided many, many, special moments for families and we are happy to be part of your holiday tradition.

Regards,
The Goodman Family
Phoenix, New York

photogirl - Great photos!
It seems like such a wonderful and white Christmas!
The photos really reflect the Joy of the day.
I love 'em.

Thanks

Anonymous - Alice -

As always - AMAZING. Particularly like the last shot with all of the helpers -- I'm sure the one with the shorter arms was the tree placement guide.

Noele

“nostalgic” photo contest entry

At the last minute, I entered a photo into Pacific Weddings Magazine’s Photo Contest. The theme is “Nostalgic.” Most of the examples PW is featuring are posed portraits; but I just love this candid I caught during Karina and Bruno’s first dance. Nothing is more nostalgic than memories with a true love;...

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k - We love Alice's style. Her pictures capture a great quiet energy... you can see the inner thoughts and feelings. We felt very comfortable with her being around us all the time on our big day. That is probably the most telling thing we can say about her. We cherish the finished album. It contains all the hidden details and colors of what we experienced.

Karina and Bruno

heart {no. 3} » Alice G Patterson Photography {blog} - [...] Karina and Bruno had an amazing wedding at the Figueroa Hotel in Los Angeles famous for it’s Moroccan flair and the Blue Door.  Here is a little fun my second shooters Sonia and Michelle had at the end of the night… [...]

lily turns one {fayetteville, ny}

This is my very first blog entry. What better subject to start with than a portrait session of darling little Lily, who recently celebrated her first birthday!
She is such a cutie; and definitely a girl on the go! Here is a fun little slideshow to watch:

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abierwagen3 - Alice! I look at the pictures you have done over and over every day! They are wonderful! You did such a wonderful job capturing all of those memorable moments! Thank you sooo much for everything.We will definately be in contact for future photo ops!

pamala - wow. that was great. your photos are amazing. i almost want to have a child so you could photograph him...or her. nice edit, too.