Happy holidays everyone!

I finally got the website up and running. My "@partrickphotography.com" email is also fixed. Be sure to visit my site AFTER thanksgiving.... when you can't stand to see another turkey.

New Web site coming soon. It will be like Warneka 2.0. either way, I have been working on the site. Remember I am a minimalist.... clean lines...lots of white space.... this is what you will get. :)

Great News! A new store is coming to town. Strictly Locals. A new hang out to see some great artwork from local artists. More later... You can check my work out there too!
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Just a quick post to wish everyone a happy, safe fall season. Like my other posts mention, I was in Cancun and had a blast. Got a little work done and the rest of the time was mine. I am now back in the middle of fall trying to enjoy it. Not that hard.... Beautiful colors all around. :) Get out there and enjoy it while you can.

Cancun Wedding

Cancun Wedding

I just got back from Cancun.  I was actually hired for a private family event.  I had to photograph a family on vacation and doing a few other events.  But Here is the fun part!  I saw a couple walking down the beach on one of my days off. the woman was in a white, long, sun dress the man in black shorts, and a white top.  I said they look like they just got married. I noticed that as they walked down the beach they handed their camera to strangers to take there photo. it is not that uncommon, heck, I even do that.  But they did it a lot more often as they walked.

  I watched them stand on a small jetty her dress  and long brown hair blowing  in the wind behind her as the waves crashed in. He stood in front of her as they took turns taking photos of each other.    IT DROVE ME CRAZY! I said to my wife, "I have to shoot this couple!"  I ran over and asked them for their P&S camera.   It turns out they were just married and were from the Russian Federation.  I  pointed to myself and said  Professional photographer. Her eyes lit up and handed me the camera.  I sent them out on the jetty of rocks, wind blowing their hair and dress back, waves crashing in, blue skies and teal colored ocean behind them....   and I shot, and posed them a little at first, and shot and shot and shot......  I was waste deep in the surf almost being knocked over by the waves...  but I was having so much fun. They kissed and hugged.... and I shot and shot.  I just let them be a "couple"  and I shot around them.

It was interesting to see that we did not have to speak the same language to work together. But on the other hand, that is one of the reason's I LOVE photography.  I am not good with languages, and my writing is even worse.  but my photos do all the talking for me.  I felt as high as a kite after taking about 50 photos with the couple from Russia.  I hope they enjoy the photos.  I realized, I really love what I have a chance to do with my photography. Make people happy.

I saw the couple the next day while we were checking out. I gave the groom my business card and said  Please email a photo.  He smiled and thanked me again. I wished them good luck and many happy years.  I know they did not understand my words, but they got the meaning.    

It is not the paper the photos are printed on or the camera that I use that makes photography so exciting to me.  It is the fact that I get the chance to capture people in a happy time in their lives and record it so they have it beautifully documented for themselves and the next generation. 


If you are having a wedding in some far off destination, and not sure if it is worth having a local photo on the trip please give it some thought.  I and willing and able to work with you to make sure you have to best photos of the event for yourselves and your family to share for years to come.

We just wanted to wish everyone out there a Happy 4th of July. Please have fun,but stay safe.

Happy Birthday America!

I had to put this skyline photo up. Go Hawks!

Just a short note. It seems odd but I am having a great day. I guess focusing on a project really helps.

Since I have some followers on this blog,  I thought I would let you see what I have been up to lately.
I am very proud to show you The Shoot Kit   www.shootkit.com

The video is a rough draft,   I am in the process of shooting the final version in HD.  I would love to hear what you think and I hope this interests you enough consider picking one up when they come out.

Obviously, the site is not finished.  so please keep that in mind.  it will only get better.


Best,
Patrick

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My friend and Photographer Saundra was over  and we were talking about everything, business, life what not... It was good to see her again and I have to tell you,  If I had a child and wanted photos. I would go to the best!  If you don't know Saundra's site yet. It is time you visit  http://www.saundrakarol.com/. Her studio is cool and  her work rocks!   Moms get your kids infront of Sandy's lens, Fast!

editing photos from the wedding this past weekend. trying to narrow it down a bit.

I just wanted to leave a quick note.  I visited the factory that I might use for a neat little item for photographers to use.  It will store neatly in your bag and I think you will find it will make you a hero at any shoot.   Keep an eye out for this one.  It will be perfect for you.

I love this photo from an event I shot in Chicago the other day.This photo is of a CEO going on stage for a town hall meeting.   I just love the way it looked.

Found this fun photo,this couple was so much fun to work with!

It is good to see business coming back strong. I picked up a new client this week for some corporate portraits. Just remember me when it is time to update your photos. I am easy to work with, I always stay withing budget and I deliver on time.