Nothin’ more East Texas than Watermelons Celebrating East Texan summer tradition
Written by Daryl Sparks on June 20th, 2014
Summers in East Texas are typically hot and muggy, but you can’t stay cooped up inside all day. There’s too much fun to be had outside. Running through sprinklers, catching fireflies, going fishing, going swimming… And one other thing that comes to mind is eating watermelon! It’s a true East Texan tradition. I look forward [click title to read more ;)]
Making the Memories Count a look at the numbers of unique moments we've captured over the past 10 years
Written by Daryl Sparks on April 29th, 2014
As we continue to reflect upon and celebrate all that has happened in the past 10 years, we take a look at the numbers of unique moments we’ve captured. Over 1000 Just4Fun Kid’s sessions with all the goofy grins, silly smiles and unexpected moments one can imagine… Hundreds of furry friends and their owners, those [click title to read more ;)]
Connecting with our Clients… Then and Now A glimpse of our studio newsletter
Written by Daryl Sparks on April 25th, 2014
For the better part of 10 years, we’ve tried to stay connected with our clients through our studio newsletter “Coming Home.” It’s of great importance to us to remain engaged with our friends and family who continue to support our portrait studio. The newsletter often contains stories of recent family sessions, growing families, photography [click title to read more ;)]
Our Portrait Garden’s 10 Year Transformation the before and after images of our private portrait garden
Written by Daryl Sparks on April 9th, 2014
To our friends of the studio, you are certainly familiar with our private portrait garden. We try to use it in some creative way for every session. Hopefully, you would agree that it is one of the little treasures of Nacogdoches. To those that have not had the pleasure of a family or children portrait [click title to read more ;)]
The Blooms are Coming! winter's white canvas will soon be painted with all the color palette of spring
Written by Daryl Sparks on February 27th, 2014
Winter is a confusing season here in Nacogdoches. It seems like half the time we are covering our plants with sheets and wrapping our pipes to keep it all from freezing. Then, the other half of the time we are wearing shorts and drinking ice tea as we rake our lawns. I compare it to [click title to read more ;)]
Puppy Love Portraits Supporting the Humane Society of Nacogdoches County
Written by Daryl Sparks on February 5th, 2014
Each year, the studio hosts a promotional event in support of the Humane Society. Although the details of the event have changed from time to time, the goal is ultimately the same. We want to be a part of helping those pets that are in need while offering others an opportunity to join this effort. [click title to read more ;)]
Getting it Right Every Time Capturing the perfect portrait even when it seems impossible
Written by Daryl Sparks on January 22nd, 2014
When you have been around as long as G. Patterson Studio has, you think you have heard it all when it comes to doubts. Stressed out mothers will say, “There is just no way to get a good photo of my child.” Sarcastic dads will smirk, “Good luck with this family.” Nervous teenagers will say, [click title to read more ;)]