A Good Day What I'd like to say to the seniors…if they were listening
Written by Cindy Patterson on July 23rd, 2014
It’s that time of year that we begin seeing high school seniors for their yearbook pictures. For Nacogdoches, it’s the velvet drape for girls and for boys, a tuxedo shirt and jacket. For some of them it’s the first time they’ve had professional pictures taken. For all of them, their senior year marks the end [click title to read more ;)]
No Agenda Necessary
Written by Cindy Patterson on July 9th, 2014
I have a plan for everything these days! What I’m gonna fix for dinners for the week, how we’ll spend our weekends for the month, even what I’m going to wear for the next few days. (I don’t want to waste that perfect outfit on work when I could wear it for that lunch date!) [click title to read more ;)]
Hey now! It’s not as bad as it sounds. Great quote about photographers
Written by Daryl Sparks on July 7th, 2014
I love this quote. I wish I knew the author so I could compliment them on their wittiness. Truth be told, when you’re in the hands of a true professional, a photographer is anything but violent. If anything, a photographer, as well as the photo session, should be FUN, EXCITING, MEMORABLE … and above all [click title to read more ;)]
Disney World Magic Making family memories at the "Happiest Place on Earth"
Written by Daryl Sparks on June 30th, 2014
My family recently got back from a FANTASTICAL trip to Disney World. We were able to enjoy seven magical days of Disney parks despite it being Florida’s rainiest month. (About that… When the rains come, you can either get upset or you can act like a kid just playing in the rain and splashing in [click title to read more ;)]
The Joys of Owning Your Own Business
Written by Daryl Sparks on June 25th, 2014
One of my absolute favorite aspects of our portrait garden and surrounding property is our GINORMOUS pecan tree. Years ago, an arborist (a tree expert) visited and said that it was one of the largest and oldest pecan trees he had ever seen. Pecan trees are familiar to everyone in the Nacogdoches area, but this [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 ;)]
Celebrating 10 Years at our current location as G. Patterson Photographic Studio & Gallery
Written by Greg Patterson on April 2nd, 2014
TODAY we are celebrating our 10th year anniversary in our current location and roughly 20 years in business. With God’s blessings we are proud to have served Nacogdoches and surrounding East Texas area for the past 20 years!
Texas Celebrates Independence Local Boy Scouts of America ring Old University Bell during celebration.
Written by Greg Patterson on March 3rd, 2014I enjoyed documenting the celebration of Texas’ 178th independence this past Sunday, March 2, 2014. The celebration took place in the Old University Building located just west of Mound street on the campus of TJR elementary school. The Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT), mayor Roger Van Horn and others were there to organize, [click title to read more ;)]