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The Hiccup in My Brain Here's a little drivel to go with your shovel

Written by on February 25th, 2015
Pano of the portrait garden

I woke up this morning different. As always with me in February, I begin to get a little moody. I’ve always blamed it on the lack of sunshine or of being outside less often. If I don’t watch myself, I begin to care less about the things that are important to me; I begin just passing [click title to read more ;)]


Nothing off the chopping block What I learned from Bill Murray

Written by on January 29th, 2015

I began running today. I’ve run plenty of other times, in fact most of my life I’ve run for recreation and leisure, but I had taken a hiatus.  I run for so many reasons. Because my pants feel tight, because I feel blue or maybe I feel “blah.” I run when I feel a little [click title to read more ;)]


Taking inventory Daydreaming and Grocery Shopping

Written by on January 21st, 2015

Instead of setting some goals for myself this year, I decided to take stock of my life. With everything I do, I ask myself why am I doing this? What is my main motivation?


Nothin’ more East Texas than Watermelons Celebrating East Texan summer tradition

Written by on June 20th, 2014
Kiddos eating watermelon is a great way to celebrate East Texas summertime.

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 ;)]


TBT {throwback Thursday!} Here's some nostalgia for you.

Written by on April 3rd, 2014
2004 Easter Bunnies. Looking back 10 years ago.

Bunny sessions from the year we began at our new studio. We look forward to these sessions , and we still do!


Capturing your Imagination photography that turns your dreams into reality

Written by on March 26th, 2014
A portrait of a girl riding a pony barefoot.

The image above represents a very special story to me: One day, a young woman, pregnant with a baby girl, buys a beautiful dress.  The woman has a vision of her baby growing into a beautiful young lady that will fit into that dress for her fifth birthday.  In her vision, she sees her precious [click title to read more ;)]


Signature Seniors senior portraits as unique as the individual

Written by on January 30th, 2014
Graduating Seniors have filled a wall with written notes about their portrait sessions at G. Patterson Studio.

At the studio, we have a dressing room for our clients.  In that room, there is a wall where graduating seniors have written little notes about their sessions and signed their names.  Looking at this wall the other day got me thinking about the individuality of each of these seniors.  Every word is penned with [click title to read more ;)]


New camera, New Year? Five tips from Certified Professional Photographer for getting started with your new camera!

Written by on January 2nd, 2014
Get out and practice with your new camera.

Did Santa bring you a new camera for the new year? If so, I’ve got a few tips that will help you get started with capturing some great images. 1. I know it sounds lame, but open that little book that came with the camera and read at least the first chapter or so. It [click title to read more ;)]