Capturing More Than Just A Likeness

Patti has the ability to look through her camera lens and distill people to their essential elements. An upturned eyebrow. An uncontrollable giggle. A certain turn of the head. Patti seeks to photograph something much more special than the average portrait. She shoots people, faces, and relationships in their native environment in order to capture the very essence of each individual.

Unlike many photographers who are known for their distinctive style, Patti adapts her style to suit each new subject. She strives to make every photo shoot natural and comfortable so that the moments caught on film are real and organic.

Patti selects her subjects carefully, but doesn't limit her range of options. She takes her camera from third-world countries to cutting-edge corporate clients, to the studios of painters and musicians and friends.

Among her influences, photographer greats such as Annie Leibovitz, Herb Ritts, Matthew Rolston, Robert Frank, Paul Strand, and Dorothea Lange.