More About Patrick
I'm Patrick
Deeper
1995
I've been really passionate about black culture and social justice since 1995. 3 years prior there were the Rodney King beatings and the subsequent race riots and for some reason I could not stop hearing about it on the TV. In 1995 I was 12 and a film Higher Learning was one of my favorite movies to watch. Made me feel proud to be black. Not proud cause I was better than anyone but understanding I'm a surviver of an ongoing struggle that, at that time, I saw and faced. The film validated a lot of what I've felt in my own experience a s a young child in "diverse" spaces.
2012
My cousin is killed the end of 2012. I don't see much effort in solving Felix's murder case. It's been years and there hasn't been an arrest. I know it's easy to default to calling it senseless gang violence when the goal is to prevent from having to spend taxpayer money on a black mans death. open and shut case. This is a clear example of a lack of justice to me. To see it played out in real time is eye opening.
Social Justice
2013
When doing your best truly doesn't matter to the person you're supposed to be building with. Made me feel like when I heal, I will have to hit the ground running... On a broken ankle. 2013 was wild.
Years ago for my girlfriend‘s 32nd birthday I made a video highlighting the first year of our relationship using photos of us over the last 12 months. I didn’t have a lot of money and in spite of my whining to make a grand gesture the most heartfelt thing I could think to do was put together a slideshow of our first year together. I showed her and was shocked by her reaction. “Ew… I don’t like it”
She said she didn’t like the photos I chose. The one thing I got her that’s I thought would have meant the most she doesn’t like. I was shocked but also embarrassed.
I feel like every year since she and everyone else were expecting a wedding ring. Every birthday, Valentine’s Day, holiday or family gathering we kept each other and a lot of people on their toes. I didn’t post it on social media
I struggled to attempt to do romantic shit like that to this day.
2015
There are certain things I can let go of. There are other things I just will not bother to deal with in my circle. As I get older, my tolerance for social negligence is at an all time low.
I’ve been taking photos since I was a kid but never thought to turn it into a career until I was encouraged by a photographer friend. By 2015 I bought my first Canon DSLR. At that point, I decided to research as much as I could regarding photography styles, techniques, tricks and trends. I discovered so much back then and continue to learn all the time. My goal is to produce thoughtful, artistic media and cultivate a friendly quality experience.
How does one navigate social situations with bad influence everywhere? How to maintain a healthy relationship with someone who misunderstands but doesn't listen? How to keep someone engaged when they welcome so many distractions? What to get some one who doesn't need anything from you?
I’ve been taking photos since I was a kid but never thought to turn it into a career until I was encouraged by a photographer friend. At that point, I decided to consume as much knowledge as I could regarding photography styles, techniques, tricks and trends. I discovered so much back then and continue to learn all the time. I try to produce an artistic value in every shot and bring professional quality to every session. I use light and manipulate shadows to bend around people and objects from a perspective to create interesting and dynamic looking content. I guess that’s the most basic way to put it.
I would love to provide you with truly awesome images and video you can use for your personal life, brand or business. Content can be personalized to your preferred style.
Hello I’m Patrick, I try my best to make quality content with people in my area. I do most my work in Middlesex County and Worcester County. I have a home studio here in Leominster but I'm hoping to shoot outdoors as it's a safer option. I’ve been practicing social distancing. I’m starting to shoot again. I’m hoping to photograph you with our seasonal weather, holiday theme or trending fashions. I have my own concepts but I’m open to many portrait styles and concepts. Sounds like anything you’d be into? Fill out our pre-shoot Questionnaire.