Having worked in fashion editorial, photojournalism, portrait and music, Patrick creates an arresting, beauty-inspired world within a single photograph. As a generous and artistic photographer, Patrick combines a technical expertise with proficient composition skills that result in finely crafted images both sincere and emotive without ever being cliché. Patrick does not approach a wedding as a standard event; rather he utilizes the ceremonial environment to establish a rich and evocative background to document each couple’s unique bond.
Simply put, Patrick Pike “gets it.”
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It may seem odd that a surfer from Los Angeles would grow to call a small town in the Sierra’s home, but that’s exactly what has happened to me. I have found a perfect level of peace and solitude here that mirrors my love of the ocean. A family of true outdoor lovers, I live with my wife and two little ones just outside of Yosemite National Park in the town of Mariposa. Living here provides us with opportunities that we love, wether it’s kayaking in the local Merced River, exploring local trails on mountain bike, or just relaxing in our front yard. It’s our perfect place for us. And living this close to Yosemite and spending so much time there is simply amazing.
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Mid way through planning their wedding, they scrapped the idea of a big wedding. Quite simply, it just wasn’t right for them. Even over the phone as we talked about the next steps, I could hear the relief in Melissa’s voice. Now they were on track planning their wedding.
by Patrick Pike
Placed in Elopements, Weddings
Tagged with spring, Wedding, Yosemite, Yosemite Lodge, yosemite wedding
It had been a warm day, but the sun was setting in the hills and cooling things down when I met up with Sierra. She had some ideas for her senior portraits, but nothing was locked in stone yet. All I knew is that it only took me one glance at her to know that [...]
by Patrick Pike
Placed in Portraits
Tagged with portraits, senior, senior portraits, Yosemite High School
Close to a year passed from the time that I met Alicia and Tony until their wedding. But even at that first meeting…
by Patrick Pike
Placed in Weddings
Tagged with ahwahnee hotel, Ahwahnee Lawn, spring, Wedding, Yosemite
Here is one frame from yesterday’s wedding with Amy and Chris. Gorgeous scenery and wonderful people. What else can a photographer ask for?
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