Patrick Colquhoun Photography

2009-09-06T13:00:00.000-07:00

I am trying out a new video program. Here is my first one. Let me know what you think.

2009-07-29T17:36:00.000-07:00

Great news!!! This past weekend I participated in the Old Saybrook Art and Craft Show and I won first place in the photography division. I have included the image that won. Thanks to all who came by my booth to see my work. :O)

2009-06-16T11:20:00.000-07:00

More good news!!! One of my images was used in Brides Connecticut for an advertisement. Cool, cool, cool!!!!!!!

2009-06-16T11:07:00.000-07:00

I recently had a bride inquire and ask for a referral. I consulted one of my brides from last year and she agreed to contact her about my services. I could not be more flattered by what she wrote. I have attached the letter below. This is why I love what I do!!! Thanks for the kudos, Melissa. :O)

Hi Amy,
We were so lucky to have Patrick photograph our wedding. First of all, he, as a person, is amazing. We first met with him, prior to making a commitment, at the Water's Edge in order to go over his work, albums, etc. He brought different samples of albums (the ones you and your husband will get and the parent albums). We were impressed with those right away. They were leather bound with the names etched in, and the pages were amazing. One of the things, other than his personality, that sold us was the way he was able to use parts of pictures as the background of his pages, organization of the bridal party, etc. I'm horrible at photographer lingo, but you have to meet with him to see what I'm talking about. Unfortunately, I've been lazy and haven't gotten around to meeting with him to create our album and we got married last July!

Up to the wedding day my mother and I were both very nervous about a lot of things (typical stress and jitters) and Patrick was very willing to return our calls promptly and reassure us on anything that we were questioning. On the wedding day itself, he was outstanding! My wedding was at 5:30 and he started taking pictures in the bridal suite at about 4:00 I believe. Amy, you wouldn't even know he was there! He just snapped away and captured the most amazing moments of my friends and I laughing, of my sister helping me with my dress, my mother and father walking into the room and seeing me for the first time, girls getting make up done and looking into the mirror. Please also feel extremely comfortable in knowing that Patrick (if you want him to) will be in the room while you put your dress on. Believe me, I was so happy he was because I have the most amazing pictures from it. He is 100% professional. Before my dress was on I had my body bra thing-a-ma-jig and my slip (so I obviously wasn't rockin around in my undies). The pictures that he took looked so old-hollywood because he did some of them in black and white. There is a great picture of my sister holding my dress so that I could slip into it. They're amazing. I wanted to make sure I mentioned that in this email because I know some women are uncomfortable with men in the room, especially with a camera! :)

After getting dressed he took us out front of our room (we were in the separate hotel that over looks the water, right in front of the front doors to Water's Edge) and took pictures of me solo and with my family and wedding party. During the ceremony, he stationed himself in various spots throughout. He was very discrete and most didn't know he was there! After the ceremony, we continued to take pictures on the lawn with family, friends, and bridal party. We continued to walk up the hill towards the cocktail hour where he did more pictures using various resources (sitting on a rock, leaning up against the wall, etc.) During the reception was awesome! He took SO MANY pictures and he didnt skip a beat. His attention is always on you and those around you. In the middle of the reception we went out to the beach at sunset and did some neat poses in the sand, walking in the water, laying on lawn chairs. It was very neat with the sun setting in the background. My only regret was a mistake on my part. I wished that I had given him a list in advance of certain old friends that I wanted pictures with. Of course that was my responsibility because how would he know that?

Some suggested pictures that I love and recommend you keep in mind:
-Your shoes (may sound weird, but trust me it's cute!)
-Your bouquet close up with and without your engagement ring laying in it
-Your hands holding your bouquet
-A close up of whoever is buttoning your dress (I have the cutest one of my sisters hands and the back details of my dress!)
-You slipping into your dress
-Bridal party with sunglasses
-Lots of candid girly shots!
-The groosmen holding you
-Make a list of all the special people you want pictures with along with neat poses that you've seen in magazines and want done.
-Beach pictures (I have a cute one of my husband putting my shoe back on after walking in the sand)
-Pictures of the 2 of you walking away.

If you have any other questions please feel free to contact me anytime!! I was beyond happy with Patrick! He is so cool and laid back, yet very professional and knows what he's doing :)

happy planning,
Melissa

2009-06-03T11:54:00.000-07:00

I just received news that I had an image published in the Spring/Fall edition of Gala Weddings Magazine. I have included the cover shot (which is not my photograph) and the image of the flowers (which is my shot and it ran full page) I love seeing my work in print and I hope to see more in the future. Talk with you soon. Patrick

2009-04-22T11:14:00.000-07:00

I just received this letter from Al Gore. I have been a member of Repower America for sometime now. And in celebration of Earth Day I am asking you to take a look at this organization. We can repower America if we really want to!

Here is the address to Repower America http://www.repoweramerica.org/

Dear Patrick,

In order to solve the climate crisis, we can't just change light bulbs -- we need to change laws.

We're closer today than ever before. Right now, Congress is debating clean energy legislation that will jumpstart our economy and help solve the climate crisis.

On this Earth Day, can I depend on you to support this crucial legislation?

This is the historic comprehensive energy legislation that we've been waiting for. It will create millions of jobs and help solve the climate crisis by closing the carbon pollution loophole.

After so many years of inaction and obstruction, it's incredible that we have finally reached this point. But the legislative process is never easy. With powerful forces fighting hard to maintain the status quo, it will take all of us working together to seize this moment.

Today, you are one of more than two million Repower America members, and tens of millions of Americans, who want to take positive action for our planet. This is it -- a chance to demonstrate nationwide support for clean energy to our leaders in Congress, and help to bring about a new economic era based on clean energy.

So please, talk to your friends. Talk to your parents or grandparents. Start a conversation with a co-worker. And ask them to join with you and the millions of other Americans who want Congress to support clean energy jobs by closing the carbon pollution loophole.

Your efforts have brought us this far. I hope you take this opportunity to make this a historic Earth Day.

Thank you,

Al Gore

2009-03-27T11:17:00.001-07:00

I have finally put some new images on my homepage. Check them out and let me know what you think. :O) More new images will be coming soon!

2009-03-05T12:20:00.000-08:00

I thought I would add some images from my recent ski trip out to Jackson Hole to see some old friends. Needless to say the snow was spectacular as well as the views. Thanks CD, AJ and Sweaters for a great trip. I can't wait until next year!

2009-03-05T12:13:00.000-08:00

The wedding season is about to begin and my goal this year is to keep up with my blog. (not one of my stronger points) Anyway last weekend was the Water's Edge bridal show and I would like to thank all the brides who came and viewed my work. It was a great show and I love photographing at Water's Edge. Here is to a great 2009! Cheers Patrick

2008-01-25T07:45:00.000-08:00

It's a new year and I would like to thank all my brides and clients from 2007. I am really looking forward to another great year in 2008! In December I photographed Christen and Jeff's wedding and I just received a really nice note from them that I thought I would share.

Patrick,
"Thank you so much for capturing the beauty and love of our special day. Your photographs are truly stunning and daily (almost hourly) I hear about how beautiful they are. Jeff and I feel fortunate that you were a part of it all- and we have great pictures forever!! Thank you! " Christen and Jeff Sousa

2007-11-11T09:38:00.000-08:00

I just received this from a recent bride. I love these kinds of letters. :O)

Dear Patrick

Thank you so much for the great job you did photographing our wedding day!

The photos you took were nothing short of amazing and many of our guests were similarly impressed.

Please feel free to use us as a reference if you ever need one. We will be sure to recommend you to all our friends!

Regards, Kelly and Mark Giordano

I also just took a few shots of my daughter the other day and thought I would post one of my favorites. :O)

2007-05-16T11:04:00.000-07:00

The new wedding season is here and I am excited! I photographed my first wedding of the season this past Saturday and it went fantastic. Megan looked spectacular and the weather was perfect. A great day for Tom and Megan! The food was fantastic and so was the band. This was a great way to start off the new season. I will post the images as soon as I am done editing them. Until then, cheers!!! Patrick

2007-01-04T07:32:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!!!!

I just wanted to start out by saying Thank You to all my brides and clients in 2006. It was a very exciting year for Pc-foto and my personal life as well.

As some of you may know, this past March I went to China to pick up my daughter, Kaiya. Needless to say, the journey since then has been amazing and wonderful. It certainly was the best Christmas I have had in years. She has endless energy and has made my life more hetic but defintely better. I will be putting new pictures of Kaiya up on my blog regularly.

I am really looking forward to a great wedding season. I am presently revamping my website with new images and am also working on some new promo peices. I know the wedding season will be upon me before I know it so it is time to get the studio organized and running smoothly for the new season.

If you have any questions for me please let me know. Happy New Year and I look forward to working with my 2007 brides and clients. Cheers! Patrick

2006-08-11T08:46:00.000-07:00

Hello There. I just received this email from a recent wedding bride. I love it when my clients are happy!! Kellie, thanks for the kind words. :O)

Hi Patrick!!!

Thank you for both calling and emailing us about the pictures....ADAM & I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THEM!!!!! They're so awesome and you captured soooo many emotions that we didn't even know we were showing!!! haha...They're really great and we couldn't be happier...We're so excited!!! Thank You!!!!

Please give us a call when the actual proofs come in and we'll come down and pick them up and give the rest of the balance due...We cannot wait to make our album with you as well!!!

....Again, wow!!! We're very very impressed and happy with them!!!!!!!!!! :o) Thank You soooo much for capturing so much of our day....things we didn't even realize were happening!!!!! :o) I cannot wait to show everybody!!!! lol...

THANK YOU!!!
We'll talk to you soon!,

Kellie & Adam Goralnik

2006-08-04T11:13:00.000-07:00

I will be adding new material shortly. Thanks for being patient. Patrick