J. Patterson Photography

Landscapes

Chasing Light Across America: Six Landscape Trips I'd Take Again Tomorrow

From slot canyons in the Southwest to foggy Blue Ridge mornings, these are the American landscapes that have stuck with me after years of travel shoots. Plus the stubborn case for finding extraordinary light within an hour of your own front door.

Nov 2, 2026

Weddings

The Moment Between Moments: What Your Wedding Album Is Really Made Of

After a decade of shooting weddings across the US, I've learned the frame that ends up on the wall is almost never the one where everyone was looking at me. Here's why the unguarded seconds matter more — and how to get more of them on your day.

Nov 2, 2026