"Sometimes I arrive just when God's ready to have someone click the shutter."
—Ansel Adams
Meet Amanda
Portrait Photographer
Amanda Patterson serves as Pattersnap's primary portrait photographer. A northern Michigan native, Amanda has a master's degree in Human Resources and a background in training and development, information technology, and ministry. Throughout all of these diverse interests, the common thread has been seeing people, listening to their dreams, and honoring them through photography. Amanda is married to her high school sweetheart, Howard, and they are proud parents of two, Kaden and Ava.
Meet Howard
Landscape Photographer & Second Shooter
Pattersnap is a family affair! Howard Patterson photographs landscapes in northern Michigan and offers prints and custom matting and framing. He serves as second shooter for Pattersnap weddings and special events. He also delivers and installs artwork for clients.
Meet Ava
Ava Patterson is Pattersnap's photography assistant, event photographer, and model. After graduation, she intends to pursue her license in cosmetology with the goal of adding makeup and hairstyling to the lineup of Pattersnap luxury services.
Meet Kaden
Kaden Patterson serves as Pattersnap's primary model. He has an eye for composition and posing. Outside of photography, he is studying dentistry and works at Stag Dental in Kingsley. He also coaches advanced youth wrestling.