Photography started with buying disposable 35mm cameras. The first time Patrick felt the power of an SLR camera was his junior year, soon after Patrick knew that photography would become one of his passions. Something about being inside of a dark room developing his film and photos was relaxing. During Patrick's senior year, Patrick was told he could submit images for both State and National photography competitions; little did he know that his photos would take first place in both competitions. After graduating from Clovis High School, Patrick enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. While in the Marines he had little time to continue photography; towards the end of his enlistment Patrick would come to find something was missing, so he bought his first DSLR. Ever since that day Patrick has strived to become a better photographer, Inspired by many and learning something new each day. Now, one can see Patrick putting his photography puzzle together, capturing one image at a time.