Paterson Photography

Started in 1985 Paterson Photography has grown year after year. Offering photography services such as family, commercial, advertising, graduation and more. Mike started teaching photography classes over 20 years ago and was the first photographer in southern Alberta to offer courses. With courses available at his studio in Lethbridge as well as at locations throughout the province and country. Many have tried to copy his lighthearted fun teaching style but they have not succeeded! Paterson Photography is also the leader in photo restorations, able to digitize all size prints from mini wallet to life size. Also leading the way in photo printing Paterson Photography can print your digital files on a variety of media up to 44×100″

August 2020 Covid Update

August 2, 2020August 2, 2020 by Mike Paterson

August 2020 Covid Update If you have a mask I ask that you wear it while in the office. If you are not feeling well please do not come into the office. Maximum two (2) people in the studio at a time. For shoots only the person having the picture taken is allowed in the …

Building your business – Follow up

July 18, 2020July 18, 2020 by Mike

I am going to try each week to answer any questions that I get from the series as it progresses. This week follow-up questions are now on YouTube

Build your business

July 13, 2020July 9, 2020 by Mike

Build Your Business

Starting or improving your business? These videos are for you. Plus they are TRULY FREE!!!

If you want to build your business this series is for you. If your business is just starting or it has been running for a few years.

Each Thursday for the next couple of month, or longer, I will go through ideas on how to improve your business.

Building your business, tips to help you succeed — Video 1 Promoting Your Business – Social media is not enough

Promoting, saving money, customers, price lists, advertising, bills and more.

Build your business

A new video each week.

If you are interested I suggest that you subscribe to my YouTube channel and click the bell to be notified when each video is released.

This series is based on what I have done to stay in business for 35 years! Aimed at small and medium sized businesses.

Subscribe and click the bell on my YouTube page to find out when new videos are posted

The first video is up, click here to see “Promoting your business. No Social media is not enough”

Red Rock Canyon, Lost Horse & Pass Creek

July 13, 2020July 9, 2020 by Mike

Driving up to Red Rock is one thing, stopping to explore is another. There are so many places to stop on the way up that it can take an entire day to get up to Red Rock.

A stop heading to Red Rock Canyon — Lost Horse Creek

I have a few favorite places to stop. Some can be busy but if you go a few feet from the road you will seldom see another person. Each place also has its own features that makes it unique.

On the way to Red Rock the scenery is amazing

One of my favorite stops is Lost Horse Creek. It is a mini Red Rock Canyon without the people. Hundreds of people stop there everyday but few get out of their cars. It it is sheltered and very quiet.

Red Rock Canyon – After the fire

July 13, 2020June 20, 2020 by Mike

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I wanted to get up to Red Rock Canyon as it finally opened to vehicles for the first time since the fires of 2017. So on the day it opened I was off to explore.

I can truly say it is as amazing as ever it just looks different since the fire. Things are really growing and lots of animals. I was fortunate as there where not a lot of people that were up there. You could tell that many were waiting for it to open and some had no idea what it was suppose to look like. After about an hour I had enough of the people and had to go someplace that people never stop. So I went down the road a few kilometers and found a secluded spot to pull off and have lunch. Yes most of the larger trees are gone but there is so much else to see and experience!!!!

If your going…

Road trip to Police Lake and Waterton

July 13, 2020June 20, 2020 by Mike

White Turtle IV, fun to drive on road trips

I needed to get out on a road trip so I decided to head on a road trip to Police Lake then to Waterton. My plan was to do some kayaking but mainly it was just to get out of town for a while. I am starting to need some wilderness time.

A road trip is not complete in the spring or summer without seeing some Mountain Bluebirds.

It always seems to be windy down there but this day it wasn’t bad. I got to see a lot of scenery and stop in and visit some friends. It was the first trip for the White Turtle IV and gave me a chance to figure out where all my gear was to go. I have to stay organized when i am out so I can find things when I need them and with a new vehicle I have to find all the storage spots to keep me organized.

The day turned out a lot better then I thought it would. Lots to see and take pictures of and a nice drive.

I think I found spots for most of my gear as well.

Join me on the video to explore the south west part of Alberta. Please subscribe and like this video.