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″

Build your business

July 9, 2020July 9, 2020 by Mike

Build Your Business

Starting or improving your business, these videos are for you

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

Paterson Photography / First Choice Photo – Lethbridge Alberta based Full Service Photo lab, Photo Restorations, Photo Courses and Studio & Location Photo Sessions

On the web https://www.firstchoicephoto.ca

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Paterson Photography Fine Art Collector Prints – Nature & Wildlife Collector Prints for home and office. Lethbridge CPR High Level Bridge photos. If you want to support my photo expeditions feel free to purchase a print from the gallery.

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White Turtle Adventures – My mobile office, Cabin and Storage
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Red Rock Canyon, Lost Horse & Pass Creek

July 9, 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.

After Lost Horse I then went up to the canyon. Red Rock is amazing but always busy. I use to enjoy coming up here in the winter when the road was open all year. It was the start to our cross country ski trails and winter camping spots.

After Red Rock it was back to my favorite stop in the park Pass Creek. My home for most of the year when I camp here in the off season. As much as the town site is beautiful I would have settled here myself if I was exploring the area.

My next video is about kayaking at Maskinonge Lake in Waterton. Make sure to like my video and subscribe for future videos.

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Red Rock Canyon – After the fire

June 20, 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…

If you do go make sure that you are prepared. Go in the off days like during the week and try to get there early in the morning or late at night. Also please take your garbage with you. The high number of people does have an impact on the area and if you can take your garbage home it helps parks to keep it clean.

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Road trip to Police Lake and Waterton

June 20, 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.

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Hot pixels – how to fix

June 20, 2020June 20, 2020 by Mike

I found when I was doing a video that one of my camera’s had several hot pixels. So I set out to find out if they could be fixed. Surprising even me there is a possible fix for this. It is a simple one minute procedure that you can try and see if it works on your camera.

If it works you solve a problem at no cost and if it doesn’t work you are not out anything!

This procedure does not involve doing anything with your camera that it is not designed to do by the manufacturer. NEVER do anything to your camera that your are not sure the manufacturer has designed it for. Even with this being a simple procedure do so at your own risk.

Hot pixels — A frame from my video showing the hot pixels in the circles

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Covid-19 June Update

May 31, 2020May 31, 2020 by Mike

So for June 2020:

Printing

Printing is full steam ahead!!! New curbside payment with tap is available. Most work being done same day. Supply orders are coming in and I am 99.9% fully stocked!!! NEW laminator is installed and running as well.

Restorations

Restorations are being done as they arrive. 100% caught up!!!! System is items can be dropped off in the box out front, work will be done and you will be contacted for pick-up in the box.

Teaching & Camera Troubleshooting

On-line teaching & troubleshooting is running. Got most of the bugs worked out. Kind of fun to do. I am doing one on one and groups (families or even companies) all on-line.

Photo Sessions

June I will do location photo sessions only. I may change this during the month but at this time only location sessions. NOTE: You MUST follow all AHS guidelines.

Framing

All framing is still running. Got in another order and am placing another order to fully stock up.

Father’s Day Historical Lethbridge Prints

Prints are available for pick-up or delivery. Same day turn around at this time. Click here to order