Blog Feed: James Gordon Patterson Photography

Fan Appreciation Day at the Track

Published on 2013-04-21 12:51:00

It was fan appreciation day at Turf ParadiseSaturday 20 April.

North Valley Relay for Life 12 April 2013

Published on 2013-04-14 16:27:00

I volunteered to photograph the North Valley Relay for Life, a fundraising activity for the American Cancer Society once again at Paradise Valley Community College in Phoenix, Arizona.

Flash Photography in the Fitness Center

Published on 2013-03-31 09:49:00

Lisa Cvach asked me recently if I’d do some photographs for publicity for the Paradise Valley Community College Fitness Center.

Saturday Photo Adventures in the Phoenix Area: 23 March 2013

Published on 2013-03-26 20:24:00

I hit two venues Saturday: Turf Paradise for the camel and ostrich races and later that evening I travelled to Cave Creek for the pro rodeo.

Roots and Boots with Aaron Tippin, Sammy Kershaw, and Joe Diffie 16 March 2013

Published on 2013-03-17 12:31:00

The Chandler Center for the Arts was the setting for a concert featuring country music greats Aaron Tippin, Sammy Kershaw, and Joe Diffie.

Photographing Jai-Cea

Published on 2013-03-11 15:04:00

Photoflex “The Power of Light” sponsored a model shoot in Gilbert, Arizona on 2 March 2013.

Tucson Visits from Late '12 and Early '13

Published on 2013-01-14 19:02:00

I visited Tucson, my old stomping grounds (University of Arizona graduate and longtime resident), two times; once at the end of the year and the second time in the new year.

Cave Creek Balloon Festival 2013

Published on 2013-01-14 18:47:00

I spent the late afternoon and evening of Saturday 12 January at Rancho Manana golf course in beautiful Cave Creek, Arizona.

Photowalk 2012 at Turf Paradise Phoenix

Published on 2012-10-18 17:18:00

Phoenix Photowalkers 2012 at Turf ParadiseOn Saturday 13 October, 2012 I led my fourth International Photowalk 2012 sponsored by NAPP, the National Association of Photoshop Professionals, this time at Turf Paradise in Phoenix, Arizona.

Anevay at Four Months

Published on 2012-09-13 17:25:00

I'm soooo bored!You may remember back in April of 2012 I photographed Anavey Sage Ranciak, then a newborn.

Prague to Nuremberg Down the Danube All the Way to Budapest, July 2012

Published on 2012-08-12 15:21:00

After over a dozen cruises on big ships, this time it was on a small river boat from Viking River Cruises, once done visiting Prague, Czech Republic.

Santa Fe Breweries: One Pint at a Time!

Published on 2012-07-09 15:38:00

I photographed the breweries of Santa Fe, New Mexico from 2 to 5 July 2012 as part of an overall story a team of us put together working with famed National Geographic Magazine photographer Jim Richardson (assisted by the lovely and gracious Kansas princess Jordan Haiduk) while part of the Santa Fe Photographic Workshop.

Sedona Arizona Scenic Portraits 16 June 2012

Published on 2012-06-19 17:07:00

Erin Goofs Around With Expensive Canon GearCombine the breathtaking beauty of Sedona’s Red Rock Country, three lovely models, and the able guidance of photographer Bruce Dorn and Gina and

From Williams to the Grand Canyon via the Grand Canyon Railway

Published on 2012-05-29 15:33:00

Being from Arizona, I’m often asked to show my Grand Canyon photos.

Introducing Anevay Sage Raciak

Published on 2012-04-28 11:03:00

I'm mainly an outdoor/travel/sports photographer.

Clay Blackmore Visits Phoenix Area

Published on 2012-04-28 10:17:00

Million dollar photographer and photo educator Clay Blackmore visited the Phoenix area on 22 and 23 April 2012.

Cave Creek Rodeo 1 April 2012

Published on 2012-04-08 10:19:00

These are photos from the 1 April 2012finals of the Cave Creek Arizona professional rodeo.

Turf Paradise Ostrich and Camel Races 31 March 2012

Published on 2012-04-07 16:44:00

Auto racing has its funny cars.

San Francisco Mid-March 2012

Published on 2012-04-07 14:38:00

Spring breakmid-March 2012 and instead of heading to the beach like the younger folks, weheaded to San Francisco.

Carefree Arizona's Native American Fine Art, Craft & Entertainment Festival

Published on 2012-02-26 09:40:00

This was a lovely day in Carefree, Arizona... Sunday 19 February 2012.

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros! Tucson Rodeo Action from 18 February 2012

Published on 2012-02-26 09:20:00

Opening day for the "Festival of the Cowboy" in Tucson was Saturday 18 February 2012.

Paparazzi at the Ballpark!

Published on 2012-02-26 09:07:00

I had many of my Photoshop students join me Thursday 23 February 2012 for what I called "Paparazzi at the Ballpark."

Carefree Balloon Festival

Published on 2012-01-23 16:28:00

The third annual Carefree Balloon Festivalhosted nearly a dozen balloons on Saturday 21 January in Carefree, just northof Phoenix.

A Day at the Races!

Published on 2012-01-01 16:46:00

A day at the races!

Sports Shooting: From Soccer to Bull Running

Published on 2011-10-17 16:35:00

The past two weekends I did some sports shooting in the Phoenix area.

My June 2011 British Isles Adventure

Published on 2011-07-15 10:04:00

The United Kingdom, or is it Great Britain?

At the David Allan Coe Concert in Cave Creek, Arizona, 7 May 2011

Published on 2011-05-11 15:42:00

Saturday 7 May 2011 saw my crew and me visit Harold’s Corral in Cave Creek, Arizona to attend a David Allan Coe concert.

Tucson and Tumacacori Historical Visit April 2011

Published on 2011-04-24 13:06:00

I accompanied my colleague Dr. David Rubi’s Paradise Valley Community College Spanish 245 class again for his Southern Arizona field trip of historical places... and some great Mexican food.

Finals of the Cave Creek Rodeo on 10 April 2011

Published on 2011-04-13 15:01:00

Located minutes north of Phoenix, Cave Creek hosts a professional rodeo in April as part of its “Fiesta Days” celebration.