Street art mural shows giant hand reaching down toward small figure in orange dress standing on sidewalk.
Stylized circular photo of people lounging on a boat deck against a red and orange sunburst background design.
Family enjoying playtime together at the beach on a sunny day with gentle waves in the background.
A couple in Dia de los Muertos sugar skull face paint and wedding attire pose together at an event.
Two people in western-inspired outfits pose at dusk near a vintage car in an artistic portrait shoot.
Professional beauty portrait with dramatic lighting against dark background featuring red lipstick and long dark hair.
People enjoying summer activities at a waterfront dock with yellow floats and swimming areas.
A person in a gray cap and suit jacket leans over a sign post with a vintage blue-tinted photograph below.
Photographer wearing glasses and black sweater holds vintage film camera against dark background.
“Sometimes, in the moment, I’m not sure why something caught my eye or compelled me to press the shutter button. My favorite images are often chance by-products of an exploration of my environment - rare occasions I feel I've maybe caught a glint or glimpse of the strength, humor, vitality, atmosphere or pathos that surrounds but eludes us all the time.”

 

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PDX Squared 2025

04/27/25

After a 6 year hiatus, PDX Squared, “Portland’s premiere photo event” hosted by ASMP Oregon was held this weekend. 75 shooters, 75 randomly assigned locations, and 24 hours to shoot for a total of 10 categories. With a 5 submission max, these were my entries. Excited and humbled to say the first two here won 1st prizes in the Craft categories, “Composition” and “Use of In-Camera Time & Motion,” respectively. Frames 3 & 4 were entered into the Editorial Portrait category (if you live in PDX & have ever wondered about the lot on SE 28th and Division, filled with a fantastic mix of metallurgy and found objects, this is the guy responsible for it). Frame 5 was submitted to the Urban Landscape category - I enjoyed the light, symmetry, shapes, and I guess painterly quality of this one - additionally, the Plaid Pantry and Trimet bus stop just felt iconically Portland to me :)


Creative photo composition showing reflections and repetitive figures in a triangular window frame with playful expressions.
Black and white photo of someone riding an electric scooter past storefronts, creating motion blur effect on city street.
A senior in a navy sweater stands in front of a yard filled with hanging decorations and ornaments outdoors.
A small brick building with a striped awning and utility pole stands near autumn trees in Portland, Oregon.
A small brick building with striped awning captured in autumn with a red-leaved tree behind it in Portland, Oregon.

PRINTS NOW AVAILABLE

5x7 & 8x10 Print options

I've had a lot of requests for prints and they're finally here! Check out the Zines & Prints page to explore the prints on offer. Custom sizes are available for any of these images and I can likely provide a print of any of the other images you see on this site or my Instagram gallery. Just reach out and let me know what you'd like to request.



Black and white photo showing a person looking up at a multidirectional street sign post in an urban setting.

New offering: Day In the Life Photo Sessions

artful, slice-of-life photos you and your family will cherish for years to come

I'm excited to now be offering my unique and vibrant documentary photographic style to the intimate and meaningful moments of your family's daily life. This is exactly what it sounds like: I come hang out for a few hours or a whole day. And, like a fly on the wall, I observe and snap pics. These will be delivered to you via a beautiful gallery of artful and dynamic images that capture a moment in the life of you and your family, that can be printed or stored and displayed digitally, and will be loved and cherished for years to come and future generations.


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Person in orange hoodie helps child wearing blue motorcycle helmet and protective gear with outdoor activity.

Sunday, April 13th, 2025 2-4pm

First Look Reception for "Take me to the Streets and Leave Me There" Gallery Show & PRint Sale

Exhibit will run at Cafe Eleven (Portland) through mid-June

Yellow promotional poster for Dustin Pattison's photo exhibit 'Take Me to the Streets' showing urban street scene at Cafe Eleven.
A cyclist performs a wheelie on a city street with yellow taxi and bright graffiti wall in the background.
Chain link fence surrounds an empty baseball field with fallen autumn leaves scattered on the ground in a park setting.
Shirtless parade participants wearing swim shorts climb metal bars during a festive outdoor celebration.
Retro-styled framed photo with orange and red sunburst pattern featuring a circular inset photograph.
Someone performs a creative plank pose across a concrete bench in a sunny urban plaza with buildings and trees in background.
Firework sparks illuminate a dark highway with illuminated road signs at night during a dusk moment.
"CARS LOVED" graffiti written in blue chalk on concrete sidewalk next to a green folding chair and potted plant.
Artistic photograph showing illuminated soap bubbles floating in front of urban architecture at twilight.
Silhouetted pigeons perch on cobblestone streets at sunset while shadows stretch across textured paving stones.
Dance fitness class participants exercising together outdoors at night with energetic movements and colorful lighting.
A vintage black and white street photograph featuring a large straw hat in the foreground and silhouettes in background.
People enjoying a misty moment near a water feature in a black and white framed photograph.
Children and adults play together in a fountain splash pad on a warm summer day.
People cooling off at an urban water fountain plaza with modern buildings in the background.
Group of spectators gather outdoors with American flag and skyscrapers visible in background.
Person wearing 'THIS IS NOWHERE' shirt looks up at directional street sign post in black and white.
Athletic figure performs dramatic back arch over high jump bar in outdoor schoolyard setting while others play nearby.
People wearing cowboy hats watch green fireworks light up the night sky during an outdoor celebration.
A transit train car passes pedestrians walking along a narrow urban street with tall buildings and storefronts.
Black and white artistic photograph capturing long shadows cast on pavement by a crowd gathered in an urban setting.
Art photograph through a train window showing figure in silhouette against blue sky with diagonal orange light beam.
A black and white nighttime photograph showing the interior view of a vehicle with passengers on a city street.
Urban art graffiti depicting figures in blue and gray tones viewed through a dark concrete frame.
Suited figure stands alone in sunlit park with mist and trees in background.
A vintage photograph shows a person in a floral swimsuit relaxing on a beach towel with shoes and a hat nearby.
Colorful retro CARO sign with people walking on a wooden boardwalk under bright blue sky.
Person walks past storefront decorated with colorful butterfly patterns in an urban setting.
Crowd gathers outside the iconic Radio City Music Hall marquee in New York City.
Black and white photograph of crowds gathering on multiple levels of a parking structure or building.
A figure in bright orange walks past a large fashion advertisement display on a modern urban storefront.
Silhouetted figures play in misty water sprays during a hot summer day.
A light blue lowrider car with hydraulics bounces on city streets at night in a dynamic motion shot.
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"I Like How Things Look" Zine Vol. 1 is out

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