Patrick Luke, Photog. Cr., CPP
Owner and Photographer
Have you ever had your picture taken and wished instead you were sitting in a dentist's chair?
Yeah, me too.
That's why, at Luke Photography, I like to bring a little "personal creative mayhem" to each session, whenever it calls for it.
Although I take my work very seriously, I am known for a good sense of humor, and not taking myself too seriously.
Luke Photography is located in a 100-yr. old building in the Village of Fairport that used to be vinegar warehouse for the French's mustard company. The 2,000 s.f. studio just underwent an expansion in the summer of 2014 with the addition of 700 s.f. of daylight warehouse-style shooting space, which will allow more creative freedom during sessions.
I started my photography business over 29 years ago by shooting weddings, although now I concentrate on portraits and commercial/industrial work. In 2010 I earned the Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) certification through the Professional Photographers of America (PPA), which less than 3% of professional photographers have attained. It not only assures others of a photographer's knowledge, but also the continuance to develop new skills and techniques.
The Christmas party at any sole proprietor's business can be boring, unless it's at Luke Photography...where we include everyone, including (L to R): Production Mgr., Photographer, Facility Mgr., Owner, Business Mgr. and Marketing Mgr.
I earned the Photographic Craftsman degree (Photog. Cr.) in 2012 through the PPA. This degree is attained through service as a mentor, author or speaker. This degree shows that you have gone beyond the creation of images and dedicated your time to teach other photographers and move the industry forward and encourage education.
Promotional photo for a speaking presentation to professional photographers on making your own equipment
I speak at conventions and photography organizations on lighting and portrait techniques, and I also teach professional photographers cost-effective ways to improve the quality of their photography by better understanding their existing equipment and creatively using alternative equipment to get comparable, if not better, results.
Going to great lengths...and heights...to get a group photo of a church congregation. Don't worry, it was safer than it looks.
This is a short video that I made for the Photo Northeast Convention that was used for promotional reasons. It describes the first time that I felt like my photography made a difference to someone.
