ThePokerFace

While shooting a company's christmas party I captured this photo. I wasn't sure how it would turnout with no flash and low light... but not too shabby

Nana|capistrano beach

This morning I got the chance to photograph my grandmother, Nana. I have been trying to take her photo for a long time and couldn't be more happy that she had asked me to take the picture for her holiday card.

Pate family portrait 2008|my garage, capistrano beach

My families 2008 portrait. This year we included everyone (my mom and dad, my girlfriend nikki, me, my brother Will and his new wife lachele, my sister leah, my brother in-law jaime and baby  ) We took this photo in my garage, and had a blast doing it.  enjoy.

Will+Lachele Pate's Wedding|Spokane, Wa.

Will(my brother)and Lachele pate's wedding. I was the best man in his wedding took as many shots as I could before I had to fulfill my best man duties. Unfortunatlly, I was not the wedding photographer, but took a few for my own enjoyment!

Maria's Family|San Clemente Pier

Maria's 2008 family portrait. Shot down at South San Clemente Pier. Cold and gloomy but we made it work! Great family, thanks for the cooperation!

McKinney family|Calafia, San Clemente

The McKinney family portrait. I decided to go down to calafia on sun, the day after the first little rain we had. I wasn't to sure on how the weather would turn out to be, but for a pleasant surprise we had some great atmosphere, nice skies and good light.

Travels|Around the World

One of my passions in life is to travel and to experience different cultures and walks of life.

Iv been fortunate enough to have traveled to a handful of countries. Here are some photos that I have collected.