Photographer · Storyteller
Photography has always been something that attracted me — ever since I held that first old-school film camera.
The beginning It started simply: a film camera, then a phone camera — the slow, natural progression of anyone who falls in love with a lens. In 2022, I took the leap and picked up a mirrorless camera. And then promptly let it sit there. Fear and hesitation have a funny way of keeping you from the things you actually love.
2024 — Everything changed Finally, I gave it a real chance. Since then I've thrown myself into all of it — the energy of race days, the emotion of weddings, the quiet intimacy of portraits, and the joy of just making fun, unguarded pictures of friends. Every setting, every subject teaches me something new.
This site is two things: a home for the work I'm most proud of, and a central place for everyone I've photographed to find and download their pictures. If you're here looking for a photo — it's here for you.
What's next Still frames are one thing — but storytelling through video is something I feel just as pulled toward. It's a bigger undertaking, a steeper learning curve, and honestly a whole different craft. I'm on my way. Stay tuned for the YouTube channel (@pateltales) and the Podcast section right here on the site.