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Portraits • Events • Architecture • Art Prints

In today's world, so many things have become commodities, to be traded and exchanged and picked off the shelf. Its good to know that even now, you can find goods and services that are still personal and customized to your needs desires and wants.

"Bespoke" is a term originally used in the tailoring industry for custom made men's clothing. Typically a tailor would work with a client to choose fabric, pattern, color and cut the garment to the exact fit of the client, for a truly one of a kind item. Increasingly this term is being used in the design industry for everything from furniture to artwork, even when the products they are offering are mass produced and mass marketed.

Photography is truly a "bespoke" industry, as there is nothing more personalized then your own image. And yet, large studios have managed to change even your image into a commodity, by offering set backdrops, set poses, set packages and set expectations. Don't you believe capturing your memories and images deserves something more?

We believe that when you capture an image: of a person, a building, an event, or a scene, you are capturing more then just what it looks like. You are capturing the personality, the history, the character of the subject and letting that shine through to be seen for all. When you come to us for your photographic needs, we will work to uncover your subject as an individual, and present the essence of your subject, beyond just the image of it with props and staged scenery. Come to us for a truly bespoke experience to capture your cherished memories.

Serving New England and the world, when you work with Patrick Reading, Photography, you can be assured you will get personal attention and professional service, whether you are planning your perfect wedding, looking to capture special family moments, or need publication ready architectural interior and exterior photographs.

Portraits

For birthdays, graduations, engagements, or even just special moments, a portrait session with Patrick Reading, Photography adds a creative touch that you can't get at a big impersonal photo studio. If you are looking for the personal expression that a location shoot provides, trust us with your once in a lifetime moments.

Booking fee is only $75. After that, you only pay for the prints you want.
CD's of your entire digital photo session are available, at an additional cost.
Digital files for social media! Get your portraits on Facebook, MySpace and other online media almost as soon as we get them out of the camera!
For details, please refer to the price list at the bottom of this page.

Events

There are no second chances when it comes to capturing your wedding, birthday party, or other special event, so don't take chances on Uncle Mike. With many years of experience photographing weddings and special events, Patrick Reading, Photography will capture the moments you will want to remember for years. Contact us for package details.

Wedding Packages starting at $1000.
All wedding packages include Engagement sessions, and up to 6 hours the day of the wedding; enough to cover Getting Ready, Getting Hitched and Cutting the Cake!
Custom designed albums for each session, contact cards for your guests and even a photo-booth at the reception are all available either as part of the package, or as an add-on!
Other event packages start at $500 for four hours, and include a disk with all the event photos included.
Social Media teasers are included in all event packages.

Architecture

With 15 years of experience as a design and technical Architect, Patrick Reading knows the hours and heart you poured into your building designs, and gives as much to presenting those designs as you put into creating them. Whether you're photographing models for Schematic Design, need on-site construction progress photos, or need final images for marketing or publication, talk to a photographer who understands the building as well as you do. Please visit our Resume page for more information on our experience and qualifications.

Available for all phases of the design and construction process to meet the specific needs of architects and engineers, from existing conditions documentation to final marketing images
Diverse licensing options available to meet your needs and budget, including On-Call Photographer-for-hire agreements for routine assignments.

Art Prints

Many of our images are available as framed, mounted and canvas gallery prints for use in decorating home, office or hospitality. Don't see something you like? Talk to us about commissioning work to meet your needs. See something you like for publication? Talk to us about licensing agreements to meet your marketing or publishing needs.