The Man, The Myth, The Legend...Brad Patton

I met Brad a few months back and I've been a fan of his work for a long time.

Brad Patton is an accomplished photographer and has shot hundreds of models from all over the world and has a resume that is basically a Who's Who's of the Business World!

One of my favorite models and favorite shots from Brad Patton [model-crystal]



Brad Patton has worked with hundreds of magazines all over the world!

This is a little bit of a conversation with one of the Southeast's favorite and best photographers...


Hey Brad! So i know you've been a photographer for a long time...how did you get your start?
I've always loved the camera but I really got started as a photo journalist for the Augusta Chronicle Herald in Augusta Ga.

What do you think of the digital age compared to film?
I LOVE the digital age compared to film. So much easier and faster turn around for the clients. In the future i believe that still cameras will be replaced and stills will be captured captured off HD video.

Brad let's talk Models...What do you look for in models?
There are a lot of things that I look for...Face, figure, dependable, graceful, personable, original, experimental, visionary, a bit of a exhibitionist and of course they LIKE ME!

What would be your advice for new/aspiring models?
AMBITION and DEPENDABILITY. Get in front of any camera you can to build your book. Then be VERY selective. Don't be a snob or greedy, Be humble.

Now Brad I know that you've been on many escapades in your career...Do you have an all time favorite photo shoot?
Hmm tough one. I'd be hard pressed to pick just one but I took 12 girls naked rafting and 14 naked snow skiing, THAT was a fun week. As far as just a "Normal" shoot, I think that a Travel editorial to Amsterdam ranks tops on my list.

Do you have a concept that you've always wanted to do but haven't yet?
I have always wanted to do a fine art work arrangement for a gallery opening.

I know that you've been published a lot...Where all have you been published or are there just to many to name?
Way too many to list, USA, Costa Rica, Spain, Netherlands, Poland and Japan.

Brad Patton has a knack for capturing the best from every model

Brad, where is your favorite place to shoot?
I don't have any one favorite place but I love "Interesting locations." It could be any where! I'm not much of a studio person even though I have to some times.

And finally what is the golden egg shoot...what is the top of the mountain shoot for Brad Patton?
National Geographic and Playboy team up to send me and 8 models to shoot at the 8 wonders of the world. I know there is only 7 BUT women are the 8th wonder.

Amen to that!!!

Brad is always looking for new models and has a portfoilo that will blow your mind!

Check Brad out on Myspace or at his website http://www.bradpattonphoto.com/