We had the good fortune of connecting with Patrick Grimes and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Patrick, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
My passion for photography and my desire to be my own boss.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
What sets my wedding photography apart is decades of experience, formal training and a refined eye for composition and lighting. Just as important is my ability to work easily with people, while keeping the process thorough and efficient. My goal is to provide well balanced coverage that blends photojournalistic storytelling with fine art imagery while building relationships with clients so the photographs truly reflect their vision

My love and interest for photography really began in high school with photography classes. It was there that I learned more about composition, lighting, negative processing and printing. The next building block to my skills was the training and knowledge I learned with an apprenticeship in graphic arts. In college I studied studio lighting, posing, and photojournalism. After graduating from the University of Arizona, I worked for a studio in Tucson for five years where I learned more about posing, lighting and how to run a photography business. Then, I started my own wedding and portrait photography business where I continually sharpen my skills with workshops and international competitions.

The biggest challenge of my career was transitioning from a film photographer to learning, loving and embracing digital photography.

What am I most proud of with my business? Knowing that after 30 years, I have built a photography business that has thrived in an ever changing market.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Best places to visit in Tucson for sightseeing, food, drink meet cool people and to hang out include:
1) University of Arizona
2) Fourth Avenue
3) Pima Air and Space Museum
4) Saguaro National Park East and West
5) Arizona History Museum
6) Sabino Canyon
7) Tucson Botanical Garden
8) Old Tucson Studios
9) Trail Dust Town
10) Summerhaven on Mount Lemmon

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
My shoutout goes to my wife Kim and two sons for their love, support and encouragement.

Website: https://www.patrickgrimes.com

Instagram: pgrimes.photography

Facebook: Patrick Grimes Photography

Other: Phone/Text 520.881.6209

Image Credits
Images by Patrick Grimes

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