About the Artists

Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. ~ Scott Adams

Patti Payne

Thank you for taking a look at some of my photographic work. As you can see from this variety of images I incorporate a mixture of old fashioned style with a contemporary look in my photographic art. As a member of various professional photographic organizations, and with more than twenty three years of experience in fashion, glamour, children and families, my unique blend of photographic and creative expertise has made my a patient and humble photographer. I've learned to expect the unexpected and to flow with my subjects moods and personalities. Just by being patient and waiting for the expression of human emotion, be it tenderness, beauty, love or youthful innocence, allowing people to be themselves, to interact with each other naturally - THAT is what I capture to make the timeless images you see on this website.

I truly enjoy creating beautiful portraits of people. Whether a newborn baby or a teenager wanting to express their new found individuality. Every subject brings with them new challenges and opportunities for creative expression and interpretation. Nothing can quite surpass the pure joy of connecting with a child and capturing their true personality and moods. Or a parent's face the first time they view the results, revealing the true essence of their child.

My Mission

To show each individual how beautiful they really are. God grants us beauty and love everyday. He gives us strength and wisdom to create a life that will benefit those around us and those He inspires us to help and give to abundantly. He gives us the resources and creativity to create an elegant piece of art to enjoy for years to come. With praise and deep gratitude I thank God everyday for the blessings He gives to us.

Bob Haught

Bob's passion for photography was unleashed when his Father bought him his first camera at 8 years old. He took it to school, and after his teacher, Ms. Goodman saw it, she lined up the class for a shot. Later, he discovered that his Father had an enlarger, so he began to experiment, doing "trick shots" that can easily be done in photoshop today. A friend asked him to shoot his  sister's wedding, word got around, and there was a flood  of requests. Portraits came next, then macro and  extreme telephoto images. It led to his desire to share  the beauty of what the world has to offer, a wealth of  color, nature and life that is in everyone's backyard. 

The combination of Bob's love of the outdoors,  sensitivity and connection to nature and his understanding  of photography makes him an amazing artist.

Art is a collaboration between God and the artist, and the less the artist does the better. ~ Andre Gide