Today we’d like to introduce you to Patrick Gibson.
Hi Patrick, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
My path into photography wasn’t traditional. A few years before I got sober, I bought a camera on a whim and then packed it away, never imagining it would matter. After getting sober, I was looking for an outlet that felt grounding—something that gave me purpose and a way to express myself. I found that same camera in the back of a closet, picked it up, and it immediately clicked for me.
From that point forward, photography became more than a craft. It became a way to rebuild my life with intention and creativity. I invested in education, refined my style, and built a brand focused on high-end experiences, fine-art quality, and storytelling with depth. Today, what started as a moment of curiosity has become a full luxury photography studio, a growing creative business, and a career that continues to challenge and inspire me every day.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It hasn’t been a completely smooth road, but every challenge pushed me to grow. In the beginning, I dealt with the creative equivalent of writer’s block—those periods where the ideas felt stuck, the inspiration was thin, and I questioned whether I was on the right path. At the same time, I was trying to get my name out there in a market where no one knew who I was yet.
Instead of slowing down, I went all in. I showed up to everything, said yes to opportunities, and built my brand piece by piece. I hit the grindstone hard, and within eight months of picking up a camera, I was working full time as a photographer. The process wasn’t easy, but it taught me discipline, consistency, and how to keep creating even when the path isn’t perfectly clear.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I’m a portrait and branding photographer who focuses on creating elevated, intentional imagery with a fine-art influence. My work blends clean, modern styling with a moody, cinematic edge, and I’m known for giving clients an experience that feels personal, guided, and high-end from start to finish. I specialize in portraits, seniors, weddings, concerts, and brand storytelling, and I put a strong emphasis on luxury printed artwork.
What I’m most proud of is how quickly the work has grown in both style and impact. Building a full-time career in under a year pushed me to develop a level of consistency and artistic identity that clients recognize instantly. I think what sets me apart is the way I approach photography as both an art and an experience — everything from posing to lighting to the final printed pieces is intentional. My clients don’t just walk away with photos; they walk away with artwork that feels crafted for them.
If we knew you growing up, how would we have described you?
Growing up, I was always a tech and video-game kid. I loved anything that let me build worlds, solve problems, or get lost in a story. That fascination naturally fed into a love for cinema, the mood, the lighting, the way a single frame can hold emotion. I didn’t realize it at the time, but those interests were shaping the way I see the world now.
A lot of my ideas still come from that part of me. I’ve always treated life like a movie, paying attention to the small moments, the atmosphere, and the meaning behind things. That perspective is a huge part of my work today and the reason my images lean so heavily into storytelling and intentional visuals.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.iampgphotography.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iampgphotography/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patrick.gibson.372/
