Business Details
Award-Winning Photography & Art by Steven S. Patchin
Patchin Pictures has been at the forefront of visual storytelling for nearly three decades, blending photography, art, and literature into a unique creative practice. Founded by Steven S. Patchin, our work spans traditional landscapes, impressionistic photo paintings, and apocalyptic-themed novels that challenge conventional narratives. With eight Emmy Awards recognizing our technical and artistic excellence, we combine decades of experience in photography and video production with a deep commitment to exploring humanity's future through art.Our transition from commercial photography to creating illustrated novels like 'Derelict Dreams' reflects an evolving dedication to merging visual and literary mediums. Every project, from surreal composites to the 'Crash' book series, embodies a philosophy that art should provoke thought while maintaining technical precision. This approach has earned recognition across multiple disciplines, establishing Patchin Pictures as a multidimensional creative studio.
Services
Photography
Artwork
Book Publishing
Apocalyptic Novels
Photo Painting
Highlights and features
- We offer 29 years of award-winning photography expertise
- Our work combines visual art with literary storytelling
- We create unique impressionistic photo paintings
- Our founder holds eight Emmy Awards for technical excellence
- We specialize in post-apocalyptic themes with depth
What people say
Hard, dark, gritty, intense
Unique artistic vision
Powerful depiction of humanity
Vividly portrayed worlds
Abundance of styles and subjects
Services
Photography
Professional photography services spanning traditional landscapes, cityscapes, and conceptual composites. Our approach combines technical precision with artistic vision to create images that transcend mere documentation. With decades of experience and eight Emmy Awards, we deliver visual solutions that communicate complex narratives through carefully composed imagery.
Artwork
Creation of impressionistic photo paintings and surreal composites that challenge conventional artistic boundaries. Our artwork merges digital techniques with traditional aesthetics to produce pieces that explore post-apocalyptic themes and human consciousness. Each work represents a unique fusion of technical mastery and conceptual depth developed over 29 years of professional practice.
Book Publishing
Publication of illustrated novels that integrate visual art with apocalyptic storytelling. This unique format combines over 80 detailed images with narrative text to create immersive reading experiences. The 'Crash' series exemplifies our approach, exploring technological collapse and human resilience through both visual and literary mediums in a format recognized for its innovation.
Apocalyptic Novels
Writing and publication of post-apocalyptic fiction that examines societal collapse and human adaptation. Our novels like 'Derelict Dreams' use speculative scenarios to explore philosophical questions about technology, consciousness, and civilization's future. Each story is enhanced by original artwork that deepens the narrative experience through visual storytelling.
Photo Painting
Specialized technique blending photography with impressionistic digital manipulation to create otherworldly visuals. This process transforms real-world images into artistic interpretations that evoke emotional responses while maintaining technical integrity. Developed over decades of experimentation, our photo paintings represent a unique artistic voice in contemporary visual culture.
People
Steven S. Patchin
Owner
Award-winning photographer and author with 29 years of professional experience. Creator of the 'Crash' book series and 'Derelict Dreams'. Holds eight Emmy Awards for technical excellence in visual media. Transitioned from commercial photography to creating multidisciplinary art that explores post-apocalyptic themes through both visual and literary mediums.
Questions
What makes Patchin Pictures' photography unique?
Our work combines technical precision with artistic experimentation, creating images that transcend documentation through impressionistic techniques and post-apocalyptic themes.
How does the 'Crash' book series integrate visual art?
Each novel includes over 80 original images that enhance the narrative, creating an immersive experience where visual and literary elements equally contribute to storytelling.
What photography styles does Steven Patchin specialize in?
He works across traditional landscapes, realistic composites, and impressionistic photo paintings that often incorporate surreal or otherworldly elements.
How long has Patchin Pictures been in business?
The business operated for 29 years before transitioning focus to literary and multidisciplinary projects while maintaining core photography services.
What awards has Patchin Pictures received?
The studio earned eight Emmy Awards for technical and artistic excellence in photography and video production during its commercial operations.
What themes appear in Patchin's artwork and writing?
Post-apocalyptic scenarios, technological collapse, human consciousness, and societal rebuilding feature prominently across both visual and literary works.
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