Patrick Perkins is a professional photographer in the Roanoke Valley. His work has been seen throughout Valley through prints, published articles, business showcases and even through advertisements on local billboards. He was recently showcased three separate times in the Roanoke Bride Book magazine. Patrick is a lifetime photographer with both self-taught skills along with classic instruction at Virginia Western Community College. He has a strong connection with the community due to his past career as a police officer in Roanoke City and currently serves as a reserve Deputy with Franklin County. He proudly served with the U.S. Army and is a certified "Veteran Owned Small Business" through the Roanoke Regional Small Business Development Center. He offers a rare ability to connect with his clients due to his experience in helping and serving his community for so many years. With top of the line equipment, programs, and knowledge there is no photo he can not capture. Patrick sets himself aside by being licensed, insured and well versed in all fields of photography and able to give his talents at a reasonable cost. He includes 1st responder and veteran discount on all his products. When hired he does not simply provide photos, he provides an expertise that is far beyond the simple smiling picture. Known by all his client as an "out of the box" thinker, has been known to wade through neck deep water, preform acrobatics for a child's smile, and never been shy when capturing his client's photos. Often his clients not only chose him as their life long photographer, they become his friends and always look to him for their photo needs.