Kevin Pataky, the Photographer
I began shooting Action Sports at New Haven Ravens baseball games back in 2000, and I really didn't get involved in youth sports until my son starting playing Little League and Youth Football back in 2004 (the same year I switched over completely to digital). That's my son in the background picture - the one making the tackle - on the left. It was shot in Cheshire several years ago on a heavily overcast day with light rain. His team won, 21-20, in probably the most exciting game I have ever shot.
My Background
I learned how to take pictures with an old SLR camera 25 years ago and was taught by my father using a manual Nikon FG camera which I still have today. I specialize in Action Sports Photography which I have been shooting exclusively for 10 years now. In the Spring and Summer, I am a freelance photographer for MLB and MiLB as well as the New Britain Rock Cats (AA). I am also the official team photographer for the Connecticut Tigers (A) baseball club in Norwich, Connecticut. My work can be seen in Baseball America, on MLB.com and MiLB.com websites, and within several baseball card companies. I also cover Football, Baseball, Softball. Lacrosse and Hockey in the state of Connecticut for MaxPreps.com. My galleries on their web site can be seen by following this link.
What I Offer
I own my own equipment, and am constantly upgrading to the latest technology. I currently use a pair of Nikon D3Ss as well as a D300 and D300s.
Every print you purchase from me will be mailed straight to your home, printed on Kodak's "SUPRA" Endura professional grade paper for a lifetime of enjoyment. I treat your photos as if they were my own. As such, I will settle for nothing less than your 100% satisfaction.
Who Do I Follow?
I am a resident of North Haven, CT and take great pride in being the Official Photographer for North Haven Youth Football and I also cover all of North Haven's High School's Varsity football and hockey games for the local North Haven Citizen newspaper. I also try to get to as many NHHS baseball games as possible and shoot an occasional NHHS lacrosse, basketball or softball game as well.
Also, my son is a Junior at Branford High School. He completed 5 years in the Branford Youth Football program. So, I photographed all of the games that his team played during that span. He now plays JV and Varsity Football for BHS. Following his games is what got me started in this business, while at the same time has allowed me to perfect the art of shooting High School Sports in all settings.
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