Hello and welcome to Patty Studio! Thank you for taking the time to get to know us!
Our Approach
We provide professional and friendly photography services to our clients; collaborating with each client to accomplish their envisioned shots and final deliverables.
We are honored to capture your memories so that you can be part of that moment too! Being parents, we understand! We’ve been there! We are living these special moments and we know that they happen instantaneously. Combined with our graphic and design experience, we work with each client to use the camera to craft their story. We know how priceless these captured memories are which have the wonderful ability to transport us to a specific feeling back in time where it might otherwise be a little fuzzy.
Our Story
Every business has a beginning, and this is ours. Patty started Patty Studio in 2008, catering to Architectural products. Soon after getting married and starting a family, Patty Studio took a hiatus. Fast forward to 2018, Patty Studio was re-branded with a focus on Photography. We are now experienced in Architecture, Family portraits, Baby portraits, Events, Engagements, Weddings and Graphics.
How We Met
We (Patty and Czarina) first met during our 2nd year of College at Architecture school. As the days rolled into nights staying up for studio projects, we spent countless hours keeping each other awake! We discovered plenty of similarities and interests and became fast friends. We enrolled in Architectural Photography class where we discovered and fell in love with 35mm film; learning to develop our own pictures the traditional way. Fast forward a few years later, during our personal career paths, we decided to revisit our love for photography by wandering New York City together: capturing moments and vignettes. To us this is more than a job description or skill, photography brings us back to our creativity and our friendship.
Whenever we get the chance to collaborate, we remember those days when we could just wander and enjoy each other’s company and that’s one of the reasons why we are here today.
Meet the Team
Patty Wong
Patty Wong is the Founder and Lead Photographer at PattyStudio Photography. She graduated with an Architectural Degree and has always been drawn to Photography since she was in high school. The creative side first sparked as a young child with hand drawings of animation, then paintings in high school, followed by architectural designs in college. She is an entrepreneur who has successfully started and sold previous business ventures. She now runs the photography business and uses her creative background to work with clients and marketing skills at events. When she finds some free time (insert laughter here), she loves to bike with her sons, run outdoors, and sketch around town. She has an absolute weakness for spicy foods, Pokemon Go and iced tea!
Czarina Lao
Czarina Lao is a Senior Photographer and Creative Director at PattyStudio Photography. She creates and edits our website, newsletters, and printing materials. She graduated with her Architectural Degree and has over 10 years of full-time architectural work experience in New York City. Currently, she runs her own architectural consultation business along with photography part-time. She uses her skills as a visual artist to compose the best moods for our clients. With her experience in graphic design, she can put together custom pieces. She is a down to earth, deeply personal kind of woman who values a good laugh, genuine one-on-one conversations and connection with people. If she could, she would spend all her days swimming on the ocean, drinking coconut Chai iced tea, and going on spontaneous adventures with her daughter and husband!
Our Work
Our work is more than capturing the best moments and angles. Being mothers has given us the ability to connect and relate with each of our clients, creating a comfortable space to be your authentic self and share that special bond you have with your loved ones. We also love working with small businesses and artists. We can help you showcase the genuine personal element behind your craft. Who you are is what sets you apart in your industry, and we can help present your story to your audience. Please don’t hesitate to ask us how we can collaborate with your photography needs.
We are always looking to grow our team. Please reach out if you’re creative and love to work with people.