Doug Gordon Wedding Photographer

Doug Gordon wedding photographer and owner of Patken Photographer, I help couples feel comfortable on camera so the day stays calm and the photos feel effortless. Instead of stiff posing, I use calm direction and natural prompts so your candids feel real and your portraits look refined.

Serving Long Island, NYC, and Florida, Patken Photographer plans around real light and realistic timelines. Becauseschedules shift, we stay flexible; as a result, your coverage stays smooth and your images feel authentic, elevated, and timeless.

Doug Gordon Sports photographer shooting baseball on the field at Citi Field in New York.

Doug Gordon Behind the scenes: capturing live sports moments on the field at Citi Field.

Doug Gordon speaking to a live audience at WPPI in Las Vegas.

IOn stage at WPPI—teaching a calm, repeatable approach to wedding photography.

Doug Gordon in The Howard Stern Show studio set.

Teaching and mentoring at the highest levels—experience that benefits every couple we photograph.

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Doug Gordon and The Patken Photographer Story

Patken Photographer began as a family business, and that foundation still drives everything we do: kindness, consistency, and preparation. Although the studio has grown, we’ve stayed intentionally boutique so the experience remains personal from start to finish. Before the wedding day, we build a plan and learn what matters most; then we guide you clearly so you feel confident on camera. Ultimately, your photos look effortless—and your day still feels like yours.

Doug Gordon: Experience, Speaking & Credibility

If you searched Doug Gordon photographer, you’re probably looking for someone established and consistent. Over time, I’ve been invited to teach and speak for professional audiences around the world, including WPPI, PPA, PDN PhotoPlus Expo, SWPP (London), and WPPI Asia. Widely know as one of the most highly decorated and educated photographers in the world. In addition, he has consulted across the photography industry—because strong photography is only part of the job; the process has to be organized detailed and fun.

Doug Gordon Workshops on YouTube

Published Work of Doug Gordon

Over the years, his work has been featured in respected publications and industry platforms. While press isn’t the reason you hire a photographer, it does help confirm the work holds up under editorial standards.

Selected features include Brides, Rangefinder, InStyle, Professional Imagemaker (UK), Professional Photographer (cover), Martha Stewart, Shutterbug, Nikon, ISO1200 Photography Magazine, WPPI Opening Program, and CreativeLive Opening.

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My approach 

Great wedding photography starts with comfort, because relaxed couples photograph better. When you feel at ease, candids look honest, portraits feel natural, and the timeline stays smoother.

Doug’s approach blends:

  • Candid storytelling (emotion, energy, and the in-between moments)

  • Refined portraiture (fast, flattering, and detailed natural looking poses, never overdone)

  • Calm direction (so you feel guided, not posed)

In other words, you get images that feel real while still looking elevated. Even if the day runs behind, we keep the energy steady; therefore, your gallery stays consistent and timeless.

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Engagement Session

Your engagement session is where the customization happens. Rather than guessing what you’ll like, we use this time to learn what feels natural for you and how you prefer to be guided.

During the engagement session, we:

  • learn what feels natural (and what doesn’t)

  • identify comfort zones and what you want more of

  • refine pacing and direction so it feels effortless

  • tailor your wedding coverage to your priorities

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Destination Weddings 

When couples plan a destination or international wedding, they want a team that travels well and a process that feels predictable. For that reason, we bring the same calm planning and consistent coverage anywhere in the world.

Ultimately, if you want Patken-level consistency anywhere, we’re built for that. Our entire team has been taught and trained by Doug.

Ready to Connect With Doug Gordon?

If you’re looking for Doug Gordon because you want a calm, guided experience with real emotion and refined portraits, I’d love to learn about your day.

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