About Us
My name is Pat Guard and I have been a professional photographer for more than 45 years. I first used a film SLR camera at the age of 6 (it was a Leica with a Zeiss lens) and have been fascinated by photography ever since! I did my Master's work in Photography at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX and have been in business in Kingwood, TX for over 35 years.
I have photographed everyone from newborns in Kingwood to weddings in Europe. I have photographed everything from jewelry to food to skyscrapers for companies as small as a one man operation to as big as Coca Cola and Club Corporation of America. I love everything to do with photography and hope this comes across in the work.
How We Got Started
My dad was a photographer and I worked in his darkroom with my mom when I was only 6 years old. I started working as a photographer for a state magazine at 14 and took over the entire graphics department of a large publishing company when I was 18. I love Photography. I love to teach and share Photography, too.
The products and services we offer
Recommendations Received (82)
"Pat is a supporter of the H-Town Dream Center which tells me that she wants to make a difference..."
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"Pat is a supporter of the H-Town Dream Center which tells me that she wants to make a difference in the lives of the most vulnerable in our community. She truly cares about the community and the pours over into her work. I highly recommend Pat Guard!"
"Talent is important, but when coupled with kindness, integrity, and concern for others and our..."
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"Talent is important, but when coupled with kindness, integrity, and concern for others and our community, it becomes a very unique combination. Pat has all these attributes and more. "
Products & Services
In the case of a flood or a fire, the family portrait is the one thing that everyone grabs first. While your life changes around you, it's so nice ...
A photo session is a great way to celebrate your pets. Pat & Ray's Studio specializes in pet portraits, with in-home, studio, or location photo pac...
Pat & Ray's Studio specializes in family portraits and capturing your special moments with your loved ones to keep and cherish forever. We'll work ...
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"Joshua Mason is one of the most dedicated and passionate individuals I know. He is a key..."
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"Joshua Mason is one of the most dedicated and passionate individuals I know. He is a key component of the very successful and very valuable non-profit organization that brings such good will to our community. "
"This store goes way above and beyond a resale shop. The selections are incredible and the staff..."
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"This store goes way above and beyond a resale shop. The selections are incredible and the staff are so friendly and helpful. "
Recent Activity
I have been a professional photographer for over 40 years. I received my Masters degree over 30 years ago. I have been very careful over the years to stay in contact with my customer base. I have over 7000 people in my email data base and I send out emails at least monthly. I also sell space on...
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I have been a professional photographer for over 40 years. I received my Masters degree over 30 years ago. I have been very careful over the years to stay in contact with my customer base. I have over 7000 people in my email data base and I send out emails at least monthly. I also sell space on my eblast to commercial customers of mine who are interested in reaching my audience. I use Constant Contact for this service. I also use Send Out cards to send targeted direct mail to my customers on birthdays and anniversaries. About 25 years ago, I also started a publication that has grown
exponentially. It is now a 48 page magazine that is mailed to over 40,000 homes. That might be a bit much for most people to take on, but a newsletter is always a good way to start. Contact a few of your commercial clients and add a few small ads from them to help pay for the project. Be selective of your mailing area. We target homes with incomes starting at $80,000 a year. The post office can help you with a list.
In regards to boudoir photography, I think one of the best ways to market that is by word of mouth. Sometimes print or internet marketing can bring you clients that you don't want, I joined several women's groups (check out the American Business Women Association in your area). That allows me to be selective about my clientele and I stay extremely busy. Good luck. Contact me if you have any further questions. I am happy to help.
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Facebook is a great way to connect with families and to show off your work. I also use LinkedIn to connect with business clients as I do a lot a commercial work and teaching. I send out an eblast through Constant Contact every month, too, to keep my clients up on what is going on at my studio.
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Facebook is a great way to connect with families and to show off your work. I also use LinkedIn to connect with business clients as I do a lot a commercial work and teaching. I send out an eblast through Constant Contact every month, too, to keep my clients up on what is going on at my studio.
