Freeman Wilford PattersonCM ONB (born September 25, 1937) is a Canadian nature photographer and writer.[1] He lives atShamper's Bluff, New Brunswick.[2] Patterson has authored several books on photographic techniques and theory, as well as on his nature photography.
Patterson was born atLong Reach, New Brunswick.[1] He earned a B.A. fromAcadia University and was granted a fellowship to study atUnion Theological Seminary atColumbia University. While in New York, he studied photography and design. After completing three years there, he taught for three more years in Edmonton before finally deciding to pursue photography full-time.[3]
Together with photographer and friendColla Swart, he has hosted photographic workshops inKamieskroon,Northern Cape,South Africa.
He lives atShamper's Bluff, New Brunswick.[2]
