Dedicated: Leo Patrone Photography
They say it takes two to tango. For Argentine-turned-Utahn Leo Patrone, all it takes is a pack of film and a solid camera … or maybe some Super 8, just for fun (and we’re not talkin’ about a motel, here). The rest is history, saved on film.
Leo moved to Utah from Mar del Plata at the ripe old age of 14. After borrowing his friend’s Canon AE1 on a trip to So Cal, he became addicted to photography—film photography, in particular. Citing lighting, color and composition as his most treasured photographic factors, Leo now travels across country shooting weddings and family portraits each year. He also shoots, develops and scans his own film for quality control. And who doesn’t like a perfectionist in their photographer?
Aside from the technicalities, here’s what we love about Leo’s photos: they’re teeming with style. Just look at them—it’s as if he packs a stylist in his camera bag. And we all know that getting a well-styled photo is sometimes half the battle. What we’ve dubbed “The Fair Shoot” pretty much says it all.
Nowadays, this self-taught favorite is booking for bridals, weddings, family portraits, couples’ shoots, and he squeezes some personal work in on the side. Check it out at the Leo Patrone blog. We think you’ll like what you see.
{Picture That}
Leo Patrone Photography
(801) 360-7786
www.leopatronephotography.com
www.leopatronephotography.blogspot.com
{Doorprize!} Who wants another go-round with their engagement pics? Or, who needs some engagement pics in the first place? These sessions are some of Leo’s favorites (as you can see), so he’s decided to gift one YHO reader with a free engagement/couple session and he’s throwing in a free 8×10, too. If you want in on this $485 value, leave just one comment on this post before midnight on Friday, July 18.
July 15th, 2008 at 8:07 am
Pick me, please!
July 15th, 2008 at 8:09 am
These pictures are fantastic! What talent!
July 15th, 2008 at 8:14 am
I would love this!!!
July 15th, 2008 at 8:21 am
Leo’s work is exquisite! It is so captivating + beautiful. Would love to have him take photos of me & my man!
July 15th, 2008 at 8:28 am
that “fair shoot” is the best thing I’ve seen all year. hands down.
July 15th, 2008 at 8:50 am
i would love this
July 15th, 2008 at 8:52 am
I love his photography! It seems I am always behind the camera and would love to have some nice photos of my husband and I…TOGETHER…and not just the ones I take of him alone :)
July 15th, 2008 at 8:53 am
I’m already married….but our anniversary is coming right up, and it would be fun to have some shots of us without our boys!
July 15th, 2008 at 8:56 am
I’ve seen his website a few times – LOVE IT!
July 15th, 2008 at 8:57 am
yes, please!
July 15th, 2008 at 9:11 am
…love his blog! it’s been fun to follow. I love the fiat 600 and all the other ones from Uruguay. pick me. :)
July 15th, 2008 at 9:12 am
Ooh! I didn’t get to have any engagement pictures, so I would love to have Leo take some!
July 15th, 2008 at 9:24 am
i love seeing new and fun ways to take engagement pics! i would love this, but maybe after the baby comes?!
July 15th, 2008 at 9:29 am
pretty sure this would be like a dream come true.
July 15th, 2008 at 9:30 am
Please pick me, I would love some new pics of me and my husband!
July 15th, 2008 at 9:30 am
Please pick me! We would love to have some photos of us.
July 15th, 2008 at 9:32 am
He’s awesome. I love the colors in his work.
July 15th, 2008 at 9:37 am
Leo’s photography is charming, eye-catching, inspiring and DOPE.
He has an eye for beauty and his talent is unmatched…
Get your pictures taken by him, and you will not be disappointed. Best of luck, Leo!
July 15th, 2008 at 9:41 am
What a beautiful artist!!
July 15th, 2008 at 9:43 am
Does a “couples” session include singles and their cats? Because that would be awesome…
July 15th, 2008 at 9:49 am
OH Please!!!! As a newbie to photography, and someone whose hair looks so much better now then when I had engagements, I want this SO bad!
July 15th, 2008 at 10:00 am
I absolutely love this. I wanted to do engagement pictures old sign/carnival style, so this is perfect!
July 15th, 2008 at 10:04 am
I’m in love with the shots Leo took of my friend’s wedding — I would LOVE a couple’s shoot.
July 15th, 2008 at 10:08 am
Wow, beautiful work.
July 15th, 2008 at 10:09 am
These photos are amazingly beautiful. They are so full of life and color. I love this guy!
July 15th, 2008 at 10:21 am
I would love this!
July 15th, 2008 at 10:32 am
He’s got great talent. I’d love to have him shoot some photos of me and my fiance. Thanks for the great write up on him.
July 15th, 2008 at 10:41 am
These are wonderful- I wish he’d been around when I got married- but hey- we always need new pictures of us as a couple :)
July 15th, 2008 at 10:43 am
The photos are fantastic! I’d love to have some pictures of me and my husband (I think the last ones we took were about 3 years ago)!
July 15th, 2008 at 10:46 am
Sounds like fun! I think it’s about time for “round two” of our engagement pictures!
July 15th, 2008 at 10:48 am
I would LOVE to win. The pictures are amazing.
July 15th, 2008 at 10:52 am
Leo did a photo session of our daughter when she was three months old. She is now over three years and they are still some of our favorites!! No one can compare to the insight and heart Leo puts into each job. You can’t go wrong. Wish I would have known his work when I was getting married. Any girl will be thrilled with the outcome. :) Good Luck to all!!!
July 15th, 2008 at 11:00 am
Pick me pick me! I’m such a huge fan of his work.
July 15th, 2008 at 11:02 am
Another AMAZING local photographer! There is so much talent in Utah it’s crazy!
July 15th, 2008 at 11:05 am
i love his pics, hope I win!
July 15th, 2008 at 11:05 am
Pick me! Pick me!
July 15th, 2008 at 11:06 am
that would be awesome, hope i get it
July 15th, 2008 at 11:07 am
How wonderful, let me win this one :)
July 15th, 2008 at 11:10 am
The colors are exquisite, what a talent!
July 15th, 2008 at 11:12 am
Leo is awesome. I love that girl’s rainbow dress, too.
July 15th, 2008 at 11:19 am
I’m always up for some great photography.
July 15th, 2008 at 11:22 am
love. i’m crossing my fingers to win this one…
July 15th, 2008 at 11:22 am
I would love to get some cute pictures done. I really like his style!
July 15th, 2008 at 11:23 am
Gorgeous!
July 15th, 2008 at 11:27 am
here is to hoping…
July 15th, 2008 at 11:34 am
How awesome would this be?! His photos are oozing with style!
July 15th, 2008 at 11:38 am
Love it, Love it! Wish I had known about Leo when we got engaged.
July 15th, 2008 at 11:47 am
We had a horrible experience with our wedding photographer and didn’t end up with any engagement photos, I’d love another chance with an awesome photographer!
July 15th, 2008 at 11:58 am
I would die to get this! I love his style!
July 15th, 2008 at 11:59 am
What gorgeous work! I would love to win this doorprize!
July 15th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
My sister in law/best friend is getting married in October and I’d LOVE to give this to her! She has had a hard time deciding on photographers and I know she’d love this- and deserves it!
July 15th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
Leo is great, he did my friend’s brother’s wedding. I love his photos!
July 15th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
Count me in. I’ve always regretted that we didn’t get professional pictures for our wedding.
July 15th, 2008 at 12:23 pm
Leo is amazing. When it comes to style, he has the eyes of a hawk. He is also the best bass player in Utah. This guy does it all!
July 15th, 2008 at 12:29 pm
Hubby and I could definitely use some couples pics.
July 15th, 2008 at 12:55 pm
This looks like a lot of fun! Love all the bright colors in his pictures!
July 15th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
Our engagement photos (4 years ago) were HORRIBLE! I mean, AWFUL! We’d love some nice couple shots to make up for the massacre of our pictures… no really, they were that bad.
July 15th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
Are you kidding?!! I would la la la love this…another session of pics with my cute hubby! And what fun and colorful pics:)
July 15th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
We would love this!
July 15th, 2008 at 1:27 pm
I want in! Leo does beautiful work.
July 15th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
grant you forgot to mention how awesome his hair is. ladies, he is totally taken but everywhere we go, at least one lady asks to touch his hair.
July 15th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
What a great and valuable offer!!!
July 15th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
His photos are so beautiful, and my husband and I never even had engagement photos!
July 15th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
we’ve been together for a while, but having a great photo would be just what we need. Please?
July 15th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
I have seen his work before and it’s gorgeous! Thanks!
July 15th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
Wow!!! Our engagement photos are basically worthless. We’ve been married 9 years, but I would love photos of us!!!
July 15th, 2008 at 2:42 pm
Leo doesn’t take a break until he has enough good pictures to complete the package. This way those special little moments are not missed. He just gets better.
July 15th, 2008 at 3:03 pm
He is talented- please pick me!
July 15th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
Pick Me!!!
July 15th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
I’m engaged and have seen his work but can’t afford it… and would LOVE it!
July 15th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
So charming that Leo Patrone is. I’d love the chance for us to be part of his artwork. Thanks YHO!
July 15th, 2008 at 3:36 pm
My husband and I need a photo session to decorate our home with STYLE!! You should probably pick us.
July 15th, 2008 at 3:43 pm
hmmmm????? what to wear?
July 15th, 2008 at 3:59 pm
Our anniversary is Aug 1st, it’d be so fun to do an anniversary shoot. Pick us!
July 15th, 2008 at 4:43 pm
I would come out to Utah just for these!
July 15th, 2008 at 5:18 pm
I love Leo! This would be a fabulous prize.
July 15th, 2008 at 5:35 pm
I would love to win an engagement pic redo…Our anniversary is August 6th and I’m turning the big Three-0 this month. I would love to welcome myself into the 30′s with a boost!
July 15th, 2008 at 7:28 pm
count me in.!
July 15th, 2008 at 8:44 pm
Why not!? I’d love some new pictures of my honey and I!
July 15th, 2008 at 9:07 pm
Beautiful stuff!
July 15th, 2008 at 9:35 pm
You can never have too many stylish pictures of your husband and yourself. Hope I win!
July 15th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
how fun would this be! Such beautiful pictures!
July 15th, 2008 at 10:44 pm
Those are truly some fun pictures. Love every single one!
July 15th, 2008 at 11:00 pm
So beautiful! I would love him to take our picture! PICK ME!
July 16th, 2008 at 12:04 am
We would love to have some BEAUTIFUL photos of us.
July 16th, 2008 at 12:43 am
pretty, pretty, please?
July 16th, 2008 at 1:02 am
we need this.
July 16th, 2008 at 5:40 am
My husband and I have never taken professional pictures together, after 10 years! I would love to have us in these beautiful photographs.
July 16th, 2008 at 8:20 am
oh, i would love another go at pictures with my husband!
July 16th, 2008 at 8:53 am
Leo, you rock. Take my picture “por pun”
July 16th, 2008 at 9:20 am
i would love this he has the greatest style! x
July 16th, 2008 at 11:02 am
I can’t express how much I love his style. Yes! PLEASE!
July 16th, 2008 at 11:05 am
I would love to do this! My wedding dress got rained all over and muddy and I’ve wanted to “trash” it in pictures. The coloring is so pretty in these photos…
July 16th, 2008 at 11:45 am
I have a link to his photography bog on my blog and regularly check it out when I’m a little down or just because I feel like it because his pictures are so inspiring and touching and seem to remind you that every day and every moment is special.
July 16th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
Yeah- we need this before we get old and fat. Does the lovely stripy dress come as part of the package?!
July 16th, 2008 at 12:11 pm
He’s great!
July 16th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
That is a sweeeeeeeeeet prize! COUNT ME IN PLEASE!
July 16th, 2008 at 12:34 pm
Oh that would be so great to win! His pics are awesome!
July 16th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
Leo is so talented! I would love to win.
July 16th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
I would love a 20th anniversary shoot! And yes, I am *that* old. ;)
Jo
July 16th, 2008 at 4:09 pm
Um, yes please!
July 16th, 2008 at 6:23 pm
Ooooh…I just got engaged! Pick me! Pick me!
July 16th, 2008 at 7:28 pm
I would love this. We need some great photos!
July 16th, 2008 at 7:33 pm
He is great. Unlike all previous 101 people I Really want to win.
July 16th, 2008 at 7:39 pm
por favor! i didn’t have professional engagements and i’d love to get some anniversary pics taken!!
July 16th, 2008 at 8:23 pm
my husband and i would love love love this!!! his work is great!
July 16th, 2008 at 11:15 pm
gorgeous work, I love it, he’s incredibly talented!
July 17th, 2008 at 8:31 am
I want to win. I can’t believe I’ve never heard of this guy before.
July 17th, 2008 at 8:44 am
I am a photographer myself, and have never had my picture taken professionally. This would be a great opportunity not only to learn, but to have a great photographer take my photo!
July 17th, 2008 at 10:27 am
pick me please…oh pretty please! :D
July 17th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
I would KILL for some photos like that!
July 17th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
I would love to win!!
July 17th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
Our 5 year anniversary is coming up in August and would *love love LOVE* to have these done with my hubby. His work looks fab!
July 17th, 2008 at 3:56 pm
PICK ME. * please *
July 17th, 2008 at 6:22 pm
Wow, what an opportunity. The photos are fabulous! Count me in!
July 17th, 2008 at 7:31 pm
I would love these. My husband is 32 and I am 28. We had a first baby a bit ago and have been married 5 years. We love art and fashion and wish we would have gotten more creative engagement pictures instead of the more traditional ones what we had taken at a park. Pleaaaasssseeee Choose us! We would be so happy and so fun to work with!
July 17th, 2008 at 11:08 pm
Oh, my my! What beautiful photos. Thanks for the opportunity for a great opportunity!
July 18th, 2008 at 8:10 am
What beautiful and fun photos. We would love this!!!!
July 18th, 2008 at 10:31 am
Wow… I’m amazed by his talent and use of color. Love it. And love the idea of surprising my honey with a free photo session with Leo.
July 18th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
this would be muy bueno for us… definitely. thanks for the offer!
July 18th, 2008 at 11:52 pm
I SO need an engagement redo! We were poor students when we got ours taken, so a friend did them for us. Unfortunately she had the camera set on low-res the whole time! The only way we could have printed those pictures clearly would have been as thumbnails!
PLEASE pick me so my husband of 5 years and I have printed proof that we’re in love! ;)