Don Patterson
FEPIC, Cr.Ph., CEP

P.O. Box 315
Benedict, Maryland 20612
phone 301-893-6669

Curriculium Vitae


  • Graduate of Northwestern High School

  • Maryland National Guard 1951 - 1954

  • U.S. Marine Corps 1954 - 1957

  • Attended numerous classes & seminars on Photo - Film - Video

  • 40+ years in Professional Photography & Video

  • Twenty years (included above) as a Law Enforcement Officer (full & part time)

  • Qualified as an Expert & has given Testimony in numerous courts

  • Past President - Maryland Professional Photographers Association (MPPA)

  • Member - Professional Photographers of America (PPA)

  • Member - Evidence Photographers International Council (EPIC)

  • Member - Many Civic & Professional Associations

  • AWARDS & DEGREES:

  • Associate Fellow of Photography - MPPA 1981

  • Board Certified Professional Photographer / Videographer - PPA 1982

  • Fellow of Photography - Board Certified - EPIC 1985

  • Photographic Craftsman Degree - PPA 1986

  • Numerous Awards such as Photographer of the Year, both in State,
    Regional, National & International Competitions

  • Platform Lecturer in U.S.A. & Canada

  • Alumni of the Winona International School of Professional Photography