Editorial Film Portraits · Commissioned Worldwide

I am Pat, a Brooklyn native with Caribbean roots, shaped in part by formative years in Port-au-Prince with my maternal grandparents. Fluent in four languages, my journey led me from a decade in finance to my childhood dream of aviation, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and progressing from Flight Instructor to now a Legacy Airline Pilot.

Extensive global travel has deeply influenced my approach to photography, infusing every project with care, precision, and intention.

Why Film Matters:

Film photography is at the heart of my work. Its dynamic range, depth, and color renderings create images that digital cannot replicate. Every frame captures not just a moment, but a story, crafted to endure.

Guided by my grandfather’s wisdom, “Anything worth doing is worth doing well,” I commit to excellence in every aspect of film photography:

• Superior dynamic range for highlights and shadows

• Precision and preparation in every shot

• Collaboration with top film labs for pristine, archival results

Commissioned Work, Carefully Curated:

Each project is approached as a commission with full styling, direction, and thoughtful creative collaboration. Film and intention define the work, not trends or social media timelines.

Projects are intentionally limited each year, ensuring full focus and immersion for every client.

Award-Winning Collaborators:

Monfiston Photography partners with a curated team of award-winning hair, makeup, and styling artists whose work spans film and television productions. Every detail, from lighting to wardrobe, is considered to ensure results of the highest caliber.

Worldwide Vision, Executed Precisely:

Drawing from a background in aviation, I approach each commission with the discipline and precision of a pilot. This enables editorial and wedding projects to be executed anywhere in the world, fully prepared to capture moments with absolute focus. 

Each commission is a collaboration, designed to produce images that are honest, enduring, and unmistakably yours.