About The Photographers

Patrice graduated in 1997 with a Bachelor’s of Fine Art Degree in Photojournalism from the University of Central Oklahoma and was interning at Karen Moore Studio, a fine art portrait studio in Edmond, Oklahoma. Xavier was working at Arlington Camera, one of the most well respected camera stores for professionals, in the region.  They met at the Texas School of Professional Photography where Xavier sold Patrice her first professional lighting kit..  and the rest, as they say, is history..

They just celebrated their 20 year wedding anniversary in 2022.

Patrice and Xavier began photographing together as soon as they started dating and have created a unique working style and partnership from the beginning.  Patrice has always been known for her quiet photojournalism shooting style, with strong skills in traditional posing.  Xavier thinks outside of the box and will ask for the crazy, fun shots, and has the technical skill in lighting that makes their portraits stand out among others.

Xavier has over 30 years of photography experience both in photographing, selling, and inventing.  Today he is owner of XP PhotoGear, a national distribution company that distributes photographic lighting gear and accessories. He has two patented unique light modifiers and has developed a unique brand of lighting tools for the photographic artist.  Patrice and Xavier work side by side at both XP PhotoGear and Photos On The Vine.  They opened the storefront of Photos On The Vine in November 2015 as a social way to connect with other photographers and teach classes from Basic Photography to Studio Lighting to PhotoShop. They operate their indoor portrait studio within Photos On The Vine in Historic Handley, Fort Worth. They have a passion for photography, lighting, and creating unique pieces of art that last a lifetime and they have evolved and grown to really connect with others on every level of the business. .