"Every wedding I shoot is different. But my goal for all weddings is twofold: I try to shoot like I'm an old friend...blending in with the guests, and at the same time, I try to be a 'fly on the wall.' It's pretty hard to do sometimes, but it's the only way that I can use the photojournalistic style to turn my work into this great combination of fresh storytelling and artistic expression. I always keep in mind that after I shoot a wedding, I'm forever part of that family's history." --Patti Howe, WeddingBellesMagazine, 2003