John Patrick was born in New York City.

As a child, he immersed himself in the natural world.

During his teenage years, he became interested in nature and wildlife.

In the early nineteen-eighties, he participated in an internship program at the New York Zoological Society's Bronx campus.

Following his internship, he discovered fishing and the maritime world,

and encouraged him to obtain A one-hundred-ton Captain's license.

Currently, John Patrick is an Airboat eco-tour guide with 

Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures,

touring Central Florida's Everglades, he continues to fuel his passion for wildlife and photography.

Through his wildlife photography, he can capture the beauty that nature has to offer, and he's able to share it with everyone.

2018 through 2022, his photography has earned him numerous accolades in various photo contests throughout Florida.

You can find his works on multiple websites and displayed in local businesses.