Michael Pate

Responsibilities include website development and maintenance, social media marketing, digital and print graphic design, photography, videography, and cultivating relationships within the community.

I discovered a true passion for capturing life through the lens. I find immense joy behind the camera and are excited to bring our unique creative style to your next event or portrait session. Life is filled with meaningful moments that deserve to be preserved and shared—weddings, births, milestones, birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, reunions, or simple gatherings of family and friends. Whatever the occasion, we’re here to help you remember it. An annual group photo is also a beautiful way to witness the growth of your family or business—there’s no better time to start than now.

During my time at PDQ Equipment, I developed and launched an eCommerce website to sell a wide range of products—from small trailer parts to heavy equipment. I also streamlined the rental process by creating an online booking and payment system. My responsibilities included website maintenance, digital sales, and online marketing.

At the Citrus County Chronicle, my role extended beyond graphic design to include online contest management, web design, and promotional photography/videography. As a Multimedia Graphic Designer, Photographer, and Digital Marketer, I delivered effective, on-brand visuals across print and digital platforms. I collaborated well with teams, maintained strong client relationships, and met tight deadlines. My work included ads, multi-page campaigns, websites, landing pages and email marketing. I am proficient in HTML, HTML5, CSS, and skilled in social media and digital strategy. My photography ranged from portraits to product shots and photojournalism. I consistently brought creativity and strategy together to drive impactful results.

Over my 16 years with the Tampa Bay Times (formerly the St. Petersburg Times), I created thousands of print ads—ranging from small placements to full-page campaigns. As the market shifted toward digital, I adapted by producing both animated and static ads for the web

As Lead designer I developed an advertising magazine and continued to design the monthly 24–40-page product by myself for the duration.