Paterson Photography

Paterson Photography / First Choice Photo is a Lethbridge, Alberta, photography business combining a local photo lab with nature and wildlife photography. Founded by Mike in 1985, the business began in Waterton Lakes National Park, where he started photographing the outdoors. His work has since taken him throughout Western Canada, capturing wildlife and landscapes in every season for clients around the globe.

Lethbridge has been the business’s home base since the early 1990s, when Mike opened First Choice Photo Lab. The lab is described as Lethbridge’s only locally owned full-service photo lab and offers digital photo printing and photo restoration. Customers can upload digital files for prints, greeting cards, and other products.

The business also presents a gallery of nature and wildlife images, with fine-art photographs available for homes, offices, or gifts. Its offerings include photographs of local landmarks, including the Lethbridge High Level Bridge. The photo lab is located at 1263 2 Ave South, Unit C, in Lethbridge