Hi, I’m Mike Pach, the owner of 3 Peaks Photography and Design. I’m a freelance photographer, speaker, author, radio host, and event planner who loves capturing nature, night skies, and the stories behind moments. My inspirational 365-day project “Same Tree, Different Day” reflects my commitment to consistency and sharing uplifting perspectives. I’m also deeply involved in my community as an author of “Colorado Springs Then and Now,” and through roles with organizations like DarkSky Colorado, the Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs, Visit COS, and the Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance. I enjoy teaching, mentoring, and creating engaging experiences through workshops, classes, and events.…

Mike Pach

Hi, I’m Mike Pach, the owner of 3 Peaks Photography and Design. I’m a freelance photographer, speaker, author, radio host, and event planner who loves capturing nature, night skies, and the stories behind moments. My inspirational 365-day project “Same Tree, Different Day” reflects my commitment to consistency and sharing uplifting perspectives. I’m also deeply involved in my community as an author of “Colorado Springs Then and Now,” and through roles with organizations like DarkSky Colorado, the Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs, Visit COS, and the Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance. I enjoy teaching, mentoring, and creating engaging experiences through workshops, classes, and events.…

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Hi, I’m Mike Pach, the owner of 3 Peaks Photography and Design. I’m a freelance photographer, speaker, author, radio host, and event planner who loves capturing nature, night skies, and the stories behind moments. My inspirational 365-day project “Same Tree, Different Day” reflects my commitment to consistency and sharing uplifting perspectives.

I’m also deeply involved in my community as an author of “Colorado Springs Then and Now,” and through roles with organizations like DarkSky Colorado, the Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs, Visit COS, and the Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance. I enjoy teaching, mentoring, and creating engaging experiences through workshops, classes, and events.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner at 3 Peaks Photography and Design
February 1, 2009 - Present
Provide photography services to a wide variety of clients. Plan, design and lead events, classes and workshops. Lead night-sky and nature photography workshops. Design and develop coursework for photography-related classes and workshops. Teach digital photography and Photoshop classes. Compose all company communications and promotional pieces. Produce a Mailchimp newsletter and manage social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram. Produce and edit videos for the 3 Peaks YouTube channel. Create graphics for Internet and print use. Maintain/update company website.
Founder at The Colorado Photography Learning Group (CPLG)
August 1, 2010 - Present
Plan, design and lead events, classes and workshops for three CPLG chapters (Colorado Springs, Denver and Pueblo). Coordinate with corporate sponsors for event support. Write and edit marketing materials to promote events. Communicate and visit with venue owners and managers to reserve facilities, ensure all needs are met and review venue policies and contracts. Manage the organization’s calendars on Meetup.com to ensure program variety and avoid scheduling conflicts. Track payments for events and manage budgets. Delegate tasks to assistant planners and volunteers. Administer the CPLG Facebook group. Create fun, positive and educational experiences for all members.
Radio Show Host at KFEZ 101.3 FM
November 1, 2019 - March 1, 2021
Co-hosted the Gnarly Dudes Show every Friday from 7-9 pm. Developed and implemented comedic segments for the show. Researched materials to include in each episode. Wrote and performed scripts for promotional recordings and videos.
Radio Show Host at KCMJ 93.9 FM
June 1, 2015 - June 1, 2018
Planned promotional events for the station. Produced and hosted 3rd Groove, a live, 1-hour music show. Produced and hosted The Photo Show, a live, 30-minute talk show. Operated multi-channel sound board in the KCMJ studio. Prepared playlists for 3rd Groove using Windows Media Player and iTunes. Recorded/edited shows and created promotional ads with Audacity. Uploaded completed episodes to DropBox and SoundCloud. Managed Facebook pages and created Facebook events for both shows.
Virtual Assistant at Zirtual, Inc.
August 1, 2014 - August 1, 2015
Provided administrative assistant services to as many as 14 clients while telecommuting. Planned, researched and booked travel. Scheduled events and meetings.
Staff Writer and Photographer at Colorado Publishing Company
August 1, 2006 - March 1, 2008
Wrote news articles and photographed events, locations and people for the Fort Carson Mountaineer and the Colorado Springs Business Journal. Collected and analyzed facts for news stories through interviews and research. Prepared digital photographs for print. Edited stories per the Associated Press style guide.
Substitute Teacher at Colorado Springs School District 11; Cheyenne Mountain School District 12; Academy School District 20
February 1, 2003 - May 1, 2013
Taught a wide range of subjects for pre-school through twelfth-grade classes. Implemented and modified lesson plans as necessary.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Cum Laude at Saint Louis University
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026
MBA at Maryville University of St. Louis
September 16, 1991 - June 18, 1993

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Professional Services
    paper Same Tree, Different Day

    I photographed a tree behind my home every day for a year. This 365-day project started out as an exercise in creativity, but it taught me lessons about practicing mindfulness, mnaging mental health and achieving goals. I have given dozens of talks on this project, including one at the Canadian Mental Health Association Conference in Toronto in 2019. I photographed and edited all of the images. I designed the logo and all of the posters.
    Documentary link:

    paper Colorado Springs Then and Now

    I published a book for the Colorado Springs sesquicentennial that is a collection of 75 pairs of “then and now” photographs. There was also an accomanying gallery exhibit that contained 50 pairs of photos. I planned, captured and edited all of the “now” photos. I researched and restored all of the “then” photos. I also researched and wrote all of the copy. I sold all 1,000 copies printed myself and through independent book stores and small businesses in Colorado Springs.
    Gallery link: https://mikepach.smugmug.com/COS150-Then-and-Now/n-GVQf5L
    Documentary link: