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About me

While loved by his clients for the ease at which he puts them in front of the lens, it's Paul's award-winning style and professionalism, coupled with his visionary 'modern lifestyle' imagery and his 'real life' approach to portraiture that has made Fotoimpressions the first choice among Western NY style-makers and wedding planners throughout the US.

- Brides Magazine

Paul D. Van Hoy II resides in Rochester, NY where he received his MFA in Fine Art Photography from the Rochester Institute of Technology. In 2007 Paul received worldwide recognition as Microsoft's Pro Photographer for 2007. Also, in 2007 Creative Quarterly Magazine recognized Paul as their 'Photographer of the Year'. American Photo Magazine recently profiled Paul's MFA thesis series 'Bystander'. Paul's work has been widely published in many other photographic magazines, including: After Capture, PDN, Digital Photo Pro, CMYK, Photographer's Forum, Professional Photographer, American Photo, Camera Arts, and Creative Quarterly.

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Interview with Corwin Tse | Microsoft 2007 Photographer of the Year

Hey everyone, just wanted to let you know that my interview with Corwin Tse, who runs a Microsoft affiliated blog, has been posted. You can go check it out at: Professional Wedding Photographer Interview.

February 22, 2010 - 8:50 am admin - Kristina, thank you so much for the flattering comment. I'm so excited that you registered at WPW - Brady and I look forward to your contributions :) -Paul

February 21, 2010 - 2:51 pm Kristina - Congratulations! What a wonderful interview. And I registered with WPW :)

Rochester Wedding Engagement Portraits | Paul & Michelle

Paul and Michelle, I loved shooting your wedding engagement portraits here in downtown Rochester. You were both a lot of fun to work with, especially after we got caffeinated at Javas. I loved the play and interaction on the roof between you two; I thought it was especially charming that you both had brand new Banana Republic coats. Seriously, if you guys ever think about switching careers – you could totally be outerwear models for Banana Republic. I’m very anxious to document your wedding this year – lots of fun ahead!!

-Paul

February 10, 2010 - 9:30 pm Michelle - Paul, Thank you so much for capturing us in such a unique and beautiful way. You were so easy to work with and made us feel completely comfortable. We had a blast and can not wait to see how great you make us look on our wedding day. :)

February 6, 2010 - 11:29 pm Mary Ellen - babe-you're so awesome. xoxo

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Rochester Newborn Photography | Meet the Babies

Hey everyone, I just received an email from a past wedding client couple of mine informing me that they entered a recent photograph I made of their daughter, Lela, in the Democrat and Chronicle’s ‘Meet the Babies’ I encourage you all to follow this link and place a vote for Lela – I’ve got my fingers crossed for Josh and Sondra! :)

what are you waiting for!? – go vote!

-Paul

Rochester Wedding Photography | Chris & Mandy

Chris and Mandy, you guys were my last wedding of 2009 and what a wonderful wedding to wrap-up the season with. I really enjoyed documenting your wedding – starting off my morning with Mandy and eating up all of her gluten free goodies, but I promise it wasn’t me who ate the gluten free wedding cake! :) We made some really great portraits of you two and your wedding party at the High Falls location and the Clerks Office! I loved hanging out on the limo bus with you both and your boisterous bunch; stopping at Schallers for burgers and pole dancing on the way to the reception – what a fun group!

I wish you both the very best!

-Paul

Buffalo Wedding Photography | April & Brian

April and Brian, I’m still telling everyone about the band you had at your reception! You guys had such a perfect day from beginning to end and the photos we made at the beach – you’d never know it was November! April, I really enjoyed spending time with you and your girls at Les Jardins in Buffalo and of course your reception was gorgeous and full of photographic opportunities.

I can t wait to design your album!

-Paul

East Aurora | Roycroft Inn Wedding Photography | Gina & Andrew

Gina and Andrew, when you told me your reception was going to be at the Roycroft Inn I was filled with excitement as it’s one of my favorite venues to shoot at. Your church ceremony was beautiful, such a quaint little gem – it reminded me of a one room school house. You guys were so much fun outside wen we shot your portraits together. Thank you for sharing your day with me and for being so playful and committed to making great photos, even though the winter winds were nipping at us :) I hope you and your families well.

Talk soon,

-Paul

January 16, 2010 - 11:46 am Andrew and Gina Gerber - Paul - your work is unmatched! And your demeanor is perfectly suited for your work - you were great to have around on the day of the wedding. Thanks for commemorating a perfectly wonderful day. If you're ever in Philly stop by for a beer, we'd love to see you again!

Wedding Photography, Rochester NY | Eric & Elizabeth

Elizabeth and Eric, from the moment I first met with you both and you were so adamant about having me document your wedding, I knew that we were a perfect match and shared the same enthusiasm and passion for great wedding photography. I’m so happy I was able to document your wedding and capture so many wonderful moments. Liz, your sisters were a lot of fun and kept things lively from beginning to end. I hope that if any of them marry in the near future, they’ll bring me back for an encore. I’d love to spend more time with your families again :)

I wish you both a very warm and wonderful holiday.

-Paul

January 2, 2010 - 8:14 am Elizabeth Simms - Paul we can not say thank you enough for the wonderful job you did on our wedding. I knew the moment I first looked at your website that we had to have you as our photographer as your work brought tears to my eyes. The end result of our wedding is more than just a bunch of beautiful pictures...its memories brought to life that we will cherish for a lifetime. You are so talented and we wish you the best of luck in the future. Thank you, Paul!!

Rochester Wedding Photojournalism | Vanessa & Griffin

Vanessa and Griffin – I will forever and always remember your wedding, not just because Dom passed out while you were exchanging vows or because the DJ blew his speakers only an hour into your reception… but because you both are such remarkable individuals. I hope that now, after some time has passed, that you can laugh about the few small ‘hitches’ that happened on your wedding day :) I’m sure Dom is still hearing about his fainting spell, perhaps you guys can get him a helmet for Christmas lol.

Talk soon.

-Paul

New Harmony IN Wedding Photography | Laila & Casey

Laila and Casey – what a wonderful reunion it was to return home and shoot your wedding – just four short years after shooting your brother Dustin’s wedding. New Harmony was the perfect place for you two to get married and the Granary was absolutely exquisite with the evening light casting long shadows and creating a warm glow in the Granary. Laila, it was so wonderful to hear that you’ve pursued an education and career in photography – I wish you all the best and hope that you’ll drop me a line anytime you might have a question or two.

-Paul

Buffalo NY Wedding Photography | April & Brian

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