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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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Yearly Archives: 2008

Rochester NY Actor Headshots

Chris, I had a great time hangin’ out today and commiserating with you about our dictator chins and our Lerch-like verticality. Is a 36 inch inseam or an Adidas in a size 15 too much to ask for!? There are sooo many great shots of you from today’s session; a myriad of expressions to choose...

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Thanksgiving in NYC

This Thanksgiving I decided to stuff myself into crowded subway cars and substitute the conventional turkey and mashed potato feast with Peking Duck and bubble tea (I love Chinatown!) I had never before seen Coney island so Mary-Ellen and I made a trek out on the Q train, braving the blustering cold, only to find...

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Rochester NY Wedding Photography | Matt and Liz

Matt and Liz, your wedding was a perfect ending to my wedding season this year. I took great joy in editing your images and returning to my ‘artistic roots’ so to speak – playing with textures and using color to accentuate the atmosphere that existed when you two were together. I’m very fortunate to have...

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Gearing up for my first South Indian Wedding

- just a few hours away…I’m excited!

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Casa Larga Vineyards Wedding Photography | Adam & Kristin

Adam and Kristin, I knew from the moment I met with you two at my studio that your wedding was going to be extraordinary. You both are such loving and affectionate people, photographing you two was truly a  pleasure. The light at the vineyard was exquisite and timed just right – it simply could not...

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Wedding Photography at the Genesee Country Village & Museum / Josh and Sondra

Josh and Sondra, your wedding was gorgeous. Sondra, you did such a fantastic job with the decorations – Martha Stewart would have felt second rate. The Village was a perfect place for your wedding and with the changing fall leaves we pulled off some incredible photographs of you two. I hope you both are well...

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Wedding Photography in Rochester NY | Eric and Carrie

“Paul, they are amazing. We couldn’t be happier with our decision to have you as our photographer. You definitely captured the mood of the day. The photos fill in all our memory gaps and give more vividness to the day. Seriously, I couldn’t fall asleep last night because I was so excited!! I have been...

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Wedding Photography in Canandaigua | Premini and Donnie

Premini and Donnie, your civil ceremony was a great preview and warm-up for the real thing in November. Premini, your family was so sweet and receptive to me and the camera’s presence. I know you said everyone would be extremely camera shy but nothing could have been further from the truth. I ended up with...

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Wedding Photography in Canandaigua NY | Jeanine & Nick

Jeanine and Nick, thank you for having me document your wedding – your images are filled with laughter, great expressions, and quiet affection.The portraits we did at the pier in Canandaigua are indeed some of my favorite portraits from any of this year’s weddings. I’d like to extend my thanks to your family and friends...

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my article for photographik.org

So…when I’m not busy editing wedding images and restocking my shelves with cereal I like to write geeky product/software reviews for fellow photographers and cereal enthusiasts, ha. Please visit www.photographik.org to view the full article!

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