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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.

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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: 2009

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Buffalo NY Wedding Photography | April & Brian

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Rochester Wedding Photojournalism | Eric & Elizabeth

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Fotoimpressions ACRFX Web Site is Offically Live!

It’s official, I’ve finally entered into the realm of editing software and imaging products. Please visit http://shop.fotoimpressions.com/main.sc to purchase Fotoimpressions ACRFX bundle if you’re an adobe Photoshop user. Fotoimpressions ACRFX presets is a collection of 100 impressive Adobe Camera Raw Presets. This diverse collection presets is the product of advanced and innovative work-flow processes evolved...

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Rochester Wedding Photojournalism | Joyce & Jonathan

Guys, before I dote on what an amazing couple you are and what incredibly spirited and affectionate people you and your families are… I have been asked by so many people…”who is that gorgeous, sunset couple on your blog!?!” I think the consensus is that you guys are smoking hot! :) I am so thrilled...

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