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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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Monthly Archives: July 2009

Recruiting New Fans | Facebook Fotoimpressions.com

Hey everybody, I just wanted to let you know that I’ve finally taken your advice…aka ‘peer pressure’ and set-up a Facebook page for my destination wedding photography. Please, if you have an account, and I’m trusting you do, since I’ve been told that I’m the last person remaining in the world without one (even Stephen...

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Rochester Wedding Photogrphy | Bri & Paul

Bri and Paul, I had so much fun editing your wedding images…and there were so many! I had a great time with you both and you guys are blessed with so many great friends who really know how to have a good time. In my years of shooting weddings, I’ve never seen the reception hall...

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Rochester Fine Art Photography | Accumluations Series

Hey everyone, I just wanted to share some recent ‘piles’ with you from my recent sabbatical in Maine. I began my accumulations series almost three years ago, beginning here in Rochester, NY. At first, it began with me wanting to continue to shoot and make photographs throughout the harsh winters we Rochesterians feel such a...

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New Rochelle NY Wedding Photography | Drea and Jimmy

Drea and Jimmy, blessings come in all disguises – even last minute hiccups that turn out to be fortuitous turn of events. I’m just so glad that I met you both and that you chose me to document your wedding day. Both of your unique personalities were so present in every last detail of your...

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Mr. Buzzers

Every great studio should have a mascot – so I got myself a lil fuzzy kitty. His name (when I adopted him) was ‘Indy’, but he’s since been renamed Mr. Buzzers because all he does is purr…He’s my little motoboatin’ sidekick who keeps my lap warm while I’m editing wedding images. He loves company too,...

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