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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: August 2009

Bristol Harbour NY Wedding Photography | Max & Amy

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Rochester’s Best Artist | Vote for me already!

Hello everyone, just wanted to put a buzz in your ear about City’s Best of Rochester Ballot. Please follow this link and nominate me for ‘Best Artist’ – I’m not above buying your vote/s with baked goods and free photo-shoots either :) Once you click the link, click the text that says ‘CLICK HERE’…
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Finger Lakes Wedding Photography | John & Alexa

The Gell Center may foster creative writing, but as your wedding proved, it’s an environment that also inspires and lends itself to creative weddings. John and Alexa I was very personally touched by the sincerity, kindness, and humility of all the people who contributed to and participated in your wedding day. If anyone was stress...

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Memorial Art Gallery MAG Wedding Photography | Lizzy and Ryan

Lizzy and Ryan, I love your wedding photos! You guys had such a gorgeous wedding at the Memorial Art Gallery – such a beautiful and unique venue. Your reception was full of energy, excitement and moments of sweet surprise. I even got talked in to having my pic taken (with my own camera) by table...

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Finger Lakes Wedding Photography | John & Alexa

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Rochester Wedding Photography | Erica & Dom

What do you get when you combine two incredible people and their large, loving Italian families…? You get a reception/party that overflows off the dance floor and refuses to yield to slow songs or the ‘last call’. Dom and Erica, your reception was epic – I could put together a full album of your reception...

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Rochester Wedding Photography at the MAG | Lizzy & Ryan

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Belhurst Castle Wedding Photography | Andrew & Alicia

Alicia and Andrew, what a fabulous day you both had at the Belhurst. A huge thanks to you and your families for sharing your wedding day with me. I’ve received so many compliments on the silhouette photograph I posted just a couple weeks ago from your wedding. Now I’m excited to share more of your...

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Destination Wedding Photography | Featured on Essence.com

Congratulations once again to Rashida and Richard whose wedding I documented earlier this year. Their wedding was selected to be featured on Essence.com – go check out the full feature/article here Destination Wedding Photography.
-Paul

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Geneva NY Wedding Photography | Belhurst Castle | Alicia & Andrew

Keep your eyes peeled – lots of new wedding photography coming your way!
-Paul

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