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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: September 2009

Wedding Photography | Colgate Divinity School Rochester, NY | Jillian & Mo

Jillian and Mo, I had so much fun shooting your wedding – you both have such charasmatic and outgoing friends, there was never a dull moment :) You are such a handsome couple together and I hope that if and when you bring children into this world that I can photograph them! You guys ended...

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Rochester Wedding Photojournalism | Joyce & Jonathan

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Pittsford Wedding Photography | Gianine and Jeffrey

Gianine and Jeffrey, let me first start by saying my day spent documenting you two and your wedding was one of the most unique and rewarding experiences I’ve had during my career as a wedding photographer. The couple of hours we spent conversing at Java’s about shared philosophies and calmly enjoying one another’s company seemed...

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Syracuse NY Wedding Photography | Stefan & Lauren

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Rochester Wedding Photojournalism | Kristen & Ryan

Kristen and Ryan, I loved shooting with you and your wedding party over at Strong Museum and Manhattan Park – excellent photos! Kristen, your yellow shoes and Ryan’s big Ford truck made for such wonderful, personal accents for your wedding photos as well. Send my thanks to your wedding party for being so patient and...

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Rochester Wedding Photojournalism | Mo & Jillian

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Buffalo Wedding Engagement Photography | Crystal & Tim

Crystal and Tim, I just got home a little while ago and edited up a few quick pics form our engagement session earlier today. I literally had to make myself stop (so many great pictures!) You guys were a lot of fun and kept me crackin’ up and clickin’ the whole entire time. I can’t...

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Bristol Harbour Wedding Photography | Max & Amy

Max and Amy, I really had a lot of fun with you both – so much emotion, excitement, and anticipation throughout the day which always makes for wonderful photos. We really lucked out with the weather and the gorgeous sunset – I absolutely love the images of you both in that golden flare with the...

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Pittsford NY Wedding Photography | Gianine & Jeffrey

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Webster, NY Wedding Photography | Kristen & Ryan

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