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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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Monthly Archives: October 2009

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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Rochester Engagement Portraits | Engagement Photography | Michael & Tara

Michael and Tara, I had a blast today shooting your wedding engagement portraits at the beach! I was so excited to get home and edit your images and I couldn’t stop at just one. There are so many great moments and expressions – you guys gave me so much to work with, thank you. You...

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Featured on Weddingchicks.com | Fotoimpressions.com

I just saw that one of my wedding photographs and my destination wedding photography web site were featured on www.weddingchicks.com. Brides to be, you should take a minute to visit this wonderful blog which showcases the most contemporary and creatively cutting-edge ideas for the modern bride. http://www.weddingchicks.com/wedding-chicks/for-the-groom-his-men/1743/help-a-groom-to-be-out/

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Rochester NY Infant & Newborn Photography

So…I just got home from a late evening shoot with a previous wedding client couple of mine who just gave birth to a brand new baby girl :) I haven’t been around an infant for a while and forgot how amazing they are… everything they do, and they’re miniature feets and hands, those tiny, not...

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Evansville IN Wedding Photography | Laila & Casey

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Rochester Wedding Photography | David & Krishna

David and Krishna, you are both such funny and free spirited people – I very much enjoyed working with you two. You are each incredible dancers. I think that might have been my favorite part – watching you dance together, silly, playful, Bollywood style :) David, your brother’s speech made that ranks of my all-time...

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Syracuse NY Wedding | Lauren and Stefan

Lauren and Stefan, I’ll just start off by saying how truly amazing you two are together. I absolutely loved our portrait session beside the lake. You both inspire such a sweet affection and playfulness in one another, it’s really spectacular…and looks REALLY good on film! I hope you both had an amazing time traveling through...

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Rochester Wedding Photography | Griffin & Vanessa

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