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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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Tag Archives: Destination Wedding Photography

Esperanza Mansion Wedding Photography | Brenna & Dave

Guys, your Esperanza Mansion Wedding would have made Martha Stewart proud – perfection right down to the details. :) Even after 14 years of documenting weddings, I admit, I still get choked up at times, but your wedding really tested my tear-ducts – so many tender and meaningful moments of celebrated love and unabashed affection....

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Casa Larga Vineyards Wedding Photography | Kerri & Aaron

Kerri and Aaron, your Casa Larga Vineyard Wedding was an absolute blast – I’m so happy that the weather held out long enough for us to get so many amazing outdoor shots! I have so many personal favorites from your gallery that it took me a few days to narrow them down for this blog...

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Artisan Works Wedding | Caedra & WIll

Caedra and Will, your Artisan Works Wedding was so gorgeous and just so much fun – I mean you guys got married to Where the Wild Things Are and shots of Irish Whiskey! :) I hope that wherever Will absconded to with you was amazing… I heard a rumor from John and Alexa it was...

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Irondequoit Country Club Wedding Photography | Paul & Michelle

Paul and Michelle, your wedding was outstanding – full of so many beautiful people and breath-taking moments. You’re both such loving and spirited individuals whose love and fondness for one another is unmistakable – you’re that type of couple people see walking down the street or sitting in a cafe, and you just say to...

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Rochester Wedding Photography at the RMSC | Abbey & Matt

Who else can say that they had Woolly Mammoths at their wedding, eh!? :) You and Matt had a gorgeous day, gorgeous wedding, and I’m so glad I got to be a part of it. The Rochester Museum of Science (RMSC) was so much fun – between determining what my weight would be on Mars...

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Buffalo NY Wedding Photography | Deb & Doug

Deb and Doug, what a fantastic wedding day from start to finish! I just want to send my congratulations and thanks to you, your families, and your friends – thank you for sharing such an incredible day and so many wonderful moments. Here are some of my personal favorites! – Paul

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Buffalo Wedding Photography | Crystal & Tim

Crystal and Tim, I smiled and laughed out loud many times while editing your wedding photos – you two were so much fun to shoot, especially over at the Albright-Knox. Here are my favorite selections from your collection – I can’t wait to hear back from you both! – Paul

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Rochester NY Headshots | Professional Portraiture

This past weekend was my last official free weekend before my wedding season started, so my lovely girlfriend Mary Ellen and I took a trip to Durand beach to bask in the the freedom and frolic in the sun :) Here’s a couple of my favorite photos from our Sunday siesta. For those of you...

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Interview with Corwin Tse | Microsoft 2007 Photographer of the Year

Hey everyone, just wanted to let you know that my interview with Corwin Tse, who runs a Microsoft affiliated blog, has been posted. You can go check it out at: Professional Wedding Photographer Interview.

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Rochester Wedding Engagement Portraits | Paul & Michelle

Paul and Michelle, I loved shooting your wedding engagement portraits here in downtown Rochester. You were both a lot of fun to work with, especially after we got caffeinated at Javas. I loved the play and interaction on the roof between you two; I thought it was especially charming that you both had brand new...

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