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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: Rochester NY Wedding Photography

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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Rochester Wedding Photography | Chris & Mandy

Chris and Mandy, you guys were my last wedding of 2009 and what a wonderful wedding to wrap-up the season with. I really enjoyed documenting your wedding – starting off my morning with Mandy and eating up all of her gluten free goodies, but I promise it wasn’t me who ate the gluten free wedding...

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Wedding Photography, Rochester NY | Eric & Elizabeth

Elizabeth and Eric, from the moment I first met with you both and you were so adamant about having me document your wedding, I knew that we were a perfect match and shared the same enthusiasm and passion for great wedding photography. I’m so happy I was able to document your wedding and capture so...

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Rochester Wedding Photojournalism | Vanessa & Griffin

Vanessa and Griffin – I will forever and always remember your wedding, not just because Dom passed out while you were exchanging vows or because the DJ blew his speakers only an hour into your reception… but because you both are such remarkable individuals. I hope that now, after some time has passed, that you...

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Rochester Wedding Photojournalism | Eric & Elizabeth

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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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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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