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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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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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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 Newborn Photography | Meet the Babies

Hey everyone, I just received an email from a past wedding client couple of mine informing me that they entered a recent photograph I made of their daughter, Lela, in the Democrat and Chronicle’s ‘Meet the Babies’ I encourage you all to follow this link and place a vote for Lela – I’ve got my...

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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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Buffalo Wedding Photography | April & Brian

April and Brian, I’m still telling everyone about the band you had at your reception! You guys had such a perfect day from beginning to end and the photos we made at the beach – you’d never know it was November! April, I really enjoyed spending time with you and your girls at Les Jardins...

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East Aurora | Roycroft Inn Wedding Photography | Gina & Andrew

Gina and Andrew, when you told me your reception was going to be at the Roycroft Inn I was filled with excitement as it’s one of my favorite venues to shoot at. Your church ceremony was beautiful, such a quaint little gem – it reminded me of a one room school house. You guys were...

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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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