I can't imagine our wedding without Paul as our photographer. From our first meeting, he put us at ease and stepped right into feeling like an old friend. He is soft spoken and kind, and took the time to learn about us before anything else. When we were nervous, he was able to get us laughing again. When we were happy, he found moments we'll continue to treasure. On our wedding day, Paul and his supporting photographer Natalie took what could have been a schedule of photographs and made it spontaneous and fun. The time flew by, and we were in a constant state of playful joy. One of our core principles for our wedding was to be intentional, and each moment felt exactly like that. When Paul sent our final album to us, he suggested that we sit down with some wine and our favorite music to relive the event. We had a wonderful time, both reliving our own memories and seeing the corners of the celebration that we didn't get to see on the day. It brought the day to life again between loving glances, many comments of "oh that is so cute", indulging in exploring the little details that we had to whisk by. Paul's documentation of real moments, along with a consistent willingness to be goofy and casual meant that the whole album feels uncompromisingly like us. We couldn't recommend working with him more. read more

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I had the pleasure to be in several events where Paul was the photographer. Excellent photographer and a nice person! read more

It's been several months since our wedding and our appreciation for Paul's talents has only grown as we've been able to relive the day through his gorgeous photos. We feel so lucky that we have so many spontaneous moments of our wedding preserved alongside all the big, expected ones. The photos he makes are way more than "candids;" he caught so many fleeting expressions, hugs, and snatches of conversation between us as well as our family and friends that it felt like he knew everyone there and could anticipate what was coming. Even when we were taking more traditional wedding portraits, we felt so relaxed and comfortable that it shines through in the photos and there is a lot of laughter on display. All of this is testament to Paul's skill and experience but also the kind of person he is; we truly did feel like we had a new friend along for the wedding day. He's super thoughtful, calm, and funny. He put us all at ease while he moved efficiently through our shot list with our wedding party and our families, with the help of his excellent second shooter. He also scoped out some stunning locations to do first look and golden hour photos even though he hadn't shot our venue before. And I'd be remiss if I didn't mention he delivered incredible film photos as well, both for our wedding and our engagement shoot. Some of our favorite photos of the day are ones we couldn't have predicted or asked for in a million years, and that's exactly why we hired Paul :) We'll treasure our photos forever and we'd work with him again in a heartbeat! read more

Paul is AMAZING! I remember Googling around for a photographer who truly documents the REAL wedding experience and found Paul! His portfolio is BEAUTIFUL! I didn't want to work with anyone else after that. After almost two years (due to COVID-19) we finally got to meet Paul for our "engagement" photo shoot (we had already gotten married during COVID) and finally got to work with him. He is just spectacular at using the natural light. Additionally, he really tries to not "pose" couples too much to really capture their energy. It was just so easy being around Paul and having him capture our "engagement" photos and our wedding day. We are BLOWN away at just the sneak peeks! Hop on to my FB profile if you want to see them as they are public -- https://www.facebook.com/iamlisahong I cannot wait to see the rest of the pictures! I am SOOOOOOO happy I found Paul and will recommend him for couples who love those candid shots that document the REAL you and your loved ones! I cannot wait to work with Paul again...hopefully when we grow our family and add a couple of little ones Thank you so much Paul! You and your work will help us remember our wedding beautifully forever and ever! read more

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We could not be happier we worked with Paul as our photographer for our July 2023 wedding!! We knew we loved Paul's work because he had previously photographed our friends' wedding and their photos came out beautifully. But it was another level to see his work for our own event. Paul is excellent at capturing joy and movement--two key pieces of our wedding we wanted to document. We felt like so many other photographers focused on moodiness and still portraits, while Paul was really able to capture raw moments, documenting all the emotions and liveliness of the day. He also included several beautiful shots of the scenery and small details that we didn't get to fully appreciate in all the excitement of the day, which we are so grateful to have and look back on. Paul was also such a joy to get to know through our meetings leading up to our wedding. His kindness, thoughtfulness, and appreciation for fun and beauty is evident in both his communications and in his artistry. We are so appreciative of Paul and his assistant for how beautiful all the images came out. As one of our parents said while looking through Paul's photos of our wedding: you just can't help but look at these photos and feel happy. They transport us right back to all the joy and love we felt on our special day-- what a gift! read more

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Paul was the perfect photographer for our day! We had an untraditional wedding and picked Paul for his excellent eye in capturing real moments throughout the day. Paul is extremely professional, responsive, and his work speaks for itself! Highly recommend. read more

We cannot say enough good things about Paul and the way he captured our wedding day!!! Throughout the process, from engagement shoot to the dancefloor on the big day, he was lighthearted, calm, and made us feel at ease. HOW he captures the magic while making it all feel so natural is a mystery, even for my wife & I (who can be a little giggly in front of a camera). He worked around our funky extended family dynamics and was just so emotionally aware the whole day. We could not be more pleased with the full gallery he delivered - big and small moments we never would have caught, soft lighting, dramatic details...they are all in there. Thank you, thank you, thank you Paul (and his second shooter that day, who jumped into action and made me a makeshift boutonniere after my original withered in the heat) for gifting us with memories we will revisit and cherish the rest of our lives. Hire him and you won't regret it! read more

Paul is amazing! We used him for both engagement photos and our wedding. We just got back our wedding album and it so perfectly captured the day, we love all the photos of the small details, some we didn't even notice and various photos of our guests. By the end of the night we very much felt like good friends with Paul and his second shooter. We feel unique in that we are sharing out the photos with all of our wedding guests as there are great shots of a lot of attendees we feel they would want. The album really helps us relive the day and we could not be happier. Book Paul if you have the chance! read more

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Our experience with Paul was the best combination of both really enjoying spending time with him and really loving the photos that he took. Booking wedding vendors can take on a checklist quality, but something we really appreciated about Paul is that our relationship with him didn't feel transactional. He clearly cares really deeply about capturing all the moments--big and small--that make a wedding the unique, special occasion that it is. And that came through in every part of the process, from his interest in actually getting to know us as people during our first conversation to his transparency, professionalism, and attention to detail. We're not especially comfortable in front a camera, but Paul had a way of making taking photos feel natural and fun. We always assumed taking photos during the wedding would feel like something to "get through" on our way to enjoying other parts of the day, but not with Paul! His passion and creativity meant that taking photos was truly a highlight of the day. It also doesn't hurt that he navigates group dynamics seamlessly, has a real knack for putting people at ease, and has a great sense of humor. We can't recommend working with Paul highly enough! read more

Paul was a joy to work with--both leading up to and on our wedding day. We could not be happier with how our pictures turned out! They are exactly what we envisioned. He did such a good job of capturing the excitement and happiness of our day. I love the portraits that we took, but my favorite are the candid photos he captured. The motion, composition and color are amazing. On wedding day, Paul was the calming presence we needed. The day can get pretty chaotic, but having Paul there with us the entire time put us at ease. He did a great job of reminding us to be in the moment. He was so prepared for the day--we never had to worry about not capturing the right photos, or him drawing attention away from the actual event. He is such a talented and kind person--we could not recommend him more! read more

Paul at Hazel Photo made beautiful photographs of our wedding that made us look and feel like ourselves. He was a pleasure to work with: warm, calm, and funny, and able to instruct us and our guests effectively and unobtrusively. Paul is a true professional. He's someone you can trust with the important work of documenting your wedding. We love our wedding photos and give Paul our highest recommendation. read more

We first met Paul 5 and a half years before our wedding when he took a photo of us on the dance floor at our friend's wedding. We loved the photo and the pure moment of joy he had captured so we hung it up in our home. We then moved across the country, got engaged, and were in need of a photographer for our own wedding. We looked Paul up and it just so happened that he had also moved across the country and was shooting weddings in the Bay Area. Paul was a joy to work with. We met with him virtually before the wedding to go over the schedule for the day and he asked about what photos we were most excited for. The day of he worked tirelessly from the getting ready photos, to family photos, the ceremony, dinner, and dancing. He was flexible when we got off schedule and funny enough to keep our smiles genuine through hours of photos. We have only seen the preview photos (which Paul turned around incredibly quickly), but they are breathtaking. Every single one of them captures a moment of joy and pure emotion like the photo he took of us years ago. Our wedding was two weeks ago and we have looked through the photos every day since then because they capture the joy and the energy of the day so well. There is a bittersweet feeling when your wedding dat ends because such a special day is done forever, but with Paul's beautiful photos the moments that made the day so special will be with us forever. Thank you Paul. read more

Look no further, you found the absolute best wedding photographer!! We could not be happier with our experience and the way our wedding photos came out, we'll cherish them forever. The remarkable way Paul captured our wedding day's true essence, those special looks among family, and the emotion we all felt is a gift. His calm yet fun energy was a bonus, and highlight! We recommend Paul to our closest friends and loved ones and assure you that you will be so happy you chose Paul. Thanks, Paul. :) -Amy DeSamsonow & Mateo Peña Doll read more

Paul photographed our wedding and our engagement pictures and we 1000% would recommend him to anyone! The amount of compliments we got from both of those events on the photos and how wonderful it was to really capture the moment exactly how we wanted it was amazing. It was the vision both my husband and I wanted and paul delivered it ten fold. Paul - thank you so much again for not only delivering our vision but also being a great person to work with on a really important day. Means so much to Dave and I and we consider ourselves really lucky to have gotten the chance to have you photograph our wedding. read more

We worked with Paul for our wedding in Sept '23 and we could not have been more happy with our decision! The pictures are stunning and many guests have commented about how great they are. We also did an engagement shoot with Paul and would highly recommend that as way of getting to know each other so that when the big day comes around things are way more relaxed. We were looking for someone that could capture organic/candid moments with our guests not just planned shots and Paul really delivered. The editing and colors are extremely true to how we remember it and feel timeless and not overworked. We absolutely love our shots and have already gone through them countless times. Definitely work with Paul if you can! read more

Hiring Paul to be our wedding photographer was hands down, the easiest decision we made in the wedding planning process. From our initial conversation all the way to album delivery, he has been polite, professional, and an overall delight to work with! He answered every question, addressed every concern, that we felt comfortable with him right away. The day of, he was prompt, communicative, and he blended right into the background - and I mean that in the best way possible! He wove himself so seamlessly into our day and captured the most beautiful moments; of our loved ones, of environment, of our dog! Paul is incredibly talented and has an amazing eye; if you are looking for magical photos of your day, he will deliver that and more! Thank you so much Paul! read more

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Paul and his team did an amazing job capturing the joy of our wedding day and we could not be happier with the final photos. Throughout the day, Paul's calm and professional demeanor helped us to relax and truly enjoy the day. While we can't go back in time and experience the day all over again, looking at all of the beautiful photos is the next best thing and we would work with Paul again in a heartbeat. read more

Paul is an amazing talent, with both an incredible eye for capturing moments and a real care for the people he photographs. He and his team made me, my husband, and all of our guests feel like stars the whole day. His photography perfectly captured the emotions and atmosphere of the whole day. Words can't express how grateful we are that we worked with Paul and that he was there to bring the best out of the whole wedding. read more

There are no words to describe how much we love Paul's photos! We are incredibly grateful to him for capturing lifelong memories in his natural and joyful style. We hired him to shoot our wedding at the Berkeley City Club in July 2023 and hiring him was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Paul's calm and positive presence made the whole process enjoyable and the photos are absolutely amazing. I'd recommend Paul without a second thought and am happy to speak with anyone who is considering hiring him for their own wedding. read more

Shortly after my husband and I got engaged we stumbled upon Paul's wedding photography portfolio. We both fell in love with Paul's amazing photos and his gift of capturing the essence of a special moment so brilliantly. Initially, we reached out to Paul to be our wedding photographer. Due to changing our wedding date - thanks to the pandemic- we were not able to work with Paul on our wedding day. However, we did work with Paul who shot our engagement shots and we had the best day ever! Truly, it was so much fun gallivanting through Russian Hill on a perfect summer day. We felt comfortable, happy and so relaxed with Paul and this really did shine through in our photos. We can't recommend Paul enough as a person and as a photographer!! read more

Paul and his team were absolutely wonderful to work with! Could not recommend him more highly - Paul shot both an engagement shoot with us and our wedding, and working with him was the best. He really got to know both of us, has a great eye for the moment, and was a pleasure to be around. The photos were incredible and he did such a great job of putting us both at ease and truly capturing us and all our friends and family celebrating. We've been thinking what future events we could throw just to have an excuse to work with Paul again - he's the best. read more

We are so glad that we chose Hazel Photo Wedding for our engagement photos and wedding day! Paul was great at communicating before, during, and after on both days, and he did a great job at making everyone feel comfortable. The photos turned out AMAZING - he even sent us a sneak peek a couple days later so we could share with friends and family. Highly recommend! read more

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We absolutely loved working with Paul as our wedding photographer! We are one of those "Covid couples" who went from planning a full-scale 120 person wedding, to eventually pare it down to a mini elopement. Paul navigated the twists and turns right along with us. He listens to what you have to say, and offers so much beautiful wisdom and guidance to help bring your vision to life. Our wedding day experience was captured so sincerely and beautifully. Paul is gentle, kind, and fun. He will no doubt have you thinking fondly on your experience and you will LOVE the photos! I wish I could have another wedding just to have him there :) read more

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Paul did a fabulous job on capturing our wedding ceremony. The photos tell the story of our ceremony exactly as it happened while capturing both the subtle and the grand moments. It almost feels like Paul had an auto-capture on for whenever an expression showed up on someone's face. One thing I noticed is that he made sure to capture photos from different sides of the ceremony location. I believe these will become more important in the future when they can refresh our memories for a better reconstruction of the day. I also appreciate how he handled the difference in the skin tones between me and my partner. I am terrible at posing for photos and Paul somehow got me to look good in the photos. Paul was able to identify great spots and background elements in the garden as we walked around taking photos. Apart from the quality of his work, he was also prompt in his communication and he was pretty quick in delivering the final set of photos. read more

Our experience with Paul was awesome from start to finish! He is a true professional and artist who knows how to capture the emotion of your event and in the end, you'll walk away with timeless photos to relive the day time and time again. Leading up to our wedding day, Paul was very accommodating, meeting with us multiple times to plan and organize our thoughts around the photography of our day. He challenged us to think about the many things that come into play on such a day (love, camaraderie, etc) which made us feel like we were investing in more than just rigid, typical wedding photos. The final photos left us speechless. Looking at some of them, we didn't even notice Paul was there. But yet he knew how to read the nuances of such an important day. We highly recommend him! read more

Paul is an absolutely incredible photographer and a wonderful person to be around. He took photos at our ceremony and reception, and captured so many perfect little moments; we'll treasure the photos that he took forever. My wife and I are both not super comfortable having our photos taken, but Paul put us at ease and made us look both completely natural and like the best version of ourselves. It was important to us that our wedding photos not be "epic" or staged; we told Paul we wanted us and our guests to look like us, and for the photos to capture who we actually are, and Paul did that and then some. He was super receptive to our wants and needs, and what we got so far exceeds anything we could have hoped for. The photos he took are simultaneously candid and beautiful, and really capture how special the day felt. And it's not only that the photos that he took are absolutely spectacular: we got married at City Hall, and he really helped us prepare for the way the day would go, and was fantastic at gently guiding us and our strong-willed families on the day. Paul gave us so much good and practical advice; he really had a huge impact on how well the day went. One thing we learned was how important it is for you to like your photographer as a person: they're a person who will be in the most intimate parts of a very intimate day. Paul is thoughtful, kind, and incredibly sensitive to the people around him, and he made himself part of the whole event in a perfect way. His empathy and thoughtfulness makes itself clear in his photos as well. Seriously, hire Paul. He is a fantastic photographer and person, you will not regret it. read more

I hired Paul to shoot a set of photos for a local coffee company's marketing efforts. From the start, Paul was responsive, communicated clearly, and asked a lot of good initial questions that helped us, as the client, to figure out exactly what we were looking for. On the days of our scheduled shoots, Paul was punctual, professional and extremely thorough as he worked on the job. He put in so much time and effort to make sure that he captured the kinds of shots we had discussed. His friendly, easygoing demeanor made our staff and the customers in our cafes at ease, and helped him capture natural, unscripted moments. We were thrilled when we received the retouched photo set! The photos were absolutely beautiful. read more

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We hired Paul for our San Francisco wedding and it was easily one of the best decisions we made. In addition to beautifully (and creatively) capturing the energy and excitement of the day, Paul was also an absolutely pleasure to work with at ever step of the way. I agree whole heatedly with all the other glowing reviews - hire Paul! Our wedding was in San Francisco the past August and had approximately 65 people in attendance. To say that we had high expectations for our wedding photographer was an understatement: we wanted someone who would be able to capture the dynamic energy and emotion of our big day in a natural, joyful way. I am happy to say that Paul exceeded all of our expectations and then some. We initially reached out to Paul in February through his website and we scheduled an introductory phone call. At that time I was chatting with a few different photographers in the Bay Area but was impressed at Paul's thoughtful questions regarding our vision of big day as well as the logistical considerations (venue locations, lighting , size, etc). From our first meeting at his lovely home, Paul was kind, thoughtful, considerate which made us feel like we were in good hands and helped put us at ease during the craziness of the planning. He asked us to consider which moments would be most important to our wedding and helped us think through the logistics of the day. Paul was also helpful in planning some of the big day itself: we had scheduled a city tour with our guests to occur between the ceremony and reception but were unsure where to go in the city. He recommended locations that would be both enjoyable for our guests and would make good backdrops for photos. In addition to the city tour, the day itself had a lot of moving parts which could have been really challenging to photograph (indoor ceremony in City Hall, outdoor brass band parade and cable car city tour in full sunlight, indoor reception with low lighting in small antique store). Paul and his second shooter were well prepared and able to shot gorgeous photos in every location. Paul was also very mindful of which moments would be most meaningful to us. For example, we had mentioned that we specifically wanted lots of dancing photos from the reception and so Paul made sure a remote flash lighting system was set up in the reception venue which made for some fantastic dance floor shots. We had also said that we wanted to make sure we had a lot of candid photos of our friends of family and so Paul made sure to mingle among our guests, putting them at ease and getting natural, candid photos of our loved ones. We had so many great photos of our guests that we printed the photos and included them with our thank you cards! After the wedding, Paul was able to send us our sneak peaks only after 24 hours (!) and the full gallery a short time after that. At this point, I was already very impressed but what happened after that really blew me away: Paul emailed me a few weeks after the wedding to me to ask if he could photograph some details from the wedding that he wasn't able to get on the big day (handkerchiefs from the brass band parade, wedding invitations, etc). He told me that he felt that those details were important in telling the story of our wedding and he wanted to make sure they were captured. I realize that it would've been easy for Paul to simply send the photos he already had but the fact that he found it was important to capture all the small details really speaks to his thoughtfulness, professionalism and excellence. We can't thank you enough, Paul! read more

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Paul did a fantastic job shooting our civil ceremony at the SF City Hall. I had chosen him based on his photographic style, and the results came out great--they are exactly the photos that I had hoped for! Everyone has their own ideal photo style so you should browse the web to see what your style might be. I told Paul that I want more candid/photojournalism-style shots, not blown out Instagram-looking pictures that are heavily filtered or have lots of blurred foreground objects framing the shot. He absolutely delivered on that. Perhaps not surprising in SF, as we were posing for the final shots outside on the steps of city hall, building security was wrestling with a belligerent man being escorted out the door. Paul took it all in stride and had us move a bit and then reframed the shot. Love that he could roll with that. Communication was great, and the turnaround time after the shoot was exactly as promised. A+ would hire again. read more

Paul is a beautiful photographer, able to tell a story about a human life in one image. At our wedding, Paul put our parents at ease as we posed for photographs, gently encouraging us to show ourselves at our best. He's funny and charming, so everyone felt comfortable around him. He was thoughtful about encouraging Sarah and me to notice each other, and it shows in the photos of us. Many guests have commented on the amazing photographs. We couldn't help but print several hundred of his photos to send to our friends and family with our thank-you notes. Paul was very flexible about the balance of arranged photos, table shots, and candids, and he subtly captured many of our guests looking like their most radiant selves throughout the celebration. I was never distracted by him during the ceremony, yet he has preserved details I would otherwise have forgotten. He was attentive to the choreography of the events, and he managed to be in all the right places. He was responsive and easy to work with leading up to the wedding as well. In the end, Paul was moved by the ceremony, and that emotion comes through in the images he shared with us. read more

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We got to know Paul over several years due to postponing our wedding due to COVID. His kindness and genuineness are such a joy to be around, and made for such a comfortable and fun dynamic on the wedding day. His photos are incredible--they really feel interesting, alive and true to the day. I'd recommend Paul to anyone in a heartbeat. read more

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Paul and his work for our engagement photos, rehearsal dinner and wedding day. He not only captured everything we were hoping for (and we had very high hopes!), but also a few unexpected gems that we'll treasure forever. One of the reasons we initially reached out to Paul is that we loved the way he captured the beauty of natural settings, and his work at our wedding in Sonoma was no exception. We also had a very small wedding--12 people--and could not have asked for a better person to handle such an intimate event. Echoing other reviews, we are still astounded at how he managed to frame us and our families in one of our favorite places. read more

We are so grateful that we chose Paul as our wedding photographer, and couldn't more highly recommend Hazel Photo. The day of, we were so impressed by his attention to detail and how comfortable he made us feel. For the portraits - he noticed everything - from the way a shirt was tucked in to the placement of our hands. But throughout the event, we never noticed that he was there (as he put it: "a fly on the wall"), except for when he whisked us away for some photos at sunset: they are incredible! We we floored by how gorgeous the photos are, and we are so thrilled. Hazel Photo captured so many beautiful, emotional candid moments of us and our loved ones. We truly can relive our wedding again and again through the amazing photos. read more

I had the joy of choosing the photographer to capture our wedding. I thumbed through many a portfolio as they all blurred into one another - they all felt the same. Then I got to Paul's portfolio. As I said in my first email to him: "I love how you capture specific moments where people look comfortable and like themselves. Not only that, you seem to capture both the people and the spaces with such vibrancy." When it came to our wedding, he did not disappoint. His photos are amazing - to my eyes, elevated beyond the typical wedding photos. His photos highlighted his eye for composition and capturing special moments where we felt completely natural. His composed portrait photography was similarly great; he did a great job making everyone feel at ease, directing them into the best positions, and keeping us moving through all the different photos. He was also very easy to work with in planning for the photography. He guided us through the process and was flexible to our needs. He got the traditional family photos quickly, and made time for more candid shots through the rest of the day. He also stayed at the venue with us and our friends, and fit in great. He was a great and helpful guest, on top of being an amazing photographer. We are very happy to have had Paul for our wedding! read more

After asking family and friends for photographer recommendations, we also decided to do a search on Google. We came across Paul's beautiful site and ended up having him photograph our city hall ceremony. Paul captured a mixture of shots for us and was great with giving us direction. He was so open to feedback. It was extremely easy to work with Paul. And he was so quick to show us a sneak peek of our pictures and send us the completed gallery. We love the outcome of the photos and the documentary approach that he took! read more

Spectacular!!! That is the word that comes to mind when I talk about our experience working with Paul and the results of his work. Our kids got married in a majestic space in the Redwood forest and had a wonderful outdoor reception. The weather was cloudy and misting with occasional sunshine. It was a large crowd, and we asked him to include various clan shots involving 15-45 people. Every aspect of his work was amazing. The lighting was perfect in every shot, regardless of weather. He captured the majesty of the Redwoods with sweeping shots and then closeups of the ceremony. Every person looked so photogenic in every shot. The posed group shots were outstanding, with everyone looking in the right direction and engaged, and the candid shots truly captured the energy and fun of the event. The many photos of the bride and groom were priceless, gorgeous, romantic and really captured their happiness. The joy of the parents leaps right out of the photos. I thought I had fully appreciated his work when we spent so much time on the online gallery, but I just received the 12 x 12 lay flat wedding album that I ordered, and I'm using the word "spectacular" all over again. Do not skip ordering an album. Paul gave me great guidance on storytelling as we sequenced and planned the layout of the album. The two page lay flat spreads, including the majestic Redwood forest ceremony and the two page spread closeup of the couple kissing under the wedding canopy, are breath-taking, and many other aspects of the joy of that day come through in the album in a way that you just don't get viewing online. If I were allowed to give a 10 star rating, I would do so. I highly recommend Hazel Photo. read more

Full Disclosure: I didn't hire Hazel Photo for our wedding photos, but Paul was brought in as a second shooter by our photographer when one person in the photography team couldn't make it because of Hurricane Hermine. So, I can't comment on his process or communication leading up to the event. Paul was *a dream* photographer! All of our family members, entourage/wedding party members, and guests raved about him, and he was such a pleasure to work with. Posed shots with large families and wedding parties can be really annoying, and we were running behind schedule, but Paul was the perfect professional. He was warm, relaxing, and focused - giving people direction so that they'd feel natural, keeping people laughing, and moving us swiftly through a very long shot list. The photographers we hired aren't local (though they were also great!), but I'm so glad we got to work with Paul and that I can recommend him to local friends. We haven't gotten our photos back yet (which is to be expected, the wedding was 2 days ago), but my spouse and I were so enthusiastically raving about him that I immediately wanted to go look him up and leave him glowing reviews. Even more specifically, as a queer couple, we've encountered a TON of wedding vendors who are warm, enthusiastic, and "comfortable" with a gay/queer wedding, but it's clear that it's not their normal. Paul went above and beyond basic comfort; he quickly demonstrated such a level of cultural fluency and competency that without knowing anything about him personally, I trusted that he saw and understood us. I would heartily recommend him to any couple, queer, cis, trans, straight, etc., and the next time we're looking for a professional photographer again, I definitely know who I'm going to call. read more

Paul photographed our same-sex wedding and we'd recommend him 1000%. We initially chose to work with him because of the quality of the work he did for our friends' wedding. His documentary style stood out from all the other "cookie cutter" wedding photography we found out there in contrast. His warmth and genuine interest in capturing the most precious, organically heartfelt moments came through immediately in our initial consultation with him. At the wedding itself, he was so unobtrusive, yet somehow was in all the right places at the right times. We couldn't be more pleased with the beautiful shots and moments he skillfully captured. Please do yourself a favor and make the choice to go with Paul. He is a huge love with unparalleled talent. read more

We did an engagement shoot with Paul and he took photos at our wedding. His work is AMAZING and he's a wonderful human to be around. He captured so many small, special moments that we didn't even know happened. Really glad we got to work with him! read more

Paul was professional and easy to work with. Clearly communicating everything upfront, being punctual and accommodating during the event, and providing exceptional photos (fast). Everything you could ever ask for from a photographer.....and more! Definitely exceeded my expectations. He sees a beautiful world and is able to capture that elegance and beauty with his camera. read more