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Paul Harrison Photography is a boutique wedding and event photography company based in Williamsburg, New York. Founded in 2006 by Paul Harrison, this studio offers a fresh new take on wedding photography. Servicing the Richmond, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach areas, this photographer is available for destination weddings.

Services Offered

This photographer shies away from stale wedding photography, offering couples a contemporary and photojournalistic style. He aims to get to know his clientele and to capture the essence of their unique love within their wedding images. Paul appreciates the honor of being present at the joining of two lives. To prepare, he often scouts the location in advance to identify potential sites for pictures and ensure that he can navigate the area seamlessly. This allows him to capture natural and authentic moments between loved ones discreetly. As he accepts only one event per day, he can be available to work additional hours if required. Couples who book with this company can expect a range of product options after the wedding, including:

  • Digital files
  • Canvas art
  • Prints
  • Wedding albums




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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Canvas
Digital Files
Save the Date

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date

Reviews of Paul Harrison Photography

Chelsea
Chelsea Sent on 01/27/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely could not have done it without Paul

Paul made our entire wedding! It would not have been the amazing night it was without him on our team. His experience and professionalism led to him almost acting as our wedding coordinator. He set up a timeline for the entire day, he helped us figure out what we were doing at the rehearsal (because honestly we had no clue) and he kept our wedding day moving seamlessly. The pictures were absolutely incredible, he got all the shots we asked for, and he got so many shots we didn’t even think about! The best part was, throughout the entire ceremony and reception, you didn’t even notice he was there. Not that we didn’t love having him! But the guests were never disturbed by him and they (and we) were amazed by the shots he got without ever seeing him. He is an absolute professional, and we will cherish the memories he gave us for the rest of our lives.
Clay
Clay Sent on 06/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Easy to work with & very professional

Working with Paul was easy and stress free. He is extremely professional, but also cool, calm, and collected. He is able to make everyone look great in a phot with simple but effective guidance while shooting. One thing that stood out was how much he pays attention at the venue. Paul was preplanning shots before we ever arrived and had all kinds of ideas based on lighting and weather. The day of, he captured things we weren't even aware of and was flexible in allowing us to interact with guests but still finding time to sneak away for a few photos at at time. We could not recommend Paul enough.
Chelsey
Chelsey Sent on 08/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Engagement Session!

We worked with Paul for our engagement photos, and it was a dream come true! My partner is on the awkward side, but Paul got him to loosen up and took absolutely stunning photographs. He patiently drove with us to five (!) different locations, and we even had time to change into a second outfit. Plus, he got all of the photos back to us in record time (about a week!). If you're on the fence about hiring Paul I recommend that you absolutely do: he is absolutely a terrific artist, and a wonderful person to work with.
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Tonya Sent on 10/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photographer

Paul's photography is phenomenal! After reviewing his website, I reached out right away to request him for our wedding. He did not disappoint. Paul's attention to detail is unmatched. He captured our special day flawlessly, our pictures are absolutely gorgeous! We would hire him again and again!
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Kyle Sent on 09/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST photographer

Working with Paul was one of the highlights of our wedding experience. From our first conversation through our engagement photo shoot to our wedding day - Paul was fantastic! Paul exceeded our expectations every step of the way and was an absolute joy to work with. If We could do the whole thing over again, my husband and I would pick Paul every time.
Marianna
Marianna Sent on 05/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST Wedding Photographer!

I have to start by saying that we struggled in the beginning to find a photographer that fit our budget and someone that was also personable. We were recommended by our reception venue to check out Paul's website and we were not disappointed with what we saw. But I have to say, after doing 3 shoots with him (engagement, bridal, and wedding) I have never been so happy with professional photos in my life!

I doubted myself on doing the bridal portraits, but I'm glad that I was talked into doing them, because he made me feel like a Rockstar! He was very easy to get along with, professional, patient, and full of great ideas. When I had no idea what kind of shoot I wanted, he made some great recommendations and our photos turned out even better than what I could have imagined! He captured all of the special moments from our big day and he even experimented with us on some night photography.

I cannot express enough how lucky you would be to have Paul as your photographer. If you haven't booked him yet and you're still looking, you seriously need to consider him as an option!
Megan
Megan Sent on 10/21/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best pictures hands down

Paul did both our engagement and wedding photos. He is an artist and takes a moment to really make the magic happen. I don't know how he does it, but I will treasure his skillful work always.
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Tia N. Sent on 10/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Vivid colors // outstanding professional!

Paul is the real deal. I hate the white washed wedding photo trend that makes every photo look identical. Paul is the complete opposite. He listened to my vision and executed it flawlessly. Somehow he made me feel beautiful in the way he captured our event and I am forever grateful. He has my fullest recommendation!
Lindsey
Lindsey Sent on 09/22/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Blow away!!! Fun and easy going!

Paul is an amazing photographer!!!! After I was notified my wedding pictures were ready, I couldn't wait to get home to download and look at them all. Once I started looking through the pictures I slowly started to tear up...I was INSTANTLY reliving the day!!! Paul captured everything! And half the time I never even saw him!! He made sure to capture particular shots and moments I was planning or hoping for.

He was also very flexible and accommodating during the various date switches due to Covid-19 pushing everything back multiple times.

Thanks so much Paul!!!!
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Becca Sent on 07/23/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Photographer Experience

Paul Harrison is simply one of the best photographers you can work with for a special event. You cannot find better quality and value for your wedding day.

Photo Quality:
Paul is an absolute master photographer. He takes care and time to understand the space and light, and is attentive to every detail that makes a truly beautiful photo. We received hundreds of absolutely gorgeous photos from our day with Paul. Each one was stunning. Every type of shot we wished for was delivered and better than I ever expected.

Service
Having Paul on site for a wedding (or other special event) is a true bonus. He is calm, personable, professional, and organized in a way that makes everyone around him feel calm and comfortable. He strikes the perfect balance of providing direction for photos, and simply blending into the background to capture candid moments.

Again, and I can't stress this enough, Paul is amazing, and we could not imagine a better experience and outcome for our special day!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
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Paul Harrison Photography frequently asked questions

Paul Harrison Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
Paul Harrison Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Save the Date
Paul Harrison Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Paul Harrison Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Wedding Portraits
Paul Harrison Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
Paul Harrison Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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