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Paul Van Helden is a Tuscon, Arizona based portrait, nature and event photographer. With more than 30 years of photography experience and over 500 weddings under his belt, Paul Van Helden has an extensive portfolio and breadth of experience capturing a couple’s most special moments together. He specializes in beautiful, affordable and professional wedding and engagement shoots, using traditional, contemporary, and photojournalistic styles of photography. As Paul believes weddings are an incredibly special representation of a couple’s love and commitment to one another, he recognizes the privilege that comes from being entrusted with capturing your special day.

Services Offered
Paul Van Helden Photography offers several wedding package options for both large and small weddings to suit your budget, preferences, or style. The final high-resolution images are provided to couples as digital files.

  • Custom graphics
  • Hand coloring
  • Trash-the-dress shoots
  • Boudour shoots
  • Multiple locations
  • Toning
  • Slideshows
  • Liability insurance
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Toning
Digital Files
Prints

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

Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files
Prints

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Paul Van Helden Photography

Amy
Amy H. Sent on 07/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Terrific photographer for our small wedding

Paul took beautiful photos of our elopement wedding and was very kind and receptive to staying longer and taking more photos than planned originally. We are so happy with the beautiful memories he captured on film. Thank you.
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Roxanna Sent on 07/27/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Paul was great to work with, all the way from the initial consultation through the receipt of our wedding photos. Reasonably priced, Paul arrived a little earlier than expected, and stayed a little later to get the first dance photos. Paul has very useful worksheets to help determine what particular photos you want taken at your big day. We got every photo we were hoping for, and more! As for the photos themselves, they came out beautifully, as Paul's talent for identifying the right picture location shines through. He also edited the photos with his professional software. And he had the photos for us less than 6 weeks after the wedding date! I've heard friends speak of waiting 3-5 months for their wedding photos to be completed. Paul was a true professional all the way around, and I HIGHLY recommend his services! It also helps that he seems to be a rather genuine, nice guy, too.
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Mimi Sent on 10/09/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I reviewed numerous photographers websites/photographs and reviews and I chose to interview Paul for our engagement and wedding photos based on wonderful reviews, but in particular I was struck by an unique, tender and loving photo that he had taken. When my fiance' and I met with him, he was thoughtful, engaged, receptive and extremely professional. I/we are so looking forward to him capturing our memories for us.
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User2088153 Sent on 04/06/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Paul was our photographer for our wedding. He did an amazing job of capturing our whole wedding day. As soon as Paul got out to our wedding site, he started taking pictures right away! He did an amazing job at capturing the big things and the little things at our wedding, but that were just as special! Our pictures looked amazing, when we previewed them! I am glad we found Paul for our photographer and would recommend him to anyone wanting an amazing photographer who will catch every special second of your wedding!

Chris & Rochelle
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Adrianna Sent on 01/28/2015
5 out of 5 rating
He was very professional and understanding. Very pleased with our photos! Would love to have him do more of our photos in the future.
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Erin Sent on 12/08/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Paul Van Helden is amazing. He is so talented! His photos are simply beautiful. You can tell that he loves what he does. His passion for photography shines through his work. Not only is he talented, he is SO fair in his pricing! My husband and I received gorgeous photos and we didn't go bankrupt in the process! I come from a family of artists and I am very picky, but Paul exceeded my expectations in every way. I really cannot describe how fortunate I feel to have these beautiful memories recorded for all time.:) Thank you Paul for your fairness, your professionalism, and your amazing talent. :):):) ~Erin
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Tung Sent on 11/12/2014
5 out of 5 rating
My wife and I are so blessed to have found Paul as our wedding Photographer. Our wedding was a mix between a traditional Asian and American wedding. We really were impress with Paul's photos that he showed us and after meeting him for a consultation we knew he was a perfect fit to be our wedding photographer. Paul was very professional and reply promptly. He was punctual and flexible. His prices are very reasonable and his work is top quality. Thank you Paul for all your hard work and photos.
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Tung Sent on 11/06/2014
5 out of 5 rating
My wife and I are so blessed to have found Paul as our wedding Photographer. Our wedding was a mix between a traditional Asian and American wedding. We really were impress with Paul's photos that he showed us and after meeting him for a consultation we knew he was a perfect fit to be our wedding photographer. Paul was very professional and reply promptly. He was punctual and flexible. His prices are very reasonable and his work is top quality. Thank you Paul for all your hard work and photos.
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Christina Sent on 08/31/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Paul was very flexible with my pictures as I wanted all my family members in them. He did amazing when I asked if I could wait on my getting ready pictures because I was running late (go figure). Paul was awesome at candid pictures which is exactly what I wanted. My day will be remembered beautifully!!
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User1807143 Sent on 08/12/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Paul did a great job on my wedding day photo shoots. I'm impressed with His creativity and portrayals of his ideas and direction. My bridal party likes his professionalism and talent. My sister likes his talent.The pictures came out very good!.I'm a simple person but I'm picky and a hands-on. I will personally recommend Paul to my friends.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

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Paul Van Helden Photography frequently asked questions

Paul Van Helden Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Hand-Coloring
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Paul Van Helden Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • Hand-Coloring
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Paul Van Helden Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Paul Van Helden Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
Paul Van Helden Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Thank You Cards
Paul Van Helden 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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