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Business Attributes
- Asian-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
2019 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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4.8
out of 5.035 reviews
We initially hired another photographer and ended up retaking our photos with Paul. For our engagement session we fell in love with how he made us feel natural and fun during the ...
shoot. We decided to hire him for our city hall marriage and our wedding as well. Every step of the way he made us feel seen and comfortable, during the shoot and throughout the whole process. The experience that he provided is something that made it so memorable. He delivered sneak peeks in a matter of days so we could relive our moments. He’s able to capture our emotions and moments in such a beautiful way that every frame is a piece of art. We can tell that there is an intentionality behind every photo he takes, through his shots and the way he edits.
We highly recommend Wandering Woo, Paul. Our day started out in utter chaos. We were running behind schedule, family drama, and on top of that, rain. We underestimated what a great...
photographer can do, besides taking amazing photos. Paul really stepped in and made sure that everything would work out. He made sure that we were back on track on our schedule, corralled and organized the family members, and on top of that created so many images that you could not tell how the rain made the day gloomy. Looking back, we realized that if we went with another photographer, it would have been a completely different experience. After the wedding we received a lot of sneak peeks, enough to remember the whole day, and was very responsive to make sure all of our needs were met. About 2 months we received our whole gallery.
I do not recommend Wandering Woo Photography. They are completely unprofessional. Our photos were delivered months after the contracted deadline they set (we had even suggested sai...
d deadline - ~2 months after the wedding - was unrealistic and were told not to worry). After the deadline passed, they went completely unresponsive for weeks on end. When they did respond, it was with an excuse and a plea for 24 more hours, only to go unresponsive again. It was after threatening legal action that our photos were delivered to us. They're fine. While Paul's actions on our wedding day were adequate, the stress and frustration of not knowing if we would ever see our photos or hear back far outweighed everything else. For what we paid, it was absolutely unacceptable. I would never recommend Wandering Woo Photography to anyone.
Paul is the perfect balance between a talented photographer and a great friend for our wedding day. Our experience with him from the beginning to the end was great. He helped us wi...
th our timeline and helped us navigate the chaotic nature of wedding planning, and was always there for us when we needed a call. Looking at his work, it was already given how talented he was, what surprised us the most was how he was on the day. He made my partner and I very comfortable and made sure that we enjoyed the day as much as possible. The day didn't feel like a photoshoot and he always encouraged us to spend our time with each other and our friends. When we received our photos, we were blown away how beautiful and thoughtful every photos was. We also requested certain photos and he was very accommodating to get those delivered within the week.
Paul made us feel incredible comfortable as he captured a full range of emotions during our special day. He is an incredible story teller in a variety of settings, from the brick s...
treets of German Village, Schiller Park, and the industrial look of Fourth Street Corridor. He exhibited consistent friendliness, professionalism, and regard for every guest and vendor he interacted with. We were thrilled to have Paul be a part of our special day, and the quality of his work is superb.
Paul was supposed to deliver our wedding photos over two months ago as he promised via email and as written in our contract.
However, he has ignored all communication the last 2 m...
onths no matter how many times we have tried to reach out to him. We have no idea what has happened to our wedding photos and don't know if we will ever receive them.
We unfortunately have suffered a very frustrating experience working with Paul and would not recommend him.
Paul is an amazing photographer, but also a great guy. He made my husband and me feel so comfortable on both our engagement shoot and our wedding day. We loved Paul because he wasn...
’t your typical wedding photographer - his photos are a little darker but full of emotion. He really knows how to use light and shadows to his advantage! We have only gotten a preview of our photos from 8/22/20 (which we received less than a week after the wedding), but they are amazing.
My partner and I met Woo in Rome, Italy for an anniversary session and we could not be more over the moon in love with the art that Paul created. We are both photographers and not ...
the most comfortable in front of the camera. But Woo somehow was able to capture both the epicness of the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps, and also my partner and I's intimate connection, our joy, and our genuine selves. Walking around the cobblestone streets of Rome we could have kept shooting for hours! It was so much fun! I can't stop scrolling through the gallery full of unique angles, interesting light, and photos that I actually feel like I how look in! Paul is also just a gem of a human being! Go with Wandering Woo because you get a wonderful soul paired with a brilliant artist! Thanks new friend!
He made me and my fiance feel so comfortable during the engagement photo shoot. He was flexible about dates. He is fantastic to work with. He is patient and will help you feel good...
in front of the camera. He made the whole process easy, fun and stress-free. Thank you so much for everything. I would work with him again.
Paul isn’t your average wedding photographer. He is a story teller. For our engagement photos, Paul picked us up and we headed to a park in Toledo to do epic hammock shots. He know...
s we love nature, camping, and had just bought a new hammock. He is always down to trample through the wilderness for that perfect photo. We had so much fun, all thanks to Paul.
He was also available to take some photos at our very chaotic Chinese tea ceremony. He was able to handle my very outspoken and strong-willed family members, which took a lot of worry and stress off my shoulders. He is an awesome photographer; funny, charismatic, able to roll with the punches, but can take control when things start to go awry. A+++! Would recommend!
If having outstanding quality photos at the end of your wedding is the most important thing to you, then I recommend just going to view Paul’s work. Nothing I can say here will sp...
eak more clearly to his capabilities as a photographer than the pictures themselves. However, if you would like to know what the experience is like having Paul as your photographer, I can certainly shed some light on that.
I, like most grooms, admittedly do not love taking photos. Between the uncomfortable staging of photos and the 3,000 retakes your significant other requests for their perfect IG post, taking photographs can be a little tiresome. Therefore, while looking for a photographer I wanted to make sure we ended up with someone who felt natural. We wanted someone who didn’t make it feel like they were “on-the-job” rather someone who would join us in our excitement and joy during our wedding. From the moment we met Paul, we could tell how easy going and likable his personality is and how well that would fit with what we were looking for. Paul’s personality really comes through in his natural approach, which makes it feel like you’re hardly even taking pictures. This style helps everyone around him relax and go with the flow – which reduced stress on us throughout the wedding immensely.
So, in short, if you are looking for some great photos, an easy going and natural photographer, and someone who you’ll enjoy being around for your wedding, you should go book Paul immediately.
Paul’s work clearly speaks for itself. By looking at his pictures, you can tell how amazing he is as a photographer. But what you can’t see through the photos is the personality ...
that he brings to the table. Paul’s passion for photography and positive energy really come to life through his active photography style, which also made it a lot of fun to be around him during our wedding. The balance Paul finds between being actively involved in the day so he can anticipate and capture shots without being disruptive to the flow of the wedding is something only a true professional could find.
Not only was it fun to have Paul around for the day of our wedding, but interacting with him leading up to the wedding was as seamless as we could have imagined. We planned our Ohio wedding from North Carolina, and he always worked with us to make things as easy for us as possible. Whether it was using Facetime to hold our meetings, working around our schedule to take engagement photos, or meeting us early in the hotel for the wedding day, it felt as if we were being taken care of by a friend. In fact, it was almost as if we had another friend there with us along the way who just happened to be capturing all of the incredible moments from our wedding.
If you’re looking for a photographer, we could not recommend Paul more highly. And if you have the chance to book Paul for your wedding, I am certain that you will never regret doing so!
I was pretty nervous about choosing a photographer for our wedding, not only because I wanted good photos, but because I was worried it might get really expensive fast. In retrospe...
ct, I’m so glad we chose to work with Paul. The experience on our engagement shoot, and his incredible demeanor at the wedding are absolutely worth every penny your fiancé tries to talk you into. Go for it. Paul is kind, loving and just an all around great guy. Our biggest regret with him is that by the time we got to the wedding, he had to attend as our photographer, rather than as our friend and guest! He is honestly the best dude. His second shooter Dan was awesome, and they worked super well as a pair, capturing every special moment of our wedding. Paul is absolutely worth talking to, you won’t regret it!
Hiring Paul was the first decision we made when planning our wedding. We knew our first priority was a photographer who would capture memories and moments that we could keep with u...
s forever, and we definitely found that in Paul! His engagement photos (and what we’ve seen on the wedding photos so far) are amazing, and having him with us on our big day was a great choice. He is such a friendly, kind, and professional person to have around and he brings such a good energy on such a stressful day. 10/10 I would STRONGLY recommend Wandering Woo to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!
Obviously Paul is insanely talented (see photos) and easy to work with but moreso, he’sjust a fantastic guy to have around... shoot if he wasn’t our photographer we’d have just inv...
ited him to our wedding. He makes everyone feel comfortable and our guests loved him. He’s in all the right places at the right time and has an uncanny way of capturing the vibe. We were worried about photos since we hate having our picture taken and Paul made it effortless and fun. He’ll direct you when you need it and if you have a crazy idea he’s down to try it. You’ll have tons of photos to pick from and they’re all beautiful and unique. After the wedding is over you only have the memories and the photos- let Paul capture your day! By far the best decision we made. 20 stars! Thanks Paul.
What more can I say about Paul other than absolutely wonderful!!! From the first second we met him, we knew he was going to be the guy for the job - he was prompt, professional, bu...
t most of all - insanely talented and laser focused on us as a couple. He photographed multiple events throughout our wedding weekend - our small backyard ceremony, our rehearsal dinner and welcome party, and our reception on Saturday. He was at each event and made sure to touch base with us on what type of shots we wanted and also got shots that we wouldn't have thought of. He is unbelievably creative. Paul was extremely accommodating with our requests for the big day - we didn't want any shots that felt forced, we wanted candid moments, and we wanted to spend an hour getting family photos done before the wedding so that we could hang at our cocktail hour. He made all of that happen. Paul was also great at making sure that family members and friends hungry for media content with their phones were assured that he would get a shot so they didn't have to worry about it :) Aside from all of his amazing photography and coordinating talents, Paul is just an all around great guy who is extremely passionate about what he does - I mean he quit his day job to chase his passion and turn photography into his career - and loves love and making his couples happy and helping them tell their story. Kudos Paul, keep doing what you're doing - we couldn't have been happier!
We fully had an enjoyable experience with Paul. He exudes the utmost professionalism while keeping things light and fun. I would thoroughly recommend him to all people looking to...
have their special photographed. His unique style, clean images, and fun personality make capturing those special moments look magazine quality. My wife and I have had so many compliments on our photos that we have felt that is worth the splurge on Paul. If you are considering photographers, I would strongly consider Paul, his camera gun holsters, and his silver sequin sport coat.
Paul shot our engagement shoot about a year ago and wedding in August! We are in love with our engagement photos! And when it comes to weddings, paul is amazing at capturing all th...
e moments you didn’t know was even happening! As bride & groom on wedding day, so much is happening that we don’t get to see... but Paul is able to preserve those moments we missed.
Paul is THE BEST! He is super laid back and easy to talk to, and has some really great ideas to try and capture the perfect shot. I was so happy to have him with us on the big da...
y- he and his 2nd shooter were always around to catch the best photos and moments! We received lots of compliments and enthusiasm from guests regarding how both photographers were always in on the action. Everyone is excited to see the results! I would most definitely recommend Paul, if you can get him for your wedding!
To see the uniqueness of Paul's photo's find him on Instagram @wanderingwoo and you will see just some of the beautiful images he's created. (I, of course, think the pictures of my...
wedding are his best :) )
You can independently look at his pictures and see their beauty, so that will not be the basis of my review--my review is all about the amazing man that is Paul. Paul is exactly who you want standing next to you and your spouse's side on your big day.
Before my wedding, I was in a few as a bridesmaid, so I experienced many photographers. One wedding I was in the photographer started getting annoyed with the overzealous groomsman. Another the photographer gave us no direction on what to do, we're not models and the lack of direction made an album of images where we are all just facing forward smiling. These were not qualities I wanted in my photographer.
Cue my friend, Paul. Paul is so easy-going but gets the job done. He can laugh at the groomsman that is putting on a show, and then also get said groomsman to pause long enough to get an amazing photo. Paul will give you instructions so you don't just stand there, but he isn't bossy or pushy in any way. He will take a photo and you'll think, "what on earth is he seeing" and then you will get your pictures back and your jaw won't leave the floor. Paul is so light-hearted and happy which is especially helpful in moments that may be stressful. My cocktail hour was making me crazy, he grabbed us, got us wine, and we took some of my favorite pictures of the night away from the madness that was our cocktail hour. You'll find yourself wanting him to stop taking pictures and just join you for a drink, besides marrying my husband, he was the best decision of the night! Adore you, Paul!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Paul isn't one of those boring photographers who makes every part of the day like it's a photo session. Throughout the day he was someone who cared about us having fun and enjoying...
our day. Honestly we were afraid of hiring a photographer because we didn't want to spend all day taking photos and cheesy poses, but seeing his images and meeting him we knew it wasn't going to be like that and we were totally right. If you're looking for someone to make your day all about you and not about someone's portfolio this is the guy
We hired Wandering Woo Photography to capture the video at our wedding in July 2017 and they knocked it out of the park. We worked with Benny and Ronnie and they provided exception...
al customer service and understood the vision we had for our wedding video. To have a video bring you to tears is an understatement, I was balling my eyes out. The way they incorporated my Dad's speech throughout the beginning of the video was beautiful. They over delivered on our expectations and everyone loved our wedding video. We posted it on Facebook to share with friends and family, and everyone thought they were watching a movie. Their skill in cinematography will blow all expectations out of the water. Thank you, Wandering Woo Photography, for making our day one to always remember!
To say that Paul and his team are the best decision ever is an understatement! We met at our engagement session and while my husband and I could not be more awkward getting our pic...
ture taken, Paul made us feel completely at ease. He made us laugh and loosen up despite wearing warm fall clothes in freakishly hot late October weather. The day of the wedding both Paul and his whole team were so incredible. I remember telling people that he seemed to be the calm amongst all the chaos, making everything so lighthearted and fun. Both Paul and his team did not feel like the photographers/videographers, but felt like part of the wedding party. As the evening was wrapping up, I was sad to see them go, not because I wanted more pictures, but because we wanted to hang out with all of them more! Besides the awesomeness of this team, your pictures will speak for themselves. I was completely floored by the pictures and video. The pictures were so stunning and captured the magic of our day. I have looked through them all countless times, and have no way of picking my favorites. The video is completely breathtaking and although I've watched it a billion times, I still tear up every single time. When sharing the pictures with family and friends, I had so many texts/phone calls asking who we used as a photographer/videographer and we heard countless times how incredible their work was. You will be so happy with your decision if you go with Wandering Woo Photography. I am so greatful that they were part of our day, and helped to make it such a perfect memory that we will treasure forever.
Wandering Woo/ Paul Woo was hands-down, the best decision we made for our elopement wedding and post-elopement reception! Not only is he so-so talented, but he's the most laid bac...
k/ fun guy we've had the pleasure of meeting! Every picture is a piece of art. It's not just an expression, but Paul really does capture the moments of the day. I've never had this much fun with a photographer before and it was icing on the cake that the pictures turned out absolutely stunning. You cannot go wrong by hiring Wandering Woo Photography!!!
Paul is the best! Super laid back, makes you feel comfortable and fun to work with! I just had my wedding in June and couldn't be more happier with everything he did! Still have ye...
t to receive my wedding photos but I know they will turn out great! When you're getting compliments from your wedding guests you know you picked a good photographer! I recommend him to anyone!!!
Choosing Wandering Woo Photography was one of the greatest decisions we made for our wedding day. Paul is an incredible photographer with such a creative eye. We got married last w...
eekend and we have already received a few pictures. We can't wait to see the rest.
Not only is Paul a great photographer, he also has an awesome personality. He is super relaxed and it made me relaxed as well. The team he brought for our wedding day was awesome, we joked around and had a lot of fun. He kept us on schedule, was very detail oriented, and made sure we got all the pictures we wanted without rushing us or making me feel stressed out. He truly went above and beyond and exceeded all of my expectations for wedding day photography.
My dad is also a photographer, and was taking pictures throughout the day, and I had another family friend who unexpectedly was taking pictures the whole day as well. Paul handled all of this with ease, I was so impressed. He was there from the start of the morning until after the DJ had stopped the music for the night. Even at that point as he was packing up, my husband and I were posing for a friend's photo, and he got his camera back out and started taking pictures again! I cannot emphasize enough how incredible Paul is. Again, one of the best decisions we made in regards to our wedding day. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a stand out photographer who will capture true beauty in your special day!
Paul is seriously the best photographer I have ever seen. He shot both my engagement session and wedding! When I found Paul and reviewed his photos I knew he was the one. He is so ...
easy to work with and understanding with everything you want out of your big day and pictures. He's not only a photographer, but makes sure everything else throughout the day goes well. Paul is so creative with his work and does what he needs to to get the perfect pictures. When we were looking through our pictures, we didn't even realize he was in that spot to get the picture. He was there from early morning getting ready until last dance, so he is dedicated to get every piece of your big day. Overall, our experience with Paul was amazing and I highly recommend booking him ASAP!!
Wow, simply not enough words to describe Paul as an amazing person and photographer on our wedding day. It's very comforting to have someone know the way of the ropes when things g...
et a bit hectic and keep things in order. Our wedding day was constantly running late and Paul made sure we got back on track, and also gave us time to breathe when things got overwhelming. His images turned out amazing, so many emotions were captured form us and our family.
Paul is AMAZING! So easy to talk to and pose for! Our engagement pictures were taken in the fall and they were awesome. He was with us early in the morning at the salon and all ...
the way until the night ended for the wedding. He even gave me a pep talk before the ceremony! We couldn't have asked for a better photographer and we received so many compliments about him. We cannot wait to see our pictures!
Working with Paul has been an enjoyable and rewarding experience, he took our wedding and engagement photos and the final product was nothing short of amazing. He goes beyond the t...
ypical shots that I've seen from other photographers and gave us direction since we weren't very familiar on posing and just being in front of a camera. We felt very comfortable around Paul and I think that's part of the reason why our photos turned out so great. Highly recommended!
I've gone to Wandering Woo for my own photography needs and referred them to multiple friends as well. They helped me figure out what themes to go for, took time to get everything ...
perfect, and edited the photos brilliantly afterwards. They didn't cut any corners and did everything necessary to make sure the photos came out perfect. Considering all the attention they give, the rate was insanely fair. I would have happily paid double. Go with Wandering Woo photography. You won't regret it.
Wandering woo photography is an awesome photography entrepreneur. They provided me with the best service that I could have asked for in the timely manner for my photoshoot. I liked...
their communication and quality of work very much. I highly recommend this place for weddings and any event that you may have.
Paul is incredible, he is an amazingly talented photographer, and we were lucky to have him shoot our engagement photos. They turned out so stunning, that people don't even recogni...
ze the places we were photo'd at! Paul is not afraid to give direction, which is super helpful for any one who is not used to being in front of a camera. He is willing to do whatever it takes to get the perfect shot for you that he knows will take your breath away, like braving the cold and giving you all 5 of his jackets and hand warmers. Seriously, we could not have been more grateful and appreciative of his work. He is simply, one of the best!
I have used Paul Woo's photography services a few times now and I highly recommend him. You will have a great time as he works with your to create beautiful images and a comfortabl...
e unique experience. Prepare your jaw when you receive your pictures, it's about to get dropped.
Paul is the real deal. I first started following his photography when he documented his travels to some of the most breathtaking places on earth. He has a special skill for captu...
ring beauty.
Paul came to Oahu to take our engagement photos. He will do whatever it takes to get that incredible shot. He swam in the ocean with his camera in a waterproof bag and hiked halfway up a mountain for us.
During our photoshoot, Paul encouraged us to just be us. Nothing felt staged. Everything felt genuine. And the photographs - we'll forever treasure the moments he captured.
We are so excited to have Wandering Woo as our photographer and videographer for our wedding later this spring.
Paul is an artist. He may try unconventional shots. And you will be delighted with the results.
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