About
Paul is an accomplished lifestyle, adventure and portrait photographer & director based in New York. His impressive range includes personal projects such as his series “Jazz Musicians,” as well as contemporary street photography and carefully discovered sports stories. Whether crafting classic black and white images of jazz legends in studio or striving to spontaneously capture the life and culture of New York City, Paul’s images are organic in feel and buoyant in spirit. “If the project is a portrait, we create an environment of comfort and collaboration, which maximizes the opportunity for the subject to reveal something about them. We are often told that the subject has an extremely limited time frame, so we prepare for that. Since we create a comfortable environment, the subject ends up staying longer, which allows us to create even more together.”
He’s worked for editorial and advertising clients ranging from Robin Hood Foundation and Rolling Stone Magazine, Maytag, Microsoft, to Nike and Under Armour. Each shoot brings its own challenges, but Paul is known for keeping the mood light and positive, while keeping the production on track. “I am calm even on the most ambitious shoot schedules,” notes Paul, who has photographed all manner of elite athletes, business moguls and real people on location and in studio. “I carefully research each of my shoots, learn everything I can about a subject, and then I let myself go and focus on features and locations that strike me as visually interesting. I always have a plan, but it’s not fixed, it’s a guideline that must be allowed to change, to find those best spontaneous and natural moments. I remain receptive to the pleasure and mysteries of true exploration.”
Light is the essence of my storytelling, I’m inspired by the George Eastman quote; "Embrace light. Admire it. But above all, know light. Know it for all you are worth, and you will know the key to photography."
Excellent taste, a sharp eye for composition and lighting, and a passion for connecting with his subjects are at the heart of Paul’s work. Paul was honored to be one of the original Canon Explorer of Light Masters. Paul is a committed collaborator. He has the confidence of someone who knows he can get the job done, delivering the greatest number of options with the least amount of stress. The final images are the result of the combined efforts of the creative director, art director, production designers, art department, hair, make-up and wardrobe stylists. Paul lives a life of photography and motion, adventure and music, combining his career as a photographer/ director with his love of sports, rock climbing, extreme skiing, jazz and blues. Paul’s career was inspired by his father, a successful portrait photographer in NYC. “I’m always happy behind the lens,” says Paul. “I enjoy the creative flow. I want our clients to come away from every experience with me and my crew, thinking that they would like to collaborate with us again.”
Contact
Represented By:
Tim Mitchell
(P) 781-631-5235
(E) info@tmar.com
Texas and Colorado
Quitze Nelson
(P) 214-660-0887
E) quitze@quitzenelson.com
Paul Aresu
Photographer/Director
Mike Moskowitz
Digital Department Manager
(P) 212-604-0606 (E)
info@paularesu.com
NYC Studio:
37 East 28th Street Penthouse 901
New York, NY 10016
Client Testimonials
- “I'd like to say that you guys are simply amazing! Working with you guys is effortless and almost takes my job away from me. It's always a pleasure and a learning experience for me, being so new to this business. You all are amazing to work with, personable, fun, professional, you name it! No matter the job, Paul Aresu is the first name I think of.”
- - Jasmine Blount
- Sr Art Buyer, Havas Health
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- “Paul Aresu is always on point regardless of the scenario. His whole team is easy to work with. Very organized and very talented. I remember sending Paul to Chicago on New Year's weekend to shoot Cleveland Cavs star, Kyrie Irving for a SLAM magazine cover. Kyrie got hurt and pushed the shoot. This time it was in Phoenix. Paul was there on short notice again. He had a very limited time frame with Kyrie but he got the shoot done and it was a great one. The very next issue, I had another very last minute shoot in Philly. Another Cover. I called Paul. He made it to Philly with less than 24 hours notice. Needless to say it was another classic SLAM shoot. Primo photos from a top notch photographer. Nuff said."
- - Paul Scirecalabrisotto
- Creative Director, SLAM Magazine
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- “Creative solutions for creative problems, never have failed us!”
- - Charlotte Kobberger
- VP, Art Producer, Ogilvy
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- “Paul Aresu and team are hands down the best for any campaign. Besides the quality of work being incredible, he goes above and beyond in every way. Everything - from getting images to retouching to just injecting his touch of genius into the work - is done in the most professional and timely way. He makes the process fun and fascinating. I always feel inspired after working with Paul and team."
- - Juliette Bednarz
- Associate Creative Director, H4B Chelsea
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- “I have thrown Paul into some of the craziest, most complex, annoying, challenging photo shoots that I have ever worked on. The images always came out perfect and with no complaints! Paul and I share a work ethic and attention to detail that made me feel comfortable to send him anywhere to shoot anyone, and I know that it would come back amazing. He is a true gentleman, a smart business man, and a visionary photographer.”
- - Monique Perreault
- Photo Editor, Art Producer
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- "Paul Aresu is a consummate professional who makes magic time and time again. Solutions-oriented and fluid, his team works seamlessly on even the most complex projects. If you want brilliant photography with exquisite effects, and total peace-of-mind, Paul Aresu is your guy".
- - Beth Elkis
- SVP, Creative Director
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