"Paul 'luc Chokota and his work are UNBELIEVABLE! He definately has a passion for what he is doing!! We had our engagement pictures at Loose Park...I had a bridal shoot at Union Station (which will be used for advertising in The Knot) and then of course the wedding! My bridal pictures are absolutely stunning (hate to brag)....but everytime I look at them I just think...OMG that's ME! I had a detailed list of pictures I wanted taken pre/post ceremony (I come from a large/split-up family). Paul was on top of them all and in a very timely fashion!! After the ceremony we went to the Plaza and Kauffman Gardens for about an hour...wonderful time!! Paul goes ABOVE and BEYOND....many of the other guests wanted their family picts taken as well at the reception and he made time for everyone!! I've seen a few of the wedding pictures and can not wait to see the rest!! "
Don and Monica Harman
“Paul Chokota is a master photographer with a keen sense of the sacred. His photos of our Catholic Cathedral and liturgical celebrations have captured the core of our prayer. They are beautiful meditations on the life of our Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph.”
“Paul is a delight to work with and is always respectful of the persons, buildings, and events he photographs.”
Bishop Robert Finn, Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph
I needed a picture of Bishop Finn for our youth conference to turn into a life-sized cutout as he couldn’t be there personally. Paulluc’s pictures were perfect for the job- a professional picture with perfect lighting at extremely high resolution. He was very accommodating to our budget and the teens are going to love having their bishop there “personally”. Thank you Paulluc!
- Jon Schaffhausen, Office of Youth Ministry Director, Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, MO
I met Paul 'luc when he was volunteering his time and talent at a Loch LLoyd Cancer charity event. When I booked a session with him to try and capture a beautiful family portrait I had very high expectations. How wonderful it was when I discovered Paul 'luc had exceeded my expectations. He captured so many beautiful moments that are truly more works of art than simply photography. It is so special to have such beautiful images of three generations that I know will be appreciated for generations to come. The most difficult part of working with Paul 'luc was having to decided which portraits to select. What a wonderful dilemma! Jeanette
Thank you again for your wonderful portraits!
Jeanette Miller
"I met Paul on a very special night regarding an ALS fund raising recording called "Keep The Light Alive:Celebrating the Music Of Lowen & Navarro". Jackson Browne was there along with the Bangles and other L.A. luminaries. Thankfully, Paul was there as well and helped us record the event via photos that showed the glee of the attendees along with the seriousness of the subject. Thanks Paul."
Mike Gormley: Co-Founder/Yes Dear Ent.
Photographer Paul Chokota did first-class work shooting our concerts and backstage promotional activities at venues large and small during the years I was marketing shows at New West/Contemporary. Projects shot by Paul ranged widely, from musical artists like Van Halen, The Firm, and the Grateful Dead to such performers as Red Skelton, The Who, and Pink Floyd. Paul has terrific rapport with his subjects, whether contest winners or celebrity artists, and a keen eye for composition and color. I highly recommend Paul and his work.
- Cheryl McEnaney (former Vice President, New West Presentations)
“I’ve had the opportunity to work with Paul Chokota for 3 years - he is our house photographer at Sandstone Amphitheater. I have never been so impressed with a photographer as I have been with Paul. He’s extremely professional, dependable and I’m continually amazed by the wonderful shots he takes each show. He goes out of his way every single show to deliver exceptional quality photos and his turnaround time is very quick as well. Hands down a great photographer and I’d highly recommend him for any photo needs you may have.”
Jamie Whitehead
New West Presentations
“I’ve been working with Pauly since the Summer Jam days at Arrowhead Stadium in the 70’s. We have a long history together in the concert industry and throughout the years, he has consistently delivered incredible photos. He has photographed numerous events of mine throughout the last 4 decades and is truly the ‘Rock n’ Roll Photographer of Kansas City’. No one else in Kansas City has the talent and vision of concert photography like Paul does. He has always been absolutely wonderful to work with and I would recommend him to anyone.”
Chris Fritz
New West Presentations/ President
Hey Paul, I've had a lovely time choosing photos, although it was hard to do - I liked them all - the quality is incredibly high and there are some great shots. I wondered if the following list is too many ? I wondered also if I had
included your favourites, and would love to hear any opinions you have. I have copied Mao Solano our web/ visual guy here in Bogota, so he can figure out with you the best way to get the images to us.
Many many thanks for this Paul, I reckon these are some of the best shots we have ever had , you have a great eye , and have captured the real essence of each person .
All the best
abrazo from Bogota
Rich
Paul,
It was very nice to meet you in LA!
I am pretty sure Richard wants to use some of these photos of Sidestepper's performance in LA!
All the best,
Christian Krämer
2 OCEANS
Medellín, Colombia
I’ve been involved with Paul for nearly 25 years in live events including motor sports and concerts. His photography has always captured the essence of the event and represented the medium extremely well. I think his eye to detail helps make him an extremely successful photographer for most any event for which he shoots.
Kevin Pew
Production Manager
I am very pleased with Reflections by Paul. Paul is an amazing photographer and an amazing person in general. My fiance and I had a great time doing our engagment pictures and they were so beautiful! I highly recommend you to use Paul as your photographer! You will be so glad you did!
Mikala Calandrino
" I can't think of a finer photographer than Paul Chokota! Not only that, but he's easy to work with! How often do you find that combination? You know how those creative types are! But his momma raised him right. He works hard. He takes care of his customers. And he delivers on time! Hire him! That's one part of your event you won't have to worry about. I've used his services both personally and professionally. I can tell you that I've never been disappointed. Never. You can bet I'll use him again!
Hire him! Maybe then he can get a haircut. "
Dan Hurst
Morning Show 98.1 KUDL Kansas City
All I can say is WOW! FANTASTIC! AMAZING! PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE with Paul'Luc Chokota! To pass on this TOP 
NOTCH professional would be a profound mistake! Just can't say enough great things about Paul and his staff. Absolute wonderful wedding 
photography. My advice is to pick Paul for your event. Thank you so much Paul!
Paul Bob Werner
Bob and Judy Werner
Sarah and Justin Lindsey — feeling thankful
Oh my god, what A HUGE weekend! I am officially Mrs. Bryant Nunn!!! I couldn't be happier and more blessed!
I wanted to thank all of my friends and family who played a part of this special weekend! Our wedding planner, Beth Vaden, who did everything so effortlessly! Our photographer, Paul'Luc Chokota, who was such an artist and so easy to work with! Our floist, Deerwood Florist, who brought our vision to life 
! Our caterer A1 Catering who was so professional and delicious! @facesbyjanellie, my hair and make up artist, you made my beauty shine! 
My dearest friend, Ellen Hester, who was my right and left hand this whole weekend! Most importantly my Husband for being YOU! Your hardwork and dedication Is unexplainable!
Paul was absolutely amazing to work with for our wedding! He was extremely professional, affordable and great to work with 🙂 He has not only become a dear friend of ours, but my family has also gained the trusted business of a photographer for life. Thank you, Paul!!!
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Paul is a pro!!! He felt like part of the family and put us all at ease. The photos speak for themselves and we couldn’t be happier. Thank you, we couldn’t ask for more!
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Paul'Luc has worked with me at many weddings and has also done photos for my daughter!!! He is such a fun guy to have at any event. He also has the patience of a saint and so much experience it shows. Thank you so much Paul'Luc!
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Our wedding reception was almost completely destroyed by a different company that we had initially hired to put everything together. Paul jumped in to not only handle all of the photography but also to make sure that the reception was completely exceptional to our needs. He was there to ensure the table decor was done correctly, that we had everything that we had requested, and worked together with the venue to ensure that the day went smoothly without any issues. We couldn't be happier with the time, dedication, and care that Paul showed on our wedding day and many days prior. We received so many photos from our day it was almost impossible to go through them all! We have memories that will last a lifetime that our grandkids and great-grandkids will be able to see thanks to Paul! If you want the perfect wedding photos to commemorate your perfect day then you must hire Paul!!!!
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Paul is more than amazing. He truly made everyone feel comfortable but also while having fun. He is extremely professional and his pictures are amazing. I am still in awe of how awesome my husband and I's photos came out. I showed Paul a few pictures that were must haves that I wanted and he exceeded the expectation. Other than that, I trusted him with photographing and he went way above. Truly, truly love him and his work.
Paul was simply amazing. He followed my vision and even improvised new ideas. He knew exactly what I wanted to capture most. I was so nervous and he was so patient and had a wonderful personality that helped calm through the chaos. He stuck with me through the cold weather to get the perfect pics and I am extremely happy that I have photographs of my special day to pass along for generations to come.
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He is amazing! I would highly recommend him for your wedding photographer or any special occasion! He knows what he is doing.
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Wow! Our experience with Paul was magical. He was able to capture our essence and love for our engagement photos. I felt so comfortable and beautiful. We had a blast! Thank you so much Paul for your amazing work
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Paul is a creative - fun - energetic artist! His mad skill with photography is evident in his work. But, his personality, wow, he will make you feel at ease and filled with laughter. 10/10 would recommend ! He photographed my wedding and reception with Lisa O. I hit the jackpot and had the two best photographers inform
The st Augustine and surrounding areas
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I got to do a Hollywood glam shoot with this amazing man, and oh my gosh I have to admit it was probably one of my favorite shoots, his artistic skill, and knowledge was astounding. He is super professional but also makes it so fun, and knows where body placement, lighting, facial expressions to really show. Definitely can’t wait to shoot with him again.
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We hired Paul for our wedding on 02.08.22. We received all photos on 02.10.22! He was so incredible through the whole process: answering questions all day and all night, making sure the day went as smooth as possible (with us being forced to change the venue with less than 24 hrs notice), and making sure all the photos I really wanted I got! He takes the absolute best pictures. It was so nice having him there to capture all the memories we will cherish for life!
Paul is such an outstanding photographer! He goes above and beyond as always. He photographed our wedding almost 5 years ago and was also asked to do our newborn photo shoot recently since he did such excellent work for our wedding. We could not have asked for a better experience :) Thank you, Paul!
Absolutely amazing to work with! Got connected by a mutual and I loved working with him. The pictures are amazing!
I have got to say Paul is one of the most talented photographers I have gotten to meet he takes amazing great quality photos every time. Paul had photographed our wedding this July and I loved how every picture had turned out and how much he interacted with people as he was taking there pictures .
Paul and his assistant were wonderful to work with, they not only took wedding and reception pictures but were available to take photos at the rehearsal dinner and captured some great moments of the wedding party preparing for the ceremony. The quality of photography was excellent and Paul’s willingness to work with my daughter and future husband was exceptional. My daughter and I met with Paul to review his work and make a decision prior to hiring him to photograph the wedding, his attention to detail and use of light was what sold us on his photography services. Paul also spent an entire afternoon work with Megan and Patrick on engagement photos. There is one engagement photo outside of McFadden’s Pub in the Power and Light District that should be used for a professional magazine. Please check out Megan and Patrick McFadden’s wedding and engagement photos in Paul’s gallery. I highly recommend Paul for any of your photography needs.
Sincerely, Lori Gorenflo, Mother of the Bride
Paul'Luc,
I am writing to you to tell you what an amazing experience My new husband and I had with you during wedding! I was amazed by your utmost professionalism, desire to get the perfect shot and being so patient with us and flexible with our timeline. From the first meeting and through the wedding day, you were upbeat, funny, conversational and really made sure that the shots we were asking for were a priority!
I was so happy that you took your time with set up of shots and took many many photos to make sure the perfect one was captured and that you were willing to show the photos as we went - most photographers don't like to spend even those few minutes reviewing shots with the clients, and it was so nice to have our opinion count!
Everyone in the family was drawn to your great persona, your smiling, your positive attitude and your great sense of humor! I was pleased with the quick turn around on the photos and the AMAZING edits you were able to make! I have gotten so many comments from friends and family that the breathtaking shots could not have been any more perfect!! You knew all the right locations for backdrops and worked with us on choosing the perfect setting!!
I can never write a letter long enough to tell you how much we appreciated your presence and your talent - I hope that i have the opportunity to use you again for other major events and will be recommending you to EVERYONE!! I would have never have thought that I would have such amazing and beautiful photos for such an important day, but you captured every one of them!!
Thank you again Paul, it was truly a magical experience!!!
All the best and sincerest thanks,
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mitchell
"Paul,
You truly have a gift and it is not just me that sees it. I sincerely wish that I could have the opportunity to watch you in action, I love absorbing the creativity of other photographers and learning from them.......I believe that everyone has room to grow! It is my ultimate dream to have my own business just like you and to receive such wonderful praises like this one. I would find it so captivating to be apprenticed under you and learn from a great mind. Congrats on another awesome job!!"
Ashley Rose
The Loch Lloyd Garden Club recently finished a book of photography with the expert help of Paul'luc Chokota. This was a 4 month project with 5 committees meeting regularly. Paul was an energetic, enthusiastic, and contributing member of all our committees. He has a great sense of humor and helped to make all the meetings fun as well as informative. His creative and artistic eye as well as his technical expertise combined to make this a very successful endeavor. His generous donation of time and knowledge was a tremendous benefit to us.
Amen, Alleluia
Barbara McCanse
Chair of the Loch Lloyd Garden Club project
Our experience with Paul'luc Chokota was far beyond our expectations. He
was so professional and generous with his time. We were able to publish
a book about our Community and use amateur photography and verse to
honor friends stricken with Cancer. He helped us make the book beautiful
and "professional". The book "Seasons In Our Lives" has been warmly
received and is a successful project because of his expertise.
We all look forward to working with him again.
Anne Watkins
Loch Lloyd Garden Club
Erik Day, Estimator / Project Manager, Forshee Painting Contractors Inc. (business partner)
“I have seen a lot of Paul's work, and the word impressive comes to mind, but doesn't convey enough about his tenure in photography and the people he has been fortunate to have photographed.” April 6, 2010
Erik Day
Celeste Lindell (client)
Celeste hired you as a Photographer in 1989 and hired you more than once
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert
“Over the years, I have worked with Paul on numerous projects including concert photography, promo portraits and other magazine features. Simply put: he takes darned good photos. He's made the transition from film to digital seamlessly and it's always fun to work with him because he brings his personality into every job.” April 30, 2010
Celeste Lindell
"Paul,
Thank you so much for taking my pictures on saturday, I absolutely loved them! I had so much fun working with you and it was a great experience. I cant wait to show all my family and friends my favorite pictures. I will be sure to give all of my friends your card."
Thanks again,
Valerie
OMG - i can NOT praise this man enough!! he was Ah-MAY-zing!!!! He contacted me several times since booking, meet us in person the day before the wedding (he traveled to our hotel at his expense) and went over time line, what we wanted and shared his ideas. He was on time each time, asked what we would like him to wear and was sooooo fun!! he made us laugh, joked around, showed us pictures as we went, and settled for nothing less then the perfect picture - the pictures on the link above are all un-editied and nothing deleted, but honestly, it is hard to find the photos that were "bad"....He was able to give us a copy of all photo proofs NEXT day and he delievered those to our hotel as well!!! He is in process of editing and touching up and we should have those within the week!!!! He even worked with us because we were not able to use him during the ceremony, he did come to the hotel 3-6p, and then met us back at the hotel at 9p and did some strip photos until 11p.
We did not do a "strip tour" but did a few key shots that we wanted....He was amazing with his flexability and personality and was soooo easy going and easy to talk to!! Everyone here LOVED him and he made everyone feel at ease - if you are looking for a guy who will work with your vision, def. get a consulatation with him - he can do anything!! :-)
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mitchell
"Paul,
The pictures that you took of Valerie are fabulous. We can't thank you enough. The problem is that we like far too many of them. I'm just wondering what our next step is. How many should we choose? Do we need to get together to discuss or go over the details? Just let Mark or I know how should we proceed. Again, thank you so much for spending so much of your time with us on Sunday. We really enjoyed it-you do awesome work! I look forward to working with you."
Cathy Edmondson
"Wow, thank you thank you! You are awesome, I will show these to Doug tomorrow and see which ones he likes thank you so much. You are very talented!"
Dana Schallenberg
"Hi Paul,
The pics look great I am so glad that you were able to do the wedding. You were a huge hit and everyone loved you! Thanks again and I am thrilled with the way they turned out. I actually found some of me that I don't totally hate. :)"
Jennifer
"Dear Paul,
We just wanted to write to say thank you for all of your hard work in making our album so BEAUTIFUL!!! Everyone that we show it to says how awesome it is. I believe that the comment we get most often is..."I haven't ever seen anything like this before!"....it is a big hit. We love each and every page of it and we are so happy to have something like this to cherish forever. We really enjoyed working with the two of you. You both are a lot of fun and easy to work with. We think it is important to choose a photographer that you feel comfortable around, and we definitely did feel that way with you. You made our wedding day photography stress free! I don't think there are many photographers that stick around until after last call taking photos just because they want to. We could not believe that you guys were still there at midnight! This just goes to show how much the two of you love doing what you do....and that is what makes you good at it! :) Thanks again for everything you did for us. We will ABSOLUTELY be referring you to everyone we know in need of a photographer and we will be using you again in the future I'm sure! We look forward to having you over to shoot family photos of us once we have children. "
Take care
Mike & Michelle Mora
"Paul thank you so much for making our day so special with all of the unique and beautiful pictures. The book was awesome and more than we could have ever imagined it to be!!! You were so fun to have at the wedding, we couldn't have asked for a better photographer, you captured EVERY moment and for that we are greatful. Again thank you so very much for the beautiful shots, book and all of the memories you captured!!! The photographer is always one thing that the bride stresses about and I can honestly say you took that stress from me! I am so glad we had the opportunity to work with you, we couldn't imagine the wedding with out you and your team being apart of it."
M & M Ortiz
"Paul,
First off I wanted to say thank you for being flexible and changing days so we were able to take pictures on such a beautiful day. Jason and I really enjoyed doing the photo session today. We felt that you took great photos and were great to work with. We look forward to seeing the rest of the photos that we haven’t seen yet.
Secondly could we get a picture or two as a tease while we wait for all of them.
Thank you so much."
Brandy and Jason
"Hi Paul,
I've been going through the photos this weekend, Iike them, thanks for asking :-) My only issue is my computer is so slowwww, so it takes me a long time to edit them. But, that's a problem on my end, not yours ;-) I'd rather the files be high-res and take a long time to edit vs. low-res and quick!"
Thanks,
Melissa
"Paul,
Just a quick note, I was Ashlley's stepmother and still love her dearly. I was privileged to meet you briefly at her wedding. Her father sent me the link to your website and I am in awe of your photos and talent. Thank you
so much for your kindness and generosity to her and Jordan. She has had a rough life and is so deserving of a Cinderella story. Thank you!!"
Cherie M. Gordon
"Paul,
I find words inadequate to express the thankfulness I feel for what you have done for my son and his new bride.
Your creativity captured the feelings of the day in such a beautiful way. Your passion and compassion are evident in the art you create. Never would I have imagined that I could so vividly remember the feelings and events of the day thru photographs. But what you have created, are not mere photographs – they are moments of time that reflect the love and beauty that was shared that special day - captured forever.
I feel a mere “Thank you” is not nearly sufficient enough to convey to you the appreciation I feel, but until I find the words I seek, I will humbly tell you: Thank you from the bottom of my heart!"
Laurie Bogue (Mother of the Groom)
"Hey Paul,
I went and looked at the pictures. You did good job on picking which pictures. Jason got a kick out the sticking the tongue out one. LOL. I wanted to also let you know I just made our guest book on mypulisher with our engagement pictures that you took. And I really excited to get to use it."
Brandy
My wife and I recently celebrated our 10 year anniversary. Paul was extremely personable and wonderful to work with. We love our pictures, and love the ease with which the whole day went. Thanks for the great work Paul. Everything went great!
Paul and his team photographed our wedding and did a phenomenal job. The pictures were really great and will be cherished by us for the rest of our lives. He was also super flexible and easy to work with throughout the whole process.
Paul has such a creative eye; no one else could have captured our wedding day as intimately and meaningfully. The pictures beautifully represent our joy, feelings for one another, and our family and friends love for us. Do not hesitate to choose Paul so that you do not loose the opportunity; he is highly favored and will also create a wedding book full of treasures.
Janet Mueller
Paul is an exceptional photographer who beautifully captured the special moments of my best friend's family with their new baby. His talent, professionalism, and genuine care for his clients truly shone through during the shoot. Additionally, his friendly demeanor made the entire experience enjoyable and comfortable. I couldn't be happier with the results and highly recommend Paul to anyone looking for stunning photos and a wonderful experience! Ten Stars!!!
Thank god my best friend found this photographer for us. Paul was such a great photographer, more than we could have asked for. He made me and my family feel so comfortable and calm during the session. The pictures are so beyond beautiful too and we received them so quickly!! His humor and demeanor are just a few of the reasons I would absolutely choose him to be my photographer for any event again.
Paul and his staff of photographers do amazing work. We had them shoot our band multiple times. Their work is top notch, and they are extremely easy to work with. I highly recommend Reflections by Paul!!!
Paul is a professional and exceptional photographer with decades of experience working with average Joe's and A-List celebrities alike. Paul's lense captures the moment like no other in any type of shoot from portraits to live concert events. Paul has a great eye for getting the shot right and is also a really cool guy to chat with.
Paul has creativity & an eye for capturing the just right photos. His experience with lighting & details are reflected in his work. We have had a private session(with drum kit) & public stage photography by Paul. Highly recommended for top notch memories that will capture those moments.
I’ve known Paul and his work for at least a decade. Paul has always been very professional and his images are creative and fresh. He does phenomenal work! I always look forward to working with him for my photography needs!
Paul’ Luc Chokota has been the unofficial “Official” photographer for the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Kansas City for at least 15 or more years. His work is impeccable and he is a perfectionist. His work speaks for itself as you can see in his gallery. One thing I can tell you is that he provided photos for the old folks home next to us for the residents to give to their families so they could have a gift to give at Christmas. Most of these folks are destitute and what he did meant the world to them. He did this without charge to the residents. I wanted you to know that not only is Paul an exceptional photographer, but he is also an exceptional individual. It should be important to you to know what kind of man you will be dealing with. He is amazing!
Paul is the best of the best, he has shot my bands and many pictures of my motorcycle that are always top shelf!
If you are looking for the best photographer for any event.
Look no further.
Paul is your man!!
Paul'Luc is the best photographer I have ever had the chance to work with. His work is art, plain and simple.
My first experience with Paul'Luc was at music festival where my band and I was performing in July of 2023. I remember how involved he was with his camera and the way he got great angles and shots almost without being seen by us performers. His pictures are fantastic and I would recommend him to any band or musician. We just received our photos from his 3rd shoot with us now and his work is still ON FIRE! Five stars and then some! He is well worth the price.
Paul has been our official photographer at Azura Amphitheater for many years. Not only is he a great friend to the venue, but he is a great photographer. He is extremely dependable, professional and dedicated to his work. We highly recommend him!
We had the BEST experience with our photographer! From start to finish, Paul was warm, patient, and so easy to work with. He made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera and somehow captured every little moment perfectly — even the candid ones we didn’t realize were happening.
The photos came out absolutely stunning: crisp, bright, natural, and everything we hoped for (and more!). Turnaround was quick, communication was great, and the whole process felt effortless.
If you’re looking for someone talented, reliable, and genuinely passionate about their work, I cannot recommend him enough. We’ll definitely be booking with Paul again! 📸✨
I knew Paul decades ago in Kansas City when he was one of the big local music photographers. He’s still nailing it and we were very happy with the pictures he took at a recent show in Florida that my son played.
Paul is an incredible concert photographer and did a great job!! He was so fun to work with and talk to about his prior job and experience. Paul is as pro as concert photographers come and it’s astounding the career he has had. I highly recommend working with Paul !
Fun shoot, we had a great time. The pictures turned out beautiful!! We will definitely use them in the future as well.
As the Entertainment Manager for a major casino in Kansas City, I rely on exceptional photography to capture the energy of our concerts, and Reflection by Paul consistently delivers. Paul has an incredible eye for unique perspectives and thoughtful composition, turning every performance into striking visual art. His mastery of exposure—especially in challenging, low‑light environments—sets him apart. Whether it’s a dynamic rock show or an intimate acoustic set, Paul preserves the atmosphere with clarity, depth, and emotion. His work not only documents our events but elevates them. I highly recommend Paul for any live‑entertainment photography needs.
"Our family, our joy, and Paul captured both beautifully."
Sharon & Howard Schwantes
What do you look for when you are in need of a photographer… their experience, personality, and creativity? Well, when we got married those were also the things we were also looking for. Paul’Luc Chokota and Angela Christine Bahr had it all, especially wonderful personalities. I was so confident with having them as our photographers I never once thought to give them suggestions or ideas of shots. I also never thought to ask them what do they do if it rains? After months of planning an outside wedding I knew that I was taking a chance because it loves to rain in Florida. The day before our wedding, I spoke with my husband’s PaPa who was housing the wedding. He told me “when they say it is going to rain it never does here on the river.” With the meteorologist saying 30% chance of rain and his experience I was expecting beautiful weather. Boy, was I wrong!
The wedding began at 3pm, and Paul and Christine got there an hour before hand to capture us getting ready and luckily, they got numerous photos of what the wedding was supposed to look like. As the ceremony began, so did the beginning of a Microburst. Each minute, it progressively got worse. Our guests had umbrellas shielding the intense rain and wind, but it was so bad that the umbrellas were not helping. As I looked over my shoulder I noticed Paul doing all he could to continue capturing photos as a broken umbrella was flapping over him and the water gushed like a waterfall onto him. The storm got so bad right as we were introduced as Mr. and Mrs. all eighty of our quests dashed inside to the small two bedroom house. Meanwhile, Christine and Paul were STILL taking photos!
As many guests began to leave, so did the DJ because his equipment got wet and there was no power. He was only able to play the processional. Us, as an easy going couple just smiled and laughed because it was that unbelievable. The day that we pictured as a beautiful wedding on the river was everything but. After twenty minutes it began to clear-up some, but the tents did not protect any of our decorations, tablecloths, or flowers. Everything and everyone was soaking wet, so Shane and I decided to take a walk to the dock and breathe. I asked him if he had seen the photographers because I thought they had left due to the storm. A few moments later I saw them and was praying they were not about to tell me they had to leave too. They walked up to us and said “ready to go take some photos?” and off we went to take photos and make the best of the day without music, table clothes, decorations, and only half our guests to many it may have been a disaster, but we had each other and our families and we were all safe.
Throughout our honeymoon I went on the computer to see what the photos looked like in hopes that there were a few that we looked okay in. There were hundreds that were simply incredible. You would have never known what the day held from many of the photos, but they also captured so many they showed just how incredible the storm was and they both are equally as special. Paul and Christine were way more than photographers during and after the wedding to us. They helped keep the wedding fun and entertaining while capturing every possible thing a bride could dream of. My favorite photo looks staged, but was actually captured as we were all running inside for safety from the incredible storm and we had no idea they were still taking photos. Two things went well on our special day, we still got married and we had the world’s two best photographers! We could never thank them enough for all that they did!
~Mr. and Mrs. Geoghagan
my beloved wife and I had a fabulous experience working with Paul. He captured every moment to perfection not to mentioned that he completed our pictures in one day. We were able to go through each one during our honeymoon and this was much appreciated*. We had a very intimate wedding and our families abroad were able to live each moment through his great work. Thanks Paul
Alejandro F
My husband and I recently had the opportunity to experience all that Angela Christine and Paul'Luc has to offer when we hired them to photograph our wedding. She brought her colleague, Paul Luc, with her to capture two perspectives.
The initial meeting was more than I ever could have expected. They were both personable, professional, and more than willing to work with us to achieve our desired "look" of the photos.
On the day of our wedding, Angela and Paul'Luc were exceptional! They made not only the wedding party but the guests feel comfortable in front of the camera. They encouraged spontaneity and candidness. Not being a person who has ever enjoyed having her picture taken, I truly forgot that the camera was pointed in my direction; they made it that easy. We even began to think of them as invited guests (and close friends) and less and less as hired vendors.
The pictures that were taken are absolutely stunning. We were able to relive all the highlights as well as revel in all the little moments that happened without our knowledge. We are so impressed with all the pictures we received. I cannot recommend Angela Christine and Paul'Luc enough; I can't wait until we get to see them again for baby pictures. Not only did we meet and hire excellent photographers for our special day, but we also made some good friends in the process. Thank you again, Angela Christine and Paul'Luc !
Again thank you for everything and we look forward in our future endeavors in capturing the moments.
Sincerely,
William and Mary Lee
Oh Paul, they're wonderful!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing these!!!!!!!! I'll pass them on to the web guy, and if he needs them to be larger in order to go into the Gallery, I'll let you know...
Hope we'll have the opportunity to have y'all with us again soon!!!!
Lisa Sutton
Inn at Still Pond
120 Sutton Way
Axson, GA 31624
"Working with Paul'luc Chokota was an absolute pleasure. We were fortunate to have Paul'luc's support of the Catholic Soccer Camp. The pictures that he took were absolutely brilliant. I would recommend him to anyone!" Anthony J. Martinez - Catholic Soccer Camps
Paul did my bridal shoot with jens! We had a great time taking the shoot and Paul was very helpful with getting me positioned right sense I'm not really a picture person. They turned out great, better than I would have ever imagined. Thank you paul and Jens you two are the best. Highly recommended!
Ashley H
We hired Paul’Luc for our March 2020 wedding. With everything that is going on right now he made sure my our day was perfect. He is so down to earth and everyone loved him., he even helped my bridesmaid make drinks. He was so easy to work with . I’m going to recommend him to everyone I know . He made sure to get perfect shots of our day to remember them for a life time thank you so much !
Tracy L
We have a wedding venue on the beach in Saint Augustine Florida. Paul’Luc is our number one Photographer. He’s always early, he spends a ton of time with the 💕Bride’s.We have a wedding venue on the beach in Saint Augustine Florida. Paul’Luc is our number one Photographer. He’s always early, he spends a ton of time with the 💕Bride’s. He even comes to our open houses in offers free Elopement pictures to our Couples. In fact there have been multiple times when other photographers have not had the abilities that Paul’Luc has and we’ve asked him to edit their pictures. As an example, we had a bride who was very dark skinned and the photographer took a lot of pictures of her but in none of them could you clearly see her face… When Paul’Luc was finished with them the pictures were perfect. Highly recommend. Patricia and Seth 💋When Paul’Luc was finished with them the pictures were perfect. Highly recommend. Patricia and Seth Chambers Sea Pearl Weddings & Beachhouse St. Augustine, FL
Patricia C
Paul was phenomenal! Although it stormed during the reception, he pulled through with what he promised and stayed positive the whole time!
Ali S
paul was amazing to work with. Made us feel super comfortable. Thanks!
Tiana M
paul was so much fun to work with. Amazing pics as well!
Dillon R
He was very professional and the photos that were taken, were exceptional. My wife and I were very happy with everything. To the poses to pictures of the ceremony, to the departure. It was truly a pleasure having Paul shoot our wedding. I would definitely recommend his services to anyone looking to have their wedding or any other function taken care of.
Joshua L
Paul did a great job capturing our special day!
Katrina S
Paul was amazing for both our engagement pictures and wedding! He was so much fun and everyone loved him!
Brandee B
If you are looking for someone to capture the most important day of your life, look no further. My daughter had the wedding of her dreams and every detail was captured on film. There are a lot of things you can save on when planning your special day but when it comes to a photographer you will want the best! Paul went above and beyond and I cant thank him enough for everything he did to make everyone feel comfortable and at ease. The smiles are proof and I cant wait to see all the beautiful photos!! Thank You Paul ...YOU WERE AMAZING
BONNIE S
Paul’luc was a great pleasure to work with. He is fun and professional while capturing beautiful moments. Paul knows what he is doing to get just the right photo. Our wedding photos couldn’t be better. I am so happy we chose Paul and his team. I recommend anyone looking to capture special moments to contact Paul’luc Chokota
Sabrina H
We had the pleasure to have Paul as our photographer and his work and professionalism are beyond perfection. He got every detail and coordinated everything to perfection. Thank you Paul for such an amazing experience and from now on I’ll remember “selfie” :) !!!!
Milena F
He’s awesome. Very personable, and he knows exactly what kind of shots to get
Alana A
LOVE,LOVE,LOVE, The work by Paul Luc'!
I got married on 10-10-10 and he went above and beyond to capture the best moments of my special weekend and day.
I only had him scheduled to be at the church an hour before my wedding and throughout the day and night.
Well, he surprised me and was there for my rehearsal dinner snapping pictures left and right.
He got a wonderful picture that night and even had it developed and delivered to me on my wedding day.
It was so nice and meant so much to me!
For our wedding, he studied the layout of the Church to a degree where he knew where to stand and shoot the memorable and best looking captured pictures. He did a fabulous job. Him and his co-worker, Dennis made our wedding with all of the creativity in their shots and the time and dedication that they spent. All of the pictures after the ceremony where divine as well. I look at my pictures now and it they tell a story and capture every moment I felt because he did that good at depicting the moment, our expressions, and our feelings.
I would recommend Paul Luc' to the best of the best, because he is and he made my day GRAND!
Sandra Creason
Paul was an absolute pleasure to work with. I was not expecting to get our wedding photos back for a few weeks, but Paul had them done within 24 hours! They are beautiful and every single moment was captured beautifully. I would recommend him to anyone with a wedding coming up. He definitely will not let you down.
Rachel O
Paul was stellar to work with! He and Lisa were an excellent team, and we got photos back the very next day! I can definitely appreciate having a photographer who knows their way around a Catholic Wedding, and the timing of the photos prove it. Paul being a Brother Knight of Columbus doesn’t hurt either!! I definetly recommend Paul and the team for all your wedding needs, we are so happy with how things turned out and still have many more photos to go through! Thanks Paul, you’re a photography rockstar.
Allen M
My wife and I worked with Paul on our wedding day and the 2 days prior to our wedding. It would be an understatement to say he was a pleasure to work with. He was extremely accommodating and spent all of his time focusing on our needs and desires. Working with Paul was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. The pictures were wonderful and he got them back to us very quickly. If you have the opportunity to work with Paul I highly suggest it.
Yves M
We have actually had the pleasure of using Paul on more than one occasion. He took beautiful engagement photos, gorgeous wedding photos, and perfect family photos. The attention to detail in editing is nothing short of exceptional. Not to mention amount of shots he took, all tucked safely on a hard drive, to enjoy and print as I please! He was also amazing at getting my husband (who HATES getting photos taken) to smile and laugh. He definitely has a keen eye for that perfect shot, both fun and breathtaking. Photography is the one thing I wasn’t willing to skimp on with my wedding, and I sincerely don’t regret choosing Paul. His work is absolutely stunning!!
Jessica P
Paul shot my daughter's sunset wedding on the gulf of Florida. We were very pleased with the photos. Paul definitely has a unique perspective but is very professional. Paul took pictures of the rehearsal and dinner and all the shenanigans that take place on the day of the wedding as well as afterwards. I have also used pole for family photo shoots for two of my daughters. I would recommend Paul to anyone. You will not be disappointed.
Chris L
As a professional photographer myself, I had no misgivings about Paul Chokota and the other professionals shooting my son's wedding. Paul's photographs stood out above others that were shooting. I would recommend Paul to anyone. Get the high end package, It's always worth it.
Keith G
I had hired Paul In advance to shoot our wedding and at the time we didn’t have anything planned. With that Paul went to work, long story short had a beach wedding ( we are from southeast Missouri) the way he catches his shots to me is unexplainable his attitude the way he carries his self is beyond professional, his ideas on getting the right shot and not copying what another photographer may do was amazing. We look to hire him again for anniversary pictures, to me Paul’s talent with a camera is worth the drive across a few states to me.
Jerry H
Paul and his team did a great job. Very creative.
Melanie H
Paul and Jens did a phenomenal job taking our wedding pictures! I still look back and look at the beautiful pictures and remember how much I cherish that day. Thank you Paul and Jens you guys did a wonderful job capturing every moment of our special day!
Genesis P
Paul's unique style of photography and personal manner helped make our wedding day joyful and creative. The stunning images allow us to cherish and remember those special moments forever with an extra sense of magic that we didn't feel we could get from other photographers. His photography stood out from the sea of "vanilla" images we saw at the bridal expo... we could tell he put something extra special into his work and we weren't disappointed. Photographs were a top priority for us and we highly suggest Paul if they are an important part of your special occassion.
Karen B
Paul is a true artist of photography. He captured all our favorite moments. He listened to what was important to us and made sure everything we wanted was included. We are so thankful to have such wonderful memories perfectly preserved. It’s been thirteen years since our wedding and we continue to enjoy looking back through our wedding and reception photos and reliving the love and happiness we shared with our friends and family.
Theresa M
My wife and I were nervous about finding a photographer that would be open to photographing two women in as traditional a way as possible and Paul exceeded our expectations. He was very personable and really took his time to ensure all our photos turned out amazing. I definitely recommend him :).
Crystal C
When my husband and I met Paul, we knew that he was the photographer that we wanted for our wedding. His personality, experience, and knowledge about his craft stood out above all others. Paul has such a great eye and all of our wedding photos were amazing. He was very accommodating and a pleasure to work with.
Renee N
What a joy it was working with Paul at our wedding!! We had a blast and lots of laughs. He made the day go by smoothly with great ideas and the photos turned out more spectacular than we could have imagined! Highly recommended him for all aspects to grab those memories you never want to forget!! Thank you Paul for everything!
Stephanie S
Paul was absolutely great to have as our photographer! Not only does he take amazing photos, he also has a great personality which maid the whole process a lot of fun and enjoyable. I would certainly recommend him for your wedding and any other event you’re considering him for!
Jared V
Paul is AMAZING! would totally recommend him for anything you need pictures for. He does a fantastic job. He was so much fun to be around and he really liked that everyone in my bridal party including me was wearing cowboy boots. he really helped make my wedding special by capturing a lot of special moments. He was also super quick with getting the pictures back to us.
kyla W
God was truly looking out for us when he put Paul in our path to do my daughter’s wedding. His pictures are amazing. He has a true gift in capturing the moment in ways most people’s imaginations can’t even go. He also has a way of connecting with the bride and groom to get those expressions he is looking for. He fit right in with our family and loved Kyla’s blue boots. We will be talking about him and his pictures for a long time. He went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable with him. He was extremely responsive and has continued to make sure we were satisfied even after the wedding was over. He also was super fast. We had our pictures within a week of the wedding. Kyla could keep on living that moment and didn’t have to wait. I would recommend Paul to everyone I know.
Jenny W
We did not realize how important a professional photographer was until our wedding day. Paul fare exceeded expectations and what we had imagined. From the beginning to the end Paul worked his magic but never made anyone feel out of place when he was trying to capture a picture. We invited him to join us for dinner as well and he fit right in like he was part of the family. We can't thank Paul enough for driving down a dirt road to capture our wedding day. Paul did an exceptional job and is the one and only wedding photographer I'd recommend.
Lee M
Paul is such a wonderful photographer! We were so lucky we hired him. He made our wedding so much fun and we loved all of his photos! I had many compliments on our pictures and everyone loved Paul!
Mikala L
As a professional photographer I had a difficult time trusting another photographing my oldest daughter's wedding . Paul went above and beyond photographing her wedding. His work and personality are the best.
Lisa O
Paul was absolutely fantastic to work with!! He shot my husband and my wedding and he made everything so comfortable and came up with great photos and places to shoot for such memorable photos. Highly recommend Paul for any type of photos!!!
Casie A
My wife and I used Paul for our engagement shoot and wedding. The photos look incredible! He has a lot of really cool ideas that make for memorable photos. Not only that, but the image files are really big so the photos never lose quality as you blow them up, even to poster size!
Tim & Savannah O
Paul'Luc is by far the BEST when it comes to photographing your up coming wedding or personal event! Originality, Exceptional, Fantastic, Creativity, and Professionalism are just a few words that come to mind when describing this true professional. We booked Paul'Luc for our daughters wedding and the results were beyond our expectations! It is my please to recommend Paul'Luc for your upcoming event. You will be amazed!
Paul W
Paul was superb from beginning to end!! He was there for every aspect from the bridal party getting ready to the last dance. His personality put everyone at ease and he was just plain fun to work with!! His ideas for shots were really unique and not the same old standard stuff you always see. My son and his wife were beyond thrilled with their pictures and spent hours trying yo figure out which one's to print because they were ALL so great! By far worth every penny that was spent in hiring him. Will definitely use him for future picture needs!!
Kelly M
If you are like me and want unique wedding pictures, he is your guy. Still to this day i continue to see Paul’s photographs, they truly are amazing and beautiful. He helps capture a lifetime of beautiful memories and that to me is priceless. On such a happy wedding day there can also be a little chaos and things can get overwhelming but when it was time to take pictures Paul’s personality was just awesome. His personality is so fun & uplifting.
Ashley M
Paul is an incredible genius. He is a great photographer finding the perfect moments and shots that will leave you breathless. He did my wedding and while it was the best day of my life, I love looking back at all the the uniques shots that he took. He captured the happiest, most fun, perfect lights and spectacular settings to make my wedding day unforgettable. You should absolutely schedule him for your next event - no questions asked.
Diana Marie K
I met Paul at a Bridal show in 2013. His work and personality both peaked my interest. He is as down to earth and real as his photos are magnificent and he seems to understand that he’s not in the photo business as much as he’s in the people business. He is relatable, kind, professional and his talent is above par for the price we paid. His work is a testimony to that. He went above and beyond to make our wedding day, baby bump, family and business photos absolutely perfect. We liked him so much as a person that we invited him to our daughters birthday parties. You will not regret getting to know him or using his services for any of your photography needs.
Sara M
Paul went above and beyond to give us memories from our wedding that we’ll never forget. If you’re looking for an experienced professional, who has you and your partners best interest while shooting, Paul is your guy!
Logan M
Paul is a very talented photographer! He photographed our daughter's wedding and did a wonderful job capturing this special moment for us to share for years to come! I highly recommend him!
Mike T
Loved working with Paul on such an important day. Lots of energy and great ideas! Very easy to work with. Listened when it mattered, and put effort into making what we wanted happen.
Cynthia T
Paul is a very talented photographer and artist! He made us all feel very comfortable and we really enjoyed working with him! I would definitely recommend Paul and would use him again in the future. The day of our wedding he even surprised us with an additional photographer and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience!!
Janelle M
Paul is so much fun and has a great relationship with the people he photographs. Very talented, and he spents the time to get all the shots you want! You wont be disappointed!
John A
Paul is absolutely incredible!! He listened to exactly what I wanted and delivered above and beyond our expectations. Our wedding photos still bring me such joy and emotion when I look back on them 4 years later.
Vanessa S
Paul is the best! He is so sweet he will work with you and talk to you make sure you are happy and my wedding was beautiful and the pictures amazing he does a wonderful job. I am so happy that our family friend and my mother-in-law find him to take pictures at my wedding my husband and I were very happy with Paul. You won't be disappointed not at all you would love him :) he is wonderful and sweet person.
Amber M
Paul is the best! If you want a great wedding photographer he’s the best out there. He’s very accommodating and easy to work with. He really does care about his clients and getting those perfect shots on your special day. Book him! You will not be disappointed.
Missy O
I met Paul at a Wedding Expo. several years ago as I was in search of a really good photographer. Not only did I think that Paul displayed the best quality of photos at the expo., but he also offered the best price for what I was looking for! Paul was great to work with, and he is an example of a true photographer. His professional work includes 40+ years of photography experience, so he is able to take amazing shots of anything you ask him to! Not only did I find an excellent and affordable photographer for my wedding, but I also found a photographer that I will be using for the rest of my life.
Staci D
On a scale of 1-5 ⭐️, I rate Paul a 10 😊. You can choose an above average “photographer” with fancy equipment and a lower price OR you can choose Paul - a true professional with an artistic eye and talent to capture beautiful moments on your special day. Paul has an uncanny ability to bond with the wedding party and engages everyone to have fun while seamlessly working through the crowd, all while catching magical moments between his lens. He has a knack for seeing subtle details and incorporating the background to showcase a rare shot that would otherwise be missed (a rainbow behind the happy couple sharing a kiss). You get what you pay for. If you’re spending tens of thousands of dollars on this special day, invest in Paul and you will be able to not only trust you will maintain a lifetime of memories, but also receive the quality that only a real professional (did I mention artist) will deliver.
Kathy M
Paul is a great talented photographer. Loves his job and the outcome is amazing so glad we choose to go with him for our engagement and reception pictures. Knows how to interact with the crowd and make sure everyone is on point while having a great time. Thank You
Latoya B
Paul was amazing! He went above and beyond. I had certain pictures I wanted...he performed and exceeded that. He is extremely comfortable to be around and knows his job inside and out. I am horrible at posing for pictures and he helped my husband and I and created the most stunning, breathtaking images. The turn around rate was extremely quick. You can tell he has a true passion for photography and goes above all expectations for his customers.
Ashley H
I cannot rave enough about Paul and his magnificent talent. He did the photography for my daughter's engagement, rehearsal dinner, wedding, and reception and the photographs were nothing less than spectacular. He is prompt, professional and very fun. He was easy to work with and truly has a passion for his work. My daughter got all of the digital images, not just a book of prints. She was able to select her favorites and create copies as she chose to. I recommend Paul with no hesitation. You won't be disappointed!
Barbara K
Paul’Luc is just an awesome and fun person all around. He is very personable and down to earth which helped us get the really good shots because we felt comfortable with him. We were shocked with the amount of pictures we received after the wedding. He went above and beyond for us when a guest at our wedding ruined a picture we had on display by replacing it no questions asked. When anyone asks for a photographer recommendation in the Jacksonville area, Paul’Luc is the first and only photographer I recommend! He really helped make our big day feel special by capturing it in all the unique ways he our shot photos. Highly recommend!!!
Sarah L
Paul is one of the most talented artist/photographer I have had the pleasure to work with! Not only did he do a stellar job at capturing our special day and all associated events he created an album that will treasure that forever! He used the most top quality photo paper and it is a beautiful album that I am proud to have as part of our memories ! I would recommend Paul to take pictures for your wedding hands-down the best ! He has an eye like no one else to capture your love and special day.
Janet M
Paul was top notch at our wedding! He was very professional and great to work with. His shots came out to he absolutely stunning and we were very happy with the end product. I definitely recommend him for any photography needs.
Corina M