Paul Van Helden Photography

Paul Van Helden Photography Paul Van Helden Photography I am a portrait and event photographer. The vast majority of my business is with weddings and headshot photography. It's an art!

I have photographed hundreds of both. I am also extremely proficient with Photoshop, which with digital photography, is almost as important as the photography itself. Accordingly, I also digitally restore old photos in need of repair. I also photograph nature, families, anniversaries, quinceaneras, birthday parties and other events. My photographic roots stretch from Massachusetts, where it all be

gan, all the way to Tucson, Arizona, where I relocated in 2004. My commercial work began with photographing weddings. I have photographed over four hundred of them. Through the years, I gradually broadened by services, to include all types of portrait photography, from headshots to family portraits. While most of my portrait are done at my home studio, I also do on location portraiture. I particularly love doing portraits or and headshots. I am a people person. Everyone has a short story to tell and I love listening to them, as I go about taking photos that speak to who they are. My greatest passion, however, is landscape photography. I love nature and being outdoors. I try to get out the trails with my camera and tripod, every chance I get.

J-ROD ~ Various headshots for J-Rod's acting portfolio.
07/27/2026

J-ROD ~ Various headshots for J-Rod's acting portfolio.

BLACK ON BLACK - It was a pleasure photographing Tristan a few weeks ago. Black T-shirt on a black background worked per...
07/09/2026

BLACK ON BLACK - It was a pleasure photographing Tristan a few weeks ago. Black T-shirt on a black background worked perfectly for the actor photos Tristan envisioned.

MARISSA ~ It was a treat to meet and photograph Marissa last week. It's not every day when one of my subjects requests t...
01/15/2026

MARISSA ~ It was a treat to meet and photograph Marissa last week. It's not every day when one of my subjects requests to have their photos taken in classic black and white. I'm so glad she did! Here's some of my our favorites from the shoot. Thank you Marissa!

ELISABETH GEEL - Multi talented painter, writer and recording artist, Elisabeth Geel came in over the weekend for some u...
12/10/2025

ELISABETH GEEL - Multi talented painter, writer and recording artist, Elisabeth Geel came in over the weekend for some updated promotional photos. Here's one of my favorites from our photo shoot.

MARIANN AND JOE – Mariann and Joe told me, when they had their engagement pictures taken, about fifty years ago, the pho...
11/10/2025

MARIANN AND JOE – Mariann and Joe told me, when they had their engagement pictures taken, about fifty years ago, the photographer blew up one of their photos and showcased it on studio’s storefront. The least I could do is post this portrait I took of them last week to my page.

Love must keep them young. Don’t they look terrific?

Happy Halloween! 🎃 Stay safe, if you’re trick or treating tonight.
10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! 🎃 Stay safe, if you’re trick or treating tonight.

FALL FROM THE SKY - Here’s some fall photos taken early last week, from Mount Lemmon, one of the more renown areas in so...
10/28/2025

FALL FROM THE SKY - Here’s some fall photos taken early last week, from Mount Lemmon, one of the more renown areas in southern Arizona that rise up from the desert to form the sky islands.

MELISSA - Instead of sitting on the stool for her headshots, Melissa wanted something that actually included the studio ...
09/23/2025

MELISSA - Instead of sitting on the stool for her headshots, Melissa wanted something that actually included the studio stool in her portraits. I have sittings (or standings) available most week days and some Saturdays. Just give me a shout.

CHOLLA, SAGUAROS, ORANGE RAIN - This was taken Thursday night near Tucson.
09/16/2025

CHOLLA, SAGUAROS, ORANGE RAIN - This was taken Thursday night near Tucson.

BLACK & WHITE PORTRAITS - Though the vast majority of my customers opt for color portraits, and understandibly so, I sti...
08/26/2025

BLACK & WHITE PORTRAITS - Though the vast majority of my customers opt for color portraits, and understandibly so, I still love the richness of black and white. There’s no worries about syncing the background or clothing color. It’s all about the lighting and various shades of gray. It is classic!

With so many people opting for color these days, the next time you have your headshots taken make them stand out. Consider going retro!

Address

9909 N Crystal Spring Place
Tucson, AZ
85742

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15209903964

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Paul Van Helden Photography posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category