paul gates photography, inc.

“Being in the construction field, we rely heavily on photography to document the work we put into a project. Each project Paul has photographed, captures the many hours we invested in it beautifully. I appreciate how he provides input on how to make each shot better & his willingness to try new things. His eye for detail and personable characteristics makes the process painless & enjoyable. We have been working with Paul for years and will continue to do so for many more.”

Holmes Murphy has worked with Paul for a number of years, and he is truly a professional. He not only helps us accomplish our brand vision through our photos, but he’s personable and friendly with our employees, making it an overall great experience. Paul is very accommodating with his time and adapts quickly to schedule changes. Additionally, his turnaround time for photo delivery is the fastest we’ve seen. We are always extremely pleased with Paul’s final products. We would highly recommend Paul Gates Photography!

Paul is not only a talented and principled photographer, but is a preferred photographer when we are capturing images of Iowa State’s donors, faculty and staff. He brings a high level of professionalism to each shoot, and has a personable nature which makes the subjects feel comfortable, leading to better portraits. I appreciate his ability to interpret art direction and the creative vision he brings to our collaborations.

“We have worked with Paul on several occasions. Paul is always professional, and he is passionate about creating incredible photography for his clients. His attention to detail and his ability to capture the true essence of our designs is amazing. We have been very pleased with every aspect of his work and highly recommend Paul Gates Photography for your photography needs”.

Paul has been our photographer of choice for decades. He has excelled at every photography project: employee portraits, product shots, building/architectural photos, and many onsite photo shoots at our customers’ locations.
Paul’s professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail is remarkable. He always takes the time necessary to fully understand the scope of our projects and our goals for each photo shoot.
It is an absolute pleasure to work with Paul and we look forward to working with him for many years to come. We are lucky to be able to partner with him!

We have worked with Paul for many years and have never been anything short of impressed. I appreciate that Paul always strives to understand our vision and brand to ensure that everything aligns to our standards. He is always very punctual to our sessions, quick to respond to my emails, flexible with scheduling, and consistently delivers top notch results with a very short turnaround time. He is very professional and personable, and how much he enjoys his profession truly makes our employees feel comfortable during our sessions. I highly recommend Paul Gates Photography for any professional photography needs!

Paul Gates has been a great asset to the team of professionals I work with on a regular basis at my client’s residences. Paul is extremely professional and at the same time extremely personable. This makes photo shoots very enjoyable rather than one more thing you have to mark off you list. Paul is very approachable, so if I have questions about lighting, direction of shots, etc., I feel completely comfortable asking. At the same time, Paul provides direction, suggestions and valuable layout direction without being overbearing. Being able to trust Paul in my client’s homes and keeping their projects confidential keeps my mind at ease and says a tremendous amount about his professionalism & courtesy. He is very accommodating with schedule and has a quick turnaround for the photos. Paul enjoys what he does and it shows in his photos, professionalism and relationships. I would recommend Paul Gates for your photography needs.

I’ve always enjoyed working with Paul on building architectural photography. His work exemplifies a high professional quality. He has an eye for the right view, and when needed, uses natural and artificial lighting to enhance the image. The building occupants and staff enjoy working with Paul, and his engaging personality does not seem intrusive for them, but rather an enjoyable experience.

We have contracted the services of Paul Gates Photography to photograph several of our completed architectural projects. We are very pleased with the high quality of the photos, the attention to detail and the professional manner in which Paul worked to schedule the shoots at the owner’s convenience. We would highly recommend Paul Gates Photography to anyone in need of professional photography

Paul is not only a gifted architectural/product photographer, his editorial work is outstanding. He adroitly captures the essence of the subjects and their stories. Paul takes the time to learn as much as he can about who these people are and what moves them, and brings that to life through photography. We’re fortunate to have a photographer of Paul’s talent to work with us!

Photography is an art of telling a story through interpretation of light and context. Each of the projects we design with our clients has a story to be told. We appreciate the time Paul took prior to “taking the final shot” to understand the project and the story behind it. Paul’s style is flexible and professional. I would recommend Paul Gates to others for their professional photography needs.