Phoenix Photographer & Videographer
Commercial, corporate, automotive, family, sports, food, and portrait photography plus professional video production throughout Phoenix and Arizona.
I'm Paul Tumpson, a Phoenix-based photographer and videographer creating professional imagery for businesses, brands, families, athletes, and individuals.
From corporate campaigns and automotive auction photography to portraits, events, and video production, I build each shoot around how the final content will actually be used.
Photography & Video Services in Phoenix
From commercial productions to personal milestones, I provide professional photography and video services throughout Phoenix and Arizona. Explore my work by specialty to find the right fit for your project.
Corporate Photography & Video
Professional corporate photography and video in Phoenix for headshots, teams, events, interviews, branding and marketing content.
Professional Headshots
Clean, professional headshots in Phoenix for executives, teams, LinkedIn profiles, websites, personal brands and working professionals.
Sports Photography & Video
Phoenix sports photography and videography for athletes, teams and events, including action coverage, portraits, recruiting and social content.
Family Photography
Natural family photography in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and the Greater Valley for families, vacations, reunions, and meaningful milestones.
Portrait Photography
Creative portrait photography in Phoenix for personal branding, lifestyle sessions, editorial concepts and individual portraits built around your vision.
Graduation Photography
Phoenix graduation photography for high school and college seniors celebrating one of life's biggest milestones with professional portraits.
Automotive Photography
Phoenix automotive photographer specializing in Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, collector cars, auction listings and automotive lifestyle photography.
Food Photography & Video
Phoenix food photography and videography creating polished visual content for restaurants, menus, hospitality brands and digital marketing.
Video Production
Commercial, brand and event videography in Phoenix for interviews, testimonials, social content, business storytelling and professional marketing campaigns.
Tell Me About Your Project
Need photography or video in Phoenix? Tell me what you're creating, when you need it and how you plan to use the final content. I'll help you determine the right approach for your project.
Recent Photography & Video Projects
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2004 Land Rover Discovery II Bring a Trailer Photography in Phoenix
A modified 2004 Land Rover Discovery II photographed in Phoenix for a Bring a Trailer auction listing, including desert exteriors, interior details, engine, mileage and condition documentation.
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![A woman with long dark hair and light brown eyes smiling in front of a gray background, wearing a black blazer, white top, and a delicate necklace.]()
Corporate Headshots at Talking Stick Resort
Professional corporate portraits created on location at Talking Stick Resort, with clean lighting and confident posing designed for business, marketing and professional profiles.
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![A diverse group of people, young and old, holding hands and walking together through a desert landscape at sunset, with mountains, cacti, and sparse vegetation in the background.]()
Lost Dutchman Family Photography & Surprise Proposal
A visiting family's Arizona desert photo session became even more memorable when a carefully planned surprise proposal unfolded near the end of their golden-hour session.
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Ferrari & McLaren Branding Portraits | Papago Park
A Phoenix personal-branding session celebrating a new business partnership, combining professional portraits with a Ferrari 488, McLaren and the Arizona landscape at Papago Park.
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Inside a 50 Athlete Sports Media Day | p1440 fab50 Volleybal
A high-volume sports media day featuring professional athlete headshots, creative hero portraits and beach volleyball action photography for 50 elite athletes.
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![A baseball with red stitching and the logo 'Rates & Barrels' on it, surrounded by several wooden baseball bats on a green baseball diamond surface.]()
The Athletic Podcast Trailer
I worked with The Athletic to film a promotional sports podcast trailer around Chase Field in downtown Phoenix.
About Paul Tumpson
I’m Paul Tumpson, a professional photographer, videographer and editor based in Phoenix, Arizona. I create photography and video for businesses, brands, families, athletes and individuals throughout Phoenix and across Arizona.
My work spans corporate photography, professional headshots, automotive photography, sports, food, portraits, family sessions and commercial video production. Every project requires a different approach. A corporate shoot needs consistency and an understanding of the brand. Automotive auction photography requires careful documentation and attention to detail. Sports photography depends on anticipation and timing. Family and portrait sessions require direction that helps people feel comfortable and look natural.
Before building my career in photography and video, I served in the United States Air Force. That experience shaped the way I approach my work today: prepared, dependable, detail-oriented and able to adapt when a shoot does not go exactly as planned.
I’m also a father of two, which has influenced how I photograph people and meaningful moments. Whether I’m working with a company launching a new campaign, documenting a collector vehicle, photographing an athlete or capturing a family together, I want the finished images to feel intentional and have a purpose beyond simply looking good.
My goal is simple: understand what you need the content to accomplish, plan the shoot around that goal, and create photography or video you’ll actually be excited to use.
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Jessica S.
Paul was amazing to work with. He was professional, yet made us feel very comfortable and natural. I would recommend him to everyone!
-Family Shoot, September 2025
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Chris, Owner of Roots Eatery
He was a rockstar!
-Food Shoot, September 2025
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Asher M.
Great experience!
-Family Shoot, August 2025
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Sohil P.
Great communication. Showed up ahead of schedule and did a great job.
-Automotive Shoot, August 2025
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Janiece W.
Paul was absolutely amazing! He captured exactly what we were looking for to celebrate our 22 year anniversary!
-Anniversary Shoot. August 2025
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Dale F.
Very professional, no nonsense, got it done quickly and thoroughly.
-Automotive Shoot, July 2025
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Michael B.
Had an amazing shoot with Paul. Definitely recommend him and will book him for future shoots!
-Family Shoot, June 2025
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Aparna D.
Paul was amazing! We just finished our photo shoot. He was very patient with our kids and encouraged them to pose for pictures. He made sure our kids were comfortable. Highly recommend!
-Family Shoot, June 2025
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Nancie G.
He was super positive and energetic. Pics came out beautifully!!
-Headshot Session, May 2025
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Jeffery E.
Paul was great. Very personable and worked well with my son for his graduation photos. Got him to loosen up and relax, making the photoshoot fun and enjoyable. We got some great shots.
-Graduation Shoot, May 2025
