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Photography has been a great release for me and for a while I couldn't figure out why I gravitated towards it. Then I was reminded that my Dad was/is an avid photographer in his spare time as I grew up, which explains the countless slide shows we used to have to watch. Now I remind my family all the time to check out my photostream on Flickr and suggest a new kind of slide show. 9 years ago I was the first in my family to own a digital camera and now I'm the first to get a dSLR. Wonder whats next...

I like to shoot most anything but tend to try to find the odd or unique angle to capture, too look at the same thing but in a different way. I've been having fun with pre and post production techniques
here's a slideshow of my most interesting photos, according to flickr
website = www.paulhitzphotography.com
or find me on blog, flickr, myspace, facebook, photobucket, deviantart, youtube
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reflected in the rain

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Great photo! found it in www.flickr.com/groups/exposuredetroit/ ![]()
Photos of paulhitz (110)
paulhitz's favorite photos from other Flickr members (1,158)
Contacts (502)
Groups (50)
- Exposure.Detroit at The Woodbridge Pub 8 photos, 20 members
- Blue Hour Group 3,440 photos, 835 members
- Cats Cats Cats 289,353 photos, 21,283 members
- ARTOMATIC419 2,123 photos, 44 members
- Photos from the ground! 2,605 photos, 341 members
- artland 353,596 photos, 26,367 members
- light beams 1 photo, 1 member
- ALL CATS ^..^ NO PEOPLE -- Let's see YOU and your cats! 204,666 photos, 25,886 members
- suburbex 51 photos, 70 members
- Canon 7D Strobist User Group 6,069 photos, 779 members
- Canon EOS 7D 53,135 photos, 1,935 members
- Canon EOS 7D Photogs 87,365 photos, 2,518 members
- Exposure.Detroit - Woodward:Mile by Mile 248 photos, 64 members
- BestOfDetroit 1,867 photos, 98 members
- Southeast Michigan Digital Photography 7,111 photos, 455 members
- Urban Abstracts 114,911 photos, 6,331 members
- Extension Tube Users (Macro) 8,718 photos, 1,280 members
- Toronto 115,608 photos, 7,965 members
- Red, White & Blue 8,973 photos, 959 members
- Independence Day 3,007 photos, 541 members
- Selfie Squared 17,588 photos, 1,542 members
- New Photo Page Preview 0 photos, 3,702 members
- Rock N Roll Historical Sites 894 photos, 175 members
- AANM Visitors' Photo Pool 47 photos, 21 members
- re:focus Michigan 233 photos, 50 members
- Metro Times 5,001 photos, 249 members
- A Brighter Detroit 1,870 photos, 132 members
- Birmingham, Michigan 154 photos, 35 members
- FlickrCentral 4,931,335 photos, 167,832 members
- Naturey Crap 73,144 photos, 3,006 members
- Your Best Shot 2009 16,535 photos, 20,167 members
- Detroit, I Love You 2,887 photos, 122 members
- Flickr Social Club 555,443 photos, 30,625 members
- Flickr Ideas 0 photos, 10,519 members
- Abandoned : No Hdr, No Tints, No crazy vignetting 11,479 photos, 457 members
- Theaters by Toy Cameras. 477 photos, 136 members
- Abandoned City 9,541 photos, 493 members
- Perishing Pianos 159 photos, 76 members
- Exposure.Detroit - Detroit Exposed - Aug 7th 2009 38 photos, 26 members
- UrbEx Detroit 3,638 photos, 194 members
- Detroit Riverfront 634 photos, 64 members
- Michigan Radio 724 photos, 63 members
- Roof Hacker 1,201 photos, 404 members
- Forgotten Keys (Pianos and Organs ONLY!) 1,232 photos, 194 members
- E X P O S U R E 145 photos, 364 members
- Abandoned Hospitals 12,027 photos, 652 members
- Abandoned Pools 775 photos, 187 members
- Diana Photography 36,271 photos, 5,882 members
- Abandoned rooms 14,319 photos, 936 members
- Abandoned Hotels 1,599 photos, 276 members
Testimonials (8)
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Buzz Click Photography says:
"There's no bigger fan of Southeastern Michigan than Paul Hitz and it shows in his work! Paul has a wonderful eye to find historical objects... or everyday objects. I really admire his skill in finding taste for every meaningsful shot. I am proud of put him as a Flickr friend.
He has also been a great leader of our Exposure Detroit group. I know it's a thankless job at times but his enthusiasm for the group has kept it thriving and growing over the past year. I've enjoyed any chance I get to shoot alongside this talented bastard!"23rd March, 2008
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JVLIVSPhoto says:
"Mr. Paul HItz. I can only say so much about this cat in the few short months I've known him. Energetic, fun-loving and full of life. How does he do the things that he does with a camera is beyond me. I'll say this much, because of him, Fuzzytek, and a few other photographers I know, I do more photography now than I did drawing. But this dude was AND is a master at his craft. Paul is to photography what Rivera and Pollock were to canvas. He's that gifted. In fact, he insisted that I get a pro account. Because of him I now have one AND he even added one of my photos [I forgot which one] to his favourites. We were supposed to gotten together with other photographers downtown and due to a schedule conflict I missed that opportunity but I made up for it by shooting the area and posting a blog on myspace about it. Paul commented on it, and he liked it!"
8th September, 2007
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Mary and her camera says:
"Paul is a great contact who is steadily developing his own creative style that shows the best of Detroit and the areas surrounding it. Not only does he have some really neat, creative shots, but he is willing to go the extra mile - whether it's to get another great shot or to help someone out.
Thanks, Paul!"7th August, 2007
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One Foot Over The Moon says:
"Who knows why some people hit it off and others don’t. It seems to me that Hitz would likely do well with anyone; a rare quality. I may not be able to write a book about him (for all I know), but he’s pleasant enough to be around, so given time; I’ll get the scoop and keep you posted. ;)
For now, this I know for sure…
Will he take your picture behind your back? You bet cha. I will too, so don’t turn your back when I’m around.
Will he help out if he can? Sure, wouldn’t you?
Would he buy you a cup of coffee? I’m not tellin’. :|
And… he drinks coffee, he takes pictures, he’s got a nice camera, he’s always in more than one place at one time, he travels a lot, he loves Astoria’s in Greektown, I’m pretty sure he doesn’t gamble, but I’ll bet he’s giggly when he drinks… his family’s cool, he’s anally self-disciplined, (sorry), if you’re a decorator… he needs help, (sorry again), he likes Frisbees, his internet groups, flickr, baseball, and the Tigers, you can find him in Royal Oak from time to time (unless he’s not home), he’s never home, he’s always out, he can’t cook (I’m guessing), he eats carry-out (A LOT), he doesn’t have pets (I’m guessing), he’s always thinking/plotting, he’s responsible (wait, I covered that under “anal”), I can’t recall what his butt looks like… so don’t ask (but I think it was fair-to-“not bad”), he’s secretive and always on top of things, courteous, curious, friendly and outgoing, and he has all his own teeth (I think). I don’t know what kind of car he drives but he has a real job, he’s single, he dates, he doesn’t talk much, but he’s always there… and he sleeps in his baseball cap.
(I lied about that last part. I don’t know for a “fact” that he sleeps. :D)
What else would you like to know about him?
Ask him. He’s not shy. (Though technically, he is.) If you’re looking for the “heads up” about his photography… don’t be lazy; check out his stream. :p"24th February, 2007
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Mike_tn says:
"Paul takes pride in his home turf of Royal Oak and Metro Detroit which offer up the subjects for bulk of his photo stream. He takes what is in front of him and expresses it in a variety of unique ways. No subject or technique is off limits for him to try. He has become quite skilled in creating the picturesque panorama of natural and city skylines, and architecture. He has done successful professional image work as well, some samples of which are on his flickr pages too. He funneled his funding back into his love for shooting by purchasing a Canon XTi with the profits, showing how dedicated as he is to photography. With his new gear he recently has done finer photo artistry of both nature and the urban landscape. Always interesting. Never boring. Check him out. You won't be disappointed."
19th February, 2007
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femaletrumpet02 says:
"PaulHitz's pictures are really great to look at. I enjoy seeing all the places he takes pictures of."
14th February, 2007
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photoqueen1234 says:
"Ok about the HITZ man... He is the first person besides my sister (one foot over the moon) from Flickr that I have gone shooting with. I really can't believe after the first shoot he wanted to go shooting again with with us, we are alittle crazy... But anyways, He is on his way, he has a great veiw of his subjects, always looks at things from great angles and even has the guts to camera toss (not me!!!) Can't wait to see the Xti in the air... lol I love seeing what he has next to post and hope to have him as a friend for a long in the future. Shoochies to ya Paul"
4th February, 2007
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The Real Ferg says:
"Well, what can i say besides this guy has some awesome pictures and a whole lot of them. He can always find a Great Angle in any situation. Paulhitz recently acquired a Canon Digital Rebel XTi and I can't wait to see more of his new pics, everyday! He is even a very genourous person and bought me a Pro Account for Christmas.!
Keep up the Great work!!! oh ya.... GO DETROIT...!!!!!!"23rd January, 2007
- Name:
- paul hitz
- Joined:
- July 2006
- Hometown:
- Detroit, MI
- Currently:
- Royal Oak, MI, USA
- I am:
- Male
- Website:
- paulhitzphotography.com
- Email:
- paul_hitz [at] yahoo.com























