Some of the biggest blessings often come from our darkest hours—and that is how PaperCity Photography was born.

My name is Felix, founder of PaperCity Photography, and this is our story.

In 2020, while in the throes of unprecedented shut-downs and transitioning a congregation of believers to an “online-only” style of church, I found myself at the intersections of depression, burnout, and a deep loss of motivation.

It was at that time that I picked up a camera with the intention of shifting my focus for the sake of my mental health. It didn’t take long for me to realize that I was passionate about photography.

Between self-education and apprenticing under the wing of one of the area’s most prominent wedding photographers (Ryan Williams), I was able to launch PaperCity Photography in 2021.

In 2022, as fate would have it, my path crossed with Karla’s. She quickly became an instrumental part of the business—streamlining our customer experience from beginning to end, elevating our social media presence, and using her background in modeling and creative direction to take our work to the next level. Her attention to detail and dedication played a significant role in shaping PaperCity Photography into what it is today.

As our lives have evolved, so have our roles. Karla has continued her career as a therapist and now supports the business behind the scenes in administrative and branding capacities. Today, Felix is the sole photographer and the person you will meet, communicate with, and work directly with for every session.

We’ve built our business on the pillars of Excellence, Professionalism, and Quality — values you will feel from our very first interaction through the delivery of your final product.

Our studio is located in the Indian Orchard Mills in Springfield, Massachusetts.