Paul Westlake is an internationally renowned photographer based in New York, with over three decades of experience creating emotionally resonant and visually refined imagery. Born in England and raised in Australia, he began his career in Sydney in 1985, quickly gaining recognition for his visual storytelling—helping define the visual language of ELLE and MARIE CLAIRE magazines Downunder.

His light-driven, cinematic style blends dreamlike surrealism with a razor-sharp fashion instinct. By 1996, Westlake had relocated to New York, where he established himself among the top international photographers, contributing to global editions of Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, GQ, and ELLE, while also leading campaigns and intimate portrait projects.

Paul is also an integral contributor and co-producer of Pan & The Dream, the award-winning art and style magazine known for its evocative storytelling and collectible editions.

With a foundation in film photography, Paul possesses a deep understanding of composition, light, and exposure—informed by decades of working at the forefront of fashion. His signature imagery bridges the timeless texture of analog with the flexibility of digital, resulting in work that feels both contemporary and enduring.

His portraits unfold like quiet stories—moments suspended between reality and dream. In recent years, Paul has increasingly turned his focus to personal projects exploring themes of presence, memory, femininity, and the surreal.

His newly released monograph, Postcards from a Dream, is a meditation on stillness, beauty, and the way women are seen—with softness, strength, and emotional depth.

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