David Perlman Photography

ning, his time, attention, and professionalism set him apart. He took the time to truly understand our vision and ensured every detail was considered. On the wedding day, his calm and organized demeanor helped us feel at ease, and he captured every meaningful moment without being intrusive. His talent is unmatched—the photos he delivered are breathtaking, each one telling a beautiful story and preserving our memories perfectly. What impressed us most was his dedication even after the wedding. He made sure the final edits were flawless and delivered everything promptly. His artistry, paired with his exceptional customer service, makes him a true gem. We are so grateful to have had him as part of our special day. Highly recommend to anyone looking for an extraordinary photographer!

y moment was documented beautifully. What stood out most about David was how personable he was with everyone. He made us feel relaxed and at ease throughout the entire day, and it was clear they were loved by our family and friends as well. Whether it was getting the perfect shot with our dog or capturing intimate moments with elderly relatives, David was patient, thoughtful, and made sure no one felt rushed or uncomfortable. He was also incredibly open to trying different and creative shots, which allowed us to capture so many unique and beautiful moments. He brought our vision to life and helped us focus on just enjoying our wedding day, knowing we were in great hands. The first photos themselves are absolutely breathtaking. Every image captures the essence of our love and the joy of the day. We couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. If you're looking for a photographer who is not only talented but also warm, approachable, and willing to go the extra mile to make your day perfect, we wholeheartedly recommend David. He helped make our wedding day unforgettable, and we’ll treasure these photos for a lifetime!

engagement shoot through our wedding are ones we will cherish for the rest of our lives. We fully understood the direction we wanted for them and all the emotions within them! Would very highly recommend over and over again!

ain. David made my husband and I feel very comfortable from our first call, to our engagement shoot, to our wedding day and through designing our wedding albums. He also made my family feel comfortable and our bridal parties. He was always ready with a joke to make us laugh. He also asked us questions throughout the process to make sure we were getting what we wanted on our wedding day. The photographs and video are also so stunningly beautiful. We get compliments all of the time on the photos that David took. He really captured how magical that day was for us. Still reading this review? Don’t hesitate, contact David about your wedding photos and video!

shots means the photographer/photos are two things you just don’t have to worry about at all throughout the wedding process. The long version: We were looking for a photographer who would not only capture the romance of the day, but could also capture the playfulness and drama (the good kind) that we hoped to incorporate into our wedding celebration. Prior to our first phone call, David was able to show us lots of galleries that evoked this photojournalist quality - these weren’t your standard wedding photos, but images that truly captured all of the emotions and small moments of the day and told a story. Ever since our first phone call we have been totally obsessed with David. He understood our vision and was so enthused by all of the ideas we threw at him. David was proactive leading up to our engagement shoot, checking in with us daily because of the possibility of rain (he made rescheduling painless). We were both pretty nervous going into the shoot, but David immediately made us feel comfortable - he makes you feel as if you’ve always been each others’ best friends - and it ended up being such a fun afternoon. If you’re unsure how to act in front of a camera or you’re feeling anxious about the whole production, book David. The shots we got back confirmed David is a wizard behind the camera. We ended up using a wedding coordinator from David’s recommendation list (book Lisa Brooks immediately!!), which was such an asset leading up to the wedding. Not only did David have impeccable communication and organization skills regarding the run of show, but his existing relationship with Lisa made things run so smoothly. Before the wedding, we had a planning session with David regarding all of the shots we wanted to get. We also loved that he asked about family dynamics and if there was anything he’d need to navigate around to make our day run seamlessly. On our wedding day, David and his second photog arrived on time and soon the fun began! They both got incredible detail shots of our decor, interiors, and accessories, and captured the most gorgeous moments from beginning to end. We felt so comfortable with David that we just got to enjoy the day and be present with one another. We completely trusted David to capture the right moments, and didn’t find ourselves worrying about how we looked. Our wedding was less traditional in that instead of a reception and dancing, we rented out a restaurant for a dinner party following the ceremony. David got the most stunning photos of us and our guests in the restaurant, and even stayed through dinner to moonlight as a food photographer. Following the wedding, David stayed in contact about the progress of our photos. He sent us some sneak previews on our honeymoon that we absolutely adored, and ended up delivering the entire gallery 7 weeks after the wedding. We appreciated how much time he spent with us going through images, taking our feedback, and creating the most gorgeous albums for us and our families. He does not overdo it with photo editing, but will happily make any edits you ask for. With his amazing personality and superb quality of work, David made this an incredible experience start to finish. Highly, highly recommend.

the energy and love of that day! It transports me back and that what I wanted from my wedding album, not just a book of faces and posed relatives. I love having friends and family say over and over “wow that photo is simple amazing” to one of the photos we have displayed, doesn’t matter they’ve seen it on our wall for months, they still need to vocalize it. But that’s the end result. During the wedding everyone loved David! He even captured moments we were not aware happened (like a relative FaceTiming during the wedding since she couldn’t make it). Since we had our engagement session with him as part of the package he knew my husband and I and what we liked and it was like working with a friend the day of the wedding. He is delightful as a person and is what you need on such a stressful day. Don’t think it twice, I consider David to be the best decision I made for my wedding (besides my husband), now months later sometimes the memory feels like a blur but every time I see the photos I smile and remember he day. Btw get HIS print packages! I know you’ll think that you can make the album yourself for less, no, you can’t lol he took the mental load off of me! Plus he would edit and make as many changes as we wanted to his layout but I’ve tried to print other albums as presents by myself and is sooo hard!!! I wouldn’t had my album right now if it wasn’t for him. The quality is museum like, it’s sooooo heavy but for a good reason, also I love the individual prints and his frames that I can swap photos so I can rotate my favorites often. My house is covered with his photos and my memories feel as fresh as when I was there. I can go on forever about him, I just have to say that when we make a big anniversary party or a vow renewal I will contact David before my own family.

meeting taking engagement shots, all the way to selecting prints for our wedding album. His friendly demeanor and unique ability to capture candid moments, with exceptional clarity, made his presence at the wedding simultaneously unnoticeable and at the center of everything. A true pleasure to be around, we wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking a talented and personable photographer.

imes during our planning, and his sweet, personable, and relaxed manner put us and all of our guests at ease during our wedding. We could not be happier with our wedding photographs and album. David captured our and our guests’ emotions impeccably and then curated hundreds of photographs into a beautiful album. He was our first and most important hire, and we would be thrilled to work with him again. Don’t hesitate - he’s all around wonderful.

got engaged in December of 2021, we didn’t know much, but we knew one thing for sure - we HAD to work with David. Not only is he an amazingly skilled photographer but he is THE person you want to spend one of the most special days of your life with. His attention to detail, ability to capture the energy of the moment, flexibility, creativity, and eye for shots are unmatched. Every moment of the process with David exceeded expectations. David provided so much detail but also the flexibility and openness to work with what we were envisioning. David is also extremely communicative. All of our conversations leading up to the wedding were so helpful and also not overwhelming! Planning a wedding is A LOT and David made us feel so comfortable and prepared for the day of. Something that was really important to us was ensuring that there was a balance between the real-life moments and the portrait element. He NAILED it and made posing for pictures easy during our engagement shoot and on the day of the wedding. If you aren’t used to posing in front of the camera, it can feel awkward. David has such a skill for making everyone feel comfortable AND making a day full of photos feel fun and exciting. David also brings so much joy and laughter to every space he is in. We wanted to spend the day with people who are not only amazing at what they do, but are just all-around awesome humans and that is David. I also want to share how amazing David’s assistant Brian is! Brian was so fantastic and another AWESOME human to spend our wedding day with. And then there's the photos! WOW! Epic. Amazing. Fun. Perfect. Everything we dreamed of and more. If you are able, work with David! He will make your wedding day so special and provide the most beautiful memories to last a lifetime!

ch was a great practice run for the real thing. I could not recommend David more.

ality and we got lots of compliments on them from friends and family. Can highly recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding photographer.

viously, his photos are gorgeous. I could go on and on about David and his artistry, but I think his beautiful artwork speaks for itself. David captured our day and our people in a way that is so special and personal and we'll cherish our photos forever. More than that though, David was really sensitive to the fact that my husband and I aren't the sort of people who are particularly comfortable in front of the camera. He totally got it and worked with us to find poses that felt formal without being overly staged so we would be comfortable and look our best. Similarly, our parents were also self-conscious about having their photos taken (the apples don't fall far from the trees, here) and David was so sensitive to them and their comfortability. All of our parents love the photos and have many prints scattered throughout their homes. We also booked David's team for videography and LOVE the videos!!! If you're thinking of videography, I really recommend David's team who did a fantastic job. It was logistically helpful to have both photography and videography fall under David's purview. Lastly, David is just an absolute joy of a human being. He is so kind and warm and funny while maintaining unparalleled professionalism in all that he does. It's so important because you're with your photographer ALL DAY. My advice to people booking photographers is to make sure they're the sort of person you'd want around when things start going left, because hiccups are inevitable and your photographer is going to be in close proximity for all of it. In our case, our day-of-coordinator was a bit of a bust, and David kept the whole day on track. I actually don't know what we would have done without him. The thought alone gives me instant anxiety. TLDR: We cannot recommend David highly enough. He is one of the best vendors we went with BY FAR. He was easy to communicate with from pre-booking to the day-of and beyond. For my other awkward-in-front-of-the-camera-peeps out there, please know that David will take care of you and your family and do everything to make sure you're comfortable and look your best. 100/10

to genuinely love his job and be having fun. He’s perfect! we opted to have 2 photographers and that gave total flexibility.

His posed, traditional photos exhibit a skill level beyond many of his peers. But more importantly, he captures the little moments. The half second that my husband cried before he wiped away his tear. My niece and nephew laughing and throwing a bouquet. The sparkle in my fringe dress as I twirled in my first dance. Capturing these moments requires constant attention. Somehow, David was always able to be at the right place at the right time, without “getting in the way.” My husband and I both separately remarked that we didn’t even remember seeing David at the ceremony. But of course he was there, and he captured everything. What we didn’t realize when we booked David was how fun he would make the process. David truly loves what he does, and that comes through. In his interactions, his personality, and his photos. My only regret is not getting the video service too. Definitely get that, if you have room in your budget. Looking back, I would have taken away from flowers (which no one remembers) and put it towards recording memories. If you’re hesitant, just book him!

gement shoot with David well before the wedding. He made us feel at ease and the photos were even better than we imagined they would be. We picked a single location, but David basically created three photo shoots in one by finding other fun sites around the location. He is able to masterfully manipulate lighting for the dramatic shots you want, while also capturing the more intimate and emotional close-up moments. Sadly, after all of the waiting, there was another COVID surge right before our wedding in 12/2021. David ended up getting COVID the day before and was not able to shoot our wedding. He called us right away and already had the name of his alternate (Bryan) and set up a meeting. Bryan did an amazing job and really captured the style we were looking for when we found David. We didn't have to sacrifice the breathtaking silhouettes, drama, and candid moments we chose David for. Bryan was also calm and collected when we were going through a pretty hectic pre-wedding period. The editing and albums we selected with David came out wonderfully, and ultimately everything worked out. Everyone continues to rave about both our engagement and wedding photos and I am beyond grateful we found David and put our trust in a true professional, especially considering the circumstances of our wedding. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking to have stunning photos that capture the emotion and beauty of your special day!

lity. He isn’t just your wedding photographer, he truly cares about every person and wedding he does. He is patient, meticulous, kind and fun to work with. He is even able to make the least photogenic people look fantastic. Our engagement photos were rained out which was disappointing but David kept in contact for days leading up to it, including a 10pm call to discuss options. He was flexible and quickly rescheduled. Then enter Covid. We were rescheduled 3x and David was accommodating and supportive through the rescheduling process. When we finally had our wedding day it was the worst weather possible, and David stood in the pouring rain to get us the outdoor pictures we wanted. His attention to detail when capturing the love and elegance of the day was amazing and a lot of our guests commented about how great he was. We love all of our pictures and working with David is one of the best decisions we made throughout our wedding process.

eds. He was available at all steps of the process and made tons of thoughtful recommendations. All of the photos were beautiful and we will cherish them for many years to come!

ortfolio but palpable within seconds upon meeting him. He carries the process from end-to-end effortlessly, committed to ensuring your celebration is captured in all its natural yet magical moments. Bryan arrived at Christopher Noland's Salon in his smart yet festive attire and immediately swept us away from start to finish. The day itself can often be thought of as a cocktail of emotions; there is no other two persons I would recommend to fully capture and embrace the entirety of your day, flawlessly transposing actual into art that feels not only alive but timeless: this is perfection. Photos to follow. XOXO

e me feel safe and like a star. We appreciated how much of a ninja he and his staff were on our wedding day (my husband and I don't like when you're at a wedding and the photographer is in everyone's face or pulling focus from what's going on, especially during a ceremony, and David is really good at getting the important shots while blending into his surroundings). Our albums, prints, and parent albums came out gorgeous and I also plan to purchase some more prints to gift to friends and family. My only critique of David is that he gets so inspired sometimes (think kid in a candy store) and you might have to reel him in a bit lol. I would recommend David to any couple. He'll really take care of you!

t we wanted. David was the first photographer that we met with and it was clear from the first few minutes of our discussion that he would be the only photographer we would choose. He is a consummate professional, but also is fun and puts everyone at ease—something that allows him to capture the most beautiful moments. We couldn’t have been happier with our engagement, wedding photos, and wedding videos! One thing that is extra special about David is that he is extremely giving with his time—he’s always available for Zoom check in, he stayed longer than planned for both our engagement and wedding shoots (because he was excited to capture the best possible moments for us), and he walks you through all the photos after the event to pick your engagement favors and set up your album. He makes the process so easy for the bride and groom and that’s the hallmark of an exceptional vendor.

e not quite what I was looking for. I couldn’t put my finger on exactly what that was until I luckily found David. As soon as I saw his pictures, I knew I needed him at our wedding. Obviously, his work is impeccable, but it goes so far beyond that. He is truly able to capture love and emotion through his photographs. He captures the moments you want to remember and relive. He is literally the only wedding planning decision I never second guessed. Why should you hire David? Obviously, his talent is clear. Moreover, he is just an incredible person all around. He is one of the kindest, caring humans I know. As a Covid couple, we faced a lot of challenges and David supported us every step of the way. He never hesitated to jump on a call and walk me through whatever I was trying to figure out. We postponed three times, so we talked A LOT. Fast forward to the day of, and things could not have gone smoother. David is exactly the energy everyone needs at their wedding. He is just as excited as you are but is able to keep everyone calm, while staying on schedule. He was able to capture every important moment but was never intrusive or in the way at all. I honestly cannot say enough good things about him. My family and bridal party all adore him as well. And, of course, our wedding pictures turned out absolutely incredible.

e work speaks for itself - I cannot tell you how many friends and family commented on how stunning our photos are and how talented David is. If we had to do it again (with each other of course!), we'd choose to work with David in a heartbeat.

first things on our to do list was to get a photographer. We immediately started googling around for photographers that would accommodate the short notice, during covid, as well as bring some creative ideas to our wedding. We were hoping for a small wedding with just our immediate family in a new apartment that we had yet to move into yet. Unfortunately one of the photographers we reached out to was unavailable, but FORTUNATELY for us, she recommended David. David was a joy to work with from the moment we hopped on a zoom call for introductions to him walking us through the beautiful photo book that he put together. Both my wife and I did not want extremely staged photos and David did an amazing job of capturing beautiful and natural pictures. All in all, David was just a joy. He was warm and funny, which is quite a task on a cold December day at the park, which is where we decided to take photos before the wedding. I would highly recommend him.

nner and wedding. David has a terrific eye and affinity for color and we look fan-tab-u-lous in our photos. And isn't that everything, folks? He made us feel comfortable, he made us laugh; it was FUN to work with him. We have the formal photos we wanted, the candids, and some gorgeous creative shots that we never could have anticipated...but he made happen and they are the BOMB. He's full service: David worked with us on a special package we wanted to create and was organized and timely on every count of our wedding. We 100% wholeheartedly recommend him. As my now-husband says, our goal is to generally look as fabulous as David thinks we (and makes us) look!

d made everyone feel calm and at ease during the family photos. Considering we were in one of the toughest parts of the pandemic, we were all truly in uncharted territory, and David made it feel like business as usual. Would highly recommend him for any size wedding if you are looking for classy, natural portrait photography. He was also incredibly detailed on building the wedding album together and it came out so well. Could not recommend him more!

pher: easy to work with, professional, responsive, friendly, and most importantly passionate about his job. My husband and I aren’t very comfortable in front of the camera, but David made it feel so easy. He even gave us a complimentary engagement shoot so we could practice being in front of the camera. Luckily, we were able to have David for two weddings due to COVID and each time, our family and friends could not stop raving about how great he was; he truly felt like he was a part of the family. His work also speaks for itself. We are absolutely in love with how our photos came out and we couldn’t wait to share them with our family and friends. Needless to say, choosing David was the best decision we made during our wedding planning. When my husband and I decided to postpone our wedding reception due to COVID, our top priority was to pick a day that David was available. Thank you for everything!!

k that we saw is absolutely amazing. Working with David far exceeded our (high) expectations. He was so easy to work with as we had to cancel, reschedule, and eventually downsize our wedding due to the pandemic. He was extremely flexible and I am so happy he was able to photograph our wedding when it finally happened. We are not used to being "in the spotlight" but David made us feel extremely comfortable throughout the entire photography process. We and our families loved his energy and genuine happiness to be there during our wedding despite the torrential rain. Aside from being an amazing and professional person, David is such a talented photographer. We love all of our photos and our album and continually look at them to remind us of the happiness of our wedding day. It is so nice to be able to share these photos and memories with our families and friends. We highly recommend David as a wedding photographer!!!

.) but when it came to picking the photographer, David was an easy choice. My husband and I are a little more reserved so we wanted someone we felt comfortable with and who would capture those really special moments in an authentic way. David was even better than we could have imagined. He loves what he does and it comes through in the quality of his work. Also, personality matters and having someone like David (sweet, happy, patient, just a wonderful human) will make your special day that much better. Actually, a lot of our favorite moments from that day were with/because of David! He's simply wonderful from the first meeting, to building our album and beyond. You have a lot of choices to make when planning a wedding, save yourself the time/stress of debating photographers and go with David. You will not regret it.

ent photos of my fiancé and me the summer of 2021 in Central Park. He was so imaginative and has an incredible eye. He took beautiful silhouette photos and an absolutely stunning photo of us featuring my engagement ring. He’s a true pro, incredibly warm and communicative. I would highly recommend him for any couple looking to capture a special moment in your life.

's also a joy to be around. It's rare when you find someone who is truly living their dharma- doing what they love and are very very good at. You can tell he truly loves wedding photography and made me, my husband, and our guests feel comfortable in front of the camera. He understands the wedding circus and was a guiding light as we navigated a weird covid wedding. Having David with us on our special day made all the difference. I can't recommend him enough. I'm still going through the pictures months later and finding new beautiful things I didn't notice before! I could go on and on about how fabulous he is, but you should stop reading this and just call him! He's literally THE BEST.

ing with David (wonderful, magical, he is an absolute gem), the first thing that drew us to David was his incredible work. His photos are gorgeous and really showcase the couples. We decided right away that we wanted to talk more with him. Our first phone call was great! David was warm and funny and asked a lot of questions to really get to know my husband and I and figure out how best to work with us. We spent most of the conversation just laughing and it became clear that this was definitely someone who we would enjoy working with. We booked him and scheduled our engagement shoot soon thereafter. The engagement shoot was a great opportunity to really get to know each other and see how the photo part of the big day was going to work. David was great at getting us to loosen up, he was EXCELLENT at giving us direction that got us out of our heads and into the moment. He was also incredible at finding shots and details in the environment around us to help make the shots more interesting and alive. His attention to detail really helps make the shots extra special. That rapport we had built over that first engagement shoot made our actual wedding day shoot go so smoothly. David knew us and what we wanted and we were able to get some truly beautiful shots. All that time that David spends to get to know you as a couple shines through in the photos and he makes it almost effortless. Working with him was a dream and we loved it so much that we hired him again for our larger wedding celebration next year (as we had to downsize the wedding due to Covid). In addition to a wonderful working experience doing the shoots, getting your wedding album made by David is SO EASY! A month after our wedding we sat down and David showed us a mock up of our album that he put together entirely. We then went through and added or subtracted photos and pages, but doing it this way was so much better than having to put something together entirely by ourselves. I mean, David does all the work for you and it is GOOD WORK! I have friends who have been married for years who haven’t done their albums yet and here are my husband and I, two months out from our wedding with our albums done and on our shelf. THANK YOU DAVID!

happy couple, he also made certain to photograph each and every family member and guest. When we first received the email with the digital photo album, we just could not stop looking at the pictures – they helped us to relive the day. We felt the same warmth we had experienced while listening to the boys pledge their lives to each other, we heard the music and the laughter of our nearest and dearest partying the night away, and we saw the most exquisite expressions on the faces of the people we love. Only a truly talented photographer is able to convey emotion so deep and so vital – David Perlman is that photographer! A few weeks later, we had a lovely Zoom meeting with him and we worked together to choose the pictures for a book of the wedding day. When our physical album arrived we were thrilled. It is simply amazing and we love everything about it! To see the photos printed on such gorgeous, high quality paper makes them even more vibrant and full of life! As David told us, the pictures should tell the story of the day - and he so lovingly and skillfully created a book that does just that. We have poured over it again and again, and have shared it with anyone who has walked through the front door! There are not enough words to express our delight! David’s expertise and abilities are truly gifts! Plus, he is one great guy - kind, personable, and a consummate professional! David captured once in a lifetime memories for us and we are so very grateful to have chosen him to do so!

e that we did had every detail covered. He met with us several times through are never ending changes caused by the Pandemic. David always made us feel like we were the most important Wedding he had and was genuinely excited for our big day. Thats all before saying how absolutely stunning his photography is. We were absolutely thrilled with the end result and found beautiful shots everywhere we went. On our Wedding Day he had endless energy and was an absolute joy to work with.

nd we, of course, agree. He should be your only choice for your wedding photographer. David was a joy to work with throughout the entire process, including: our engagement shoot—which was included in our package, the pre-wedding planning, the actual day-of, and post-wedding (including our 1200+ amazing images and beautiful album). The album is gorgeous and truly encapsulates our day; he missed no detail. Beyond his exceptional work, he is also extremely kind and easy-going (but while still making sure every shot is perfect). This combination allows him to be an expert at claiming nerves, managing families, and most importantly he made us feel at ease during the entire day (and really the entire planning process). You can see it in our photos how comfortable we felt around him, sharing a very intimate and special day. He always looked out for our best interests in capturing our wedding, making sure we got all of the shots we could have wanted, and more. Among our many vendors, David was one of the most consistent, accommodating, and easiest to work with. We’re very lucky that we choose him as we not only have amazing images (and album) from our wedding, but also a new friend.

he day itself, he was by our side as an advisor and confidant. He made everything so personal to us. And then the final product was WOW such an incredible encapsulation of the day. Plus he is so much fun to be around, I loved having him by our side. He is worth every penny HIRE HIM!

e in cases we had to cancel just 6 weeks before our wedding. Enter DAVID PERLMAN. Our hair and make up vendor, Amy Klewitz from AK Beauty, recommended David and we could not have been more pleased. He was especially patient with us and our questions and was incredibly personable, reaching out to each of our families before the wedding (which they LOVED). He made the entire planning process easy and carefree. On the day of the wedding he was AMAZING. It was an all day outside event on an 85 degree August day, we had a wedding party of ~20 people, and we were dealing with social distancing and family requests. His work was flawless and he captured all of the moments we requested perfectly. We loved him so much, we can't wait to work with him again (and neither can our friends). Could not recommend him more!

elves), had a creative and versatile portfolio (e.g., able to capture both the traditional moments as well as capture the spirit/vibe of a couple's wedding), & who deeply cared about their craft (e.g. this wasn't just a day job for them) - since we believed this would really show in their work.  David Perlman fulfilled all of these for us, and so much more. Some additional reasons: David is really passionate about what he does - his excitement for his couples & his work is palpable, and it feels so great to work with someone who cares so much about his craft. This isn't 'just a job' for David - he's really invested in others' happiness, which felt great from the get-go and put us at ease during our engagement shoot and wedding, knowing we were partnering with someone who was invested in our happiness.   David is also extremely professional - he communicates promptly, clearly, & succinctly (e.g., the "right" amount of communication). When identifying a contract that worked for us, we were on the fence about getting a wedding album, & David took the time to walk through this in great detail, which led to one of our favorite artifacts from our wedding. (Our album was completely worth the investment - if you're on the fence, trust us, just get it!) Finally, David is also really fun! He really "got" us & our dynamic right away, & wasn't afraid to infuse emails/communications with appropriate jokes or notes to keep things light-hearted, which was refreshing given that working with a lot of vendors can feel really business-oriented. It felt like he got to know us (which gave us even more feeling that he'd be able to capture our vibe in his photography - which he did!). In general, I believe that David is a really savvy 'people person' & takes the time to identify how to relate to each individual couple, which comes out directly in his work.  We are so happy with our photos - David captured our joy, the details that we'd asked to documented (from one-off group photos to our wedding decor), and the little moments that might have otherwise gone unnoticed. Don't think twice about working with David Perlman -  he's amazing!

and SO talented. He kept us laughing the whole day and we couldn’t be happier with how our photos turned out!

n, and I knew he was not there just to take pictures, but to capture lasting memories and make us look good while doing it! He has an incredible aesthetic eye and did so much with so little, making a courthouse-parking-lot-adjacent gazebo look like we were on a vineyard in Napa. Our photos look amazing and the albums and prints came out beautifully, not to mention quickly. I highly recommend David for any photography needs.

en able to work with him and his team. Going through the pictures from that day, we're so lucky to have had such a keen eye spotting and capturing the moments to stay with us forever. Of all our truly great and talented vendors, David and his team by far were the best to work with. If you're able to obtain David's services, you will be grateful for doing so in the many years to come as you go through your photos.

tographed my cousin's wedding, so we knew we were in good hands! David was incredible to work with. Both leading up to and on the day, he was great about asking what we wanted, while also guiding us through parts we didn't know much about. I so appreciated that he was able to recommend how to schedule photos throughout the day, and put together suggested lists of shots we might want. He also listened to our preferences about which types of shots we wanted to prioritize more or less and the resulting photos absolutely reflected those preferences. He radiates warmth and excitement, making the staged photos feel fun and effortless, even for people like my usually camera-adverse husband. As the evening went on, he felt like part of the party, rather than a person we had hired to photograph us. Looking at the photos now, each one perfectly captures the emotion of the moment -- the love during the ceremony, the joy of the party going into the night, and everything in between.

edding because of COVID, etc), and I will absolutely be back to do it again after the wedding, but thought that this is helpful for people who are continuing to plan weddings, and who may or may not be nervous about taking the plunge in the current climate. I have actually followed David's work on insta for two years. I was helping a friend with her wedding photog search, and another friend had recommended me to him as "the best wedding photographer in New York". I said "Yeah, right, okay," and followed him. Over the course of the next two years, I would see incredible photo after photo, all with heart, character, personalization, and true, pure love. Because David is so incredibly invested in every couple he works with, his photos have a really special and intimate type of charm that I truly believe only someone who takes the time to really know his couples - really, like a friend! - can capture. As soon as I got engaged, David was the first vendor I messaged. I had nothing else yet, but I knew David was our guy. I even thought to myself, "Come on, be smart! Look around!" So, I did. I found, again, that it was very easy to find photographers who take a glamorous picture. Very few can take a picture that captures a moment, an essence, and most importantly, the real and raw self on an incredible day in their lives, through the lens of someone who is genuinely beside himself happy for the people he's shooting. From day one, David was thoughtful, insightful, honest, respectful, and honestly was having so much fun, you'd never know it wasn't his first wedding. He got all the deets on our story. He graciously worked with our budget. He made personal touches to our contract that I never knew I'd appreciate so much (as someone who usually doesn't care about personalization). He listened to what we wanted, advised on what would work, and we got it done, with all smiles. He invited us to his holiday happy hour with all his other couples. Who DOES that? XD We all got to trade ideas and just be excited about weddings, and I STILL am getting recs from his other couples! Our engagement shoot, again, felt like hanging out with a buddy who knew us really, really well. After our shoot, my fiancé said, "I want David to photograph our kids one day". Our pictures were stunning. I have never seen a picture of me that is so exactly me, even me at not my lightest weight, without the spanx that didn't arrive in time, just pictures taken in our apartment building (which you would never, ever guess). I STILL have people texting me to be like, "These are gorgeous. It makes me wish I got a better photographer." When quarantine started, David emailed all of us to say, "1. how are you?, 2. here's what's going on and here's what I am available to do for you, 3. but really, how are you?" None of my other vendors even emailed, let alone was so willing to be part of the conversation about moving the date, what that would mean, what other couples were doing and going through, and what advice they could offer - because in the end, we're all in this together! I cannot gush about David's talent, professionalism, thoughtfulness, consideration, and sincerity enough. If you are looking for someone who will truly capture your wedding, and work with you and for you to do it, you're in luck!