David Perlman Photography

e 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!

er 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!

pture 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!

n’t be happier with how our photos turned out!

ture 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.

s 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.

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.

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!

ot only is David an epic photographer, but he is the best person in the world. David is incredibly warm, kind, and funny, and really tried to get to know us as a couple, our family (with all its crazy dynamics), and our wedding party before the wedding, so much so that he quickly felt like part of our family. We think that really made the difference in how our wedding photos came out. Our photos were nothing short of spectacular - we are beyond thrilled with how they turned out. David captured all the little moments, not only of us, but of our guests too. He has a way of capturing candid moments of joy and laughter that shines through in all of his photos, something that is rare for wedding photographs. David is also extremely responsive over email and by telephone, and answered all of our questions with expertise and honesty. By the end of the night, all of our family and friends were complimenting David, saying how he truly immersed himself in the wedding to get the best photographs. David is easygoing, trustworthy, and transparent - he is the only one we would trust with the task of capturing our wedding photos. Truly, we cannot say enough good things about him. David was the best thing we spent money on for our wedding and we cannot recommend him highly enough. Book him now!!

that same level of joy and kept things organized while always making time for the perfect shot. We already received a preview and the photos are beyond what we could have imagined. We are so grateful to have had the pleasure to work with him. Hiring David will be the easiest and best decision you make in wedding planning!

ause his photos aren't incredible, because they truly are, but because we wanted him to be an honored guest, be a part of the ceremony, and enjoy himself at the reception. But it became clear as we started doing research, and realizing that I only look normal photos when I am holding a baked good in my hands, that having one of my dearest friends there with me all day was just what we needed. David was incredible! Not only as a photographer, but as a human. His spirit and positivity is infectious and the exact right vibe you want on your wedding day. He smiles, he compliments, he encourages, he ignores (when necessary), and he delivers in more ways than you can possibly imagine. David, and his incredible team, kept me and my husband smiling all day. They got all of the photos we asked for, and them some, but more importantly he captured our joy and the incredible love throughout the day and the magic and whimsy of my hometown. Moreover, my fear of not letting David enjoy the day because he was working was a problem of my own design. He was thrilled to be there from the start. We got to spend more time together than if he was a guest and we shared so many special and intimate moments together. I honestly don't think I would have felt more loved, more beautiful, and more supported in those moments. When Peter and I saw our photos we gasped. They were beyond anything we could imagine and made the day seem even more like a fairytale than it did that day. He is talented, creative, kind, warm, and supportive. You will love every photo and have a new bestie by the end of your special day.

esh air! We loved his positive attitude, flexibility and style. For me as the bride, having great photos is how we will remember the day for the rest of our lives, it was important to capture this, and make sure if felt authentic and stress free the day of. To help alleviate some day-of jitters, David included an engagement photos session to help us get used to being in front of the camera and working with him. This simple thing, really helped to take the pressure off! David is a seasoned professional, and was always there to lend his advise and expertise. Whenever I had a question, or something came up, he responded quickly or offered phone calls to chat through updated scheduling. Day of we could not have asked for more from David. He was such a pleasure to work with, was so organized and helped ensure everything went super smoothly. Even family members who hate taking photos commented on how David helped them feel at ease and kept the energy high throughout the many family shots. I am so glad that we found David because we cannot look at those photos and not smile, they are AMAZING!

e phone. He understood me and what I wanted and more importantly needed on the day of my wedding. He worked within my budget, made me feel calm, and for that, I am so thankful. To me, the candid moments were important and David captured every single one. He also made sure to get the photos that I'd want when I was older, you know, the ones that stand the test of time. I could not recommend someone more to capture the most important day.

few times before our photo session with a bunch of slightly neurotic questions (Would the weather hold up? Could we reschedule if it rained?) and his quick responses reassured me that he had everything under control. My fiancé and I don’t necessarily feel “at home” in front of a camera, but David was so friendly, kind, and professional that we both ended up really enjoying the experience! He even continued to take photos after the 1 1/2 hour window we had paid for, because he wanted to make sure he captured the sunset. And of course, most importantly, we are thrilled with the photos!

es and he supported the sh*t out of us during our engagement photo shoot, the weeks leading up and he is currently helping me brainstorm wedding ideas!! If you are looking for an engagement and/or wedding photographer, look no further, David is the real deal!!! I can’t say thank you enough for capturing our beautiful moments/memories. David is my new best friend in my imagination!!!

better they are than "“typical" wedding pictures, and how beautifully they reflect a joyful celebration. As I've shared the photos with friends over the months since the wedding, it has been the gift that keeps on giving - because it has been so fun to experience our friends'’ glowing observations! To show you what I mean, here are the comments that I’'ve received from five of my friends: …...."“1) Oh my darling I am tearing up with joy! These wedding photos are the most beautiful I have ever seen! The bride, the groom - friends family and the venue all stunning beyond words. He really captured the vibe. Happiest group I have ever seen. K. looks so beautiful and happy. …..2) Oh my god!!! I love, love the wedding pictures. There is such joy and happiness in everyone’'s faces (except maybe the mother-in-law who was very weepy :)). I can only imagine how wonderful the wedding vows were based on K.’'s laughter and your expressions. Thanks so much for sharing the pictures. I had a huge smile on my face throughout each picture. …..3) so beautiful. i was dewy eyed by the 10th picture, K. so glowing... the picture of her gown twirling on the dance floor is special ! how wonderful to have this beautiful family event captured so expertly -- a very talented photographer! thanks very much for sharing these - i am enjoying !! …..4) Oh I am speechless. I have never seen such beautiful pictures …..5) I looked at the photos you sent…. I was transfixed!!! What a beautiful ...everything!" ……..….By the way, the picture mentioned above of "“her gown twirling on the dance floor,”" which David did in both black and white and in color, is magical. It was somehow taken directly above the K. and A. (we have no idea how he did it - no one ever saw!). ………..I think that David’'s artistry and talent as a wedding photographer are unparalleled. And more than that - he was simply a delight to have at the wedding. As my husband says, David’'s personality - happy and friendly - just brought out the best in everyone, and it shows in the photos. Yet he managed to be discrete at the same time. Perfect!

avid recommended/put me in touch with other vendors, answered any & all of my wedding questions, replied to my calls/emails at all hours, kept my videographer in check on the day-of, and even weighed in on which wedding dress I should choose (because even that early in the process I trusted & valued his opinion enough to ask), not to mention his incredible photos!! David’s style of photography focuses on the raw and organic emotion of the day. He manages to capture all of the small moments, and having those details preserved in time is such a gift. I could rave about David all day, and so could my friends & family! He is an absolute pleasure to work with and will capture your big day in a way that you will treasure forever. 10/10 a must have vendor! Happy wedding planning & best of luck!

dragging our feet because though we didn’t want to enlist a friend, we needed a professional company that would fit into the cozy, quiet wedding we had envisioned. David, from David Perlman Photography, was referred to us by a friend who is a wedding planner and after our initial phone consultation I knew we were in the best of hands. Throughout the several conversations we had leading up to the big day David took the time to learn our guests names, make sure we were all on the same page about what he was to capture and offered ideas that we hadn’t even thought of. On the actual day of the wedding we were racing to get ready after a venue SNAFU, and David showed up 15-minutes early, ready to work and rolled with the punches, capturing “getting ready photos” that we didn’t initially think we would have time for but are some of our favorites. David was a wonderful mixture of friendly authority, using his expertise to get everyone wrangled for posed photos and was a silent witness to our ceremony, where he captured amazing moments without intruding on a very emotional union. He was a joy to work with and we cannot recommend him highly enough.

ven SO many referrals of different photographers including 2 friends referring David to us. There was something that stood out to me about David's photos and his vibe. It was a combination of the warmth of his personality and his ability to capture the true essence of the couple which he was shooting. After speaking with David on the phone and viewing all of his amazing work, those feelings were validated. I really felt like we found our perfect match in a photographer. David helped set me at ease by going over every detail of how the day would run from beginning to end. As a bride planning a wedding, there are so many parts in motion that can feel overwhelming so it was very reassuring and comforting to have someone take the wheel for a big part of the day. I had complete confidence in David! On our wedding day, David showed up on time with a big smile and started taking the "getting ready" photos of myself and my bridal party in our hotel room. He was unassuming yet gave the perfect amount of warmth to ease some nerves. He was never distracting. The getting ready photos came out absolutely beautiful. David was able to capture my bridesmaids and I walking to the ceremony in the coolest way. Those pictures came out so fun and I continue to receive so many compliments on the realness of those pictures. I can't say enough about how David took the pictures during our ceremony. First of all, he would make a good spy because I never knew he was there, and I don't think anyone did!! Haha. He captured each moment so beautifully. The posed bridal party and family photos post-ceremony were so much fun and came out so perfectly! Shot in front of a brick wall by Brooklyn Bridge Park, the combination of the Brooklyn city feel with class and elegance was on point! David went out of his way to hire a photographer for our cocktail hour so we would not miss a detail. This meant so much to me when I found out he did that!! We were able to get pictures of our beautiful setup, food, decorations, etc to see every detail of our reception. David captured the dancing in such a fun way! He has the innate ability of truly capturing the essence and personality of everyone, and he definitely did this for all of our guests. I also have to add - the way David took control of the party was amazing! My husband has a larger than life family and sometimes they all want to chime in with their ideas at the same time. David was able to take the reins and reel everyone in which can be a challenging thing to do. He did it in the perfect way! Our photos were delivered to us in a very timely manner and we couldn't be happier with the results. In close, we couldn't be happier with our decision to have David Perlman as the photographer for our wedding day. He exceeded every expectation with personalized care, a timeless yet modern style, and a fun and caring demeanor.

their mixed reviews. No one stood out to us as someone we wanted to: A. Be the only witness of our vows B. Be trusted with documenting our memories. Then I stumbled across a review of David. Immediately I searched for his business Instagram, and then his personal Instagram. His fun, kind and charming online presence wooed me straight away. I sent him a message, with the dates and details of our wedding day and we begun following each other on Instagram. Throughout the next year we became great friends online. Messaging each other, laughing at each other’s ‘stories’ and most of all being the biggest fan of his photographs. We couldn’t wait to meet him in person. This year of friendship online really was the recipe for the most magical experience when it came to the morning of our vows. We had postponed our wedding by 1 day to ensure we had good weather, at a moments notice this was no trouble for David. He made me feel at ease throughout all of our correspondence. When we arrived at the City Hall in New York, we were nervous, excited and eager to meet our friend David in real life. Straight away it was like we had been friends for years, he knew both of our personalities so well, and knew instantly what types of photos we wanted - DRAMA, and MORE drama! David walked us through the process, being kind, funny and just as excited as we were for our ceremony. He took photos when we didn’t know, capturing the most sacred memories. He witnessed our vows, and I couldn’t be happier we chose him. Following the ceremony he took us to some places near by he knew would deliver us the perfect backdrop. We was considerate, gentle and creative in his approach. He stayed far longer than we had ‘booked’ for - this wording doesn’t feel write, as it truly was like having a great friend by our side capturing special moments. Following this, we parted whilst myself and Richard celebrated in the city. Before we met up again in Central Park for our sunset photos (a must- it’s the most surreal experience.) Again, he walked us through the most beautiful areas for our photos, taking the time to get the perfect shot at each. We laughed a lot. When the sun was just about to set we had to say our goodbyes, it felt strange, he had been so pivotal in our day we didn’t want him to go. We continue to be great friends, and will most certainly be meeting up when me and my husband return to New York. David was outstanding, have us some of the most beautiful wedding photos we have ever seen, and will remain to be a great friend. When choosing a photographer for your wedding, especially if they’re going to be your witness, you must have the joy of having David by your side. Annabel & Richard ❤️

so so organized- I always knew what to expect from him and when. I didn’t know how incredibly valuable that was until I was in the middle of planning, but David was always on top of everything! Last but not least, the pictures- They are a dream come true! We’ve gotten so many compliments on the quality of the photos and David’s amazing work. We are so lucky to have them to remember our wedding by. If David is available on your special day, do yourself a favor and book him immediately!

wedding party and families without an issue. He made my husband and I feel and look amazing! We already got a sneak peak and are obsessed with every photo. Two of our friends already hired David and we will continue to recommend him to everyone we know. You will not regret this decision!

were lucky enough to get to hire David even though we waited way too long to find a photographer, but it must have been fate! Everything involving David was so easy and not stressful, which was really nice considering we were very stressed about getting married and all the rest of the planning. We had a few phone calls with David before our wedding to go over details and get information from us about what we wanted and David 1000% delivered on all of it; he remembered so many small details about things we wanted and didn't want and it was so nice to trust him to capture the little moments. The day of, my husband and I were very nervous but when David arrived to our apartment for pre-wedding shots, we felt instantly more calm because of his presence, and he probably didn't even know how big of an impact he had on us that day. He has an eye for photography that I haven't seen anywhere else and his knack for finding cool backdrops for photos is unmatched. The best thing about David is his flexibility and willingness to take interesting and fun shots; he even went so far as to capture beautiful pictures of us with our cat before we left and it was honestly one of the highlights of our experience. It was so much fun to witness him in his natural habitat, capturing incredible photos and being the subjects of his work. I've never felt this comfortable in front of a camera before, but somehow David made us feel good, look good, and enjoy every moment. Once we got to Randall's Island for our ceremony, it was so nice to let David do his work, be a fly on the wall, and capture so many careful and delicate moments on camera. He got a lot of good angles and dynamic photographs that I am in such disbelief; David is the real deal! Just take a look at his website and see his portfolio for yourself! All of our guests complimented David to us about how nice, warm, and professional he was. Our friends and family kept coming up with little surprises and quirky things to do at our wedding and would ask David to get involved and capture the moments and he did ALL of it. He really means it when he says that he works well with people; he was so flexible and comfortable with changing plans and it meant the world to be able to trust him to capture it all. We didn't have a lot of demands or wishes, just that he document our celebration and I'm so happy to say that he did it so beautifully. Looking back at our photos (that we actually got back a little early!), it's been so amazing to relive every moment because of David's hardwork and careful attention to detail. I cannot say enough good things about David and his exceptional photography. He was willing to negotiate the packages that he offers to tailor it to what we wanted and needed, which was so nice. If you're reading this and you're on the fence about hiring David, here's my advice: Honey, get off the fence and jump feet first into the pool. David will stun you with his work and you'll be able to appreciate your special day for the rest of your life just like us. Thank you SO much, David! Words cannot properly express our immense joy right now having just gotten back our photos. We're so lucky!

t his work has been featured in many wedding articles. We were looking for someone who had experience in photographing our venue - and we found David’s work in a beautiful article about the Green Building (where we got married!). His high and positive energy is contagious!! My husband isnt too crazy about taking pictures and David really helped to make him feel comfortable. David took the time to get to know us to the point where it felt like we’ve known each other forever! David captured our engagement photos and our wedding so perfectly!. He kept us laughing and smiling the whole time, even when we were getting a bit hangry! All of our family and friends kept raving about how much they loved him on our wedding day, and to this day are still telling us how much they love him! And we can’t blame them. Working with David for our wedding was one of the best and easiest decisions we made. He is personable, welcoming, flexible and super organized! David is just the absolute best!!!!! I cannot say enough amazing things about him and I highly recommend him and his team!! If you work with David, you definitely will not regret it!!!!

r invitations), and the teasers we've seen from the wedding are insanely beautiful! It's so clear he loves what he does, and he's so skilled at capturing both the big and little moments so perfectly. One of the things I was drawn to about his work is how at ease and genuine everyone seems in his photos, and now I understand why - it's impossible not to feel comfortable and happy in his presence! He's also super organized and very on top of the details. I majored in photography in undergrad, so I knew that finding the right photographer would be one of the most important things for my big day. David Perlman went above and beyond, and anyone would be lucky to hire him!

efinitely did. His team of photographer and assistant were also wonderful to work with. While taking group pictures is like herding cats, he faced the challenge without seeming flustered or rushed. I don't only consider David a great photographer, but also an amazing human being who radiates joy.

with him such a wonderful experience. My husband and I were shy and nervous about doing our engagement photos and about the wedding, but with David by our side we couldn't help but feel comfortable and easygoing about it all. His passion is contagious and he makes everyone around him better. He's even mother-in-law approved! He went out of his way to remember people's names and made it a point to get to know us as people. My friends and family still can't stop telling me about how much they loved working with him! On the day of, he had a way about him that made me feel so happy and beautiful. He was everywhere all at once and he captured every moment and all of the emotions of the day. He is so attentive to detail, which makes all the difference! He even remembered to tell my bridesmaids to take off a hair tie on her wrist so it wouldn't show up in pictures. Also, maybe my most memorable moment was when he was all packed up to leave and saw that my husband and I were having a timeless moment that we would want to remember and took the initiative to unpack his gear to capture a few more pictures. Going above and beyond doesn't even do him justice! He's super accommodating with other vendors and made it feel like everyone was on the same team. His team of photographers are also excellent at what they do and a pleasure to work with! When you meet him, you immediately want him to be your best friend because he's that awesome and charismatic. We are so super grateful for you, David! Thank you so much for everything! You are, simply put, the absolute BEST! Lastly, for all the brides reading this, hire him now! It would be a huge mistake not to. -Love Lisa and Peter

seamless. He genuinely cares about capturing all the emotions and telling your personal love story through photography. Always responsive, super knowledgeable, and he truly cares so much about his clients. He was also EXTREMELY accommodating to my husband (who's totally camera shy) and made him feel comfortable and confident behind the lens. Not only us, but ALL of my guests were raving about David and how lovely he is. I feel so fortunate to have worked with David, and I'm lucky that I can honestly call him a friend. I cannot wait to see his future unfold in the photography world. One thing that's for sure is that his future is extremely bright. Stop looking elsewhere and hire David Perlman. You will not regret it!

es a very serious effort to work out all the details in advance, arriving super prepared. You can tell he really listens to the clients and what they want. Instead of just moving through the day, David focuses on how to get the best possible shot -- and having seen the product, his style is perfection! His photos are beautiful and full of life. He's a joy to work with, makes everyone around him comfortable and is one of the most thoughtful vendors I've met. He bring unique perspective, is totally personable and FUN! I highly recommend you book him!

s him apart and an eye for the smallest detail. We used David for an engagement shoot, and location dependent will absolutely use him again for the wedding and other events - he made the day amazingly special and went over and above to deliver and experience that we will never forget.

g day. Planning a wedding can be very stressful at times. I remember I would always go to David for advice, or to simply talk if I was having a moment. My husband and I would make jokes that David is better at calming my nerves than he is! My first impression of David was “wow, this guy is really on top of his game!”. I received the nicest voicemail, full of excitement wanting to meet me over the phone. What also sets David aside from others is his genuine interest in getting to know you and your spouse. Asking how we met, where we live, what we do, etc…. before you know it, we were chatting up a storm! Majority of vendors I inquired with were instantly pushy and jumped right into pricing details, but your special day means more to David than just that. I knew from the first ten minutes of speaking, that he would be our photographer. We first met the morning of our (complimentary) engagement photoshoot. His big smile and energy was so refreshing to see at 4:30AM in the morning. Yes, our engagement shoot was at 4:30AM!! We instantly connected, and we jumped right into the sunrise photos on the Brooklyn Bridge. My husband and I felt so natural in front of the camera because David made us feel so comfortable, like no one else in the world existed. People to this day comment on his brilliant work. Somehow (although not surprising), he was able to get shots of us on the bridge without a single person, animal, strange object in site. People thought we rented the entire bridge! Now fast forward to the wedding day. David arrived at the bridal party room (ON TIME), full of energy and ready to get to work! From the detail shots to the candids, DAVID DIDN’T MISS A THING!!! He naturally fit in with our group, and really hit it off with our guests. Everyone comments on how impressive David is at work (so impressed a family member hired David to take all her company headshots!) Literally running around the room to capture the most perfect moments, it was as if he had a magical gift of being in multiple places at once. David made a huge effort to get pictures of our guests, and it really made them feel special too. I look back at our gallery multiple times a day, and love to see all the cute couple and group shots. The action photos on the dance floor are incredible! I was able to re-live the party and certain moments I couldn’t physically be at the time. Choosing David was the best decision I made. We became friends and keep in touch to this day. I really miss working together and always think of future occasions he will photograph us again. David, if you are reading this (of course you are!), prepare yourself for future photoshoots of our anniversary, pregnancy, baby Dubin’s, Pickles birthday, and plenty more! We love you, David!!! Sarah & Matthew

spite the fact that my fiancé can, at times, be a little awkward -- especially when it comes to taking pictures together -- David managed to put our minds at ease and helped us ease up. It was such a beautiful and emotional shoot and we are eternally grateful for his artistic vision. The photos speak for themselves and our love shines through. In terms of professionalism, David is exceptional. After we viewed the photos we quickly (too quickly!) made our save the dates and had them sent out. Unbeknownst to us, we had made a few errors on them and were completely devastated at the prospect that we may have to just stick it out and use the ones we messed up. I decided to take a shot in the dark and ask David if there was anything to be done. He went ABOVE AND BEYOND to fix the issue and edit our save the dates with every single request of ours in mind. They are truly beautiful and we are so thankful for his gracious consideration regarding this issue. Lastly, David is extremely communicative and timely. If you send an email/text, he will be back to you within the day always there to help or provide feedback. His photos speak for themselves. He is so talented and really just a very special and genuine human being. We love him so so so much and sing his praises to everyone who asks about our photos. Do yourself a favor and hire David as your wedding photographer!!

extremely thorough, patient and came with a lot of fun ideas when it came to our photo time with him. When I saw the photos and relived that amazing day, it truly caught my breath. He captured the most magical moments we will forever remember because of his eye and presence. He was so much fun to work with and cant wait to recommend him to my many friends who have special days on the horizon.

rofessional. Our communication was great throughout. David made sure to contact us to go over details in advance of our photo shoots and he responded quickly to our emails and texts. David is so friendly and he made us feel much more comfortable in front of his camera. He is super creative and captured so many beautiful snapshots during our engagement photos and for our wedding. We wanted photos that captured emotions and moments, and David did that and more. During the chaos of the wedding when many family members wanted staged photos with us, David stepped in to make sure we were not always bombarded and to ensure that more natural photos were taken. We requested that David hire a second photographer and we highly recommend it - it means more photos! Our favorite photos involve dancing and movement, set in front of gorgeous backdrops. We are overjoyed with our photos! They transport us back to the most wonderful memories! Every time we look through our photos, we are so thankful to David!

oment and not staged. David was everywhere without being intrusive or distracting. I had a few moments during the night where I thought to myself “wish I had my phone to take a picture of the moment” and then turned my head to see David capturing it! My family raves about him too. We couldn’t have been happier having David as our photographer. His photos speak for themselves! So good. He even made my husband comfortable taking pictures. Who David is as a person, is a bonus! He has an infectious personality. The joy, the excitement he gives, and the genuine care he has for each couple he is working with, is incredible.

I knew that we were making the right choice for us. He answered all of our questions quickly and thoroughly, giving us lots of options and outlining the costs very clearly. In the brief amount of time in which we were vetting photographers, David stuck out as attentive and personal, not just invested in our day but in helping us continue our love story. For our engagement shoot, we chose the High Line and David got there right on time to meet us on a drizzly evening. David was helpful in finding the right location, always willing to try something creative, including some light trespassing and lying on rail tracks! Despite the weather and the agreed upon 2 hour photo shoot, we spent about 4 hours with David, always laughing. Greg and I felt closer after that evening, sharing the awkwardness of posing in front of a camera became a really cute bonding experience. David will disarm you with his smile and his "awwww" as you turn towards the camera. He is truly meant to be a wedding photographer. Between the engagement shoot and the wedding day, David checked in for shot lists and day of timeline. I felt like he listened to my needs and was prepared to look for the type of shots we were asking for. On the wedding day, he constantly appeared to capture the cutest moments and the tenderest embraces. When the time came for family photos, he balanced my needs with those of my family. He was sweet and funny, coaxing smiles from even the most serious of our wedding guests. Never have I worked with someone who makes everyone smile so effortlessly. Our guests were even impressed. In the moments when David pulled Greg and I aside to take couple photos throughout the night, we were thankful to have the precious time to ourselves. It was an effort to remove ourselves from the party but so worth it. These are the moments we remember the most vividly; slinking into the neighbors yard to take backlit photos or climbing onto the retainer wall for sunset photos. It is in these moments, whispering our favorite Chinese food orders to each other, that we learned what a wedding day should be. We are so happy with our choice to include David in our wedding day plans. We would do it all again in a heartbeat. Plus, we gained a friend who we can't wait to see again. David- we'll be brainstorming reasons to set up our next meeting. Our 1 year anniversary is right around the corner :)

or you two and David to get to know one another, so that on your special day, he already understands your vibe and expectations for the day. All of our wedding party and guests loved him! I would not be surprised that many of our friends hire him in the future!

rds. Multiple people who saw our pictures told us they looked like "they were out of a magazine"! David is extremely organized and works with you to plan out all of the moments you want to be captured. Our parents were also very pleased with how accommodating and passionate David was. The wedding planning process can be stressful, but David's excitement and joy helps to relieve that. We had a blast at our wedding (as did David) and now have beautiful pictures that we can always look back on.

before they are about to happen! I got married July 27 of 2018 - and already people from my wedding who were engaged are asking to hire David - that's how good he is! He's an artist with the camera, and truly has a love for love. He'll make you calm on one of the greatest days of your life, and capture the moments you'll want to relive over and over again. Hire him. Thank me later.

vertisements for a photographer who was artistic, qualified, competent, and reasonable. I sent out emails and left messages, and received prompt responses from support staff at photography studios that immediately seemed impersonal. I like being in control and knowing what to expect; I value honesty, integrity, and hard work; I wanted to work with someone who understood that my husband and I were slightly unconventional and found that charming and not challenging; I also knew I was getting nowhere fast with the representatives with whom I had spoken. And then David Perlman called me. He read my e-mail and went to our wedding website. He also has a rescue dog named Winnie. He looked at our venue and read our story and had ideas about the kinds of shots he would take. He was down-to-earth, warm, genuine, and reasonable. He offered advice. He qualified his input with statements that took pressure off of our choice. He was absolutely behind our choice to forgo an included engagement photo session, and instead design our first look and couple shots to happen a month before the actual big day. Our choice was easy, and I am forever grateful that David was not only wonderful that first night on the phone, but was professional, creative, and courteous throughout the entire process; he also produced a multitude of unbelievably beautiful shots, and we are currently figuring out how to frame and hang each one in our home. David, and the support he brought to both our first look and wedding day, were kind, attentive, and accomplished. They were clever and creative. They listened to us and elevated our vision to something that later brought tears to our eyes. Both my husband and I have been in and to many weddings. The resounding advice from couples was to choose a photographer whose work you appreciate, and with whom you can communicate and spend an entire day. Not only was this true for David, but even two months later, we are still thinking of ways we can get our families and fur babies together! I never thought we would be lucky enough to have the two photography experiences we did, and to have so many fantastic shots. Our families and bridal party were blown away. Our friends immediately asked for David’s information. David Perlman is a treasure and a find. He will treat your wedding like his own. He will have your back; he will get the best shot you never knew you wanted; he will go out of his way to make the entire process special. You will have no regrets, only an amazing record of the best day of your life. You may even have a new friend. Please call David. Talk to him about your ideas. Be personal and open. Choose someone whose work, professionality, and product are consistently stellar. Work with an artist. Have faith and confidence in your choice. Deciding on a photographer is an important task. Read this review and others, go to his website and see his body of work (you may only see a selection on his site, but trust us when we say the hundreds of shots we got are all that good), and talk to David. He is a great photographer and an awesome human, and we confidently recommend him. Sarah and Michael July 6, 2018

, a true representation of both of our personalities and rendered with a beautiful awareness of natural light and evocative framing. Book him immediately!

unmatched. Having David photograph 3 events for us, I can say he treats each event and photo as though it was the most important thing in the world. He is just as excited as you to take the photos and share them quickly. I am happy to say we started as clients and ended as friends. Can’t recommend David enough!

then at the wedding day, he tried a lot of different places and angels in order to get the best pictures. We were thrilled when we saw the pictures. They've perfectly depicted our wedding day and saved our memory in its most gorgeous form. He captured a lot of treasure moments of us reading the vows, listening to the guest speeches, dancing and cutting cakes. I couldn't thank enough for David's hard work. Also he gave us a free engagement photo shoot which we used on our wedding day for guest to sign their names. When we shoot engagement photos, David even lied on the street in Time Square just to get a beautiful picture. This is how hard he works and David is just so nice and easy to get along with. I couldn't say enough how lucky we were to find David. We are thinking to have David take our pictures for our anniversaries as well. You will be so lucky to have David shoot your wedding! We just like him so much!

f many examples, we couldn’t stop laughing our way through the engagement shoot, although there were also plenty of adorable moments and poses as well. As much as David was enthusiastic about and into the wedding, he was 100% fully into the photography and craft: at one point we turned around and he was stretched out on the park’s ground to capture the best angle. The images themselves were delivered quickly and on time, in both web and high definition formats. We got and keep getting compliments on them from friends and family. David was a joyful photographer for a joyful wedding. We have our photos from him on our Facebooks, displayed all over the apartment, and cannot recommend David and his team enough. No seriously, we can’t, it’s not possible!!

on’t take super serious photos of ourselves . Plus we were having our two furry pets in some of the photos . But after 5 seconds of meeting David we knew we had found the right photographer to make us come out of our comfort zone. He captured romantic photos of us .. Some pretty artsy photos in and around Central Park. And even managed to capture amazing photos of us with our two fur babies ! We are beyond satisfied with all our photos that David captured for us . We highly recommend David ! You will be left with great photos ,memories and a new friend . Thanks again for everything David !!!!

sary and booked him for a photo shoot. He helped us find a great location, took plenty of time with us, even as a photographer I get super awkward when I’m on the other side of the lens! He was patient, funny, caring. He definitely exceeded my expectations! I’m so thankful that we have these amazing photos. I can’t say enough about David!

nd the results are natural, joyful, meaningful pictures that we continue to enjoy. David is an asset. He makes things easier and delivers on a wonderful artistic view of the most special time. Faced with an incredible number of images, we asked David to compile the albums. With his (by now expected) joy and professionalism, he made the album into a story that lives and breathes each time I look through it. Delightfully, David created a collage (picture) to capture special music and the friend who played it. David also got us that "one" special picture made into a cloth wall hanging and we get to see it every day. I hope you will be as happy and pleased to know and work with David. He is now a friend as he so generously shared his talent and himself in making a wonderful day that much more wonderful.

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al details throughout the night because that’s where the magic lies. In David, we found the PERFECT photographer. He is a true artist. He intuitively understood our vibe and needs and captured the whole day with sensitivity and his unique artistic flair. We were truly blessed to find him and lucky that he agreed to photograph our special day. He was somehow able to be everywhere, seemingly documenting every angle of the ceremony and each corner of the party though I can’t for the life of me remember seeing him once. He was so discreet and unobtrusive and as a consequence, his images felt personal, intimate and in the moment. There was no trace of inauthenticity or artifice. Looking at the photographs makes you feel as though you are there once again. David himself is a truly wonderful man; conscientious, charming, warm and patient (even when at times we were not). He knows how to do what he does so well that he was a source of calm amid the high emotion of the day. We knew we wouldn’t have to worry about the photos. I honestly couldn’t recommend anyone with more confidence than I could, David. He is a true gem and a gifted artist. If you want someone who’s able to tap into the essence of who you are as a couple and imbue that into your wedding photography so that it feels that your photographs could only have been taken for you, then David is your man. Everyone should be so fortunate to have David capture their wedding. We feel very blessed that we were.

I thought there was no way this photographer be available during the weekend we were visiting NYC and there was no way he would be affordable! On a whim, I sent him a Facebook message and he responded RIGHT AWAY saying he’d be available with his price list which was so affordable! I knew instantly that we made the right decision by booking such an energetic, organized, and reliable photographer. We arrive in NYC and David checked in on us, making sure we were dressed warm and knew exactly where to meet him. He was so professional and so patient with my fiancé and I. My fiancé was WAY OUT of his comfort zone taking these pictures, but David made it so much better with making him comfortable as he was bubbly, personable, and funny. He let us give ideas on images we wanted and spent extra time on every detail. Our images were delivered within 2 weeks and they were AMAZING! He took such great shots with the sunrise, staged, and casual shots that my fiancé and I are forever grateful. They will always have a place in our heart and home. We highly recommend David Perlman Photography and if you don’t live in NYC, book him next time you are visiting!

ompliments on our wedding photos it’s outrageous. In love. Also David is so kind and easy to work with. He really listened to everything I wanted and executed everything flawlessly. Have been recommending him to all my friends who are recently engaged. Five enthusiastic stars!!!!

s, with him being able to capture gorgeous moments and true emotion. We couldn't be more grateful for his work!

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o!! Our photos were so stunning, and above and beyond what I could have dreamt. He captured such beautiful and real moments of our day. We couldn’t be more pleased.

akes the experience of being photographed really memorable, relaxing and most important very authentic. We had a blast with him. In our photographs he captured the essence of us as a couple. And I know he would do anything to get that perfect shot.I would recommend David to anyone anytime. Thanks David

to capture in your photos, and he delivers! Photo shoots can sometimes be awkward, but our engagement shoot with David was so much fun, and the pictures were just gorgeous. On our wedding day, he was great with our families and guests, and he beautifully captured all of our special moments. We are confident that we will never look as good as we do in his photos! Also important to note, David is able to turn around full albums very quickly, and he shares thoughtful sneak peaks right away. We really can't say enough good things about David. We were lucky to find him through a recommendation from another photographer. His rates are very reasonable, and he was by far one of the best choices we made for our wedding day!