Gary Perlmutter Photography

Corporate Photo's

2011-03-30T11:11:00.001+01:00

Had the pleasure of photographing the team at POISE insurance, thanks to PAW Marketing. They're a great bunch of people!!

Sophie & Gideon's Engagement Party

2011-01-27T16:10:00.000Z

The above photo's were taken last Sunday at Sophie & Gideon's engagement party, as you can see a good time was had by all!!

A Big Thank you!!

2010-12-14T14:59:00.000Z

Take a look at some of the Brides & Grooms, and Bar and Bat Mitzvah boys & girls I had the pleasure in photographing this year, a big thank you to all!!

Silver Award!!

2010-11-02T10:57:00.000Z

Wow! Delighted to announce that I won a Silver award from the SWPP (Society of Wedding & Portrait Photographers) for the the image above of a newborn baby.

All in the name of art!

2010-10-15T12:05:00.000+01:00

Here's a picture taken at the recent Barmitzvah of Jonny Chern. I took this while lying on the floor, all in the name of art!

From my Flower Baby collection

2010-09-21T11:08:00.000+01:00

Here's another in my Flower Baby collection, this is of the lovely Joshua, just 3 weeks old! Still offering free sessions for newborn babies, no more than 4 weeks old, instead of my normal £50 sitting fee.

Newborn Babies!!

2010-09-07T17:07:00.001+01:00

Further to my request back in July for newborn babies, here's a photograph of the lovely Mali, at just 7 weeks old (although she was 5 weeks premature, so does that make her 2 weeks old?) If you know of a newborn baby who would like pictures like this, please let me know, as I am still offering a free session for a short time only!

My first Asian Wedding!

2010-08-22T14:15:00.000+01:00

Had the opportunity to photograph an Asian wedding this week, here is one of the many images shot over two days, this one taken last Thursday at the henna ceremony evening.

Something Different

2010-07-16T09:58:00.000+01:00

Portraits with a difference! Bored of the white background look, then why not have your child photographed in a setting like this, still in the comfort of your own home, as I add the setting digitally afterwards!!

Madness!!

2010-07-06T16:48:00.001+01:00

Last Sunday Lee Thompson, Saxophonist with the world famous group Madness took to his bike to the streets along with over 20 other volunteers to raise money for Cherry Lodge Cancer Care and Child Reach. The 20 mile plus route took riders on a picturesque ride around Barnet, Herts.

My Photographs published!!

2010-06-22T10:03:00.000+01:00

I was delighted to have a spread of my photographs featured in this week's 'Jewish News'. They were of a Batmitzvah I photographed in March, if you want to take a look either pick up a copy or click on this link:
Jewish News Pulse Spread

Gift Vouchers, the perfect present!

2010-06-05T16:43:00.004+01:00

For parents, grandparents, family and friends, there is nothing more precious in life than a beautiful newborn baby. You want your gift to be remembered, but choosing the right gift is often much harder than you think. Award-winning photographer Gary Perlmutter is proud to introduce four, bespoke gift voucher packages that make up the perfect present – a present that lasts a lifetime. Vouchers start from just £50!

I've just seen Elvis!!

2010-05-25T10:53:00.001+01:00

Had the pleasure of photographing a Birthday Party at the St. James Restaurant in Bushey, where the entertainment was provided by the very entertaining 'Elvis Shmelvis'! You can book him by calling 01727 858606.

Children's Special Offer!!

2010-05-11T18:16:00.001+01:00

We are offering a Spring/Summer Childrens Special! £50 for an hours sitting and 5 full resolution/edited images of your choice on a disk for FREE! This will be open until 30th June only. We come to you. Children must be aged below 14 years to qualify.

7 Days

2010-05-02T14:23:00.002+01:00

What do Chandeliers, a 9 month old baby, children planting at a new adventure playground and a 13 year old Barmitzvah boy have in common? Well they have all been photographed by me in the last 7 days!

Photo Tips (an occasional series)

2010-04-19T19:34:00.003+01:00

Photo Tip!! Don't be afraid to break the rules, come in close and crop heads if necessary and be surprised at the results! Here's a portrait from a Batmitzvah I shot at the weekend as an example.

What does your profile picture say about you?

2010-04-13T13:48:00.005+01:00

First impressions make the biggest impression! So what does your Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter etc. profile picture say about you? (yes I know mine is a logo :-)). Why not hire me to take some headshot's for you at an all inclusive price you wont believe!! And remember you don't even have to visit a studio, I'll come to you.

Lily & Iona

2010-03-25T16:29:00.000Z

Enjoyed a fun portrait session with the lovely Lily and Iona last weekend. Using my portable studio the session took place at their Auntie's home and the girls (and me!) had a great time.

Wedding & Barmitzvah Fair

2010-03-15T16:09:00.001Z

GP Photography will be exhibiting at the Wedding & Barmitzvah Fair being held this Sunday 21st March at Sopwell House Hotel, Cottonmill Lane, St Albans, AL1 2HQ. Why not come along and say hello anytime between 11.00 and 4.00pm.

Leila Again

2010-03-02T13:53:00.000Z

You may recall I photographed the lovely Leila at 3 months (see earlier post). Well now I've been back to photograph her again at 6 months and look how she's growing up fast!

The Best Camera?

2010-01-05T17:22:00.001Z

A very common debate among photographers, whether amateur or professional is 'what's the best camera?' Well in fellow professional photographer, Chase Jarvis's opinion its whatever camera you have with you at the time! and I must say I agree with him. There's no point owning some expensive mega pixel SLR, if its sitting at home when that once in a lifetime shot appears before you. Ok, so the shot above of a colourful sunrise over Totteridge Cricket Club taken this morning wont make the front pages of any of the Nationals, but at least I had my iPhone with me to record it!

New Slide Shows!

2009-12-01T12:14:00.000Z

New for 2010!! now offering video slideshows that can be played on your TV or computer. Here's a sample from a wedding shot this summer

Cherry Lodge Portrait Day

2009-10-29T13:51:00.000Z

In association with Cherry Lodge Cancer Care in Barnet, we held a portrait day where families could book a session with me for a reduced price. All of the session fee was donated to the charity. It turned out to be a hugely successful day, in fact we were fully booked and had to turn people away!

The Green Clinic

2009-10-09T12:34:00.001+01:00

Had the pleasure of photographing Stephen Parkus who owns and runs the Green Clinic based in Edgware, Middlesex. Having spent some time with him I can honestly say that if you are looking for a Physiotherapist, then look no further!

Baby Leila

2009-10-08T11:23:00.001+01:00

Photographed baby Leila yesterday who is just 11 weeks old. This was the first of four sessions that we will hold covering her growing and developing over the first 12 months. Next one will be when she reaches 6 months, which I am already looking forward to!

Cardiff

2009-09-24T13:16:00.001+01:00

Spent a few days off in Cardiff a few weeks ago. Never been there before but had a great time, it's great city, especially around Cardiff Bay which has been redeveloped and is well worth a visit. The picture above was taken inside Cardiff Castle which sits rather uncomfortably close to the Millennium Stadium.

Corporate Shoot

2009-09-01T17:35:00.001+01:00

Spent last Friday photographing a West End firm of Accountants, Griffin Stone, Moscrop & Co, based in Welbeck St, W1. The photographs I took of the partners will be used in their new company brochure being designed and produced by PAW Ltd. Above is one of the partners Richard Hill.

Expect the unexpected!

2009-08-30T15:14:00.001+01:00

Photographed Juliette's Batmitzvah last weekend and spotted one of the cousins playing with a curtain and caught the image above. I will add some images from the Batmitzvah and Juliette herself soon.

Another Silver Award!!

2009-08-04T17:53:00.001+01:00

The above photograph won a Silver award in the Pictorial Category of this months, Society of Wedding & Portraiture Photographers competition. It was taken last month in Lagos on the Algarve, not on my usual SLR but a simple compact camera I took on holiday.

Fran & Paul's Wedding

2009-07-17T13:44:00.001+01:00

Last Friday I photographed Fran & Paul's wedding. The ceremony was held at Hatfield Registry office and their reception was at the beautiful Tewin Bury Farm Hotel. To get all the guests, bride and groom from Borehamwood to Hatfield and then onto the hotel they hired a traditional London red bus!

Bushey Dog Show 2009

2009-07-06T12:14:00.001+01:00

Had the pleasure of photographing the annual Bushey Dog Show for the second year running. Its always a well attended even and the weather was kind too. Here's one of the pictures taken yesterday .

Silver Award!!

2009-07-03T13:19:00.000+01:00

The above image of a mother and child was taken in Thailand. I am delighted to say it won a silver award for travel photography from the SWPP (Society of Wedding & Portrait Photographers)

Shaun Udal

2009-06-28T11:36:00.001+01:00

Was booked to cover the Hertfordshire Asda Cricket Competition at Shenley Cricket Centre. The famous cricketer Shaun Udal was there to meet the teams, from various schools around the region who had made it through to this stage, and present the prizes. It was a great afternoon, the sun shone and here you can see Shaun with one of the school teams.

Pinner JFC 2009 Awards

2009-06-24T09:16:00.001+01:00

Had a fun afternoon photographing the Pinner JFC annual football awards. This is the 2nd year I have covered this event and as last year the sun shone! These kids are passionate about their football and this can be seen from the number that won trophies. for more details go to: www.pinnerjfc.co.uk

Neal & Shelley's Wedding, Sopwell House Hotel

2009-06-11T16:08:00.000+01:00

Sneak preview of one of my images from their wedding which I had the pleasure of photographing last Sunday. Do you think I caught Neal's best side? :-)

NEW!! Gift Vouchers available now!

2009-06-02T11:46:00.000+01:00

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This idea is extremely popular for expectant parents and baby showers.
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Serious Trivia!!

2009-05-21T15:55:00.001+01:00

As well as social photography I am also often commissioned for corporate photography, as I was yesterday by Watersheds a business acquisition company. In this case the company that was invested in was Serious Trivia, an on-line gaming company based in St Albans.

Model shoot Lulu

2009-05-12T17:40:00.001+01:00

I had the pleasure of photographing aspring model Lulu. She is training to be a Doctor, but in the meantime enjoying modelling to raise extra cash.

Another Award!!

2009-04-08T10:35:00.001+01:00

This photograph won a Silver Award in the Monochrome section of the SWPP. It was taken in Eastbourne in February.

Gold Award!!

2009-03-08T14:48:00.000Z

I have just recieved a Gold award from the Society of Wedding & Portrait Photographers for this image of the bridesmaids taken at the recent wedding of Alisa & Ed.

Street Photography

2009-01-03T18:02:00.001Z

One of my photographic passions is a genre known as 'Street Photography' the father of which was probably Henri Cartier-Bresson. Having always lived in large towns or cities, landscapes weren't ever really an option, but what towns have no shortage of are people! The image above was taken on a recent day trip to Oxford. If you would like to see more examples of this type of photography why not take a look at my Streetlife Gallery on my website?

Emma, Lee & family

2008-12-24T10:54:00.001Z

Enjoyed photographing Emma, Lee and family, it was a good session with a good variety of images taken. Emma is a vet and Lee runs an events company.

Sweet Louise Cup Cakes

2008-12-19T15:00:00.000Z

One of our relatives has recently started a new business (Sweet Louise Cup Cakes) producing cup cakes for childrens parties etc. The one above were just a fewof the 120 she baked for a childrens party. My challenge was to photograph them at the venue before the children ate them all!!

Baby Jacob

2008-11-20T18:56:00.001Z

I had the pleasure of photographing three month old Jacob today. Managed to get some good shots before he decided to show us all what he had had for breakfast!

Lucy!

2008-11-07T10:11:00.000Z

I had the 'pleasure' of photographing Lucy last week. What a livewire this gorgeous dog was, getting her to pose for a photograph was more about quick reactions on my part. Of course the only time she calmed down was when I had put my camera away!

Jodie & Stuart's Wedding

2008-11-05T11:11:00.000Z

The guy on the left is the groom! last minute nerves before his wedding to Jodie last Sunday at Stock Country Club in Stock, Essex. Despite the above image all went well and the happy couple are now on honeymoon in Cuba.

Snow in October!!

2008-10-29T14:35:00.000Z

The first snow in October for over 70 years, saw me venture out into the garden with my trusty Olympus.

Dog Portraits

2008-10-27T09:24:00.000Z

I have always been a pet lover having grown up with cats and dogs always part of our home, so thats one of the reasons why I love photographing them. Pet owners love the images I capture of their furry friends.

Welcome to my new blog!

2008-10-25T15:07:00.000+01:00

Hi guys