Engagement Picture Dates for Spring 2010

Sunday, April 25th at Love Park 3:00 to 6:00 PM

Sunday, May 2nd at the Top of the Art Museum Steps  3:00 to 6:00 PM

Sunday, June 6th at Cape May Point   4:00 to 7:00 PM

More information to follow....

Kudos to Chrissy - Great Job!

I thought that Perfect Day Photography and my photographer Chrissy were the absolute best. I would recommend them to anyone. Everything that i asked of them they did, they were on time and even stayed later then they said they would so they would capture all of the pictures that i wanted. I am so glad that I had Perfect Day Photography for my wedding.

Christine
10/03/09

Perfect Day Photography Proudly Partners with Shannon's Country House

Perfect Day Photography Proudly Partners with Shannon's Country House

Shannon's Country House

490 White Horse Pike

Atco, NJ 08004

Phone: 856-767-6602

http://www.shannonscountryhouse.com/

For more Information or to see more photos from Perfect Day Photography check out our website:

http://www.perfectdayphotography.com/

To see 1000s of Photos we have taken:

www.perfectday.smugmug.com/weddings

Is it all about the bride??

Great Pictures to take of the Groom! Although I always tease Eric that he was lucky to have a speaking part at our own wedding - it's the best picture we have of him and his best friend Chris.

Have a great day!

Kate

Kudos to Kate B. and Kate M.

Dear Perfect Day Photography, Kate B. and Kate M.,

Words cannot thank you enought for the beautiful way you captured our special day! You were both a delight to work with and I'm so glad you were a huge part of our special day! We will most definitely recommend Perfect Day Photography to our family and friends!

Many Many Thanks,
Jaime and Rick, Novemeber 7, 2009
Marion House in Cherry Hill, NJ

Kim and Matt Together forever

Happy Bride and Groom! Congratulations and Best Wishes always!

More of Kim and Brian's Wedding Day

Here is our lovely bride as we begin the day together. Sharing a moment with her parents. Kim and her mom have the same beautiful smile.

Kimberly and Brian at the Ballroom at the Phoenix

Kim and Brian have become part of the Perfect Day Photography Family. I ask our brides how did you find Perfect Day Photography and the number 1 name I hear is "Kim Fore". We are pretty sure she knows everyone. We can't thank Kim and Brian enough for all of their referrals and kind words.

Shooting their wedding was a joy. Kim and Brian's obvious happiness was infectious to be around. They were so into their pictures it made our job easy.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Christine and Chris at Brigalias in Sicklerville, NJ

Christine and Chris were a joy to be around on their wedding day. They couldn't have been happier or more beautiful. Christine confessed when she picked up her proofs that some of the poses and positions felt a little "wierd", but she was so happy she listened to Eric (her photographer). She loved all of the pictures and was thrilled that she chose Perfect Day Photography to photograph her wedding.

We would like to thank Brigalias for providing such a gorgeous location to shoot the pictures.

Two Lucien Wedding Recaps

This recap contains the highlights of 2 weddings photographed by Perfect Day Photography (http://www.perfectdayphotography.com/) at Lucien's Manor (http://www.luciensmanor.com/).

To view Alicia and Scott's entire wedding: http://perfectday.smugmug.com/Weddings/2008-Weddings/Alicia-and-Scott-wedding/5430256_ZQGHQ#332006151_CLvu7

To view Moira and Gunnar's entire wedding:
http://perfectday.smugmug.com/Weddings/2008-Weddings/Moira-and-Gunnar-wedding/5649462_f7Jm6#347512825_jVxgd

Enjoy!

The Perfect Day Photography Team
http://www.perfectdayphotography.com/
www.perfectday.smugmug.com/weddings

Courtney and Eric at the Collingswood Grand Ballroom

Courtney and Eric had a glorious day. They exchanged their wedding vows at Saint Pius X Church in Cherry HIll, NJ.

Their reception was held at the Collingswood Grand Ballroom hosted by Summit Catering (www.summitcatering.com). Dory and her staff out did themselves. The food was fabulous and the ballroom was beautiful. The bride and groom opend with a special dance which set the tone for a great party.

Eric from Perfect Day Photography was glad that he could capture your memories for you.

Congratulations and Best Wishes!

The Perfect Day Photography Team
www.perfectdayphotography.com
www.perfectday.smugmug.com/weddings
(856) 241-3850

Eric and Bethany at Lucien's Manor

This was a fun filled wedding right from the beginning.

Eric and Bethany exchanged their wedding vows at Saint Joseph R.C. Church in Swedesboro, NJ. It rained hard, but nothing could stop them. The bride and groom smiled all day long. They are a perfect match for each other: HAPPY, FUN and Enjoying Life!

The reception was held at Lucien's Manor (http://www.luciensmanor.com/) in Berlin, NJ. It was a beautiful reception. Ask anyone that attended the reception and they will tell you they had a BLAST!

Tony from Perfect Day Photography captured their memories so their Perfect Day will live on forever.

To view all of their proofs: www.perfectday.smugmug.com/weddings/2009-weddings - Look for Eric and Bethany.

Congratulations and Best Wishes!

The Perfect Day Photography Team
http://www.perfectdayphotography.com/
www.perfectday.smugmug.com/weddings
(856) 241-3850

Siobhan and Thomas at Indian Springs Country Club in Marlton, NJ

Soibhan and Thomas had their ceremony and reception at Indian Springs Country Club in Marlton, NJ.

The ceremony was held at the gazebo. The beautiful flowers were provided by Maria at Mums the Word in Marlton, NJ. Siobhan and Thomas exchanged vows as their families and dog watched.

The day was glorious and they were able to utilize the fabulous grounds at Indian Springs Country Club. Kate S. was able to utilize her talent and vision to capture their memories on their wedding day. Siobhan and Thomas will now be able to look back at their photos and forever remember this wonderful day.

The party then went inside for a great reception were they partied the night away to the sounds of Center Stage Entertainment (http://www.centerstageent.com).

To view all of their proofs: www.perfectday.smugmug.com/weddings/2009-weddings - Look for Siobhan and Thomas

Congratulations and all the best to you both!

The Perfect Day Photography Team
http://www.perfectdayphotography.com/
www.perfectday.smugmug.com/weddings
(856) 241-3850

What's My Style of Photography?

People are always asking me what kind of photography style is best for their wedding. Posed, candid, photojournalism, posed-photojournalism, traditional, formal or artistic are all popular choices for wedding photography style.

To answer the question, first let me try to define the most popular styles of photography:

Posed - Setting up the subjects to create a desired style.
Traditional - Same pictures they've been taking for a 100 years. IE: Bride and Groom at alter.
Formal - Portrait style photography. Subjects smiling looking at the Camera.
Candid - random, off-the-cuff photography capturing people as the are.
Artistic - more obscure style of photography capturing details, angles and views not commonly noticed.
Photojournalism - a style commonly referred to in journalism where the picture tells the story, not the words. Shot with out any interference from the photographer.
Posed-Photojournalism - a style were the photography suggest certain poses to guarantee a photojournalistic style is presented. IE: Looking at each other, kissing, or cutting the cake.

Now, here is my answer. The best kind of style to produce a spectacular wedding is all of the above.

You can't just choose one style and be happy. For example, customers who ask for all photojournalism & candids are usually sadden that they they didn't leave more time for posed family portraits. Customers who say they only want formals usually wish they had more pictures that captured the story of their day. Here's another big surprise, all those pictures in the magazines that look like photojournalism and candids are actually posed to look that way.

For each stage of the wedding here's what I recommend for your best shots!

Pre-ceremony - Mostly formals and posed-photojournalism.
Ceremony - Mostly photojournalism and candids. You don't want to hold up the ceremony to take a photo. You might also take a few artistic shots at the church.
Post-ceremony - Posed, traditional and formal. These are the family and group shots that most people put on their mantle.
Bride and Groom photo session - Posed-Photojournalism. If you spend 30-60 minutes with a good photographer and walk through some simple poses, you will have memories that last a lifetime.
Cocktail Hour - Mostly candids. You might also take some artistic detail shots before the guests are allowed in the main ball room.
Reception - Mostly candids and photojournalism. Some posed-photojournalism at the toast, first dances and cake cutting.

Another thing I can tell you from years of producing wedding albums is that it's the posed-photojournalism shots that brides typically put in their albums with a splash of posed formals.

Katherine and Michael's Wedding, August 15, 2009

Katherine and Michael had a beautiful wedding on August 15, 2009. They were married at Incarnation R.C. Church and the reception was held at the Merion (www.themerion.com) in Cinnaminson, NJ. The room looked exquisite and the menu was to die for. Everyone danced the night away to the sounds provided by Steve and Co (www.steveandcompany.com) . It was a Perfect Day and their memories were captured and preserved by Tony and Ed from Perfect Day Photography.

To view all of their proofs from their wedding: http://perfectday.smugmug.com/Weddings/2009-Weddings/km/9407773_FjN9E#630314330_vqjs2

Congratulations and Best Wishes!

The Perfect Day Photography Team
(856) 241-3850
http://www.perfectdayphotography.com/
www.perfectday.smugmug.com/weddings

Lori and Jason - Part 2

The party continues with Elite Catering at the Coliseum in Vorhees, NJ.