email: joyce@jperlmanphotography.com • cell/text: 650-867-2013
Reviews
Building Trust
“We have two little girls and Joyce was able to jump right in, build trust with them and capture their magic in a way I wasn't sure would be possible. The joy of dancing outdoors, of sharing their artwork, of having those sister moments (the laughter and the disagreements), those seemingly small moments that add up to something so special.
Magical moments ever present one day and gone the next with the passing of time, we'll treasure forever.”
—Nicole Mecham + Kris White
“J.Perlman Photography took our gorgeous wedding photos 10 years ago, and recently our family photos.
Each of our 4 kids have their own unique personality. Joyce did an amazing job of engaging our introvert, observing our silly ones from afar, and being patient with our toddler. She perfectly captured their personalities and playfulness individually and together. They truly represent who we are.”
—Alexia and James Mazzone
Visual Stories
“We had an exceptional experience working with Joyce for our wedding at Spring Ranch in Mendocino. Her photography is extraordinary, with a unique design and architectural aesthetic that sets her apart.
She took the time to get to know my wife and me, our styles, and our personalities, and the results truly captured our essence. Joyce photographed our day naturally without forcing any cliché poses, making the whole experience feel natural and genuine.”
—Lorraine Chatoff +Zander Eckblad
“Joyce is a wonderful photographer who beautifully captured my wife's and my fifth anniversary weekend getaway. She was incredibly collaborative throughout the planning process, offering great suggestions and building on my ideas.
Her extensive knowledge of Mendocino meant she knew the perfect locations and times for our shoot. The final photos captured not only the beauty of the surroundings, but also the love and joy my wife and I felt that day.”
—Jeanine Liere + Matt Baltar
“J.Perlman Photography captured amazing photos of our surprise engagement in Mendocino, CA. She has a keen eye for identifying and photographing authentic moments!”
Family Matters
“Joyce was fantastic. We chose her for our pregnancy shoot. A few months later, she photographed our newborn and she was incredibly patient.
To spend a few hours with someone in your home may not be the most appealing experience, but she honestly just felt like one of us and that we were just hanging out and having fun. More importantly the pictures came out supernatural and fantastic. I cannot recommend her highly enough! Do not hesitate to hire her.”
—Nadine Abu Tayeh + Mutaz Sheik
“I wanted to do something fun and memorable for my wife to mark our 5th wedding anniversary so I called Joyce, J.Perlman Photography, for family photos. We loved all the wedding pictures she'd taken and had them all over our house. I thought having pictures of our new life with that same fun energy and attention to detail would be amazing.
The breadth of pictures is really awesome. An anniversary gift for my wife, Joyce was able to get some lovely pics of my wife and daughter that I will cherish forever.”
—Toni and Bill Watt
“J.Perlman Photography took our big, blended family Thanksgiving photos at our home in Sea Ranch and the photos were wonderful and beautiful. What made them especially fine was that Joyce had made everyone so comfortable being photographed. From the 3-year-old to the 79-year-old including two dogs. The best part of the relationships all shown through. As I look at these photos I continue to be so appreciative.”
—Susan and Chris Hamlin
“Joyce is very good with positioning different backgrounds, capturing the right light and being creative and spontaneous with the people and places.”
"We had our October elopement photography captured by Joyce . Our ceremony was at Heritage House outside of Mendocino, CA. We also did some additional photos at Big River beach. Joyce did a wonderful job making us feel comfortable and capturing beautiful moments between us as well as fun moments with our families. Joyce was very creative with her suggestions and also found the most beautiful backdrops for the photos. We also appreciated Joyce including our dogs in some cherished photos. She made the process very easy for us and her professionalism and knowledge helped to create some wonderful memories."
Katie Thompson + Steven Pasterz
Heritage House Resort and Spa, Little River, Ca
I couldn’t be more pleased with our Wedding pictures! Working with J. Perlman photography was a real pleasure and I’m so happy with my choice. We live in Albuquerque and I found Joyce online when I knew we’d be married at the Mendocino Botanical Gardens. When I initially called her she was very informative and patient with me. I definitely appreciated this as I was planning everything from out of town! She arrived to take photos as I was getting ready. These particular pictures are very heartwarming and special. The Botanical Garden pictures are absolutely magical! The ocean and the gorgeous flowers made for an exquisite backdrop! She was able to capture the magic, the love, and the raw emotion of the day. I especially love the black and white pictures and the candid shots. We will treasure our photos forever!! I would highly recommend J. Perlman Photography. You will not be disappointed!
Laura Carter + Mike Fernandez
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, Mendocino, Ca
Joyce captured our VERY SPECIAL day at the Elk Cove Inn and we are very satisfied with the results. Your images on the beach and in the garden at The Elk Cove Inn in addition to the images along the Mendocino coast have brought both of us so much joy. We will never tire of looking at them. You were an absolute pleasure to work with – before, during and after the wedding. You not only made us comfortable being photographed, but confident that our photos would be stunning.
Shannon Hardin + Gary Bisang
Elk Cove Inn, Elk, Ca
Working with Joyce is always such a pleasure. We have known her for many years, and the grace with which she leads you in front of the camera feels effortless and very natural – and it also creates disarmingly intimate portraits. She will put you at your ease! While at the same time capturing sharp, hidden moments again and again. I am always amazed by the creativity Joyce brings to every shoot, and the sheer variety and originality she is able to draw out of even a simple idea. Her photos are breathtaking, and the moments she captures become memorable for having shared them with her.
Elizabeth Boyle + Ryan Vinyard
Russian Gulch State Park, Mendocino, Weller House Inn, Fort Bragg, Ca
We love the photo-journalistic compositions and quality of the photos. There are gems from throughout the event, which exceeded our expectations. We enjoyed working with you on the day, and felt your team blended in well, made everyone feel comfortable, and directed us effectively. We feel blessed to have photos from our wedding that go beyond showing who and what was there, to showing the feeling of an atmosphere of love in all its nuance and dimension. - Jack & Gen
Genevieve Marsh + Jack Tucker
The Sea Ranch, Gualala, Ca