Jerry Meyer Comes To Town

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Written by Michele Justic

Wednesday, 17 June 2009 19:00

Lights! Camera! Action! Jerry has come to town, surrounded by cameras and attracting crowds. Through-out his career, he has brought smiles to millions. Yes, Jerry Meyer has opened a state-of-the-art photography studio right here in Cedarhurst.

This multigenerational family business began 46 years ago. Cameras certainly looked different back when Jerry's father began, and they will likely be very different when his 10-year-old grandson, Zachary, will iy"H take over. But the principles of customer service remain the same throughout the ages. Perhaps even beyond the artistry and the use of the latest technology, the Jerry Meyer difference is in the people. Each event has a supervisor to coordinate all the details, making sure everything is seamless and that the guests of honor feel, well, honored.

Jerry Meyer, along with wife Essie, son Jason, and associate Neil, take time for details-before, during, and after your event. Whether it means bringing the kallah a glass of water, retouching the photos, or completing the album after a mere two weeks, Jerry Meyer Studio does it all to please the client. Jerry explains, "When they come to Jerry Meyer Studios, they're dealing with people who have feelings towards the event of that day, which can be stressful. Other photographers can make people more nervous by intruding on the action. Our top-caliber photographers and staff are understanding and compassionate."

Let's face it: just about anyone can buy a camera, press some buttons, and save and print the files. Doesn't your simcha deserve more? A discerning eye, subtle lighting, someone to ensure the subject is portrayed in the best fashion...this is what makes Jerry Meyer "the photographer's photographer" and why many in the event-planning business choose the Jerry Meyer Studio for their own events. With a track record like that, does Jerry take a breather? Never! He makes sure to keep up to date with the latest equipment and techniques to ensure the highest quality pictures.

His new studio in Cedarhurst is a veritable museum of the future of photography, also featuring digital designers, custom framing, and a beautiful portrait studio. The new studio has also been used for commercial work. Jerry invites everyone to visit the studio, at 84 Columbia Avenue in Cedarhurst. They are offering a raffle for free sittings.

The Meyers have learned a few things from having photographed over 7,000 smachos. I am proud to admit that one of those was my own affair, six years ago. With all that was happening on that day, it was nice to have a supervisor helping out and doing whatever was needed. He was there every minute-making sure no hair was out of place, that we caught the best time of day to shoot outside, that everyone smiled at the right time, and countless other things I probably didn't even know about. And what do we have to show for all the time, effort, and money spent on that day? A beautiful album with pictures we picked out one by one with the help of our supervisor, and a DVD featuring all the latest technological offerings. Sadly, those pictures are the last ones I have of my father, a"h, and I showed them to everyone at our shivah. I am certainly glad we spent a few extra dollars here and there to produce such beautiful pictures to help remember his enthusiastic smile.

Fast-forward-sorry, that's "old school"; skip to the next scene-I am gawking outside the windows of the new studio and reading the ad for portrait sittings. My husband and I took advantage of the offer and were highly impressed with the equipment and space. We even got to see Jason, who by now feels like a family friend. He had cutesy things for the children to be photographed with, and thankfully, they offer retouching that promises to make us look like the chasan and kallah we once were.

We're not stopping there-we hope to use Jerry Meyer for our bar and bat mitzvahs as well, and I encourage everyone to visit www.jerrymeyerstudio.com, call 1-888-MEYER-10, or e-mail info@jerrymeyerstudio.com. To capture your moment in style, Jerry goes the extra mile.