Bar and Bat Mitzvahs

Your child's Bar or Bat Mitzvah represents a major accomplishment to be celebrated and remembered for years to come. It's a day where the most important people in your life - your family, your friends, your community - all come together to celebrate a truly once-in-a-lifetime event.

Telling your Story

Telling the story of your child's Mitzvah in pictures is my passion. I strive to take pictures that not only reflect what you see, but also bring back what you "felt" in that moment. My goal is always to tell your story through images that let you relive those feelings again and again, portraying the emotions, the relationships, and all the moments in between.

Being Jewish myself, having had my own Bat Mitzvah, and planning my daughter's Bat Mitzvah, I understand the importance of documenting every moment of your special day. I am intimately familiar with the nuances of the service and the traditions of a Jewish celebration.

I'm there for you from the initial planning consultation, to the day you receive your finished pictures. I use only state-of-the-art Canon professional digital photography equipment which allows me to capture the highest quality images, even in the dimmest of lighting conditions. If photography is allowed during the service, my camera operates in "silent" mode with no flash so as not to be obtrusive, especially during the more sensitive parts of the service.

What to Expect

It's the day of your Mitzvah! Everyone's excited (and maybe just a little nervous). My style is very easy-going, and my goal is to keep everyone as relaxed as possible.

While no two mitzvahs are scheduled exactly the same, here's an example of a typical day.

Sample Photography Timeline:

9am - Family portraits at the synagogue, portraits with the Torah/Rabbi, candids of guests arriving
10am - Photography of the entire service (if allowed)
12pm - Photography of the Kiddush lunch at the synagogue
2pm or 6pm - Photography of the Reception (afternoon or evening)
11pm - Closing shots and leave to back up photos

When you hire me, you have me for the entire day of your Mitzvah. You can customize that time however you'd like. It's completely up to you. For example, some clients like to do additional family portraits an hour before the evening reception with everyone dressed up in their party clothes.

Services Offered

Complimentary Planning Consultation
Full Day Coverage - family pictures before the service, service (or rehearsal), kiddush, & reception
Optional 2nd Photographer
Mitzvah Family Portrait Session - 3-4 months before your Mitzvah
Online Gallery
Preview/Ordering Appointment
Custom Designed Fine Art Albums and Books
Edited/Retouched Digital Images
Sign-in Boards, Guest Books
Canvas, Metal, Framed Wall Portraits & Storyboards
Gift Prints
Collections as well as a la Carte options available