Category Archives: Bar Mitzvahs

Ethan’s Bar Mitzvah!

 

Ethan’s celebration at The W Hotel Midtown was smashing!  Amid skytop views of Midtown, guests noshed on scrumptious goodies and partied to the rythyms of Vibe Entertainment. Thanks to Magnolia Events for all of the planning!

Check out the portraits in the first few slides that we used for Ethan’s signing book- he’s a big Tennessee fan!

Ross Miller, again!

It’s been a very, very busy year so far for us- thanks to all of our great clients and vendors! I am in Austin, Texas this weekend with my family for Pesach and it’s wonderful to be with my siblings, my daughter and all of our cousins!

You’ve probably seen the great photo of Ross at the Bimah I posted earlier. Ross loves horses, and he volunteers at Save the Horses– an organization that provides a home for abandoned and abused horses. When I heard that, I knew that we would want to do his photos there!

The party at Maggiano’s Perimeter was a blast! The fantastic Lynn Zinn provided amazing decor and DJ Clark mixed mighty beats. Mazel Tov, Ross- and I will see you in a few years for brother Noah’s Bar Mitzvah!

Hag Sameach to all of you!

 

Ethan’s Bar Mitzvah at Mason Murer

I was privileged this past weekend to work with one of Atlanta’s premier wedding photogs, Eric Wittmayer. Eric was hired by Ethan’s family to document the fantastic  Bar Mitzvah party at Mason Murer  Fine Art, and he asked me to come along and second shoot.

I had a great time trying to do justice to Sharon Fisher’s fab decor and the yummy goodies provided by A Divine Event catering. DJ Rythym kept the kids (and parents) rocking from party start to the milk and cookies finish!

Here are some of my favorite shots!

Ross’s Bar Mitzvah

Ross had a great party at Maggiano’s Perimeter. Linn Zinn of Zinnsations did a fantastic job transforming the room with really cool table toppers that threw a multi colored glow and gobs and gobs of balloons! DJ Rob Clark kept the dance floor boppin’ for friends and family! After lunch, the party moved to Whirly Ball Atlanta. Ross rocked his Torah reading and then rocked all Saturday long! Thanks so much to mom Erica, Alyson Pollack and all who helped make this event special for Ross!

Better at the Bimah

Sometimes you just walk in at the right  time. When I  arrived at Temple Emanu El last Thursday to photograph Ross, the lights in the sanctuary were off. Donning my kipah, I went in, marveling at the light streaming through the windows high above and the sense of quietude and well, devotion that permeated the space. I  wondered if this was what the architect had in mind when he had visualized the sanctuary, a place of streaming natural light from above illuminating the ark and congregants. And I thought I would try something different.

When Ross arrived, I said that we were going to work with the light off for awhile and showed him some of the test shots I had taken. He assured me that he was up for standing still for awhile so I could make the portrait.

And her are some of the results…

As the Rabbi came in, the lights came back up, and I made some other photos of Ross- I think just as good, just different. But the next time I’m at shul, photographing a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, I’m going to turn the lights off.

Benjamin’s Bar Mitzvah at Temple Emanu El!

We had a great time photographing Benjamin Zusmann’s party at Temple Emanu El on January 29! Kudos to Lynn Zinn of Zinnsations.com on the fantastic rock and roll theme and to Benjamin’s mom, Robin, who pulled off all of the planning! Lou from Spectrum Entertainment rocked the floor and a great time was had by all!

Here’s a link to some of my favorite photos from the event, and check back soon for more!