bar / bat mitzvah photography

i love going to these family celebrations! from bimah to service, kiddush to party, i'm a fan of the whole simcha! my approach is simple: extreme efficiency of time and excellence of output. working with limited timelines prior to services has trained my skillset to quickly capture all individuals, pairs, and groupings you can imagine, to make the bimah experience both fun and fruitful. capturing the nuance of the service? i got you! the celebration - from the thick of the hora to the tear-inducing parental toasts, i know all the beats of any party. i've worked over 100 mitzvahs, in dozens of temples and event spaces. i’m guaranteed to be your mitzvah mensch, able to schmooze and kibbitz with the best of ‘em utilizing my one of a kind schtick.

my bar / bat mitzvah photography work always includes all of the full-sized images (tons) delivered on a downloadable and shareable gallery. let’s set up a call to discuss your bar and bat and b’nei mitzvah photography needs!

Young girl in a navy dress standing inside a large circular frame, extending her arms, with a backdrop of leather furniture and a dark, textured wall.
Young person reading from a Torah scroll in a synagogue, wearing a kippah and tallit.
Young girl with glasses holding a Torah scroll, wearing a prayer shawl, in a synagogue setting.
A young boy in a suit being lifted on a chair during a celebration with people surrounding him, smiling and cheering, under decorative ceiling lights.
Family posing for a photo inside a synagogue with stained glass windows and religious text in the background.
A young person in a white shirt holding a microphone stands near a table with lit candles, possibly at an event or celebration.
Young girl in a pink and silver dress smiling in front of a fireplace with candles
A family of five, dressed in formal attire, poses outside an event space. The man and woman are smiling, with their three children standing close to them. The father and son wear suits, while the daughters wear dresses. The family stands on a sidewal
A lively dance scene at a party with a person in a tuxedo dancing with a person in a formal dress, surrounded by a crowd clapping and cheering. The room is decorated with string lights and attendees are casually dressed, some wearing caps.
Person using CO2 gun at a party with brick walls and gold decor
Group of people, including adults and children, celebrating at a party, with one person holding a microphone.
Group of three people smiling at a party, holding drinks, in a dimly lit setting with purple lighting and intricate architecture.
A lively crowd of people at a party, some holding inflatable microphones and smartphones, under colorful purple lighting.
A young boy wearing a gray suit with a blue tie, standing on a cobblestone street in an urban setting.
Young person wearing a tallit stands in a warmly lit room.
Person in a red coat with black collar, standing outdoors.
Two boys smiling, one in a suit and tie, the other in a black shirt, standing indoors.
A smiling young person in a gray suit and blue tie standing with folded arms against a white brick wall.
Young person in a suit standing outside a building, next to a menorah and a sign for Congregation Beth Elohim.
Woman in black dress standing on stairs outdoors
A young boy in a suit and tie, wearing a tallit, with a woman standing beside him, smiling, in an indoor setting.
A smiling family posing indoors, featuring a girl in the front wearing a navy dress, with a woman in a light-colored dress on the left and a man in a suit on the right.
Young woman with curly hair in a white textured dress, standing indoors.
A man and two boys in suits with red kippahs, posing indoors.
Young woman with curly hair and braces smiling, wearing a green pleated dress, standing outdoors near stairs.
Three people dressed formally pose on a red carpet; a man in a suit and tie, a young woman in a black dress, and a woman in an elegant dress.
Group of five people smiling in formal attire in a synagogue, with central person wearing a white prayer shawl.
A smiling person with long brown hair and glasses is standing outdoors wearing a black dress. The background features blurred lights and trees.
Smiling woman hugging two boys in suits inside a dimly lit church with stained glass windows in the background.
Smiling young person in a blue suit and red tie, wearing braces, leaning against a wall outdoors.
Family group photo with three adults and two children in formal clothing, standing outdoors on a city sidewalk.
A family stands together on a sidewalk in formal attire. An older man in a dark suit stands with a woman in a blue dress. Two young boys, one in a suit and another in casual attire, are beside them. A girl in a blue dress and white cardigan stands on
Young girl in black dress smiling with hands on hips.
Two women standing together, both wearing black dresses, one with glasses and smiling. They are embracing outdoors.
A smiling person with glasses in a white dress standing on outdoor stone steps with trees in the background.
A family of three dressed in formal attire posing on a cobblestone street, smiling.
Young girl in a white dress and shawl standing in a synagogue with stained glass windows in the background.
A family of three posing on a sidewalk, wearing formal clothing. The man is in a suit, the young boy is in a suit with a bow tie, and the woman is in a blue dress. Trees and buildings are visible in the background.
Family of four poses on a city street, dressed in formal, colorful attire. Trees with autumn leaves are in the background.
A large group of people posing together on a cobblestone street, dressed in formal and semi-formal attire. Some are wearing suits and dresses. The backdrop includes urban buildings and a visible bridge.
A young person in a suit smiling and pointing at personalized kippahs with embroidery, likely for a Bar Mitzvah celebration.
Man in a suit standing against a graffiti-covered wall.
A family of four poses indoors; two adults and two children dressed formally. The adults are smiling and the children are standing in front, wearing a suit and a white dress. The background features a brick wall and curtain.
Young boy in an orange suit with a white shirt, standing indoors next to a white textured wall.
Group of five smiling children and young teens in formal attire, standing on a leaf-covered sidewalk in an urban setting.
A smiling family of six poses on a city sidewalk. The group includes an adult woman in a teal dress, an adult man in a suit, two teenage boys in suits, a younger boy in a gray suit, and a young girl in a sparkly blue dress with a blue bow in her hair
A family of four standing on a sidewalk, dressed in colorful clothing, smiling for the camera.
A family of four posing together, featuring a man in a blue suit, a woman in a white dress, and two girls in floral and pink dresses, standing in front of a windowed backdrop.
A boy and a girl laughing together, with the boy wearing a navy blazer and tie and the girl wearing a pink dress with floral patterns. They are standing outside with chairs in the background.
A family group photo with three men, three women, four children, and a dog in a room with wooden flooring. The adults and children are dressed in formal attire.
A family of four posing in front of a synagogue ark with Torah scrolls. The father is wearing a suit, the mother is in a blue dress, and the two daughters are in light dresses, one with a tallit.
Three people standing together, one holding a Torah scroll, in front of a synagogue backdrop.
A boy in a synagogue holding a Torah scroll wrapped in a decorated cover, wearing a yarmulke and a suit, with chairs in the background.
Three people smiling; one holding a Torah scroll inside a synagogue, wearing prayer shawls.
Young person holding a Torah scroll in a synagogue, wearing a prayer shawl.
Family posing with Torah scroll in synagogue, celebrating Bar Mitzvah.
A man assisting another person with a necktie in an indoor setting with a U.S. flag in the background.
A young boy and a man pose together in a formal setting, with a tallit draped over the boy's shoulders. The boy is wearing a smart suit and bow tie and smiling, with a man smiling behind him. A menorah is visible in the background.
A family with a boy in a synagogue, standing by an open Torah scroll, with religious texts and decorations in the background.
A young person in a synagogue wearing a kippah and tallit, reading from a Torah scroll using a yad pointer.
A boy, woman, and man smiling during a Jewish religious ceremony, with the boy wearing a tallit and suit and standing beside a Torah scroll, in a brick-walled setting.
A group of people standing around a Torah scroll during a Jewish religious ceremony. One person is reading from the scroll while others look on with smiles. They are dressed in formal attire, some wearing tallit (prayer shawls). A microphone is posit
A young boy wearing a yarmulke and prayer shawl is being hugged by a woman holding a microphone at a bar mitzvah ceremony.
Young woman in a sparkling blue dress and sneakers posing on a sidewalk.
Person standing outdoors opening a green suit jacket to reveal a galaxy-patterned lining, with a colorful shirt underneath, on a bridge with a city skyline in the background.
Two children dressed formally, a girl in a navy dress and a boy in a black suit, standing on a wooden pathway outdoors.
A family of four poses indoors, with two young girls wearing festive dresses and sneakers, and two adults standing behind them. The background features colorful lighting and a modern decor setting.
A woman in a black dress with two children, a boy in a suit and a girl in a blue dress, pose together on a cobblestone street.
A family posing together in a bright room with wood floors and modern lighting. They are dressed in formal attire with colorful suits and dresses, and they are smiling at the camera.
Group of six people, including three adults and three children, dressed formally, standing in front of a glass window with geometric decor.
Person lounging on a colorful floor holding a basketball, with a painted crown and date "10.15.22" visible.
Person wearing a lavender floral dress leaning against a building wall, smiling, with glasses and purple hair.
Older man and young boy hugging outdoors at a social event.
Girl smiling and holding a pillow with 'Chillin with Dylan' text, in a room with colorful graffiti wall.
Two people hugging and smiling in a warmly lit room, with decorative light fixtures in the background.
Smiling man in a suit and woman in a black and white dress posing together indoors.
Four people in a bowling alley holding bowling balls, dressed casually; two adults and two children standing together.
A man in a dark suit poses with a woman in a white dress at an indoor event with yellow tablecloths and decorative lighting.
A large group of people, including adults and children, posing together in a dimly lit room with decorative lights in the background.
Group of people dancing and enjoying a bar mitzvah party with disco lighting and music.
Two women dancing joyfully at a lively bar mitzvah party with a crowd in the background.
A group of young people at a lively, bar mitzvah party, engaged in playful interaction or dance.
A group of people at a bat mitzvah in a dimly lit room, with some dressed in formal attire, raising their hands and smiling. A man in front holds a microphone, encouraging the group. A disco ball hangs above, and brick walls are visible.
Four young women, dressed in formal attire, smiling and posing for a photo in a dimly lit venue with ornate architecture and purple lighting.
A group of people dancing energetically at a Bat Mitzvah party in a dimly lit room with wooden floors and brick walls. Two men in the foreground are leading the dance, one wearing a white shirt with a tie and the other in a black shirt.
A young boy in a white shirt uses a CO2 cannon at a Bat Mitzvah party, surrounded by people celebrating with confetti and glow sticks.
Young boy in formal attire dancing with colorful lights at a Bat Mitzvah party.
Group of young people at a party holding microphones, wearing hats, and dancing, with colorful lights creating a lively atmosphere.
Group of women and a child in party outfits dancing on a stage with green lighting.
Smiling boy being lifted on a chair during a festive celebration with colorful flags and people around.
A group of children indoors at a lively Bat Mitzvah party with a man in a suit holding a microphone. Colorful international flags are hanging from the ceiling.
Woman with mouse ears and a pacifier in a decorated hall, holding a light-up stick.
People dancing and celebrating at a Bat Mitzvah party with glow sticks, festive lights, and joyful expressions.
Group of children and teenagers posing and making peace signs in a Bat Mitzvah party setting, many wearing hats.
A group of people dancing in a dimly lit venue with colorful lights and a large "Chillin' with Dylan" sign in the background.
Person in blue dress doing limbo at a party with onlookers in background, dim lighting and decorative lights.
Group of children and teenagers in formal attire at a party, posing for a photo on a colorful floor with lights in the background.
A lively party scene with people lifting a woman sitting on a chair. The woman appears excited, with arms raised. Disco balls hang from the ceiling, and the room is lit with purple lighting. Other people are capturing the moment on their phones.
DJ leading a lively Bat Mitzvah party crowd with hanging sneaker decorations and colorful lights
A group of people lifting a person seated on a chair in a celebratory Bat Mitzvah setting indoors.
A bald man wearing a velvet jacket is being lifted on a chair by a group of people at a lively event. The setting has colorful lighting and a festive atmosphere, resembling a Bat Mitzvah celebration or party.
Group of young people dancing under colorful ceiling lights with raised hands in a Bat Mitzvah party setting.
A joyous Bat Mitzvah celebration featuring a person being lifted on a chair by several people at a party.
Group of young people dancing energetically at a party under string lights, with one man in a black shirt leading the dance.
A Bat Mitzvah celebration scene with people raising a boy in a suit and red tie on a chair, surrounded by cheering adults indoors with modern lighting.
A lively party scene with a group of people dancing and socializing. Some are smiling and holding hands, while others are taking pictures with a smartphone. The atmosphere is cheerful and crowded.
Group of people lifting a man on a chair at a Bat Mitzvah celebration event with colorful lights and decorations.
Group of people celebrating at a Bat Mitzvah party, many wearing costumes and sunglasses, with a microphone, in a well-lit venue.
Group of people celebrating with glow sticks at a lively Bat Mitzvah party, featuring laughter and excitement.
A lively group of people dancing at a party with colorful lights and decorations, including a disco ball overhead. The atmosphere is festive and joyful with people wearing formal and semi-formal attire.
Girl being lifted on a chair during a Bat Mitzvah celebration with a cheering crowd
Person lifted on a chair during a celebration with colorful ceiling lighting and hanging shoes.
Young woman being lifted on a chair during a Bat Mitzvah celebration with colorful lights in the background.
A group of people lifting a child in a chair, celebrating Bat Mitzvah indoors.
A diverse group of young people dancing and celebrating at a lively Bat Mitzvah event or party. They appear excited and joyful, wearing colorful formal attire while raising their hands in the air.