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Julia’s bat mitzvah photography – Mazel Tov to Julia Schiff!!!

Favorite moments now captured forever… 2 thumbs up to Julia!  From finding Torah, to grandparents’ love and a 90th birthday celebration for Grandpa!  I love to photograph so many life cycle events! This weekend: off to a b’not mitzvah for twin girls at Temple of Aaron in St. Paul – concluding with the celebration at the Airport Embassy Suites in … Continue reading

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Bat Mitzvah Photos

Mazel Tov to Sophia as she became a bat mitzvah last Saturday April 28th at Mount Zion Temple, in St. Paul.  Looking forward to Julia’s bat mitzvah photos this coming weekend, May 5th.  Three sessions in a row at Mount Zion with 3 beautiful bat mitzvah students.  (Zoe (April 21st), Sophia and Julia) Here are some special Sophia shots…

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Bat Mitzvah Photos at Mount Zion Temple in St. Paul, MN

I enjoyed photographing Zoe’s bat mitzvah last weekend at Mount Zion Temple in St. Paul, Minnesota. Zoe did an awesome job!    Here are a few of my favorites of Zoe and her sister before the service… the last photo is directly after the ceremony – a candid congratulations by the Cantor! Mazel Tov!  

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Maya’s Rite of Passage at Bethlehem Covenant Church, Minneapolis, MN

I was honored to photograph Maya’s Rite of Passage celebration last week at Bethlehem Covenant Church in Minneapolis, MN.  As a means of marking her 13th year, Maya’s parents created a rite of passage ceremony, similar to the bat mitzvah ceremony for girls who turn 13.  Maya’s sister observed a bat mitzvah a few years earlier.  Here are my top … Continue reading

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Top Ten Tips for Terrific Holiday Weekend Photos

1.  Get down on their level when photographing children 2.  Use a plain or simple background 3.  Watch out for miscellaneous items coming out of grandpa’s head! 4.  Move in close or zoom! 5.  Try some verticle shots 6.  Be a picture Director:  Ask your subjects to switch places for a better composition 7.  Look for good lighting:  An overcast … Continue reading

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Bar and Bat Mitzvah Photography at Beth Jacob near St. Paul, MN

Mazel Tov to Anna and Jared and their family and friends on their b’nai mitzvah!  Here are the twins putting on tefillin, chanting from Torah, and with their friends and family.  At Beth Jacob Congregation we often take the photographs on Thursday morning during and after the morning minyan.  I love attending the service, while I am taking the photographs. … Continue reading

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What is a bar or bat mitzvah?

A Bar or Bat Mitzvah is when a Jewish child becomes a son or daughter of the commandments.  Bar is the Hebrew word for Boy and Bat is the equivalent for Girl.  The word “Mitzvah” means commandment.  That is the literal definition. Practically speaking, when a Jewish child turns the age of 12 or 13, usually in the 7th grade, … Continue reading

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Bat Mitzvah Photoshoot at Adath Jeshurun

Here is one of my favorite Bat Mitzvah Photoshoots taken at Adath Jeshurun in Minneapolis, MN.  We got some really nice Torah shots and the kids were adorable.  We took the photos during the rehersal with Cantor Scott Buckner and then we did the formal family shots with the rest of the family and the Torah.

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Bar Mitzvah Photography at Bet Shalom in Minneapolis

Mazel Tov to Spencer Goldman on his bar mitzvah at Bet Shalom!  His was the last bar mitzvah of 2011 on December 31st.  He follows his brother, Justin, and is one of three sons. I love photographing the Goldman 5!  (with Mom and Dad, of course). Here are some of my top 10 images from this bar mitzvah.

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