The Torah

The day of the mitzvah usually starts with a trip to the local synagogue where the young man or woman is given an opportunity to read the Torah for the first time. We are well experienced with synagogue photography and understand the nuances and holiness of the ceremony.  We are often able to coordinate with the rabbi to arrange for silent shooting (completely flash-less and silent photography) during the actual ceremony.  Often times we can arrange a pre-ceremony photo-shoot to get some images with the torah, tefillin, or the haftarah. We can also unobtrusively capture the “showering of candles” that often occurs after the ceremony.

Mini Photo Shoot

At some point during the day we will take the birthday boy/girl out for a mini session to capture some portraits that communicate his/her essence. This can be as simple as a few shots at the synagogue, or can include multiple outfits and locations. Sometimes the birthday boy or girl will want to travel to a meaningful location nearby such as a school, park, or other venue.

Decorations

While the guest of honor has mini shoot, an assistant photographer can be on hand to capture all the decor, party favors, cake, lighting, and other festive items specially made for the big day. We make sure to document all the special touches that go into making the day great.

Family Formals

We bring studio quality lighting to make sure we can take beautiful family formals no matter what the situation. In this situation, this staircase was dimly lit, but with a few studio strobes we produced bright, beautiful family portraits that adorn many family’s walls.