Zach's Bar Mitzvah
It was such a pleasure photographing Zach’s Bar Mitzvah at Ledbury Jewish Centre on May 26, 2022. It was a perfect spring day, and the family looked stunning in their Bar Mitzvah outfits.
I started the photography with a mini-session of Zach. He looked so handsome in his navy suit. He was a natural in front of the camera, and his great sense of humor made the shoot light and fun. Next, I worked with Zach's sisters who were also a pleasure to work with. We captured some beautiful moments together that the family will treasure for years to come.
Then came shots with Zach’s parents and the immediate family. From their playful interaction, I could tell this was a tight knit and fun-loving family. We got some great shots – some casual and relaxed, some more formal.
We then moved into the shul for a beautiful service led by Rabbi Gansburg. Zach did an outstanding job reading his Torah portion, making his family so proud.
After the service, family and friends gathered in the lovely, bright social hall for a delicious buffet-style brunch including bagels, lox, cream cheese, salads, and more. I loved all the tennis-themed décor, and I made sure to capture all the details. One of the highlights was taking shots of Zach and his sisters throwing tennis balls in the air. This was a fun, active moment to remember. Throughout the brunch, I captured shots of guests schmoozing and enjoying the heartfelt speeches and L’Chaim to Zach.
After lunch, I took shots of Zach with his friends and extended family in front of the beautiful artwork in the front hallway, creating some special shots to remember.
Overall, it was a fantastic morning filled with so much love and joy. It was an honour to be part of Zach's special day and to capture all the wonderful memories of his simcha. Mazal Tov, Zach and family!
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I approached the task with my signature style, blending a mix of candid and posed shots to create a comprehensive story of the event and Harry’s style!
Mazal Tov David on your Bar Mitzvah! It was a pleasure working with you and your family to capture your special day.
Austin was a trooper and posed for me against different backdrops around the shul. Next, I took photos of Austin's younger brother who had an infectious smile and was a natural in front of the camera.
I photographed the magnificent decor inside Factory Lounge, including the balloons, branded placemats, water bottles, candles, and cookies.
Austin looked very handsome in his light blue suit and red tie. He was easy to work with, and we took a variety of standing and seated shots against different backdrops around the shul.
The Middle Eastern food was delicious! Everyone enjoyed the falafel platters while they laughed and schmoozed at their tables.
Over the course of the lunch, I photographed the speeches, slideshow, hora, Bar Mitzvah cake, and shots of family and friends. It was a simcha filled with love, joy, and cherished memories.
The service was followed by a scrumptious lunch, including waffles, smoked salmon latkes, and yoghurt with fresh berries. Of course, I made sure to capture lots of detail shots of the food.
Photos began with an outdoor mini-session of Celia. She looked gorgeous in her blue Bat Mitzvah dress and Nike Air runners, and she was a natural in front of the camera.
The session took place at Celia’s home and the family looked stunning in their Bat Mitzvah outfits, and everyone was excited to get started.
We took photos against the different walls, on staircases, and in front of the main entrance. I photographed Lauren’s older brother and we got some cool shots of him posing seriously against a grey wall.
Everyone gathered in the small sanctuary for the morning service led by Rabbi Morrison. Jersey did an excellent job reading from the Torah, making her family and friends so proud.
We started out with a mini-session with Ellie. She looked stunning in her white Bat Mitzvah dress, and she radiated confidence in every photo.
I captured everything from the Aliyot to the speeches to the family reactions. Marlowe did an outstanding job reading from the Torah, making everyone around her so proud.
We then moved into the shul for a beautiful service led by Rabbi Gansburg. Zach did an outstanding job reading his Torah portion, making his family so proud.
The vibrant blue bima cover and the stained glass sections of the Aron Kodesh doors created the perfect backdrop for some stunning shots of Charlotte.
Seth and Lucy did an excellent job reading from the Torah, and it was clear that they had worked hard to prepare for their special day.
I ended the shoot with detail shots of the stunning decor inside The Avenue. Everything looked magical, and I knew Syd would have the best party with her friends and family.
One of my favorite parts of the session was photographing the twins together. Watching them interact and joke around with each other - capturing their bonding moments - was truly special.
Guests started arriving, so we went inside for a beautiful service led by Moshe Saadon. Darren read magnificently from the Torah, making his family and friends very proud.
From taking photos of Nathan’s family at the Ledbury Jewish Centre in North York to capturing photos during his Rehearsal and then photographing his Dinner Party at The ROM, the entire experience was filled with love, joy, and warmth.
Professional photographer specializing in Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, headshots, and family photography.
I had the pleasure of photographing Ezra for his Bar Mitzvah. Working with him again brought back special memories of his intimate Covid simcha.