Nov
09
Sammy is a super great young lady whose bat mitzvah we photographed this fall. This was so different from my bat mitzvah and so much fun. Not only did she showcase her knowledge and talent during the morning service at the synagogue, she performed two dance routines during the reception and gave a speech about her family and friends during the candlelighting ceremony. Sammy is definitively gifted- full of spark, energy, intelligence and thoughtfulness. We had a wonderful time working with her.
We started our day with family portraits before her bat mitzvah ceremony in Needham.
After the service, Sammy’s guests had lunch at the synagogue. Everyone reconvened that evening at the Blue Hill Country Club in Canton. A few more portraits before the reception….
The party got underway after a fabulous cocktail hour for the adults and mocktail hour for the kids. Then dancing, dancing and more dancing. Sammy’s brother kicked it all off.
Then Sammy made her grand entrance and did her first dance routine with these two professionals. Her theme for the evening was based on Tiffany and Co, so she surprised all of her guests by popping out of a huge Tiffany’s box. And then going right into the dance. Of course the song she danced to was Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend. She looked amazing.
The hora followed. Everyone in the family had a turn in the chair, but Sammy was first.
Sammy and her dad had a special dance all to themselves….
Well, almost. Some of Sammy’s friends busted in about half way through and they kicked it up a notch- this was planned, of course, but a surprise for the guests. Sammy did her second dance number during this portion of the evening.
The end of the evening came faster than anyone could say "Sammy & Company." But it was clear that all of the kids had a great time.
If you would like to see more from Sammy’s amazing day, you can view her mitzvah PicFlick here.
Apr
18
I am not often surprised by hotels. Enchanted? Yes. Amazed? Yes. But rarely surprised. I think it is because I have traveled around the world with varied accommodations and worked at many hotels. However, a little over a week ago, I visited Amanda at the Royal Sonesta in Cambridge. And I was… well… surprised.
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Nov
09
Juliet celebrated her bat mitzvah on November 1 surrounded by her family and friends. I was able to join her for the reception at the Doubletree Hotel in Allston, MA. It was a smash success. The young guests played games and danced with exuberant joy throughout the day while the adults enjoyed each other’s company in the neighboring room. They came together to celebrate Juliet and this important milestone.
Juliet wore a smart skirt and jacket for the ceremony at her synagogue, but she changed into this gorgeous dress for her grand entrance at her party. Huge applause accompanied her walk in.
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Nov
03
This weekend, I photographed Juliet’s bat mitzvah celebration and I had one amazing good time. Juliet and her friends were full of energy. I am still exhausted simply from being in the same room as them. They danced, they played games, they laughed, they sang. It was so much fun.
To kick off the sneak peak, here’s one of Juliet during the hora.
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Oct
24
Juliet’s bat mitzvah is just around the corner and we had a fabulous Rock Star Portrait Session with her. We are all amped up. Juliet is a natural in front of the camera. She’s spent lots of time on stage as an actor and singer so the attention was nothing new. And she joyfully tried anything we asked of her.
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Jul
14
We have really exciting news! In September, we will be saying “Mazel Tov” to one lucky teenage boy or girl, because someone is going to receive a free photography package for their bar/bat mitzvah. We are having an essay contest to determine who the lucky one will be. The package includes a Rock Star Photo Session, 6 hours of celebration coverage, a Coffee-Table album with 50 of their images, and a Cinematic Slideshow set to their favorite tune.
If you or someone you know is interested, please check our website for all the details. You can read all the info here.
