Bar Mitzvah – San Francisco Wedding and Event Photography

Formal portrait of a boy holding the Torah on his Bar Mitzvah

Jul 102012

This is my favorite photo from a Bar Mitzvah I shot recently. The boy is holding the Torah and standing by a stained glass window. He also has that cute grin on his face, like he’s got a secret and he’s not going to tell us. I love shooting Bar and Bat Mitzvas. Just as fun as a wedding, but more kids.

Also, this photo was taken in San Diego California. If you think I am too far away to photograph your special event, I’m not.

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Bar Mitzvah photos from an Orthodox Temple in Oakland, and a nearby rose garden

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Mar 092012

Boy reading from Torah jewish temple oakland california bar mitzvah photography

There are a few of my favorite shots from a recent Bar Mitzvah. The Bar Mitzvah ceremony itself happens on the Sabbath, so I am not allowed to photograph the ceremony at this Temple. During the rehearsal I had free reign, and after the rehearsal we got some shots in the temple and we wend down the street for some shots at a rose garden. Sometimes I do shoot the reception after the ceremony, but this time I did not.

I love all 4 of these photos, but I really love the last one. I find the poses and placement of the kids in the frame to be visually dynamic and exciting.