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.

Boy reading from Torah Jewish temple Oakland California bar mitzvah photography

Boy with Torah Jewish Temple in Oakland

Children with the Torah at a Jewish Temple in Oakland. Bar Mitzvah photography

Oakland Bar Mitzvah photography

All photos © Alex Schoenfeldt 2012. All rights reserved.
San Francisco Bay Area Event Photography

Jan 102012
 
Proud and happy young african american girl in Oakland California

Last year I volunteered regularly at the Campfire after school program in West Oakland. The program gives affordable and enriching education and care to a great group of kids in a low income part of Oakland. They do a really good job with the kids. They help them with their homework (and see that it gets done!), feed the kids healthy snacks, play games (kickball, FTW) and give them a supportive and accountable environment. I was proud to be a part of what they were doing.

One of my duties included portrait photography of the students. Here are some of my favorite portraits of the students.

This first shot, this girl (or teen, or young woman) she was a spunky kid. Strong willed, smart and tough. I love to see her so fiercely happy here.

Proud and happy young african american girl in Oakland California

Healthy and happy school boy

Healthy and alert young man

Student and teacher hug and smile

Kind with a really big smile, after school program West Oakland

Serious kid, Oakland aferschool program

8 year old boy, gap-toothed smile

Kid in a school uniform with a big smile

Young black boy with a big smile.

Shy yet happy smile

Proud teen in Oakland, CA

Happy boy in afternoon sun

Plump black boy

Smiling boy afterschol

Oh, pick me

This last one is one of my favorites. I love how moody and unposed this is.

Moody portrait of a black school boy.

Jan 282011
 
Elementary school children MLK, Jr. Oratorical 2011, Oakland California

Every year to commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. children participate in an Oratorical.

Montclair Elementary in Oakland California asked me to take portraits of the participants with their certificates.

The full gallery of all of the shots can be seen here:

http://schoenfeldt.com/2011_Oratorical/

Here are some of my favorites.

All photos © Alex Schoenfeldt 2011. All rights reserved.
San Francisco Event Photography

Elementary school children MLK, Jr. Oratorical 2011, Oakland California

Elementary school children MLK, Jr. Oratorical 2011, Oakland California

Elementary school children MLK, Jr. Oratorical 2011, Oakland California

Elementary school children MLK, Jr. Oratorical 2011, Oakland California

Elementary school children MLK, Jr. Oratorical 2011, Oakland California

Elementary school children MLK, Jr. Oratorical 2011, Oakland California

Elementary school children MLK, Jr. Oratorical 2011, Oakland California

Elementary school children MLK, Jr. Oratorical 2011, Oakland California

Elementary school children MLK, Jr. Oratorical 2011, Oakland California

Elementary school children MLK, Jr. Oratorical 2011, Oakland California

Elementary school children MLK, Jr. Oratorical 2011, Oakland California

Elementary school children MLK, Jr. Oratorical 2011, Oakland California

Elementary school children MLK, Jr. Oratorical 2011, Oakland California

Elementary school children MLK, Jr. Oratorical 2011, Oakland California

Elementary school children MLK, Jr. Oratorical 2011, Oakland California

Elementary school children MLK, Jr. Oratorical 2011, Oakland California

Elementary school children MLK, Jr. Oratorical 2011, Oakland California

Elementary school children MLK, Jr. Oratorical 2011, Oakland California

Elementary school children MLK, Jr. Oratorical 2011, Oakland California

Elementary school children MLK, Jr. Oratorical 2011, Oakland California

Elementary school children MLK, Jr. Oratorical 2011, Oakland California

Elementary school children MLK, Jr. Oratorical 2011, Oakland California

Mar 182010
 
Girl Running Up Hill, Clouds and Tall Oak

Every year I go with my daughter and some friends on a camping trip. We go to a wild campground in the Los Padres National Forest.

It is a great way to mark the arrival of spring, and for the kids there is an Easter Egg hunt!

All Photos © Alex Schoenfeldt 2009 All Rights Reserved

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