Congratulations to Carly who recently celebrated her Bat Mitzvah at Temple Emanu-el!  She did an amazing job with all her closest friends and family there to witness it.  I could just feel the love and support in the sanctuary for Carly.  Adding to the warmth in the room was the upbeat harmonious music during the ceremony […]

May 14, 2015

Carly’s Bat Mitzvah & Neon Party!

Ben’s big day has been a much anticipated event for me.  His Bar Mitzvah has been on my calendar for two years after photographing his sister’s in 2012 and I absolutely couldn’t wait for the reunion!  His family is so incredible!  It was so fun seeing how much he and his sister have both grown […]

March 28, 2014

Ben’s Bar Mitzvah! ~ Palo Alto, Ca Bar Mitzvah Photographer

I LOVE shooting Bat Mitzvahs!  It is such a huge moment in a girl’s life and not to mention how FUN they are.  The things that they need to learn, memorize, recite etc is no small task.  I am amazed every time I see a 13 year old reading Hebrew from the Torah!  It seriously […]

October 23, 2012

Sophie’s Bat Mitzvah!!

Sometimes the best gifts are the ones that you never even saw coming…and sometimes the best gifts are the ones you receive after dropping hints for about a month 😉  In this case, I never saw it coming!  I received a call from a mother who was planning her daughter’s Bat Mitzvah.  I was totally […]

June 21, 2012

Alissa’s Bat Mitzvah