Alex celebrated his Bar Mitzvah with family and friends at The Carlyle Club in Alexandria, Virginia. MC Fresh kept the dance floor packed while guests couldn’t get enough of the milkshakes, custom sunglasses and green screen. Mazel tov to Jennifer, Paul, Alex and Zoey! Venue & Catering: The Carlyle Club DJ/Entertainment: MC Fresh Green Screen: […]

The incredibly bubbly and sweet Olivia celebrated her Bat Mitzvah with family and friends at Bethesda Country Club. Surrounded by a sea of hot pink and a friend decked out in a cheetah suit Olivia rocked the dance floor, led by Purnell who kept the party going late into the night. Mazel tov to Meredith, […]

Dana Nestel and her team at The Write Occasion transformed the Bethesda Country Club into a sea of pink and navy in honor of Olivia’s Bat Mitzvah. I loved the fresh floral centerpieces that brightened a rainy day with a punch of color. Mazel tov to Meredith, Lance, Olivia, Caleb and Juliet! Venue & Catering: […]

After her Temple Sinai Bat Mitzvah service Olivia and her sweet family paused for their portrait session. The rain even stopped just long enough to sneak outside. Mazel tov to Meredith, Lance, Olivia, Caleb and Juliet!

Innovative Party Planners transformed the Bethesda Blues and Jazz Club into a sports lovers dream. Jonah’s March Mitzvah Madness Bar Mitzvah featured foosball, virtual reality games, giant jenga, skeeball and more. When guests weren’t playing the dozens of games they watched the March Madness games being broadcast on the larger than life tv screens. Max […]

Innovative Party Planners transformed the Bethesda Blues and Jazz Club into a sports lovers dream. Jonah’s March Mitzvah Madness Bar Mitzvah featured foosball, virtual reality games, giant jenga, skeeball and more. When guests weren’t playing the dozens of games they watched the March Madness games being broadcast on the larger than life tv screens. Max […]

Even though Jonah had never held a torah, this Bar Mitzvah boy gave it a try. I was impressed by Jonah’s respect for the torah and determination at his Beth El portrait session. Mazel tov to Karen, Adam, Arielle and Jonah.

When guests walked out of the sanctuary and into Talia’s party, they were transported to Paris in the Spring. Each guest was given a flower as they walked through the doors to the sound of violin music, sights of the market place decor and sweet smell of flowers. Those stems were added to empty vases all […]

Talia’s springtime in Paris Bat Mitzvah was expertly coordinated by the team at Evoke. From the flower crown station, overflowing with beautiful flowers that were bouquet at the end of the party, to the champagne bar and tea & lemonade station, every detail was carefully considered and beautifully arranged. Ridgewells Catering offered guests custom made crepes and grilled cheese […]

I love all my clients, but this family holds a special place in my heart. Talia’s mom, Jenn, taught my son’s Pre-K class last year at Temple Beth Ami Nursery School. From day one I was in awe of her sweet, calm demeanor in the face of a classroom full of little ones. My son […]

Jake celebrated his Bar Mitzvah at Bowlmor in Bethesda, Maryland. With a dance floor over six lanes of the bowling alley, a basket of socks and all lanes open, guests were ready to go. I loved shooting the action both on and off the dance floor and wish a big Mazel tov to Wendy, Tom […]

Jake was all business when we met up to shoot his synagogue portraits at Temple Sinai. When I offered him the haftorah to hold, since it is smaller and lighter, Jake wasn’t fooled and asked to hold the torah. Sweet and funny with two parents who adore him, I was honored to photograph this kind […]