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After services at Temple Shalom in Chevy Chase, Abby celebrated her Bat Mitzvah at Maggiano’s. Her fabulous party, coordinated by Teri at Personally Yours, made guests smile from the second they walked in and were greeted by their adorable place cards. After snacking on pez, there was an endless supply of candy on all the […]

Abby’s Party – Chevy Chase, Maryland Bat Mitzvah Photographer

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Mazel Tov to Abby and her family on celebrating her Bat Mitzvah at Temple Shalom this past weekend. Abby’s party was a blast, and I can’t wait to share her photos!

Abby’s Portraits – Chevy Chase, Maryland Bat Mitzvah

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A heartfelt thank you to my wonderful 2012 clients. I appreciate your willingness to let me be a part of your family’s history by documenting the love you have for each other. It has been an absolute joy working with you. Thank you for all your love and support.

Thank You

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  I am thrilled to announce that we are expecting our second child. Rachael Spiegel Photography will take a brief hiatus this winter for maternity leave. B’nai Mitzvah and portrait sessions are available starting May 2013.

Coming in December 2012

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Brett and his family don’t let anything get in the way of a good time, including a hurricane. The Rudden’s guests came out in force to celebrate Brett’s lacrosse themed Bar Mitzvah at The Barking Dog in Bethesda, Maryland.

Brett’s Bar Mitzvah Party – Bethesda, Maryland

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The Rudden family travelled to Israel during the spring for a whirlwind trip that culminated with Brett celebrating his Bar Mitzvah. Brett had the incredible opportunity to read torah on top of Masada, looking out over the desert. While synagogue portraits have their place, this family is by no means ordinary. They go big, or […]

Brett’s Bar Mitzvah Portraits – Rockville, Maryland

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I love when one of my incredible Bat Mitzvah families decide to have some fun with their album. The fabulous Amanda had a “pink” themed Bat Mitzvah, so it was only fitting that her album is as funky and bubbly as she is.

Amanda’s Bat Mitzvah Album – Maryland Bat Mitzvah Photographer

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Leah’s Bat Mitzvah – Washington, D.C.

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Sara and Jeremy celebrated their B’nai Mitzvah this June in Fairfax, Va.

Sneak Peek – Sara and Jeremy’s B’nai Mitzvah – Fairfax, Va.

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This week only, save 25% on all custom gallery wrapped canvases. Save on canvases from your family portrait session, b’nai mitzvah, and even our fine art canvases from Greece and Italy.

Gallery Wrapped Canvas Sale

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Here is a quick sneak peek of Gabe’s Bar Mitzvah portraits from B’nai Shalom in Olney. Look for a full post soon.

Sneak Peek – Gabe’s Bar Mitzvah

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After reading torah at Temple Sinai, Solomon celebrated his Bar Mitzvah with a party at Positano Ristorante in Bethesda.

Solomon’s Bar Mitzvah Party – Bethesda, Md.

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