After Lily’s Bat Mitzvah at Beth El, she celebrated with family and friends at 4935 in Bethesda. Chris and Edwin from Unique Dreams rocked the dancefloor upstairs while adults enjoyed dinner and cocktails downstairs. Mazel tov to Sara, Ori, Lily and Sam! Venue/Catering: 4935 DJ/Entertainment: Unique Dreams Photography: Rachael Spiegel Photography/Rachael Spiegel

I adored photographing Lily’s Bat Mitzvah Portraits at Congregation Beth El in Bethesda, Md. The light in the sanctuary is so soft and lovely and matched Lily’s sweet personality. Mazel tov to Sara, Ori, Lily and Sam!

Yael celebrated her Bat Mitzvah at the Clarendon Ballroom with friends and family in from as far away as Ecuador. The evening started with a lovely havdallah service that led directly into the hora. After the hora the dance floor remained packed all night. Mazel Tov to Jessika, David, Talya, Alex and Yael! Venue/Catering: Clarendon […]

After a full morning of mincha and rehearsal, Yael and her family joined me for her Bat Mitzvh portraits at Adas Israel Congregation. After photographing her older sister, Talya, in 2011 and her brother Alex in 2013, I had been looking forward to this session for ages. A little bittersweet, as it was our last […]

After a lovely service at Tifereth Israel Congregation, Aly celelbrated her Bat Mitzvah with family and friends at Maggiano’s in Chevy Chase. Mazel tov to Susan, Henry, Gigi and Aly! Venue/Caterer: Maggiano’s DJ: NYX Entertainment/TK Photography: Rachael Spiegel Photography/Rachael Spiegel

It was so lovely to catch up with Aly and her family as we shot her Bat Mitzvah portraits at Tifereth Israel Congregation in Washington, D.C. Mazel tov to Susan, Henry, Gigi and Aly!

Amelia celebrated her Bat Mitzvah with a candy themed party that was beautifully captured by Associate Photographer Joey Pulone. Mazel Tov to Kim, Bruce, Amelia, Alex and Jacob! Venue: Temple Sinai Caterer: Provisions Event Coordinator: Polly Bomstein Decor: Produce It Now Lighting: Produce It Now/Atmosphere Lighting Airbrushing: Carbone Entertainment DJ: Electric Entertainment/Blake Green Screen: Talk […]

Before the last leaves dropped this fall, Amelia and her sweet family joined me at Temple Sinai for portraits before her big day. Mazel Tov to Kim, Bruce, Amelia, Alex and Jacob! Stay tuned for your party photos!

Ella celebrated her Bat Mitzvah with a non stop party at Woodmont Country Club. MC Russell rocked the night while guests enjoyed the stunning space brought together by Magnolia Bluebird. Mazel Tov to Ella and her family! Venue/Catering: Woodmont Country Club Coordination: Magnolia Bluebird/Danielle Couick Rentals, Decor and Drape: EDGE Floral Lighting: Frost Lighting DJ/Entertainment: […]

Magnolia Bluebird created a soft purple wonderland for Ella’s Bat Mitzvah celebration. Mazel Tov to Ella and her family! Venue/Catering: Woodmont Country Club Event Planner: Magnolia Bluebird/Danielle Couick Flowers: EDGE Floral Lighting: Frost Lighting DJ/Entertainment: Electric Entertainment Photobooth: Booth-O-Rama Photography: Rachael Spiegel Photography/Rachael Spiegel

Ella shone during her morning service at Washington Hebrew Congregation in Washington, D.C. Her torah reading was lovely and I was honored to hear her speak. Mazel Tov to Ella and her family!

I had the honor of joining Ella’s family before her morning Bat Mitzvah service at Washington Hebrew for a few quick portraits. After photographing Ella’s older sister’s Bat Mitzvah over three years ago it was such a treat to see how the girls have grown and catch up with this lovely family.