A’s Bar Mitzvah celebration began Saturday evening, when the adults enjoyed dinner at the family’s stunning home in Potomac. Guests enjoyed a gourmet dinner impeccably presented by Design Cuisine and topped off with ice cream made with liquid nitrogen. Mazel Tov! Catering: Design Cuisine Venue: private residence Photography: Rachael Spiegel Photography/Rachael Spiegel

“A” celebrated his Bar Mitzvah at Beth Sholom in Potomac, Maryland. The sanctuary was lovely and I am so thrilled to share his full portrait session. Mazel Tov!

Nyomi celebrated her Bat Mitzvah at Norbeck Country Club surrounded by family and friends on a gorgeous warm May evening. Mazel tov to the Bat Mitzvah girl and her family! Decor: Pattie from Balloons and Decor Photography: Rachael Spiegel Photography/Rachael Spiegel MC/DJ: Unique Dreams Venue and Catering: Norbeck Country Club Cake: Randi Brecher from Creative Cakes

We are thrilled to announce that Joey Pulone has joined our team as an associate photographer! Joey’s documentary style, eye for detail and ability to capture emotion match up perfectly with our commitment to documentary B’nai Mitzvah photography. As a father of teens, Joey has a deep understanding of how to photograph Bar and Bat Mitzvah kids. […]

I want to wish the Bar Mitzvah boy and a his family mazel tov as they celebrate tomorrow. I was honored to photograph your portraits today and look forward to your celebration!

To celebrate Nyomi’s Bat Mitzvah this spring, we met up under the last of the cherry blossoms. Mazel Tov to Lisa, Steve, Nyomi and Jadyn. I can’t wait to share your party photos!

After a lovely service at Shaare Torah, “R” celebrated her Bat Mitzvah at the Gaithersburg Hilton. The room was transformed to an Ocean City scene, complete with kites over the dance floor. Mazel tov to the Bat Mitzvah girl’s family! Venue and Catering: Gaithersburg Hilton Decor: Balloons and Decor by Pattie Photography: Rachael Spiegel Photography/Rachael Spiegel

Matthew celebrated his Bar Mitzvah at Caboose Farm in Sabillasville, Maryland. Set in the lush Catoctin Mountain, Caboose Farm was a charming setting for such a lovely group. While the ominous skies opened up with a torrential downpour during cocktail hour, the storm was brief and guests poured onto the lawn for games afterward. The sounds […]

After our marathon session the evening before, Matthew’s formal portraits were photographed at his synagogue, Or Chadash.

Matthew kicked off his Bar Mitzvah weekend with a casual portrait session at a favorite local park. Matthew’s sister was in from the other side of the country and we spent a crisp spring afternoon walking on the beach and learning how to skip stones. Thanks for sharing your day with me!

I have been looking forward to photographing R’s Bat Mitzvah portraits for well over a year. Not only does her family belong to my synagogue, Shaare Torah, but her mom is just about the sweetest person I have ever worked with. Which is why we didn’t let a little rainstorm get in the way of shooting outdoors! Mazel […]

As Matthew prepares to celebrate his Bar Mitzvah this weekend, I met up with his family at one of my favorite local parks for his casual portrait session. We spent Wednesday afternoon hiking around the lake and enjoying the crisp weather. Mazel Tov to Matthew. Stay tuned for a sneak peek of your formal synagogue portraits!