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After a quick rooftop portrait session, Sophia’s travel themed Bat Mitzvah kicked off with a packed dance floor and lots of games led by Limelight Entertainment. Wishing a big mazel tov to Amy, Scott, and Sophia! Venue: VisArts Catering: Catering by Seasons DJ/Entertainment: Limelight Entertainment/Julian Ross Planning: iSparkleEvents Logo Design & Favors: MitzvahLogos Florals: Multiflor […]

Sophia’s Bat Mitzvah – VisArts, Rockville, Md

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Despite a long first day of school, Sophia arrived at her portrait session looking stunning and ready to go. I adore her dress, her smile, and the bond she has with her parents. Wishing a big mazel tov to Amy, Scott, and Sophia!

Sophia’s Bat Mitzvah Portraits – Congregation of B’nai Tzedek, Potomac, Md

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Dahlia celebrated her Bat Mitzvah at Beth El Hebrew Congregation with a hot pink room filled with family, friends, and cotton candy of course! Wishing Dahlia and her family a big mazel tov! Venue: Beth El Hebrew Congregation Event Coordinator and Decor: Atelier Events Balloons: Festive Effects Green Screen: Tap Snap Photography: Rachael Spiegel Photography/Rachael […]

Dahlia’s Bat Mitzvah – Beth El Hebrew Congregation, Alexandria, Va.

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Some partnerships are just besheret. When a client shares your first name, wedding anniversary, daughter’s name, and their son has your birthday it’s meant to be. Wishing Dahlia’s family a big mazel tov!

Dahlia’s Bat Mitzvah Portraits – Beth El Hebrew Congregation, Alexandria, Va.

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The spectacular decor, jaw dropping setting, hayrides, lip reader, magician, drag queen and photo booth wowed guests at Zoe’s Bat Mitzvah. But what brought down the house were the heart felt speeches and love every guest felt for Zoe as she celebrated her Bat Mitzvah at Aix La Chapelle Farm in Poolesville. Zoe’s black and […]

Zoe’s Bat Mitzvah Party – Aix La Chapelle Farm, Poolesville, MD

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Zoe’s Bat Mitzvah service began as twilight fell over Aix La Chapelle Farm in Poolesville. During a service led by Rabbi Schneyer, Zoe shone. Once the sun set and the torah was placed back in the arc, guests were ready to celebrate! Venue: Aix La Chapelle Farm Event Coordination, Planning and Decor: Innovative Party Planners/Heidi […]

Zoe’s Bat Mitzvah Service – Aix La Chapelle Farm, Poolesville, MD

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Before Zoe’s Bat Mitzvah service at Aix la Chapelle Farm we had the opportunity to explore the grounds and photograph this adorable family.

Zoe’s Bat Mitzvah Portraits – Aix la Chapelle Farm, Poolesville, MD

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Jacob’s beach themed Bar Mitzvah party at the Clarendon Ballroom was full of whimsical touches; from cotton candy, to giant video games, to the spur of the moment game of football during cocktail hour. But nothing could beat the LED robot who made his surprise grand entrance just before the hora. Wishing a big mazel […]

Jacob’s Bar Mitzvah – Clarendon Ballroom, Arlington, VA

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Jacob and his family made this session a pleasure… no black eyes from baseball injuries to retouch this time around! Everyone was healthy and full of joy for Jacob’s Rodef Shalom portraits. Mazel tov to Samantha, John, JJ, and Jacob!

Jacob’s Bar Mitzvah Portraits – Temple Rodef Shalom, Falls Church, Va.

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Bea’s boundless energy set the tone for her Bat Mitzvah celebration at Temple Sinai. Mazel tov to Maggie, Jeff, Ella, and Bea! Venue: Temple Sinai Event Coordination: Sandra Luizzi DJ: NYX Photography: Rachael Spiegel Photography/Rachael Spiegel

Bea’s Bat Mitzvah – Temple Sinai, Washington, D.C.

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Many mitzvah kids need a little help finding their natural smile in front of the camera, but Bea had the opposite problem, a case of the giggles. Her laughter was contagious and made our session at Temple Sinai such a blast. Mazel tov to Maggie, Jeff, Ella, and Bea.

Bea’s Bat Mitzvah Portraits – Temple Sinai, Washington, D.C.

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Gideon celebrated his Bar Mitzvah at AMP by Strathmore with a baseball themed party. His Kidball teammates donned their red hats and packed the dancefloor. After a glow stick lighting, team photo, and mezinka the evening went by in a flash. Venue: AMP by Strathmore DJ: Double E Entertainment Photography: Rachael Spiegel Photography/Rachael Spiegel

Gideon’s Bar Mitzvah – AMP by Strathmore, North Bethesda, Md.

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