After her service at Temple Sinai guests celebrated Ella’s Bat Mitzvah at her travel themed celebration. While the kids enjoyed bowling, adults took in views of the canal at Pinstripes. Mazel tov to Maggie, Jeff, Ella, and Bea! Venue and Catering: Pinstripes Georgetown Planning: Sandra Luizzi Decor: Maggie Gumbinner DJ: NYX Entertainment/TK Photography: Rachael Spiegel Photography/Rachael Spiegel and Joey […]

Ella celebrated her Bat Mitzvah at Temple Sinai in Washington DC. The bond between Ella and her sister Bea was amazing to see and the love in this family is undeniable. Mazel tov to Maggie, Jeff, Ella, and Bea!

Madeleine celebrated her Bat Mitzvah at The Lodge at Little Seneca Creek in Boyds, Maryland. Associate photographer Joey Pulone captured some amazing moments as Madeleine’s family and friends celebrated this amazing girl. Mazel tov to Leslie, Michael, Harrison, and Madeleine! Venue: The Lodge at Little Seneca Creek Caterer: Catering by Seasons Florist: M&M plants DJ: Unique Dreams/Edwin Photography: Rachael […]

Madeleine shined at her Temple Beth Ami portrait session before celebrating her Bat Mitzvah. Mazel tov to Leslie, Michael, Harrison, and Madeleine!

After his Shaare Torah havdallah service, Sammy celebrated his Bar Mitzvah with family and friends at a non stop party, led by the fabulous Glyde and his team. Mazel tov to Rebecca, Dan, Rachel, and Sammy! Venue/Caterer: Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg MC/DJ: Washington Talent/Glyde Productions Photography: Rachael Spiegel Photography/Rachael Spiegel

Despite the rain, Sammy’s portrait session at Shaare Torah was full of light. I love photographing the Navarros and was honored to capture portraits of such a sweet family. Mazel tov to Rachel, Dan, Rebecca, and Sammy!

Jake celebrated his Bar Mitzvah at Temple Beth El in Newark, Delaware with a Star Wars themed party, complete with mini light saber escort cards, Darth Maultini’s served at the bar, and guests who took the theme to the next level. Mazel tov Sharon, Chris, Jake and Sadie! Venue: Temple Beth El Planner: Cherry on […]

I was flattered and honored to photograph Jake’s Bar Mitzvah portraits at Temple Beth El in Newark, Delaware. The son of a photographer, Jake is used to being in front of the camera. His Star Wars themed Bar Mitzvah kicked off with star wars ties and kippot. Did you catch that inscription inside the kippot […]

Sofia celebrated her Bat Mitzvah with family and friends on a gorgeous spring evening at The Lodge at Little Seneca Creek in Boyds, Maryland. Guests enjoyed oversized lawn games, including Operation and Jenga, as well as an Escape Room. The evening continued inside with dinner, card games, and dancing. Mazel tov to Rachel, Nathan, Sofia, […]

Sofia celebrated her Bat Mitzvah with a beautiful service at Beth Chai in Bethesda, Maryland. Mazel tov to Rachel, Nathan, Sofia, and Milo.

When AJ’s mom told me his Bar Mitzvah would be held at an ice skating rink I was so excited to dust off my skates. Yes, the ones that I’ve had since I was 13! It was so refreshing to get out on the ice and photograph AJ and his friends as they skated. AJ […]

AJ celebrated his Bar Mitzvah at Temple Isaiah in Fulton, Maryland. With a classic tie clip along with a tallit and kippah handmade in his birthplace of Guatemala, AJ was the best dressed Bar Mitzvah boy I have seen! Mazel tov to Sharon, Dann, and AJ!