Amid a sea of the most incredible lego centerpieces, Alyssa celebrated her Bat Mitzvah with friends and family at the Pooks Hill Marriott. A raucous game of Name that Tune led by Unique Dreams/Justin & Blake entertained kids and adults alike. Mazel tov to Rachel, Eric, Bella and Alyssa! Venue and Catering: Pooks Hill Marriott […]

Above the desk in my office hang three large canvases I look at every day. Those three simchas hold a special place in my heart. This year I have had the privilege to photograph the youngest sibling in all three of those families, including Alyssa’s. I love seeing how much these kids grow and change, […]

On a beautiful snowy night, Jordan’s family and friends gathered to celebrate this sweet girl, who rocked her service and shone from start to finish. Associate Photographer Joey Pulone captured gorgeous images of Jordan’s celebration. Mazel tov to Judi, Bryan, Jordan and Eliana! Venue: Rocklands Farm Catering, Event Planning & Decor: Simply Fresh Events/Jocelyn Barker […]

As a photographer shooting in a beautiful light filled sanctuary, like the one at Har Shalom, is the best. The only thing better is when the family is just as excited for their session as you are! Jordan and her family, including all four grandparents, were an absolute pleasure and I am thrilled to share […]

I adore every family I photograph, but some parties hold a special place in my heart. I knew this would be one of my favorites before the first song was played. With a winter wonderland theme, a soft snow fell the morning of Ella’s Bat Mitzvah. The stage was set in the most perfect way, […]

Before Ella’s December Bat Mitzvah I had the pleasure of photographing her portrait session at Shaare Torah in Gaithersburg, Md. I have know these kiddos since they were babies, and it was such a treat to see how much Ella resembles her mom, and how sweet and grown up they have all become. Mazel tov […]

Mira’s Bat Mitzvah, held at the Corradetti Glassblowing Studio & Gallery was beautifully photographed by our fabulous associate photographer Joey Pulone. Wishing a big mazel tov to Sharon, Scott, Mira, and Shoshana! Venue: Corradetti Glassblowing Studio & Gallery Photography: Rachael Spiegel Photography/Joey Pulone

Mira celebrated her Beth Israel Bat Mitzvah with a portrait session with her lovely sister and parents. Mazel tov to Sharon, Scott, Mira, and Shoshana!

After a morning service at Temple Shalom in Chevy Chase, Md., Ben celebrated his Bar Mitzvah at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center at the University of Maryland, College Park. Air hockey, ping pong and basketball entertained the kids when they weren’t dancing. Ben had a smile ear to ear in between cartwheels, crowdsurfing and […]

Over four years after photographing Ben’s older sister I was thrilled to catch up with this sweet family for Ben’s Bar Mitzvah portraits at Temple Shalom. Despite all the time that had passed they still have the same infectious laughter and love for each other. Mazel tov to Linda, John, Abby and Ben!

Daniel celebrated his Bar Mitzvah with a party for family and friends at Temple Sinai. Daniel wasted no time, kicking the evening off with a hora. The energy stayed high the rest of the night. Mazel tov to Helaine, Will, Alex and Daniel! Venue: Temple Sinai Photography: Rachael Spiegel Photography/Rachael Spiegel

It was such a pleasure to catch up with Daniel and his family as he celebrated his Bar Mitzvah at Temple Sinai in Washington, D.C. Two years after older brother Alex’s Bar Mitzvah the boys are still both so lovely and kind. Mazel tov to Helaine, Will, Alex and Daniel!