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B'NAI MITZVAH SAMPLE GALLERIES
Featured b'nai mitzvah Galleries
temple de hirsch SINAI, bellevue + w hotel bellevue
Inspired by her love of art and flowers, Phoebe's bat mitzvah was the perfect celebration. Phoebe led her service so gracefully and was supported by tons of friends and family. She also had a stunning invitation suite she designed with a party at the W to match!
phoebe's bat mitzvah
TEMPLE DE HIRSCH SINAI, SEATTLE + ART MARBLE
Alexander's winter bar mitzvah in Seattle was so beautiful. With Temple de Hirsch Seattle as the stunning backdrop, Xan led the havdalah service flawlessly. Xan's party at Art Marble completed the night of fun!
xan's bar mitzvah
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TEMPLE DE HIRSCH sinai, BELLEVUE + Bellevue club
Gavin's bar mitzvah in Bellevue was perfectly planned, down to the embroidery on the inside of his suit coat pocket - with his Dad's to match! So many wonderful, generationally important items of significance were incorporated into his service. His party at the Bellevue Club completed the celebration!
Gavin's bar mitzvah
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TEMPLE DE HIRSCH sinai, SEATTLE + Fremont foundry
Audrey's bat mitzvah was held in the gorgeous Alhadeff Sanctuary of Temple De Hirsch Sinai in Seattle and she led the havdalah service with such grace and poise. Surrounded by so many friends and family that love her, Audrey's celebration continued at the stunning Fremont Foundry venue in the heart of the Fremont neighborhood in Seattle where she and her guests danced the night away!
Audrey's baT mitzvah
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TEMPLE DE HIRSCH Sinai, seattle + sand point country club
Oliver held the congregation's attention on his every word as he led the service and delivered one of the most heartfelt, inspirational bar mitzvah speeches I have ever heard. The evening found his family and friends celebrating him at his "Oliver's March Madness" themed basketball party at the Sand Point Country Club!
OLIVER's Bar mitzvah
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KAVANA, SEATTLE + SEATTLE AQUARIUM
Zoe’s bat mitzvah took place on Queen Anne hill in Seattle through the Kavana Cooperative. Zoe’s commitment to Jewish community, compassion for others, and a desire to make a difference made her service so special. Her party at the Seattle Aquarium was filled with dancing, fun, and of course plenty of sea life!
ZOE's baT mitzvah
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JOYFUL • MILESTONES • captured
The B'NAI Mitzvah Experience
It's so important to hire a photographer who is familiar with the significance, tradition, and timing of a bar or bat mitzvah service.
As a photographer who has captured over 60 b'nai mitzvah services to date, I am comfortable in a temple setting, am a preferred photographer with Temple De Hirsch Sinai, and am very familiar with the sequence and timing of services.
I know these moments cannot be recreated, if missed. I know how to best prepare you, what to watch for, what's coming up next, and how to capture the emotion of this very special day.
Your teen has worked SO HARD in preparation for this special day. Your family deserves to have a photographer that works hard for you! You deserve a truly experienced b'nai mitzvah photographer that allows you to breathe easy knowing she will get the job done right and make your life as stress free as possible.
BECAUSE YOU DESERVE TO HAVE YOUR MILESTONE MOMENT CAPTURED BEAUTIFULLY
As soon as you know your bar or bat mitzvah date, it's time to reach out! You don't need to have all the details of your day finalized yet, but if you have a firm date, we can get you on my calendar.
It is not uncommon for me to get multiple requests for the same date. Clients will frequently contact me 1 or even 2 years prior to their event, so reaching out early to secure your date is key.
There is only one of me, so when a date is booked, my availability for someone else is gone. Reach out as early as possible to secure your place on my calendar so we can discuss your vision for this milestone day!
1. Say Hello
2. SAVE THE DATE
After you've locked in your date with a signed contract and payment of the retainer, it's time to congratulate yourself for checking off one of the most important vendors you'll need for your b'nai mitzvah: You've secured your photographer... and I can't wait to serve you!
Planning and hosting a b’nai mitzvah can feel overwhelming. After you’ve secured me as your photographer, you can rest easy knowing that is one less thing to worry about. I can promise you that no photographer will work harder for your family than myself.
Now you can sit back and relax knowing the photography for your teen's milestone day is in the very best hands.
3. PORTRAIT SESSION (OPTIONAL ADD ON)
Booking an additional portrait session in advance of your b'nai mitzvah can be a great way for you to make sure you have all the images you'll need for necessities such as save the date cards, party sign in boards, and decor.
It's also a great chance for us to meet before the big day and for me to connect with your child, ensuring they'll feel more relaxed in front of my camera when they become a bar or bat mitzvah.
Since I book up months in advance, we'll want to schedule your portrait session as soon as you've decided you'd like one. I recommend scheduling this session to take place at least 2 months prior to your b'nai mitzvah date so we have plenty of time.
4. MEETING & TIMELINE
Before your event date I will meet with you to to learn more about your amazing b'nai mitzvah teen and family. We will discuss your vision for the event, and review my proposed, carefully crafted photography timeline.
With over a decade of experience, I know exactly how to ensure that every aspect of your b’nai mitzvah day is captured and timed: from the family portraits before the service to the party, speeches, candle-lighting, dancing and the hora... and all the details in between!
With my guidance, you will feel completely prepared for your big day, and confident knowing I'll be capturing it all.
5. THE B'NAI MITZVAH DAY
The day you've planned and have waited for is finally here! Mazel Tov!
You've planned every detail of this day to perfection and you know what to expect since I've coached you along the way. We've prepared for this. The photography timelines and shot list we've created together will be clear and in place, leaving you feeling confident and at ease.
Your only job now is to enjoy this incredible b'nai mitzvah and trust me to capture all the details and unforgettable moments while you live every one of them.
6. IMAGE DELIVERY
It's finally here! Your images are ready!
Your photos will be delivered to you within 4-6 weeks via a beautiful, easy to use online gallery. You'll relive the magic of your bar or bat mitzvah through my story telling photography that captures the emotion and authentic connections of this day. You'll find all the moments you'd expect to find captured, and likely some you did not even realize happened but are so glad they did.
Your gallery will be tied to a professional print lab, allowing you to purchase high quality prints, art work, or cards to be delivered directly to you so you can share the magic of that special day!
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$1900 for up to 4 hours of coverage, single photographer
Pricing Details
OPTIONAL ADD ONS
B'NAI MITZVAH service + PARTY COVERAGE
B'NAI MITZVAH service or party only COVERAGE
$3200 for up to 7 hours of coverage, single photographer. Option to add additional hours of coverage @ $450/hr
Want to book a portrait session in advance of your b'nai mitzvah to use for programs, welcome signage or other party decor? Let's do it! Need coverage of your Shabbat dinner with all your out of town family? Great idea! Have a huge party venue and want to add a second shooter? Perfect! I can customize a quote specific to your needs!
Alison is more than a skilled photographer - she has the rare capability of making people forget that they're being photographed, allowing her to capture my daughter’s personality in each image. Her photos make me feel like I’m living these moments again, disproving the adage that you can’t go back. When I saw the amazing photos from my daughter’s Bat Mitzvah, I made sure to elicit a promise from Alison that she would include both of my daughters on her schedule for senior portraits, and I’m grateful that she was able to fit us in. Having too many beautiful photos to choose from is a problem I’m very happy to have.
- Edana
Alison is a true artist. Her superior high quality and stunning style shine bright in every photo. Alison’s ability to instantly create a comfortable atmosphere while capturing beautiful and meaningful moments is why we have booked her for multiple important milestones. Her warm presence and calmness eased stressful family dynamics - that alone is priceless. After two bat mitzvahs and a senior session, our home is filled with stunning photos we will cherish forever. We are so lucky to have found Alison!
- Randi
I wanted to find a photographer that would capture my daughter today, but would also see and capture her whole being, all eighteen years of her. Alison did this. She made the session fun, comfortable, and she effortlessly brought out the light in Lucy's spirit. She made my senior felt seen, special and taken care of. What a gift. We feel so lucky to have found her!
- Kristen
I do not have words to express what an absolute total package it is to work with Alison. Alison is a professional who knows how and when to get the perfect shot, while at the same time bringing warmth and humor to a sacred celebratory experience. The results of our relationship are priceless pictures we are moved by viewing again and again. 10/10 would work with Alison again for any of our family photography needs!
- Zoe
Alison photographed our daughter and family for her Bat mitzvah in 2016. What an easy experience! Anna was shy, easily overwhelmed, and slightly uncomfortable being photographed, but Alison immediately put her at ease with her gentle yet upbeat personality. Soon Anna was giggling, and to this day they are my favorite photos of her; we truly treasure them. So it was an easy choice to call Alison again in 2020 for Anna’s senior photos. As expected, the experience was well-planned, calm and relaxed, and the photos are absolutely beautiful.
- Molly
Alison was a joy to work with, from beginning to end. So professional, thorough and sweet in her communications, and then you meet her and she's even lovelier in person! To say my daughter has a passion for books would be a huge understatement. Alison was not only willing but encouraged her to reach out to the local bookstore to have part of the photoshoot there. It made the experience (and the pictures) a truly unique and beautiful experience! When it was time for my son's senior portraits it was a no-brainer. Alison has a huge gift of putting kids (teenagers!) at ease and bringing out their best most natural selves. The photos she took will prominently be on display in our home for a lifetime! Thank you Alison!
- Annie
We could not be happier with the beautiful images Alison created. She really captured Davis' personality in that moment in time and we so enjoyed the session with her. She is so kind, fun and relaxed, it’s no wonder she makes such beautiful images. We are so grateful for her time - these are memories we will keep forever!
- Irene
I will always stand behind my saying “Nobody does color like Alison.” Every person, young or old - every senior in high school, Bar/Bat Mitzvah or special photography session - will be so proud with the photographs to admire as memories to last a lifetime. Alison has always listened to what I would like out of our sessions: my dreams and goals to cherish as memories to last a lifetime. When you look at the beautiful detailed outfit, or the amazing background, you too will be saying “Nobody does color like Alison.”
- Raquel
Alison is a master at making you feel comfortable during the photography session. She suggests locations, poses, special spots with the best lighting all with a smile on her face and words of calming and support! She truly is an expert at her craft and the photos will come out exactly as what you wish. I have hired Alison for a quick 15 minute grad session for my son who will only tolerate a few pictures and I have hired Alison for a few hours grad session for my daughter who wanted flowers and 3 dress changes! We will be hiring Alison in the future!
- Arden
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