Bat Mitzvah and Bar Mitzvah Photography Before Shabbat

Friends,

As I prepare for a Bat Mitzvah, I was thinking of all the important images that a family wants.

Oh, sure - the fun times at the Simcha are terrfic and their extended family members will probably look happy, relaxed, and full of energy.

And there are many parts of this Simcha I could focus on, but I'd like to chat just a moment about the posed images that take place sometime prior to Shabbat when the family can gather in the sanctuary, the arc is open, the Torah is out, Rabbi is often there, and the family is gathered around.

I have friends who grew up in the 60s who have images from this time in their albums, and I have found families STILL enjoy them today.

Oh, sure - Michael or Allison might want me to focus on their friends, the dancing, the games they play... and all of that is important.

But when families look back to this most important time, the Bat Mitzvah photography or Bar Mitzvah photography that really speaks to them is when their family was gathered on the Bimah. Connections - FAMILY connnections!

And when I photograph a family for images like this it is usually done the Thursday prior to Shabbat. We gather for 60 - 90 minutes when the family isn't rushing off to see relatives, share a toast, play with a friend.

We have time, even in just this short space, to create some wonderful portraits that will speak to generations about the traditions being continued on this very important day.

Both albums and individual portraits created at this time are precious... and families continue to focus on them as their most important memories of this emotional family time.

Best,

Charlie Seymour, Jr.
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