Apparently it’s bar/bat mitzvah season in my bsquared world which is great because coming up next is communion season, so I hit a little of both! I was lucky enough to photograph Zoe’s bat mitzvah and had a great time doing so. Lots of pictures ahead so get comfy.

The boys couldn’t wait to escape the picture portion of the day.Twins! (familiar with those)I get the same face when someone brings me sushi!One of my favorite couples. Emotional grandpa at the candle lighting.The story that went along with this one was so freaking funny, I was totally cracking up. “your mom is dead! your mom is dead!”Congratulations Zoe and family! May you always be surrounded by love and laughs!

Alex and his family came to me from a great past bsquared client who’s son’s bar mitzvah I had photographed, so I knew it would be a good one! And they didn’t disappoint! Alex was a great kid and his family was all super nice. We met at the East End Temple in downtown NYC, which was really pretty (but had no heat. NO HEAT! And it was 19 degrees out that morning. I’m just happy that all of my shivering didn’t cause blurry photos!!) Alex was a real trooper, even heading outside for a few quick shots with me. I was only there until the service began (no photography allowed during the actual service) but got in as much as I could before I had to go.

Grandpa and his boys.The family tallis from 1922. The rabbi came in early and gave us a little access to the Torah and a little practice for Alex. The last shot from the balcony before I got in trouble and had to go. (guess I wasn’t really supposed to be shooting from up there). Oh well, still got a shot in!