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Bar Mitzvah at Capitale NYC

Ellen — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:44:48 +0000

You may recognize Benji from the fencing photos we made several months ago in Riverside Park. [click here to see them] Saturday was the big day, and when it was all over Benji celebrated at Capitale on the Bowery. I think he looks so awesome in his tux.

Benji A Fencing Portrait

Ellen — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:11:47 +0000

Benji loves fencing. So together with his mom they agreed we would do a portrait of him dressed for fencing as a possible sign in board for his upcoming Bar Mitzvah. I know, he does not look like he will be 13! We went to the brand new southern extension of Riverside Park in NYC. It’s right on the Husdon River, under the West Side Highway. The Sun kept going in and out as Benji went through his “moves,” giving me so much variety. When I shoot for sign in boards I deliberately look to leave lots of negative space for everyone to sign.

Benji poses with his sword near Riverside Park, NYC

Alex Citi Field Bar Mitzvah

Ellen — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:54:36 +0000

Alex celebrated his Bar Mitzvah with his family and friends at a fun dance party in Citi Field Stadium. Mr Met was there – he danced with everyone and he is so good natured, he let the kids touch his head! It seems people love to touch Mr Met on the head. Citi Field was the perfect location for Alex: he is a ranked tennis player in his age group and has spent many hours training at the USTA tennis center in Flushing Meadow. From Caesars Club you can see the tennis center and the Manhattan skyline. At sunset, it was breathtaking. I thought I would post a few family photos from the hora – the entire family went up in a chair and I love the excitement that was captured.

Alex

Ellen — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 21:22:14 +0000

Leading up to a Bar Mitzvah, we often make time and do a few casual family portraits. In a few months it will be Alex’s Bar Mitzvah and since he has gone paperless, he needed a few action shots for his Bar Mitzvah website. A talented tennis player, in his age bracket Alex is ranked in the top 35 in singles tennis, it was fitting for us to do a tennis shoot.

Alex hitting tennis balls for me

Grant and Family

Ellen — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:23:33 +0000

CASUAL PORTRAITS