I had the great fortune of shooting the B'nai Mitzvah of these gorgeous cousins recently. They were so fun and photogenic! And the Northridge location of their ceremony was to die for, with light streaming in from walls of windows on three sides. But what struck me the most was the enormous family turnout from across the nation and a room this vast filled with so much love for Emma and Griffin.
The kids moms, Cathy and Stacey, did an amazing job planning this event and all the details. Cathy was also the officiant. I was already a fan of hers after seeing her at another Bar Mitzvah, but seeing her do her own daughter and nephews ceremony was so touching.
I love the tradition of throwing candy at a Mitzvah, to wish the boy/girl a "sweet" life as they make the transition to adulthood. It always makes for fun photos.
Emma and Griffin's party was a fun luncheon with music going all day while the kids ran around doing various activities and eating great food from Rita's Gourmet Catering and bread from Homeboy Industries bakery. (Rita had some of the best mac and cheese I've had! I highly recommend them!) And of course there was a candy bar. Yea! (Love the toothbrush idea!)
A fun photo booth and glitter tattoos kept the kids busy.
love the pics...seems like forever ago that michael and i had our b'nai mitzvah :)
(06.09.11 - 10:54 AM)