One of my favorite families! Session number six I believe, with Miss "O" and her family. I love my annual phone call to schedule these sessions and watching all three of their kids grow is a very cool aspect of my art. This family always reminds me that I am not only a photographer, but a historian, and these will be the visual memories they will share over the years.
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Cosette had a gorgeous Bat Mitzvah celebration following her morning service at Congregation Ner Tamid, in Palos Verdes. She read her Torah portion to a packed house on a beautiful September day. The evening party was at the Norris Pavilion, one of my favorite venues, also in Palos Verdes.
Loved working with Nina Bracker Events once again on this gorgeous event!
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Sami's ocean themed Bat Mitzvah was held on an amazingly gorgeous Malibu day. Held at Wilshire Boulevard Temple's Camp Hess Kramer, this amazing outdoor Bat Mitzvah was one of a kind. I grew up going to camp every summer so this sort of event was my cup of tea. There was something just so... honest about the entire celebration. The whole event concentrated on celebrating Sami and connecting with family and friends. Some people even slept over at the camp, making this a terrific, weekend long event.
I love that all the guests meet at a central location on the camp grounds then walked as a group up to the outdoor sanctuary location.
The food, prepared by the camps Chef John Bard, was unbelievable. Besides the wonderful presentation, it was some of the best I've had.
All the planning and gorgeous details were created by Sami's mom Judi, who happens to be the creative force behind Mitzvah Mama.
Other terrific vendors:
Glitter Body Art: Lindsay of Glimmer Body Art
DJ: Anthony of Feet First Eventertainment
John Bard Says:
Great Event! Really came together with Great People and a Great Family! Ari Kaplan, The Best!
(10.10.12 - 01:14 PM)
Leah Granof Says:
Dear Samantha - These photos capture the joy and excitement of your day. You look soooo beautiful and elegant - Grandpa and I are reminded of your religious accomplishment and your personal grace. Love you gma & gpa
(10.10.12 - 09:29 PM)
marla Says:
Oh what a fun event and you captured it beautifully! That challah bread is amazing!
(10.13.12 - 04:47 AM)
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I loved Danny and Linda since our very first meeting when they said they were at the bar. It wasn't a sign of them being big drinkers, just a couple so full of laughter, laid back, and having fun. And their summer wedding echoed this no fuss aspect of who these two are at heart.
Their event, at my favorite Inn of the Seventh Ray, was a casual celebration and these two made it as much about their guests as it was about them. Like a really big dinner party with some great live music playing in the background. Linda was more interested in getting photos with all her guests then running off to do portraits of her and Danny. A real sign of what is at the core of these two great people.
{Of course Danny being hilarious and Linda being gorgeous and looking fierce on her big day didn't hurt either!}
Vendors that made the day rock for Linda and Danny:
Awesome coordinator: Kirsten of Inn of the seventh Ray-venue, catering, and cake
Florist: Kelly of Garden Spells
Makeup Artist: Maria Flanagan
Hair stylist: Jeffrey Tjoa
Dress: Nicole Miller
Shoes: Jimmy Choo
Guitarist: Alberto Dal Pino
Live Music: Boyer Productions
To see more of their wedding, check out the slideshow:
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