Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah pre-shoots are offered by photographers in their package. Tip: Take advantage of this . The pre- shoot is often a casual setting an good opportunity for great family pictures. This is a good opportunity for the photographer to get to know and understand the family dynamics and how to get the best shot. The mitzvah boy/ girl could be shy and this allows them an opportunity to get comfortable with the camera and their photographer.
Many families like to use the pictures as part of the decor for the celebration. As an event planner I will often direct the photographer with pictures that I want – horizontal or vertical depending on the floor plan. If there is a theme – what to wear and possibly location. Below are some of our favorite pre-shoots where we incorporated pictures from the pre-shoot into the decor and branding.
Tip: Ask your photographer or vendor doing your montage to put the pictures on a loop which can be shown on screens throughout the event for everyone to enjoy.
Sam loved tennis. What better way to celebrate his Bar Mitzvah but on center court. Together with photographer Jeff Kolodny we selected the tennis stadium in Delray Beach where the celebration was taking place to do the pre-shoot. These pictures were handed over to a graphic designer who created the logo. A silhouette of Sam playing tennis was created with a collage of pictures from the shoot set within the silhouette. These images were used for over sized posters at the tennis stadium , guests place cards attached to lanyards and on screens in the reception areas. Photography by Jeff Kolodny Photography.
The theme for Andie’s Bat Mitzvah ( below ) was dance . She was both an amazing ballet dancer but also enjoyed ” street ” dance. Together with Linzi from Photography by Linzi we selected the graffiti walls and nearby railway tracks in Fort Lauderdale. What a fabulous shoot – a “magazine” shot was created on the railway tracks. Our photographer Linzi Altabet was truly able capture the essence of Andi’s passion for dance. The pictures were blown up and set on the draped walls in the party room and behind the DJ for everyone to enjoy. Side note: So as not to confuse you the photographer has the same name as me and spells it the same way – we love it. Photography: Photography by Linzi.
The theme for Dylan’s Bar Mitzvah was NYC but we wanted to focus on streets of New York and the graffiti walls in the city . Together with Plamen from Domino Arts Photography the graffiti walls in Fort Lauderdale was selected to incorporate an urban mood into the decor. The decorator incorporated the pictures by setting them on over sized faux brick walls which were sprayed with graffiti art. Photography : Domino Arts Photograpy
More images from any of the above Bar or Bat Mitzvah – click on the pictures.
Tip: Graffitti walls in Fort Lauderdale – how to get there. The area is between Andrews Avenue and Flagler Avenue, from Northwest 4th Street to Northwest 6th Street in the Downtown Fort Lauderdale Arts District.