This was my second Bar Mitzvah ever and it was just some portraits but I really enjoy shooting Bar Mitzvahs. I love just learning all about a totally different religion and really a culture–the Jewish faith has so many different traditions that are so fascinating to me.

Not to mention, the people I have been blessed to work with so far are pretty awesome. This is wonderful family, the Burnstein’s! I know Renee, from when I was working in the school system, she subbed for our school. She’s awesome! So when she asked, of course I said YES!! I met them at the synagogue and grabbed a few shots of Ben before the ceremony.

Let’s talk about Ben for a second…this kid was AWESOME!! He was totally into pictures, he posed, he walked around with me and picked out different spots, he smiled without it having to be pulled outta him, the boy even offered up his own ideas of stuff he wanted to do! I mean seriously what normal 13 year old boy does that?! None I have yet to meet…but I would L.O.V.E to meet more of them that’s for sure.

Anyways, enjoy some shots of the handsome boy turned man, Ben!

Mazel Tov Ben!!!