Oh it’s so good to be back behind the camera for events! And what a way to kick off the semi-post COVID event season with this beautiful family’s backyard Bar Mitzvah and celebration. Diego’s Bar Mitzvah was our first event post-mass vaccine rollouts and outdoor mask mandates had been lifted just days before. It was absolutely amazing to see everyone in this family getting to greet each other with big hugs and SMILES. I didn’t realize how long it’s been since we’ve seen a smile that wasn’t from someone in our own immediate family.
Diego’s Bar Mitzvah was originally set for fall of 2020 but with 200+ people for an inside event, mom, Erica, quickly rescheduled to Spring of 2021. When she unfortunately had to make the call to move the big celebration again to fall of 2021 the family decided to keep a small celebration on their spring date and I’m so glad!
As a Bar Mitzvah photographer, it’s not often that we get to witness, let alone photograph the actual ceremony but with their laid back Rabbi’s permission I was able to move about freely and photograph the entire ceremony. Since it was outside I had even MORE freedom to move about and really get fun reactions and glances.
This event really warmed my heart on so many levels – getting outside and photographing in the beautiful spring weather, seeing smiling and unmasked faces, seeing the joy on everyone’s face as they got to hug! And now I’m off to write a Thank You note to the family’s next door neighbor for that beautiful Magnolia tree and all their gardening that was the backdrop for the family portraits. (who doesn’t love a stunning magnolia?)
Backyard Bar Mitzvah Photos
by Maine Bar Mitzvah Photographers, Two Adventurous Souls
Brittany and Dean are creative Portland Maine Bar Mitzvah Photographers who loving having fun with our families. We work individually to capture every emotion and angle that makes your family unique. Two Adventurous Souls uses a mix of posed portraits along with candids and game playing to bring you variety. Brittany and Dean photograph families separate from Boston all the way to Bar Harbor! For more info please contact us about your Bar and Bat Mitzvah photos.