Jonah’s Bar Mitzvah pre shoot took us to Robbins Park in Davie, one of my favorite spots for its lovely nature and pretty light most times of the day. It’s the kind of place that feels easy the moment you arrive, and Jonah settled right into it.
At the beginning of the session, he and his sister started playfully roughhousing after their first set of portraits, and I was very encouraging of this behavior. I wanted them to be themselves and have fun because when you are having fun, your photos reflect this feeling, and that is where the magic happens. That unfiltered energy carried through to their parents, and the whole family shared joy the entire session. Lifestyle photography is this hybrid between portraiture and documentary, a collaborative experience where I am giving prompts and you are allowing a natural, playful flow that encourages new prompts. They inspired me to try things I had not tried in a while, and they pulled it off beautifully.
As a South Florida Bar Mitzvah photographer, I love capturing these moments in Davie, Weston, Boca Raton and Miami. Pre shoots like Jonah’s are such a reminder that the best photos come from letting kids be who they are and enjoying the experience. If you are planning a Bar Mitzvah and want photography that feels natural, warm and true to your family, I would be honored to document your milestone.
