Lana's Bat Mitzvah Pre Shoot | Design District Miami, FL Photographer

Lana’s Bat Mitzvah pre shoot in the Miami Design District had that perfect mix of style, color and personality that makes this spot such a favorite. She settled in right away, moving through the bold architecture and bright corners with so much ease. The district gave us endless backdrops, and Lana brought her own spark to every one.

What made the session even sweeter was watching her interact with her younger sisters and her parents. Her sisters were so excited to be part of it, jumping in for little moments and giving us those genuine sibling smiles that you can’t stage. Lana was patient and playful with them, and it added a softness to the shoot that balanced the modern vibe of the district. Her mom and dad were right there too, proud and relaxed, soaking in the moment and enjoying watching their girl shine.

I’m excited for her Bat Mitzvah next month. As a South Florida mitzvah photographer, these pre shoots are some of my favorite sessions because they set the tone and let the personality and family dynamic come through. Lana’s session had all of that, and I can’t wait to capture the rest of her celebration.

W Fam Design District Miami Lifestyle Family Photographer

All my families are special, but this one is perhaps the most special! They discovered me early on in my photography career, and have loyally and faithfully shared with me the joy of spending time with them to document their beautiful family annually! I am so grateful for their continued support, and honored to be creating, capturing, and freezing time for this family! This year, we ventured down to Miami’s Design District for some modern architecture and fun!

Tanya, Spencer, Wyatt, and McKenna | Design District Lifestyle Family Photography

I love getting to explore new places, and I love how much this family loves to explore. They moved here from Chicago about a year ago, when they found me on Instagram and we met for the first time. I’ve really enjoyed keeping up with them and all of their local adventures on Facebook and Instagram, even seeing how they’re managing to keep their love and joy and adventure and exploring going through the pandemic. This year, mom suggested shooting with the Design District in Miami as a backdrop, and of course I was game. They were up for more fun, and I love how that feeling jumps out of the photos in their gallery.

I also love when clients become friends. I call them ‘frients’. I was drawn to Tanya’s sense of adventure immediately, and we’ve been talking about getting together for some time. It finally happened the day after their photo shoot, when she and a friend joined me and a friend for some paddleboarding! Let’s not wait another year to get together again!