Beach Bat Mitzvah Party {St. Louis Vacation Photographer}

September 4, 2015 · Events, Vacations

Three months ago, in a panic, my close friends called me because their Bat Mitzvah photographer was missing on the morning of Alia’s make-up rehearsal portraits (she had been sick during her real rehearsal just weeks before). Un-showered and still in my pajamas, I told them not to worry, and that I would be right up! Although I expected nothing in return, when I arrived at synagogue with my gear, a teary-eyed dad (my good friend Rob) invited me to join his wife (my good friend Kalanit), his daughter (Alia), and her best friend (Jillian) in Florida for Alia’s girls only Bat Mitzvah vacation celebration! I gratefully accepted the invitation, rearranged my schedule, and joined them in Florida two weeks later. Here are some highlights from our memorable experience!

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Notice the photo streaker?

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I don’t think I’ve ever seen these two so close!

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Sunrise at Lighthouse Beach on Sanibel Island…

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Window shopping!

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While sitting on the patio at a restaurant, I noticed how beautiful Alia looked in the sunlight and had to grab this shot!

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This image was captured while we were on our own private boat tour with Just Add Water and Fun!

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Mother and daughter watching the sun set on Captiva Island…

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Sunset on Fort Meyers Beach…

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Thank you so much for allowing me to save these moments of time for you to remember!! Mazel tov!

Beach Bat Mitzvah Party {St. Louis Vacation Photographer}

2 Comments

  • Kalanit Chappell · Posted September 4, 2015 at 1:52 pm · Link · Reply

    WOW!!! Amazing photographs!!! Love the energy and beauty you captured of Alia’s post-rehearsal, and her girls trip to Florida!!!

    • Firefly Universe Blog · Posted September 4, 2015 at 1:57 pm · Link · Reply

      Thank you SO much for bringing me along!!!!! What a beautiful time in your lives!

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