Category: Events
I had a blast with this beautiful, smart, joyful Washington University college graduate last week!! One of my specialties (and favorites) is high school senior portraits, but this was my first college graduate portrait session. College grad sessions are now definitely on my list of top three favorite sessions (the other one is newborns)! We had fun experimenting with champagne and sparkling apple cider popping in celebration! I love her positive attitude, and wish her the best on this next step in her journey through life!! It’s a huge moment to graduate from college after years of hard work and determination and to step into the world, ready to tackle it with new focused knowledge, excitement, and hope. It was truly an honor to be able to capture some memories of this time in Amy’s life. I know she will succeed!
Here are just a few of the happy moments we had together!
Mazel Tov to Washington University College Graduate Amy! {St. Louis College Grad Photographer}
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Mazel Tov "J"! {St. Louis Bat Mitzvah Photographer}
April 26, 2021 Events
This patient young woman waited an entire year to have her Bat Mitzvah due to the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the world. After multiple date changes, the family finally decided it was best to just wait until 2021. Although “J” was still unable to have a typical Bat Mitzvah party, she could, at least, have something smaller and more intimate, which I think is extra special. I love this family and I love this incredibly smart, unique, beautiful girl. Mazel tov everybody!! Thank you for allowing me to captured these moments!
Mazel Tov “J”! {St. Louis Bat Mitzvah Photographer}
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Our Baby's Bat Mitzvah {St. Louis Family & Bat Mitzvah Photographer}
September 9, 2020 Events
Well, aside from the fact that we’ve been living the strange reality into which the COVID-19 pandemic has forced us over the last six months, somehow our youngest child celebrated her Bat Mitzvah this Labor Day weekend and will turn thirteen next week! Although “L’s” Bat Mitzvah was very different than our first two children’s B’nai Mitzvah, it was, in a way, possibly a little more special. We were limited on the number of guests we could invite into the sanctuary. We all signed waivers to enter the synagogue, wore masks, and sat at least six feet apart from other families. Sadly, we had to leave out a lot of people we love, but we are grateful to have been able to invite at least a few of our closest family members and friends to witness and take part in an intimate ceremony. Most of these images are from the Bat Mitzvah rehearsal. I’ve also included two family portraits we were able to create in a park on Saturday afternoon.
Holding our breath!
Our Baby’s Bat Mitzvah {St. Louis Family & Bat Mitzvah Photographer}
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Homecoming Dance 2019 {St. Louis Portrait Photographer}
November 3, 2019 Events
Last night was my daughter’s high school Homecoming Dance. We’re lucky that her dance is later in the year because we get the beautiful Fall colors in the background!! Here she is with her best friend.
Friendship Dance 2019 {St. Louis Portrait Photographer}
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I photographed a very special graduation ceremony and party last weekend. Matthew graduated with awards and honors, and is on his way to college this Fall to study engineering! He sure has a proud papa!!
Here are family and friends waving from box seats…
Matthew’s smile grew as he got closer and closer to receiving his diploma.
They’ve received their diplomas and moved their tassels…official graduates!
Proud Dad sees his son shortly after the graduation…
Party time!
Here’s Matthew with his siblings!
I caught some sweet moments of Matthew with his brother and sister.
Family love!
One last portrait of Dad with his boys!
Congratulations Matthew! {St. Louis High School Senior Event Photographer}
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Eli's Bar Mitzvah {St. Louis Bar Mitzvah Photographer}
January 14, 2019 Events
Here are a few moments from sweet, funny, lovable, adorable Eli’s Bar Mitzvah rehearsal last month. Mazel tov to his beloved family!!
Eli’s Bar Mitzvah {St. Louis Bar Mitzvah Photographer}
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The December 5th Fund {St. Louis Lifestyle Photographer}
December 12, 2018 Events, Family Bonds, Snapshots
On Sunday, an incredible organization extended their generosity and kindness to my little brother Jesse, his wife Alecia, and their four children. The December 5th Fund brought approximately 30 volunteers out to my brother’s house to clean up and organize every floor and room, the front porch and back deck, and the garage. Along with local businesses, the organization donated time, furniture, gift cards, plants, bedding, household necessities, and so much more. While they worked to take care of the mess that cancer has brought into Jesse and Alecia’s home, they gave Jesse, Alecia, and their closest friends and family members a very special day to help them forget about the fight that we’ve all been battling together over the last nine months. You can read more about the organization by visiting their website. Here are some images from the first two-thirds of the day…
The day started with a delicious breakfast at Rooster on South Grand. I’m so happy Jesse liked my suggestion to go there since they offer great vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options (there were seven of us picky eaters), as well as lots of meat options to satisfy the rest of the group!
After breakfast, a smaller group had fun bowling for two hours at Pin Up Bowl on Delmar Blvd. in the U. City Loop!
As Jesse, Alecia, and the kids headed to the Blues Game, I went to their house to get some shots of the beautiful job the volunteers had done. What an unbelievable amount of Love they contributed. My heart is swelling.
Thank you to all of the volunteers and businesses who helped make this day special!
The December 5th Fund {St. Louis Lifestyle Photographer}
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Mazel Tov Rylie! {St. Louis Bat Mitzvah Photographer}
September 23, 2018 Events
Mazel tov to Rylie and her family! I photographed her older siblings’ B’nai Mitzvah a few years ago, so it was especially nice to see everyone again and to be able to capture these sweet moments for them during Rylie’s Bat Mitzvah rehearsal over Labor Day Weekend. Our synagogue is under major renovation, so I lost a lot of my favorite places to photograph, and I was also challenged to avoid all the construction in the background (which was EVERYWHERE)! Here are a few of my favorite images…
Mazel Tov Rylie! {St. Louis Bat Mitzvah Photographer}
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Mazel Tov Claire! {St. Louis Bat Mitzvah Photographer}
April 25, 2018 Events
It’s been awhile since I’ve found the time to update my blog, but Claire’s Bat Mitzvah photographs have been on my mind for many weeks, so I was determined to post some of my favorites!
Claire is a strong, confident, beautiful young woman who did an amazing job leading services during her Bat Mitzvah in March. Her family is incredibly sweet, and it is a joy to be able to document these happy moments in their lives.
Mazel Tov Claire! {St. Louis Bat Mitzvah Photographer}
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2018 Nishmah Women's Shabbat Retreat {St. Louis Event Photographer}
February 13, 2018 Events
I’m grateful that I had the opportunity to attend the 2018 Nishmah Women’s Shabbat Retreat at Cedar Creek in New Haven, Missouri last weekend. It was wonderful to connect with old and new friends from my Jewish community to celebrate Shabbat together, to enjoy delicious food and spirits, and to be inspired through learning, song, dance, yoga, meditation, hiking, and relaxation. Here are some highlights from the weekend that I was able to capture at the event before and after Shabbat!
2018 Nishmah Women’s Shabbat Retreat {St. Louis Event Photographer}
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Wonderful pictures Neshama. Keeping you & your family in my thoughts.
Thank you so much for the sweet thoughts Jenn!