Category: Kiddos

Ilana Becomes a Bat Mitzvah Next Month! {St. Louis Bat Mitzvah Photographer}

September 25, 2017 · Get to Know You Sessions, Kiddos

In just a few weeks, Ilana will step onto the Bimah at synagogue to lead services and read from the Torah as a Jewish adult. Since I was able to photograph her brother’s Bar Mitzvah two and a half years ago, it’s especially fun to get to see Ilana in the spotlight this time. She is fun, energetic, strong, determined, and adorable! I’m excited to see her shine next month!

Ilana Becomes a Bat Mitzvah Next Month! {St. Louis Bat Mitzvah Photographer}

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Total Solar Eclipse in Leasburg, Missouri 2017 {St. Louis Child Photographer}

August 22, 2017 · Kiddos, Snapshots, Vacations

My family and I, along with some close friends, met in the path of totality, at one of our favorite campgrounds, Ozark Outdoors Riverfront Resort, in Leasburg, Missouri to witness and experience the amazing transformation of our sky during the 2017 solar eclipse. We were lucky to have 2 minutes and 5 seconds of totality surrounded by the beauty of the Meramec River.

One of the most memorable parts of my experience was the changing of the light, from a typical sunny summer day to a dimming warm light that casted detailed shadows like we had never seen. Hearing and feeling the shared excitement of family, friends, and strangers brought a unique feeling of connection and solidarity. Not only did the sky radiate with the colors of a sunset and the bugs start chirping as we had heard would happen, but our children actually decided to change out of their swimming suits and put on dry clothes because they were “done swimming for the day” as the moon continued on it’s journey past the sun. Only after the eclipse was totally over did they realize that it was still early afternoon and, with a hot summer sun once again blazing above their heads, there was still plenty of time to float down the river a couple more times.

Here are some moments I was able to capture…

Total Solar Eclipse in Leasburg, Missouri 2017 {St. Louis Child Photographer}

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Arkansas Spring Break {Family Vacation Photographer}

March 30, 2017 · Kiddos, Snapshots, The Great Outdoors, Vacations

A friend of mine asked me if I wanted to join her and her daughters (who are also friends with my children) in crystal mining and camping in Arkansas for a few days during Spring Break. If you know me, you know there’s a slim chance I’ll say no to an invitation to go camping. It’s my favorite thing to do!! We camped on Lake Ouachita at Joplin Campground and had a blast mining for crystals. It was such a beautiful few days away from home!

Arkansas Spring Break {Family Vacation Photographer}

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Sweet Baby Boy #3!! {St. Louis Newborn Photographer}

March 7, 2017 · Family Bonds, Growing Babies, Just Born, Kiddos

Welcome to the world Baby “W!” I’ve had the honor of taking his brothers’ portraits a couple of times, so I was extra excited when Mom called to tell me that he was on the way! What a fun family with three adorable boys!!! Here are some super sweet moments from Baby “W’s” newborn session at seven weeks!

One of my favorite things in the world is a full baby belly…

OMGosh!! What a perfect moment!

I think this is the biggest newborn smile I’ve ever caught with my camera!

Congratulations to Mom, Dad, and Big Brothers “D” and “G”!!

Sweet Baby Boy #3!! {St. Louis Newborn Photographer}

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Ellior's Get to Know You Session {St. Louis Bat Mitzvah Photographer}

February 16, 2017 · Get to Know You Sessions, Kiddos

It is so hard to believe that I began photographing Ellior’s family during her big sister’s Get to Know You Session back in 2011, and now, only five years later, after also photographing her two big brothers, it’s finally Ellior’s turn!! I’ve been so honored to be part of this family’s special moments, and can’t wait to see how amazing Ellior will be on the Bimah in May!

Ellior’s Get to Know You Session {St. Louis Bat Mitzvah Photographer}

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  • Betti Blumoff · Posted February 16, 2017 at 5:08 pm · Link · Reply

    Ellior is a terrific young lady. I’m so glad to have her in drama class.
    Looking forward to her Simcha.

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Happy 1st Birthday Baby "J"!! {St. Louis Baby Photographer}

February 8, 2017 · Birthday Shoots, Family Bonds, Growing Babies, Kiddos

This family seriously deserves a round of applause. Out of four children, they managed to complete my “Growing Baby’s 1st Year” set of portrait sessions with their first baby (that’s not so hard) and their FOURTH (that’s a much bigger challenge)!! We were so lucky to have a gorgeous, sunny, 60 degree day during Baby “J’s” 1st birthday photo session last Sunday. Unfortunately, the beautiful weather didn’t make it any easier to get two adults, two children, a toddler, and a 12 month old baby to all smile and look at the camera at the same time! I still had so much fun with them though! Here are a few moments from Baby “J’s” portrait session:

Happy 1st Birthday Baby “J”!! {St. Louis Baby Photographer}

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Spring 2017 Bar Mitzvah {St. Louis Bar Mitzvah Photographer}

December 6, 2016 · Get to Know You Sessions, Kiddos

I’ve known this soon-to-be Bar Mitzvah boy for years, and have had the pleasure of celebrating many holidays, Shabbatot, and my daughter’s Bat Mitzvah with him and his family, but it wasn’t until after his “Get to Know You” Session that he totally opened up to me. I felt so special when he sprung up a fun conversation with me when I saw him at a Bar Mitzvah party a couple of weeks later! He’s sooo sweet and completely adorable. I’m super excited to capture his big weekend next Spring and to celebrate another special moment with his family!!

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Spring 2017 Bar Mitzvah {St. Louis Bar Mitzvah Photographer}

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Danielle's Bat Mitzvah Coming Soon! {St. Louis Children's Photographer}

December 1, 2016 · Kiddos

Danielle’s Bat Mitzvah is coming up in just a few weeks!! Here are a few portraits from her “Get to Know You” Session! I can’t wait to see you on the bimah Danielle!

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Three Adorable Boys!! {St. Louis Children's Portrait Photographer}

November 28, 2016 · Family Bonds, Growing Babies, Kiddos

Lucky, lucky, lucky me!!! I’m so excited that I got to photograph this family again! I have been given the honor ever since their first son was born, but it had been quite awhile since I’d seen them. I had so much fun capturing these sweet, fun moments!!

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Three Adorable Boys!! {St. Louis Baby Photographer}

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Camp Ben Frankel {St. Louis Vacation Photographer}

October 25, 2016 · Kiddos, Snapshots, The Great Outdoors, Vacations

I was so lucky to visit my daughter’s Jewish sleep away camp for four days last summer with a mission to capture the joy and community at this very special place. Here are some of the moments I preserved! For more information about this sweet, small, wonderful camp, visit http://campbenfrankel.com.

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Everyone works together to clean up the camp in preparation for Shabbat.

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And the boys begin a Shabbat Walk down to the girls’ side of camp for some photo opps with friends.

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Havdalah was so beautiful!

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I spent my last day at the Maccabi Games!

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Thank you to “Chief” for allowing me to experience your amazing camp, and thanks to all of the staff, counselors, CIT’s, and kiddos for making me feel welcome!!!

Lots of love…Neshama

Camp Ben Frankel {St. Louis Vacation Photographer}

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  • Kalanit Chappell · Posted October 28, 2016 at 2:05 pm · Link · Reply

    These pictures are fantastic, and perfectly catch the camp experience at Camp Ben Frankel. My daughter, who has been to Ben Frankel, for four years now, cannot get enough of looking at them! My younger daughter cannot wait until she is old enough. I love the variety of activities, the diversity of the children, and ALL THE SMILES!!!

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