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Miranda’s Bat Mitzvah Temple Adat Chaim, Maryland

Josh Barry — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:17:22 +0000

Miranda’s Bat Mitzvah from Adat Chaim in Maryland

Marli’s Bat Mitzvah – Or Shalom {Philadelphia/Berwyn}

Josh Barry — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:06:02 +0000

Lots of fun yesterday with the Markovitz family down at Or Shalom in Berwyn, Pa. Mindy, Marli’s mom, found me through her sister when I photographed her nephew’s Bar Mitzvah down in Baltimore. Everyone was in good spirits yesterday and made the day so much fun. If yesterday was any indication on the level of fun we are going to have Saturday nght I had better bring my helmet to the party on Saturday. =)

Here are a couple from yesterday. See you on Saturday Markovitz family.

Philadelphia Bat Mitzvah Photographer

This is why I’m a photographer

Josh Barry — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 22:14:41 +0000

I had the pleasure and privilege of photographing Kim and her wonderful family this past week for her Bat Mitzvah over at Temple Beth Am near Philadelphia. Kim is such a sweety, always graciously accepting praise, smiling, and allowing me to take her photographs. Her friends adore her and her family loves her very much.

Here is an email I just received from the mother of Kim after the party on Saturday. This was addressed to myself, the DJ and the event coordinator.

“gentlemen,
Words can not adequately convey how much we loved our day! You ALL out did yourselves, providing THE BEST of everything, catering, music and photography. There was NOTHING we would change, and only wish the day did not have to end. I know our memories will last a lifetime. It was a real pleasure preparing for Kim’s Bat Mitzvah, with your help and guidance and we would not hesitate to recommend you to our friends and family!

thanks again and hope we need your services again someday.”

This is what keeps me going. Money is secondary and is only a means to survive and live off of photography but emails like this are what I live for. These are what keep me motivated. I just hope I don’t get too old to do this one day. maybe they’ll find the fountain of youth by then!

Thanks Kramer family!

Here are some portraits from the temple we photographed last Wednesday.

Bat Mitzvah Photography Baltimore Maryland

Josh Barry — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:33:16 +0000

This was unique for me as it is rare I get to photograph two siblings at the same time. They both were from the same family yet their personalities were so different. They rounded out their wonderful family very well. This was special for the entire family. I tried to make sure I got portraits of each of them alone to emphasize their individuality.

The party is tomorrow! This is going to be a fun party!

Bat Mitzvah Photographers Maryland

Rachel’s Bat Mitzvah Cherry Hill, NJ

Josh Barry — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 03:30:46 +0000

This was my first time and probably my last time (since they are changing buildings soon) that I will be here. The synagogue was beautiful. So much light and stained glass.

This is Rachel and her brother, Max, and sister, Nikki (did I spell it right?). I love doing this type of image. I love how the scrolls lit up giving a wondrous, almost magical feel to it. I’ll be at her reception on Saturday and everything looks to be ready to go. Can’t wait!

Thanks to the Winigrad family. I hope you enjoy your portraits!

Bat Mitzvah Photographers Cherry Hill, NJ
Bar Mitzvah Photographers Cherry Hill, NJ

Dana’s Bat Mitzvah, Fulton Maryland

Josh Barry — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 03:28:25 +0000

Temple Isaiah is new to me. It is located in Fulton Maryland. Seriously, GREAT NATURAL LIGHT all through the building.

Dana had her last practice today and right afterward we took her Bimah portraits. Usually I just post one example but Gordon, Dana’s brother, had his grandfather’s fedora on his head and we grabbed this portrait of him as well.

So here are my two favorites from today. See you tomorrow at the reception everyone!