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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.
This is Shannon who is due in Match. She wanted very sweet simple portraits. her and her husband, Bryan, enjoyed being in the studio and it was a nice relaxing session.
here is one from her session.
Analisse came into my studio sleeping and left my studio sleeping.
We Couldn’t have had a better session. She was in a good mood expect when she was hungry. Other than that she didn’t mind being on her tummy at all.
Thank goodness I had my v8 splash on hand to keep mom’s (Sandra) thirst quenched. That is now her favorite drink because of me!
Let’s see what 4 months of growing did to Analisse:
Check out these beautiful eyes!!! I HAD to get up close to show off her eyes. They really are something!
What a cutie!!! See you in another 4 months.
Ok……..
thinking………..
Hmmmmm………
What do I do today?!?!?!
What will be different about HIS portraits that no one else has????
I’ve photographed all of their friends in the same temple.
They are using me for my creative talents.
I hope you think of something.
So those are my thoughts as I am arriving at B’nai Shalom of Olney today to photograph Jake’s Bar Mitzvah Portraits before his ceremony and party Saturday night. As previously mentioned I am sure I would feel uneasy if I didn’t walk away with SOMETHING different and unique compared to the rest of their friends. Heaven knows they’re watchin’!
SO I learned something today. Well I was reminded of something today that I almost forgot. Here it is: “get to know your clients personally.” I have Charlie, Jake’s father, to thank for reminding me of that. He mentioned that Jake plays piano and asked if I could take a portrait of him playing the one in the Temple. Naturally I was happy to do it and grateful he mentioned something about Jake that was personal. I needed that ‘touch’ for today’s portraits. So I have to remember from now on to find out as much as possible about each of my clients. The more I know the more I am able to customize their portraits that speak more about them instead of just what they are doing.
Thank you Weiss family see you tomorrow night!
Photography will always be something I enjoy whether or not I am doing it for a living or not. (Hopefully for a living!) So while I am here I like to try new things even if it is taking an idea I have already used and making it 10% different.
I met Charlotte and her family down at B’nai Shalom of Olney this evening. We played with light a little bit and also did (what I call) “the staples” as well. However it’s the creative stuff that makes me smile. I don’t think I could keep photographing professionally if I was turning out the same ole mundane stuff everyone else was doing. What sets me apart then? (other than my eccentric personality and charisma!!!).
Once again the whole family was nice and very easy to work with. I must be the luckiest photographer in the world because I have yet to have a family that is hard to work with. Thank you Lavigna family and I look forward to seeing you Saturday night after the Bat Mitzvah
Ah yes. Never before did I think I would laugh so much inside a Shule (temple). Enter the Lipka’s. Laughter certainly doesn’t run short in their family.
Despite all the humor, PG-13 moments and , ’someone from above’ speaking to us over the microphone we certainly got some amazing portraits. Here are a few from last night.
The best part of my night was practicing my Espanol with the closing custodian at the Shule with the night custodian. He couldn’t speak english and I only remember what they taught me in 9th grade. I did manage to ask him his name…Lucas was his name. He helped me carry the equipment out to my car.
It was a good night and I look forward to the reception on Saturday.
Wow what a fun session.
Quincy came into the studio on Monday looking for new promotional images for his new CD coming out. His new ‘Pre-Release’ single “Don’t Give it Away” is being put out in the next few weeks and hopefully might be a theme song for one of our presidential candidates in the upcoming elections. We’ll be pullin’ for you to achieve that goal. Here are some of my favorites.
We had Olivia in our studio today and had an amazing time. We laughed and played with lots of different things. Her laugh and smile was incredible. She showed up in such a good mood and lasted almost a full two hours. Mom was such a great help keeping little Olivia in her good spirits.
I know I am teasing everyone by not showing her amazing smile but this one below, in my opinion, is just too adorable for words. Her eyes just make me stop and stare at them for a minute or two.
Enjoy. See more of her in my galleries under my ‘portfolio’ in a few weeks.
Ben and his family met me at Temple Beth-Am in Philadelphia this apst Wednesday for Bimah portraits. It was my first time in this Shule and was completely awe-struck at the beauty of the Arc ( or is it Ark?). Ok anyway this was made completely out of stained glass. I have never seen such a colorful Arc.
Here are some teaser portraits from our Bimah session yesterday. The reception is on Saturday so be sure to tune come back here for an update and some teaser portraits from then as well.
Everyone was really nice. I hope Ben remembers how to put on his Talis because I won’t be there to do it for him on Saturday LOL. Good luck Ben. Mazel Tov.
This was from a wedding back in Sept 2007 down in Parkville, Maryland (MD) but I just received this last week.
My husband and I used Josh Barry Photography for our wedding in September 2007. He is an outstanding photographer. He not only takes beautiful pictures using a variety of techniques, his approach to photography is very lively and fun while still very professional. He has the creativity and intuition to see something and to envision using it as a prop in his picture and is very comfortable doing so. He makes everyone feel comfortable and relaxed while he is taking pictures. Josh takes beautifully posed pictures as well as pictures where he is capturing the moment. He is able to catch moments so subtly that the subject isn’t even aware of the fact that he’s photographing them at that moment. As a bride, Josh made me feel special while ensuring that I was comfortable and relaxed. He makes every one of the guests feel comfortable too. Our wedding guests all commented on how great the photographer was and how much fun he was. Josh got fantastic shots without being intrusive. The pictures Josh took for us are absolutely beautiful and everyone that has seen them were equally impressed. I highly recommend using Josh Barry Photography for any of your photography needs. He is extremely talented and creative, very personable and also very accommodating. Again, we highly recommend Josh!
Patty & Jim Hollister
Parkville, MD
Feb
05
Jeremy Cohen’s Bar Mitzvah
Jeremy’s Bar Mitzvah took place at the Liberty Jewish Center in Pikesville and his reception at Ner Tamid in Baltimore. Hats off to his entire family for having JEremy apart of their family. He is definitely a mench and has something to offer to the Jewish adult world.
He and his family were so pleasant and all around good people. Here are some from his Bimah Portraits and Party.
- THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR A GREAT 2008! HERE'S TO ALL THE NEW FACES I'LL FIND IN 2009!
