I had the pleasure of photographing Jacob and Juliana's Bnei Mitzvah at their family home on Saturday, August 20, 2022. It was a hot summer's day, and the family looked gorgeous in their Bnei Mitzvah outfits.

We began the photos with mini-sessions of Jacob and Juliana. They were both so natural in front of the camera, and I loved seeing their personalities shine through in the shots.

After the kids' mini-sessions, I had the pleasure of working with the immediate family and grandparents. We captured some beautiful photos that the family will treasure for years to come.

Next came the backyard service officiated by Cantor Ben Silverberg. The prayers and heartfelt speeches made for a very memorable ceremony. Jacob and Juliana did an excellent job reading from the Torah, making their family and friends so proud.

After the service, family and friends joined hands to dance the hora. As guests moved past me, I snapped away, capturing the beautiful happiness of the moment.

The service was followed by a scrumptious lunch, including waffles, smoked salmon latkes, and yoghurt with fresh berries. Of course, I made sure to capture lots of detail shots of the food.

One of the highlights of the simcha was taking shots of family and friends posing in front of the stunning hand-painted graffiti mural, made specially by a family member as a gift for Jacob and Juliana. What a creative, thoughtful gift! I took lots of action shots of guests posing in funny, creative ways. For me, the vibrancy of these photos perfectly encapsulated the joyful spirit of Jacob and Juliana’s Bnei Mitzvah.

After lunch, Juliana's friends headed to the backyard tent for her Bat Mitzvah party. Pure Entertainment kicked things off with some awesome tunes, and the girls had the best time dancing, doing the limbo, and just hanging out together.

Overall, it was a beautiful simcha, and I felt honoured to capture it for the family. Mazal Tov, Jacob, Juliana, and family!

For Bar/Bat Mitzvah photography inquiries, please visit my website at justineapple.com or email me directly at hello@justineapple.com. I would love to work with you to create lasting memories that you and your family will cherish forever.