Mazel tov! Whether you are preparing for your own bar/bat mitzvah or arranging a mitzvah for your son or daughter, this site is for you. We intend to be the most comprehensive online photographic resource for all your mitzvah photography needs.
Mitzvah preparations can be exciting and overwhelming-- our aim is to help organize your options with regard to the photographic portion of the event. This article will guide you through the steps necessary for selecting a bar/bat mitzvah photographer.
From the simplest to the most elaborate and grand, SophterLight Photography brings a unique approach to photographing bar mitzvahs, bat mitzvahs and b’nai mitzvahs. In each case, we capture the emotions of the Jewish passage into “adulthood” from the perspective of everyone present: the children, their friends, parents and grandparents.
We work closely with you and your planners to understand the overarching vision and your unique taste. Then we design a unique architecture specifically for your mitzvah. We select the appropriate cameras and formats for ideal portrait, temple and candid shot set-ups. The day of the event, our handpicked team of bar and bat mitzvah photographers capture all the pride, fun and memorable moments while maintaining an unobtrusive presence that puts everyone at ease. As pioneers of documentary-style event photography, we tell the story in images, through the eyes of both the children and the adults. It’s this ability to perfectly balance the fun and the significance of a mitzvah that's made us New York and Fairfield County's premier photographers. Read more>>