Aaron's Bar Mitzvah

I was contacted by Aaron’s mom, Ruby to capture the memories of this beautiful day in her family’s life. She asked me to photograph this event because she loved “the art” I captured – her words! I was so flattered.
Bar and Bat Mitzvahs are so difficult because 13 is such a rough age. Most 13-year olds don’t want all that attention focused on them, so it is truly an accomplishment for them to complete their study (hard enough on its own), but then to get up in front of their friends and family and be the center of attention.
Aaron’s service took place at the Conservative Beth El Congregation in Akron, Ohio. For this reason, I could not be present to photograph the actual service, so I took photos during the rehearsal.
Then I met up with the family again on Saturday night for the party at the Fairlawn Country Club in Akron. The theme for the Bar Mitzvah was “The A List” (A for Aaron). It was an ode to the red carpet at the Oscars. Once the guests walked down the red carpet, they entered the reception and were entertained by the amazing DJs Soundtastic Enterprises from West Virginia. Not only did these DJs play music, but they set up a whole light show and had a dance crew that taught the guests dances and kept the party going.
There was a chocolate fountain and cheesecake assortment by Mary Welch of Chocolate Mischief.
It was a beautiful evening and a rocking party. Ruby and Kipp didn’t miss one detail. And Aaron did a wonderful job and looked the part of a star in his James Bond inspired tuxedo.
Best wishes to your whole family and thank you for sharing the day with me.




Check out this beautiful blue glass Yad. It was brought back from Israel.


The hard work is done and now it is time to party!


Just one corner of the large ballroom area.

The sun-filled cocktail hour room.

James Bond, himself.

007 cufflinks, of course!


The gorgeous family.

All the stars on the red carpet got interviewed about “who they were wearing” and other pressing entertainment questions.

All the hot moms had a blast getting dressed up for the red carpet event!

Aaron and his Mom and Dad took turns being lifted up in a chair.



The dance crew got the party started and kept it going all night.







And the night ended with a candy bar and cool sweatshirts as gifts.