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Erica’s Bat Mitzvah

December 14, 2009 – 7:19 pm

When my friend Mary asked us to photograph Erica’s Bat Mitzvah in Portland last month we were very excited. It is amazing to watch someone you have known since they were little develop into a young woman. Erica had her service and party at the Bet Haam Temple in South Portland. The temple has recently undergone renovations and a large expansion which turned out beautiful. The design of the temple and social hall is really unique and made for some great photographic opportunities. I love that Erica had both sets of grandparents there as well as lots of Aunts and Uncles(that is one of her Uncle’s doing the mid air split). It was a wonderful celebration and we were happy to be there to capture it all! Here are a few favs:

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Nikki’s Bat Mitzvah

June 3, 2008 – 4:52 am

I don’t really know where to start with this post. I met Karen, Nikki’s Mom, about 18 months ago when she started planning her daughter’s Bat Mitzvah in Lincoln, Mass. She is one of the warmest people I have met and I enjoyed meeting the entire family and getting to spend this special day with them. The day started off with a gorgeous outside service with the pond and ducks as scenery, a nice lunch followed along with some horsing around. Then later in the evening everyone came back to the Pierce House to party in style. The details from this event were so clever. I especially liked the African baskets that Nikki picked out when she was in Africa last year, they were simple, yet elegant. The Dj was very entertaining and his back up dancers kept the party hopping. There were so many great images to choose from it was hard to pick just these few. I love the photo of Nikki with her Dad as I can feel how close their relationship is just by looking at the image. I must also add that Nikki is a wonderful girl who will go very far in this world with her giving spirit and great personality. Her sister Lulu was a huge treat…I wanted to take her home actually! Overall it was one of the best events we have been a part of and I am so thankful that I have met the Philip Family.