Bar and bat mitzvahs are unlike any other family celebration!
They combine tradition, religious aspects, family dynamics, fast-moving schedules, and kids who don't necessarily love being photographed. Knowing when to quietly step back during the service, how to manage family portraits, and when to anticipate moments like the hora - all this comes only from photographing many mitzvahs. For your b’mitzvah celebration, you need not just a good event photographer, you need someone WHO KNOWS, someone who will guide you through the Big Day.
Since 2017, I've photographed 166+ Bar and Bat Mitzvahs
across Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire.
Hi! I’m Igor, a full-time professional photographer with over a decade of experience. Today, bar and bat mitzvah celebrations are almost all I photograph. Most of my clients are based in communities such as Newton, Brookline, Lexington, Natick, Needham, Marblehead, Swampscott, and the surrounding areas.
Outside of photography, I'm much more comfortable talking about music, video games, and internet culture than politics or the stock market. My son is my best friend, and I genuinely enjoy spending time with kids and teens. I think that's one reason many mitzvah kids relax quickly in front of my camera.
If you’re planning a mitzvah celebration and want a photographer who feels experienced, calm, and human, I’d love to hear about your day.
Some “formal” facts about me:
EXPERIENCE
Digital photography: 12+ years
Family and event photography: 10+ years
Jewish religious events: 7+ years
EDUCATION
Masters in Electronics + Masters in Journalism. So I know how my equipment works and how to tell the story of your Big Day. Plus numerous professional courses and masterclasses.
EQUIPMENT
Main and backup full-frame professional-grade cameras, a set of prime lenses, on-camera and off-camera flashes, modifiers, tripods, and equipment for keeping files safe.
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