It was Jamie and Cara’s batmitzvah last night at The Venue in Melrose Arch.  And as you can see from the photos, it was a nightclub themed event.  The Venue was teaming with 250 of the twins’ friends and family and they all had a blast!

I’ve done photos at The Venue before for a few corporate events and a fashion show… and it was awesome to see it as a party venue… filled with loads of people having so much fun.  And in the process I had a blast, playing around with flash vs no-flash to get the colours and smoke and vibe captured… telling the story in the best way I can.

The guests signed photos of the girls (portraits that were done by a family member)

After the speeches, the guests started using the stage as another dance floor

Mazeltov to the Drobis family.  It was a party that the girls will never forget

There are more images in an album on my Facebook page.  If you were at the batmitzvah, you can tag yourself in the photos once you’ve “liked” the page.

Last night was Daniel’s Barmitzvah party that was held at the Capri Hotel in Savoy.  It was also my first big event for the year

Daniel’s friends and family joined him for his Japanese themed event… partly inspired by his love of origami!! I love listening to the speeches given at Barmitvahs by the kid’s friends, they always give so much information about their characters

Venue and catering:  Capri Hotel
DJ and Photobooth: JK Productions

After the benching, Daniel danced a bit with his father, grandfather and the rabbis… so special!

There are also a few more images in a Facebook album.  If you were at the party, “like” the Facebook page and you’ll be able to tag yourself in the photos.

It was Amit’s barmitzvah celebration last night, and instead of the usual dancing event, the family decided to hold it at Xtreme Ten Pin Bowling in Bramley.  It was such fun, with kids everywhere having fun while playing ten pin bowling, and pool and then a few even braved the dance floor.

Mazel tov to Amit and his family

There are more photos from the evening in an album on my photography Facebook Page.  If you were at the event, you can tag yourself if you “like” the page.

It’s Amit’s Barmitzvah on Saturday, and I met up with him and his extended family at the Shul yesterday afternoon for his rehearsal photos.  It was the first time I’d been to the Great Parks Synagogue in Houghton, Johannesburg, and wow, what a beautiful building!!

I do enjoy doing these photos. It’s normally the first time the barmi boy’s dad gets to hear him read, and yesterday was even more special because Amit’s grandfather read with him, instead of just listening.

I’m taking the photos at Amit’s barmitzvah in a few weeks time, and in preparation, I met him and his family at the Johannesburg Zoo this afternoon for his portrait photoshoot.  These portrait shoots are done quite a while in advance of the actual mitzvah so that the photobook can be designed and printed.