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.

Taryn had her batmitzvah celebration dinner last night, for family and a few close friends only, at the Capri Hotel in Savoy, Johannesburg… and I was there to capture the special event.

I got an email from Robyn, Elliet’s mom…

Jeanette Verster photographed our special occasion and she was really able to capture all the great  moments and the energy of the day.  Her incredible ability of being present and invisible is unique and one that I really appreciated.  I can highly recommend using her talent for any occasion.  Her prices are fantastic and she is a pleasure to work with. Thank you Jeanette for putting the cherry on top.

And one of my favourite shots from the batmitzvah…

Makes me smile when I get cool emails like that

I LOVE going to batmitzvah’s and barmitzvah’s and Elliet’s batmitzvah today cemented that feeling. It was awesome!! It started at 10:30am and was held at the HOD in Orchards Johannesburg. I just love all the tradition and custom and ceremony that happens with these celebrations, and today’s was no exception. I love that every single batmitzvah I’ve been to has been slightly different. And I just loved that everyone danced with such gusto so early in the day!!

This was the first batmitzvah I’d been to, where the women and men were dancing seperately

I just love this little moment that I captured

LOL, and this one is my favourite from the whole event

The food, supplied by Gary Friedman, was just magnificent!
Elliet’s grandfather blew the shofar.

This made me smile… guess what they’re singing? Waka Waka of course

Venue: HOD in Orchards
Band: Zenith
Catering: Gary Friedman Caterers

Adina had her Batmitzvah last night at the Capri Hotel in Savoy, Johannesburg; and it was quite a bash!  Her mom booked me for this evening months ago, and in the build-up to it, I also did a portrait session with her and her family and produced a photobook which was used as a guest book last night.

The tables were so prettily decorated with pinks and purples and loads of butterflies; and the food was awesome… they even had milkshakes on tap for the kids!

I was so pleased with the way the photobook turned out!


Last night it was Purim, and so the Megillah was recited from these scrolls. Some of the guests were even dressed in mock prison gear for the occasion.

And of course there was LOTS of dancing, and giggling and fun to be had by all

It was a fabulous evening, and Mazeltov to the Davidovitz family again.

Catering:  Riva Flax from Capri Hotel

Band:  Zenith

Flowers: Kari Berkowitz from Flowers by Kari