Photographs, quotes, thoughts and trees by Julie Walton Shaver, a lifestyle photographer based in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut


Sarah’s Bat Mitzvah

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Click the picture to jump to Sarah’s slide show. Be sure to turn up the sound! I love this one! (I love them all!) When the slide show is finished, it will jump back here where you can read about some of the pictures. Above, Sarah, with her proud parents.

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Sarah was poised, articulate and beautiful on her big day.

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Steve Kaplan provided the wonderful classical guitar music during the ceremony.

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See those tiny things flying through the air? It’s a family tradition to shower the celebrant with candy! How fun!

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I love this shot of the grandparents…

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…and this one of Sarah with her friends.

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Sarah’s brother somehow managed to get the first taste of wine. Gotcha!

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It was difficult to get pictures of Sarah at her reception because her friends are all so close!

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But I did manage to get a few cool shots. I love the light in this one.

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Sweet!

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Another sweet one!

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This kid can dance!

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See?

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Sarah’s sister seemed to be having a great time!

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The following week, we all went to Avon-by-the-Sea.

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The family loves the beach and wanted to do their family shoot at a place that would bring back memories of beach days and family vacations.

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Don’t know how I managed to make it look like we were the only people there that day because the beach was really crowded!

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I love this one of Sarah.

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And this is my favorite family shot — my signature “unportrait.” Love it!

I hope you all enjoyed your slide show! Congratulations, Sarah!


EDIT: Ooooh! Totally forgot to mention that prints from Sarah’s full gallery are available in my online store. The passcode is the family’s last name, all lowercase. Enjoy!

3 Responses to “Sarah’s Bat Mitzvah”

  1. Jerry Jewler says:

    How can I find your bio blog, in which you said I was mentioned?

    Hi Jerry. (Still feels strange to call you “Jerry,” ahem, Professor Jewler!) Its always so great to hear from you and to know that you check out my blog! The bio that mentions you is on my main photography site, in the “about” link, under “Julie’s Photography Hat.” You are mentioned as one of my great mentors. :) —jws

  2. Jules says:

    Thanks, Jeff! I hope Sarah likes them! Next up: your coffeetable book design. I need another me.

    ;)

  3. Jeff says:

    Sarah’s pictures and slide show are AWESOME.

    Thank you SO much for capturing the spirit and joy of the day.

    You’re the best !

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