The Ana Isabel Photography Blog

Max’s Bar Mitzvah began at Temple Rodef Shalom for bimah portraits with family. The party continued at Westwood Country Club where Max’s full sports theme was on display. The kids and adults alike had a total blast!     Sessions similar to this one: Jacob’s Bar Mitzvah at Sports & Social Bethesda Jack’s Bar Mitzvah […]

I love it when a bar mitzvah has a theme that goes through the entire day. Max’s big day started with bimah portraits with his family at Temple Shalom in Silver Spring, MD. The day continued with a basketball themed party and included a very special guest: the Washington Wizard’s G-Wiz mascot! It was so […]

Brady’s Bar Mitzvah began with portraits at Temple Sinai with family. Then, celebrated with a party in Bethesda! For the temple portraits, we photographed with the torah individually and with immediate family. We had about an hour of photography and got lots of great photos! During the party, we did family portraits, individual portraits, and […]

Casey’s Bar Mitzvah began with Bema portraits at Adas Israel Congregation with family. The party continued at the Bethesda Hyatt with lots of great activities such as airbrushing sweaters and a serious dance party!!! Mazel Tov, Casey!   Planner: Pop Color Events | DJ: Electric Events | Photobooth & Reception Musicians: Washington Talent Agency | […]

Bennett’s bar mitzvah was unique in so many ways! It began with a private service at the Meridien followed by a really fun party at Continental Pool Lounge! Bennett and his friends enjoyed dancing and having their caricature drawn. Enjoy some of my favorites from his day!     Sessions similar to this one: Cameron’s […]

Miles’ Bar Mitzvah week began at Temple Sinai! We photographed individual portraits and photos with his family. The celebration continued to Pinstripes in Bethesda for bowling and a lot of dancing! Mazel Tov Miles! Planner: Sara Muchnick Events | Venue: Pinstripes Bethesda     Sessions similar to this one: Aaron’s Bar Mitzvah Samuel’s Bar Mitzvah […]

Aaron’s Bar Mitzvah at Suburban Country Club was a blast! His sports theme had his friends playing foosball and basketball as well as enjoying the fun sunglasses and beads provided by the entertainment company! Enjoy some of my favorites! Event Planner: Sheri G Events | Entertainment: Washington Talent Agency     Take a look at […]

Portraits session ahead of a service is a great way to rehearse being on the Bema. For Samuel’s portraits, we photographed him carrying the Torah, reading the Torah, and photos with his immediate family. What made his portrait session special was including his grandparents. Mazel Tov Samuel!   Session similar to this one: Cara’s Bat […]

Cameron’s Bar Mitzvah was full of just the thing he loved: basketball. His favorite team the Charlotte Hornets were his the key focus of the decor. And of course, Cameron and his friends headed to the court to shoot some hoops! Mazel Tov Cameron!     Other sessions similar to this: Zach’s Bar Mitzvah Elena’s […]

Zach is officially a Bar Mitzvah! For his session, we did things a bit differently. During the rehearsal day, we photographed immediate family portraits. On the day of the services, we covered extended family portraits and part of the Kiddush Luncheon. This allowed the family to have a lot of photos of their loved ones. […]