Bat Mitzvah & Bar Mitzvah Photography on Oahu

A Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah is one of those days where a lot is happening at once. Family is flying in, kids are becoming adults in front of everyone, grandparents are emotional, parents are trying to keep the timeline moving, and somehow everyone still needs to look good in the photos.

That’s where I come in.

I photograph Bar Mitzvahs and Bat Mitzvahs on Oahu with a calm, documentary-style approach that captures the big moments without making the day feel overly staged. My goal is to photograph the ceremony, family portraits, reception details, candid moments, speeches, dancing, and all the little in-between moments that make the day feel like yours.

Whether you’re planning a ceremony at a synagogue, a private family gathering, or a full reception at a venue in Honolulu, Waikiki, Kahala, or anywhere on Oahu, I’ll help document the day in a way that feels natural, polished, and easy to look back on.

Photography Coverage for the Ceremony

Ceremony coverage is ideal for families who want the most meaningful part of the day documented clearly and respectfully.

This may include:

  • Venue and ceremony details

  • Family arriving

  • Candid moments before the service

  • The ceremony itself, where permitted

  • Family portraits

  • Relaxed portraits of your child

Most ceremonies are well covered in 2 to 4 hours depending on guest count and portrait needs.

Reception & Party Coverage

Reception coverage focuses on the celebration and candid energy of the event.

This may include:

  • Reception details

  • Guest candids

  • Family and friend groups

  • Speeches and blessings

  • Dancing

  • Cake or dessert moments

Most receptions are well covered in 2 to 3 hours, with longer coverage available for larger events.

Full Celebration Coverage

Full celebration coverage includes both the ceremony and reception for families who want the full story of the day captured.

This is a great fit for events with multiple locations or separate timelines and can be customized to avoid paying for unnecessary downtime.

Bat Mitzvah / Bar Mitzvah Pricing Calculator

Estimate photography coverage for your ceremony, reception, or full celebration.

Photography Pricing
$350 for the first hour
$300 for each additional hour
50 professionally edited images included per hour
Additional edited images available for $5 each
Coverage Price $950
Included Images 150
Estimated Total $950

Final pricing may vary based on schedule, split coverage, travel distance, or custom requests.

  • Bar mitzvah and bat mitzvah photography starts at $350 for the first hour and $300 for each additional hour. Each hour includes 50 professionally edited images.

  • Each hour includes 50 professionally edited images. For example, 3 hours includes 150 edited images.

  • Yes! Coverage can include the ceremony, family portraits, reception, dinner party, speeches, dancing, and candid guest moments.

  • For ceremony-only coverage, 2 to 3 hours may be enough. If you want family portraits, candids, and reception coverage, 4 to 6 hours is usually a better fit.

  • Yes. I photograph bar mitzvahs and bat mitzvahs at temples, private clubs, hotels, restaurants, and event venues throughout Honolulu and Oahu.

  • Yes! Additional edited images are available for $5 per image.

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