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Mitzvah Photographer Over 30 Years
SERVING MD, DC, VA
The Bar and Bat Mitzvah Ceremony is a milestone event culminating years of study, it is only the beginning of a lifetime of learning.
Serving Marland, Virginia, and DC
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All Mitzvahs Come With Two Professional Photographers
Through his mitzvah photography, Steve provides each family with a beautiful documentary of their very special day. Using a photo journalistic approach, Steve captures the intimate moments throughout the day along with the personality of the child and their guests, to provide a rich pictorial and a life-long memory of their Mitzvah day. Every Mitzvah comes with two photographers, to capture the event from two unique perspectives.
Some Publications
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National GeographicTraveler magazine
Conde Nast
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Time Magazine
The Washington Post
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Greenpeace
Frederick Magazine
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Educated At The Corcoran
Trained By National Geographic
My photography career has taken me on a 20 year marvelous journey from a graduate at The Corcoran Gallery of Art in Photography, to a 5 year stint as an Assistant Photographer for Richard Nowitz, a famous National Geographic photographer, to opening my own photography business in Frederick, MD.
As a photojournalist, I’ve learned that a great photo is created when you anticipate what is going to happen. Just as important is understanding professional lighting. Combining both takes your picture from mediocre to extraordinary!
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What We Provide For Each Mitzvah Photo Shoot
Satisfaction - Client satisfaction is our number one top priority because we want you to refer us to your friends and family
Experience - 20 years of professional photography experience
No fads - We create a portrait that holds its value through generations
Professional - Photography is all we do. We do not do it "on the side"
Educated - Art school educated for creative compositions
Trained - National Geographic trained for expert lighting techniques
Two Photographers - All mitzvahs come with two professional photographers
Wishes - Experienced in interviewing to capture our clients wishes
Full sized images - You get all edited full sized images for free regardless of mitzvah package chosen
Reliable - Consistent, punctual, reliable show ups
Value - Excellent quality for a reasonable price
Ease - Our relaxed personality soothes and comforts to get your best expressions
Lighting - We understand how to SEE THE LIGHT and how to make the most of it
Staging - Creative on location staging to capture your most flattering angle
Insured - We are insured and bonded
File Storage - We keep your mitzvah photos for years
Service - Behind the scenes we act as mitzvah coordinator, necktie tier, hair stylist, and family manager
Know you - We meet again just prior to the mitzvah to understand your personality and needs
Focus - We give you 100% of our focus so you can relax and enjoy your big mitzvah day
Equipment - Professional equipment to do your job right such as lenses, transmitters, stands, and lighting
Exposure - We get it right in the camera so we don't have to rely on Photoshop