Capturing this Bat Mitzvah, a Jewish coming-of-age celebration for Luella who was turning 13, was an absolute joy, blending tradition and modern fun in two stunning venues. The evening began with a beautiful ceremony at the Tribeca Synagogue, where family and friends gathered to celebrate this important milestone in a warm and welcoming space. Later, the festivities moved to Sarafina’s, where an intimate dinner set the stage for laughter and connection where a live stand-up comedian provided the entertainment.

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Here are some of my favorite images from this shoot (click/tap to view full size and un-cropped):

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All images in this blog post were shot on a Nikon D850 using a 24-85mm zoom lens, and all individually post-processed in Adobe Lightroom using custom-built presets.

Jinnifer Douglass is a full-time freelance photographer based in NYC, shooting for both individuals and brands such as Google, Sotheby’s, Uber, Make Up For Ever, Squarespace, and more! Specializing in portraits, food, and special events, she works to make every piece of your social and website content ‘Insta-worthy’ with high resolution, full-frame DSLR photography and expert Lightroom editing. Interested in chatting? Leave a comment below, or send an email to hello@jinyc-photo.com!