On Saturday I rocked on out to East Hanover, NJ – specifically to Power House Studios¬†for John’s Bar Mitzvah reception.¬† I headed out there the prior Wednesday to shoot the formal ceremonial images as no photographs are allowed to be taken during the actual ceremony which took place Saturday morning…¬† Being this, my first solo Bar Mitzvah; that worked out quite well and I really want to thank Debbie (John’s Mom) for really giving me lots of insight and directing me on Wednesday!
When I walked into Power House Studios I gasped!  Other than shooting a few Rock-N-Roll bands in environments which were completely black I actually have never photographed any sort of reception in a venue that was completely and I mean completely black.  Needless to say lighting was a challenge and I was grateful I had my video light with me (which by the way seems to have come loose from its fixture - have any other photogs had this issue?)
So after my little introduction and whining, lets get on with the images!
This first shot just absolutely says so much.. I was 13 years old some 25 years ago and¬†I so remember my state of mind, being and innocence.¬† When I look at some of these images of John that’s what I recall – “innocence”
This next image I just find captivating, I actually asked John to pose this way for the exact reasons that the image depicts..
Now on to the reception! And the Horah going on here!!! Yay John!
Little reception portrait!
Wow! Check out all of these 13 +/- year olds – let me tell you they nearly wiped me out in as-far-as energy – holy cow!¬† I really did have fun though (shhh don’t¬†let the parents know!)
Did I mention that John plays drums in a Rock-N-Roll Band???¬† Yup he sure does and let me tell you, he was very good – very tight without a doubt and didn’t miss a beat.
I was really diggin the light in these next few shots of him on drums.. It was just incredible
It was great working with you John along with your parents Mike & Debbie as well as your siblings Andrew and Jayne!
-Rick O
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