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Meet Jonathan!  Quite possibly one of coolest 13 year-old kids ever.  I had the honor of shooting Jonathan’s outdoor Bar Mitzvah at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu.  What an incredible night it was…a gorgeous evening ceremony topped off with an amazing Beatlemania party!  There is something really special about this family, and I left feeling as if I’ve known them for years.  Thanks Julie & Dan for allowing me to be a part of such a beautiful day!!

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[caption id="attachment_626" align="aligncenter" width="900" caption="Jonathan entertained us on the piano AND guitar...so talented!"][/caption]

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A big thanks to Carol Saunders of Grand Events for doing such an incredible job coordinating this event, and Rabbi, Owen Meldy of Jewish Bar & Bat Mitzvah Service for conducting a very intimate & beautiful service!

Meet Joanna & her sweet daughter Maddy! So Joanna set this shoot up to surprise Daddy, who is overseas serving our country….just an incredible wife & mom!!  It was such an honor & privilege to capture these special memories for them at the Mission in San Juan Capistrano. Here are few of my faves…

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