Bar and bat mitzvah in Israel: planning your photography and film
A bar or bat mitzvah brings together a ceremony, family and a celebration, sometimes across several days. Start with your programme and the moments you want your photographs and film to preserve.
By Benjamin Elkaim · Photography & Film · Netanya, IsraelLet the films speak.
Bar and bat mitzvah filmsPlan the ceremony and reception separately
The ceremony and party may take place on different days and at different venues. Share dates, addresses and venue instructions, and explain which ceremony moments matter to you.
A short list of relatives helps plan family portraits. Leave time for your child to enjoy the occasion with family and friends too.
Entrances, speeches and surprises
Share the sequence and timing of entrances, speeches and performances with the photography team. Coordinate with your DJ or event producer before the evening begins.
A presentation film or an AI effects sequence needs preparation before the event. Its concept, source material and format are separate from the coverage filmed on the day.
Watch examples before choosing
The Dovan, Deva and Alliance Events celebration films below have direct Instagram links. Explore their rhythm, atmosphere and the people in the images.
The bar mitzvah section currently presents videos. Tell me what you enjoy and whether you want photography, film, photo magnets or several services. Deliverables and deadlines will be specified in the proposal.
Planning together from France or Israel
I’m Benjamin Elkaim, a French-speaking photographer and camera operator in Netanya. Whether your celebration is in Jerusalem, Raanana, Tel Aviv or elsewhere in Israel, we can prepare the venues and travel together. Families living in France can arrange everything with me in French.
Send the dates, locations, guest count and programme. If some details are undecided, start with what you already know.
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