Maddie B.
Mitzvah Cinematic Film · 2022
Bar & Bat Mitzvah Photography and Film
Their day,their film.
Photography, cinematic films, entrance films and montages for bar and bat mitzvahs across the Philadelphia area.
Philadelphia's mitzvah studio
From the first word of the Torah portion to the last song of the night, we capture every moment your family will want to relive, in a style that is entirely yours.
What we create
Four ways totell the story.
01Photography
Sanctuary portraits before the service, family formals, and the candid moments in between: the nervous smile at the bimah, the grandparents in the front row.
02Cinematic Films
Multi-camera coverage of the service and the party, edited into a film with real sound: the Torah reading, the speeches, the hora, the dance floor.
03Entrance Films
A custom short that plays as your child makes their entrance. Superheroes, sports legends, Broadway: we plan the concept with you and make it theirs.
04Montages
Their life so far, in photographs and music, with a custom title design. The moment the room goes quiet, then cheers.
Our approach
We know theorder of the day.
Every bar and bat mitzvah is different, so we meet with your family before the event. We walk through the schedule together, so we know exactly when the candle lighting, the hora, the speeches and the first dance will happen, and how you want each one to look in your finished films and albums.
On the day, our team works quietly and tirelessly, blending traditional portraits with candid storytelling while staying out of the way of your guests.
Afterward, our editors shape every frame to the style and package you chose. It is not about our packages; it is about how you want to remember this day.
Torah readingCandle lightingThe horaSpeechesEntranceFirst danceFamily portraitsThe dance floor
Why families choose us
Trusted for35+ years.
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Generations of families
Families who celebrated with us now book us for their children, and recommend us to their friends every day.
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Experts, not freelancers
Our photographers and cinematographers train continuously and stay current on equipment and style, so your day is in practiced hands.
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Every detail, considered
We listen to what you have planned, then light it beautifully and find the angles that make it feel the way it felt.
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Made for your family
Every package can be customized. Your finished films and photographs reflect your event and your style, nobody else’s.
Packages
Built aroundyour vision.
From photography or video coverage alone to full-service packages with custom albums, highlight films, entrance films and montages, every package can be shaped to what you want and the budget you have in mind.
Plan your packageThe film library