Columbia University

Shalom Hartman Institute | Full Day NYC Conference

Recently, I captured a full day conference for Shalom Hartman Institute at their Morningside Heights Manhattan, NY office. Most of the photos were candids and some were a bit more staged. The staged photos aimed to show “engagement” and a “shared learning experience”, all of the keywords I often hear in Higher Education Photography. I’ll admit it is always tricky to stage shots during a live conference, however I usually can find 5-10minutes here and 5 minutes there at the end / beginnings of sessions to do my thing.

Sarah Hurwitz - Former Michelle Obama Speech Writer

Sarah Hurwitz, head speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama and author of the new book "Here All Along” joins Columbia-Barnard students at the Kraft Center. Besides discussing her new book, Sarah also discussed her experience as Mrs. Obama’s speechwriter, the challenges of writing for someone else while maintaining their voice, and her non-linear career path.

The Lounge Outside - Columbia Barnard Hillel

Kraft Center students from Columbia-Barnard joined together on a warm(ish) Fall evening to watch their fellow classmates perform. The Kraft Center supplied the snacks and the students provided the talent. 

Client: The Kraft Center - Columbia Barnard Hillel

Columbia Barnard Hillel - Seixas Dinner Headshots

The above photos will be used to highlight a select few Columbia-Barnard Hillel students at the 2017 Seixas Dinner. The Seixas Dinner, will be held on May 10, 2017 at the Columbia University Low Library. Each student will be presented on a presentation roll-up banner with a unique quote highlighting the Columbia-Barnard Kraft Center's role in each students' Jewish development.

Dedicating A New Torah

The dedication of a new Torah is traditionally celebrated with great festivity, and the specifics of the celebration vary from one community to the next. On Sunday, April 2, 2016 the Columbia-Barnard Kraft Center Hillel received their new Torah with great celebration.