The annual Georgetown University alumni and incoming freshmen event at the Spring Lake, NJ Bath and Tennis Club occurs on the last Thursday of July every year. Every summer, the event hosted by the Connors family aims to connect incoming freshmen and their parents with many of Georgetown’s accomplished alumni and current student body representatives.
This was my 5th year in attendance (crazy to think it’s been 5 consecutive years already).
Thank you Ingmar, for having us photograph your Bar Mitzvah!
Bar Mitzvahs and Bat Mitzvahs have become larger than life parties. However, for Ingmar, family was all he wanted. As a Long Island Bar Mitzvah photographer, we have photographed some pretty over the top celebrations. No matter the size of the mitzvah, our photos focus on family, friends, and capturing celebration.
As a Jewish photographer, who is a bar mitzvah, I know what the key elements of a Bar Mitzvah day are from first hand experience. I know how hard the bat or bar mitzvah man/woman has worked to get to that point, and how big of a moment it is in their life.
Location: Port Washington Jewish Center and the Port Washington Yacht Club
Vendor: Asher Laub on electric violin
As a baptism photographer, it is my job to photograph and document the day as it unfolds for a - the prep, the clothing, the traditions, and the various elements of the day. Whether on Long Island, NY or in NYC (Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens), every baptism is unique, just as every family is unique. Jonathan Heisler Photography, photographs the moments that make your family unique.
Photographing Elyse’s baptism started with photographing her getting ready. Her dress, her shoes, and her new cross were all carefully laid out. I learned of the families traditions and made sure to capture them throughout the day. I took special note of the mother’s love and gentle touch.
When we arrived to the church I made sure to learn of the house rules:
Flash or no flash?
Can I walk around or do I need stay in one place?
Is the photographer and family allowed to stay after the ceremony for photos?
The Gateway School’s signature fundraising and community event of the year took place on Thursday, May 2nd at the Mandarin Oriental right here in New York City. The program included a silent and live auction, and a musical performance by world renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman. Mr. Perlman performance several pieces with Gateway School students.
Photographing events like this gala always provide interesting challenges (lighting, when I can and not photograph), subjects, and angles. Event photography keeps me on my toes! I wanted to capture a great shot of the room with Columbus Circle and Central Park in the background before it became too dark outside. Unfortunately, the formal event did not start until after dark. Luckily, I was able to provide the client several photos of guests taking photos of and with the view. I even included a slow exposure shot of Columbus Circle at night and a day time to night time time lapse.
Venue: Mandarin Oriental New York
Client: The Gateway School
The sixth annual Binghamton University Alumni Global Day of Service united Binghamton University graduates with community service projects. Alumn showed off their “Bing pride” and the collective power of volunteerism within their community. The New York City alumni chapter split their time amongst 3 sites on 2 separate days; Astoria Park, a Williamsburg school, and the Special Olympics Upper West Side training field.
