A Photographer’s Guide to B’nai Mitzvah
Considering adding photographing b’nai mitzvah to your income stream? Join Jefferson Graham to learn all the fundamentals you’ll need to get started with this lucrative event photography opportunity. In this class you’ll gain an understanding of what a bar or bat mitzvah is if you’re unfamiliar, how to pose subjects indoors and out, the key moments to add to your shot list for the ceremony and party, post event considerations, how to get your foot in the door for being hired, and so much more. Jefferson even brings in the perspective of another professional bar and bat mitzvah photographer to gain further insight.
Release Date: 2021-09-30
Lessons
Introduction
Jefferson introduces the class and discusses what will be covered in the lessons that follow.
Duration: 2 mins 15 seconds
Gear Choices
You will likely be shooting in lower light situations, so Jefferson discusses the type of gear you’ll want to use.
Duration: 2 mins 19 seconds
Understanding Bar and Bat Mitzvahs
Jefferson explains the basics of Bar and Bat Mitzvahs to help you prepare.
Duration: 4 mins 32 seconds
Posing Subjects
During a practice rehearsal, Jefferson steps through various poses and explanations of his process.
Duration: 11 mins 11 seconds
Outdoor Posing
Take some time to shoot some outdoor portraits of the subject and his or her family.
Duration: 5 mins 38 seconds
Posing Recap
Jefferson reviews some of the posing options indoors and out.
Duration: 2 mins 42 seconds
Ceremony Shot List
Jefferson reviews the types of shots you’ll want to include during the ceremony.
Duration: 3 mins 34 seconds
Party Shot List
The party is a big part of the day, so be sure to make a list of the key shots you’ll want to get during the festivities.
Duration: 4 mins 56 seconds
Post Event Considerations
After the event it is time to review the photos, weed out the duds, and share some with the client.
Duration: 4 mins 38 seconds
Getting Your Foot in the Door
Looking for an opportunity to get into the business can include working for free, working as an assistant, volunteering at a temple, and any other ways you can make connections.
Duration: 4 mins 51 seconds
Second Perspective from a Pro
Jefferson has a conversation with Robin Erinson to get a second opinion from another pro shooting Bar and Bat Mitzvahs.
Duration: 15 mins 39 seconds
Conclusion
Jefferson wraps up the class with closing thoughts.
Duration: 0 mins 22 seconds