Business | Kim Jew Photography

Remember the time you and your family bought that delicious Frito pie in Santa Fe? How about that year when you trekked the White Sands National Monument or the Carlsbad Caverns? Maybe your mom and dad even brought you and your siblings to the International UFO Museum, the Western Playland Amusement Park, or the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. These things represent some of the happiest moments in a New Mexican’s life and deserve to be immortalized in family photographs.

Family photos present an abundant treasure of memories that can show the best of times and companies we’ve ever had. In a way, it’s an incomparable source of joy especially when loved ones are away or are no longer with us. These photographs serve as a solid reminder of how life is so much fun doing the things we love with the people who matter the most to us. In fact, many have tons of old and new pictures in their countless volumes of family albums, which is evidence of how much New Mexicans value family.

People who have not taken the chance to document the most important events in their lives and the people they spent it with should strongly consider getting a professional to capture their family photos. Nothing says rich family history that can be shared with future generations than family photographs taken by professionals.

Bar and bat mitzvahs are iconic moments in any Jew’s history– something the Jewish community in Albuquerque takes to heart. The event signals that the teenage celebrant is now ready to assume greater responsibility over their lives and be schooled in the faith’s traditions and values. You will want to capture this moment in the most memorable way possible with the help of expert photographers.

Some photography experts state that picture coverage for a bar/bat mitzvah has two stages– a pictorial at the synagogue and the main ceremonies a couple of days later. The synagogue shoot needs much finesse by asking the management about other issues, such as moving tables around. The key is to have the photographers take pictures of the celebrant and their immediate family first, followed by certain groupings of their relatives. Some synagogues do allow shooting of the actual ceremonies provided no flashes are used and the crew is at a respectable distance.

It is also important for the photo team to have images of the celebrant with a copy of the Torah, the Jewish analog to the Christian Bible. Many Jewish families consider it significant to see the celebrant actually preside over a service and reading passages from the Torah. However, take note that some congregations might not allow pictures with the actual item and use a mock Torah for the shoot.

Undergoing a bar or bat mitzvah is part of a Jew’s journey to adulthood. A skilled lensman will help immortalize the moment.