When you’re looking at planning a bar mitzvah, you have a lot of things to consider: food, entertainment, guest list, and an experienced bar mitzvah photographer. Go to www.ModernMitzvah.com for a great set of FEE bar mitzvah planning tools and a complete vendor directory full of experienced bar mitzvah service providers.
The first question that often pops up when deciding on a bar mitzvah photographer is whether you have the budget for this expense. A good photographer is not a cheap investment. Many bar mitzvah photographers charge the same amount for bar mitzvah photography as they do for wedding photography. There are some ways to keep the costs down. Ask the bar mitzvah photographer to see his packages and different price points. You might also try to find a cheaper way to develop your pictures, like developing them on your own. Also, look on ModernMitzvah to find lower cost photographers in your area as well.
Do you want professional bar mitzvah pictures? When you’re considering a professional bar mitzvah photographer, you might find that getting professional pictures is on the top of your list, because photos are something you'll keep coming back to year after year, and you'll be happy you hired a professional bar mitzvah photographer the day you should these pictures to your grandchildren. These are trained professionals that understand how to take the right angles and choose the best lighting for your child and their friends. An experienced bar mitzvah photographer knows how to set up lights to make your child's bar mitzvah look like a rock concert or any bar mitzvah theme you can dream of.
Formal Bar Mitzvah Photos - A good bar mitzvah photographer will also know what locations will work for formal shots and how to line everyone up in group pictures. Unlike having a friend or family do this, the photographer already knows what needs to be done and can save you time in the process.
Most importantly, you and your child want to enjoy the bar mitzvah, so you want to hire someone that you can count on to take charge and capture the entire day without you having to dictate his shots. When you try to cut costs by taking the pictures yourself or letting someone else in the family do it, you are limiting their ability to experience the party for themselves. It's best to make a clear shot list with the bar mitzvah photographer, then turn your worries over to a professional, and let them do their job. You'll be able to enjoy your child's bar mitzvah, and you'll be happy with the results.
