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“Our family shabbat tradition is to bring out all of our mitzvah and wedding albums , and go through them, by candlelight. We are so thankful for all of the beautiful photos that Allison and Brian have created for us.”
— Beinstock Family, New York City
Masterfully Documenting Bar & Bat Mitzvahs Across Los Angeles
No one captures Los Angeles Bar and Bat Mitzvahs quite like Callaway Gable. We create natural, yet fashionable portraits that honor this pivotal moment in your child and family’s Jewish journey. Later we photograph all of the moments with our award-winning style of authentic photojournalism that has made us one of the world’s leading wedding photography studios. We tell your story with authenticity and style, so that you may enjoy the photos for years and generations to come.
Our Approach
We've been photographing Bar and Bat Mitzvahs across LA for over ten years. From Wilshire Boulevard Temple to luxury celebrations in Beverly Hills, we know how to work within the sacred space of the ceremony while capturing the energy of the party that follows.
Many of these celebrations are elaborate affairs—beautifully designed events with custom florals, lighting, and entertainment. We document every layer: the stunning details that took months to plan, natural portraits of the Bar or Bat Mitzvah that showcase their personality and style, elegant family photos, and all the action on the dance floor when the party really gets going.
Every Mitzvah is different. Some families want traditional documentation of the Torah reading and blessings. Others focus on the celebration—the dancing, the speeches, the moments between grandparents and grandchildren. Most want both.
What We Capture
Portraits that honor this milestone: Beautiful photos that capture who they are at this pivotal moment—no longer a child, but a young woman or man stepping into their Jewish adulthood. We create images that feel natural and fashionable while ensuring they look their absolute best on what is, up to now, the most important day of their life.
Family moments: Multi-generational portraits that feel genuine, from intimate grandparent moments to the full extended family celebration.
The details: The custom invitations, elaborate florals, unique centerpieces, and thoughtful personal touches that make each luxury celebration distinctive.
Dance floor energy: We're right in the middle of the action—the hora, the choreographed performances, the moment when the adults finally join the kids on the dance floor.
The sacred and the celebratory: Quiet reverence during the Torah reading and uninhibited joy during the party.
The Day Itself
Mitzvah days are long. They start early with getting-ready photos and end late with hora dancing. We're there for the quiet moments—the final adjustments to the tallit, the whispered advice from parents—and the loud ones when the party really gets going.
Los Angeles Coverage
We work throughout LA County: Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, the Valley, Westside, and beyond. Whether your celebration is at your longtime family synagogue or a hotel ballroom overlooking the city, we're familiar with the venue and ready to work within its unique constraints.
Getting Started
We photograph a limited number of Mitzvahs each year. If you're planning a Los Angeles Bar or Bat Mitzvah, let's talk about your vision for the day and how we can document it authentically.
Serving Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, the San Fernando Valley, and surrounding areas.