Whenever I photograph a Bar, Bat or B’nai Mitzvah party, I decide every young adult should be celebrated in this way as they come of age. By that I don’t mean that everyone’s celebration should look the same, but rather that every young adult should be celebrated for who they are in a way they love.

A young man, like Isaac who loves games, should be celebrated with games, as he was.

In celebration of Isaac, the Silverbell Pavillion at the Emory Conference Center was turned into a game room, complete with a pool table, skeeball and basketball arcade games, and video games.

While some of Isaac’s friends were absorbed in a video games racing one another, others picked up a cue to shoot it out on the pool table.

Isaac playing pool at his Bar Mitzvah party

Adults, including Isaac’s Mom could be found enjoying themselves at the basketball station.

Isaac's grandmother and family celebrate her success at skee ball

At the skeeball station, Isaac’s grandmother scored big.

Isaac’s cousins and uncle helped with the celebration.

Isaac laughing after falling on the floor while playing basketball

Even when he had been knocked off his feet, Isaac’s joy bubbled to the surface.

Have a child who’ll be celebrating their coming of age some time soon? I’d love to photograph your child’s Bar, Bat or B’nai Mitzvah. Give me a call at 404 298 6263 if you’d like more information.

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