Honest, emotional photography for families who want to actually enjoy their celebration.

A Mitzvah is one of the biggest days of your child's life & it moves fast. I'm skilled at quietly capturing both the meaningful traditions at the bimah and the pure joy that takes over the dance floor, so nothing slips through the cracks. I bring experience and a full heart to working with families of kids with disabilities and I am a proud an supportive ally of the LGBTQIA community.

North Jersey Bar + Bat Mitzvah Photography

A young woman with long wavy dark brown hair wearing a sleeveless pink and purple patterned dress, standing with hands on hips in front of a colorful flower arrangement at her Bat Mitzvah in NJ.
Decorated event table with colorful flowers, tall candles in glass holders, and green napkins, with glowing pink and yellow lighting in the background.
A girl in a pink floral dress stands on stage during the motzi ceremony at her Bat Mitzvah, surrounded by seated young girls, and a DJ booth in the background. The venue is decorated with hanging silver balls, pink lighting.
A woman and a young girl standing together at a table filled with colorful flowers, smiling at the camera. The woman is wearing a green strapless dress and earrings, and the girl is wearing a pink and metallic dress with necklaces. In the background,
A vibrant floral centerpiece with various flowers in pink, purple, orange, and yellow, arranged on a table at an indoor event with a dark ceiling, exposed brick wall, and white curtains in the background.
Bar Mitzvah girl entrance with happy people dancing and cheering at an elegant bat mitzvah, some wearing white T-shirts with colorful text, others in formal attire, with a festive atmosphere and smiles.
A bat mitzvah girl in a pink dress during the horah, holding a white cloth, surrounded by people at a celebration mitzvah with disco balls hanging from the ceiling.
A family of five posing for a photo with balloon decorations in the background, standing in front of an exposed brick wall.
A woman in a navy suit sitting on a throne-like chair lifted above the crowd at a celebration event. The scene is decorated with hanging crystal strands, chandeliers, and disco balls, with colorful lighting and many people taking photos and cheering.
A girl in a blue dress being lifted on a chair by people at a Bar Mitzvah, with a large disco ball and Christmas lights in the background.
Children and adults dancing and celebrating at a Bar Mitzvah with glow sticks, fairy lights, blue snowflake decorations, and a disco ball in a decorated indoor venue.
A man performing a handstand in the middle of a dance floor at a party, surrounded by smiling guests clapping and watching. The room has purple lighting and ornate chandeliers.
People dancing and celebrating at a Bat Mitzvah with purple lighting, including a woman in a gold dress, a woman in a white dress, a man in a white shirt and tie, and children, with one person taking a photo.
A sign welcoming guests to Liah's Bat Mitzvah on September 20, 2025, standing beside a small round table with white cloth and decorative gold and white items inside a glass container.
A young woman wearing a white dress and pink ribbon standing at a wooden altar with a large floral arrangement of white and gold flowers and foliage, indoors with a brick wall background.
People participating in a Bat Mitzvah, some wearing traditional Jewish attire, holding prayer books in a well-lit indoor setting.
A Jewish family celebrating a Bat Mitzvah, with a man giving a kiss on a young girl's head, as she stands with her eyes closed, inside a synagogue decorated with religious symbols and items.
Two women participating in a Bat Mitzvah, one holding a glass and the other reading from a paper, with a table adorned with embroidered cloth, a glass decanter, and a small glass cups.
Close-up of a twisted blue and white candle in a silver candle holder on a decorative tray, with other silver items and a colorful fabric background.
Jewish wedding ceremony with rabbis and rabbis and guests seated in front of a brick wall, with floral arrangements and a Torah scroll on a table.
People celebrating at a Bat Mitzvah with a couple dancing in the center, surrounded by friends and family clapping and cheering.
A bride dancing with guests at her wedding reception, surrounded by people taking photos and celebrating.
A Bat Mitzvah being lifted in a chair during a celebration at her party, surrounded by guests applauding and smiling, with decorative gold lanterns hanging from the ceiling.
A Bat Mitzvah in a white, ruffled dress and sparkly socks dancing in the center of a party with people surrounding her, some holding up phones to take pictures, in a decorated indoor space with orange balloons hanging from the ceiling.
Close-up of a young boy's shoulder and neck, wearing a tallit with blue and white embroidery, inside a synagogue or prayer space.
A young woman in a white dress, smiling, is inside a synagogue, with colorful stained glass windows in the background and a floral arrangement in the foreground.
A group of diverse people praying during a religious ceremony in an urban indoor setting, with a woman smelling a dilated glass container held by a man with a kippah, beside a large flower arrangement.
A young man dressed in formal attire, wearing a blue and gold ceremonial stole and a striped tie, is standing at a wooden podium with a Torah scroll in front of him, inside a synagogue. A large shadow of a menorah is cast on the wall behind him.
A young man wearing a white shirt and striped tie being lifted onto people's shoulders during a celebration in a party setting with disco balls and red star-shaped balloons hanging from the ceiling.
An event space with a large screen on the back wall displaying a logo, surrounded by red and silver balloons and disco balls hanging from the ceiling. The room has tables set with glassware and black chairs, with soft lighting creating a festive atmo
Group of six people, five children and one adult, standing on a stage with a pink background that says "the age is right" and a logo. They are dressed in formal and semi-formal clothing.
A young man in a white shirt and tie is being lifted on people's shoulders at a celebration or party. The background features disco balls and red star-shaped balloons hanging from the ceiling, with colorful lighting.
People dancing and celebrating at a Bat Mitzvah with pink and red decorations.
A decorated banquet table with glasses, black napkins, and a table number 5 card, in a ballroom with colorful disco balls hanging from the ceiling and large projection screens in the background.
A miniature replica of a New York Mets baseball jersey hanging indoors, with chandeliers and seating area visible in the background.
Several New York Mets baseball jerseys displayed on stands with decorative lights in a warmly lit room.
Round sign with a large blue and orange stylized letter 'L' at the center, covered in handwritten messages, placed on an easel in front of a window with blinds, with some blue and white bokeh lights in the foreground.
Close-up of a white surface with handwritten names 'Anna', 'Mazel Tav', and 'Henry Mazel Tavi' in blue and red marker, with a partial view of a circular orange and blue pattern.
Three people, a woman, a boy, and a man, standing inside a synagogue in front of the Torah ark. The woman and man are smiling, and the boy is wearing a tallit. There are red flowers on the table in front of them, and stained glass windows in the back
A young man in a navy suit and white sneakers standing with arms crossed in front of a colorful mural featuring characters from SpongeBob SquarePants and other cartoons.
A racing-themed decor with a black blackboard featuring colorful signatures and a bold red and white logo, model cars on the table, and flags. Stickers and signs on the wall, including a motivational sign and a parking reminder. A small gift bag labe
Three people, two men and one woman, standing in a row and smiling, with a colorful mural in the background.
A young boy in a suit walking through a line of children reaching out to high-five him inside a school or community center with brick walls and artwork
A young man in a suit sitting on a chair being lifted above a crowd in an indoor event space with exposed brick walls.
A family of four people, dressed in semi-formal attire, standing outdoor in front of a colorful mural featuring cartoon characters including SpongeBob SquarePants, Homer Simpson, Fred Flintstone, and others.
A Jewish bat mitzvah ceremony inside a synagogue with stained glass windows. The bat mitzvah girl, dressed in a white and blue tallit, stands between a woman in a blue dress and a man in a suit, with a floral arrangement in front. The background feat
A young man in a suit sitting on a white sofa at a decorated indoor event space, with a lit display spelling 'JOSHUA' in the background and a bar area to the left.
A mother in a gold lace dress kisses her daugher in a white dress with a tulle skirt, who is smiling with her eyes closed indoors with a piano in the background.
Three people, a mother and father and their daughter, standing behind a table with lit candles in glass holders, celebrating their daughter's Bat Mitzvah
A young woman in a white strapless dress with a bejeweled waist stands outdoors with green foliage in the background, smiling at the camera.
A woman in a white dress is being lifted on a chair during aBat Mitzvah, surrounded by people taking photos, in an elegant decorated room with chandeliers and purple lighting.
A Bat Mitvah girl in a pink dress during the horah, smiling and waving a white cloth, surrounded by people at a celebration or bat mitzvah party with hanging silver balloons and colorful lighting in NJ.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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  • I’m located 30 minutes outside of NYC in Montclair, NJ. I shoot anywhere.

  • Yes! Happy to travel anywhere and my travel rates are reasonable.

  • Mitzvah packages start at $3,200. Most families spend $4,000-$6,000 depending on coverage and album selections.

  • You should work with me because I will capture beautiful images from your day. But beyond that- I am a calm and experienced professional. I am also a mother who has experience with disability in many different forms and I understand the nuance of kids (and parents!) under pressure. I will make your day easier, not harder, and you will love working with me.

  • I shoot with professional Canon equipment- I have two Canon R6 bodies and I mostly shoot with the 35mm 1.4, 85mm 1.4, 50mm 1.4, 24-70mm 2.8 as well as a macro lens for those glorious ring shots I love to take. Flash is a big deal to me! I use only the flash on my camera and I know how to shoot in dark spaces. I do not use off camera flash or set up light stands as I find them intrusive and a total vibe killer.

  • Sure do! Tons of it and I’m happy to provide it to your venue if needed.

  • It’s super easy! Fill out the form above to start the process. I’ll send you pricing info and we can chat if you’d like. Your date is confirmed when we have a signed contract and retainer. Then we’re good to go!

  • Yes — this site is a more personal home for Angie McCaffrey’s portrait and mitzvah work, alongside Entwined Studio weddings and family photography.