I flew over to New York last weekend to photograph a Bar Mitzvah in Manhattan. Here’s a sampling of the day’s events.
Locations: Private Residence; UN Millennium Hotel; United Nations HQ, New York, NY.
The view from their apartment next to Central Park:
This was actually the third ceremony for the Bar Mitzvah. The first was in Israel, and the second on his Hebrew birthday.
Walking with the kids to the reception at the United Nations HQ.
The Bar Mitzvah is a huge Yankees fan.
I love capturing genuine moments like this:
I only had one shot at this. Security escorted me away from the edge after this shot.
The video presentation featured the Bar Mitzvah interacting with celebrities including Kelsey Grammer, Andre Agassi, Bob Costas, Phil Simms, Boomer Esiason and several others.
Several songs were performed by an a cappella group.
by Kevin Lubera
3 comments
leah - love these shots…u were able to capture it so well! are u using a tripod for the indoor shots or flash? the lighting is just perfect. as for the city lights…how come u were escorted away? beautiful shot, btw
Kevin Lubera - thanks leah! i was escorted away for safety reasons. remember, this is the united nations, so security is extremely high. i had already breached the perimeter they set up so i could use the balcony rail as support for the long exposure. security came as i was setting up for another exposure. i didn’t use a tripod at this event.
Kim - Kevin, these pictures are great! Love the ones of the city, especially the night time shot! I guess you’ll go to any lengths to get a great shot like that!
I love looking at all your pictures – you have such a wonderful eye!