People attending a religious service or prayer gathering inside a church with wooden pews, a stained glass blue window, and an altar at the front.
A young girl and an older woman sitting at a table with a large scroll or document in front of them, in a room with large windows and chairs.
A silver ornate yad pointing to a passage in a large printed text, likely a sacred or religious book, in black and white.
Young girl in a synagogue or Jewish religious setting, rolling a scroll on a table.
Blue and white swirled peppermint candies on sticks in a silver container at a candy buffet table, with colorful gumballs in a gumball machine and other candy jars in the background.
Interior view of a church or chapel featuring a large stained glass window with blue geometric designs, arranged behind a central altar with wooden pews on either side.
Event space decorated with white balloons, set tables with white tablecloths and dinnerware, large floor-to-ceiling windows, some chairs around tables, serving table with covered dishes, and an exit sign.
Group of people, including men and women wearing kippahs, participating in a Jewish religious ceremony at a synagogue or similar setting. They are holding glasses, likely for a toast, around a table with a Torah scroll cover.
An ornate, vintage-style armchair with striped upholstery sits in the center of a room, with a decorated table and balloons visible in the background.
A woman being lifted in a chair during a celebration or ceremony, with people smiling and looking up at her, surrounded by balloons and curtains in the background.
A multi-tiered cake in shades of blue with silver embellishments and a large bow on top, displayed on a round table at an indoor event
An older man and woman dancing together at a party in a decorated hall with balloons and tables.

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Vibrant Bar & Bat Mitzvah Photography in Los Angeles

Your child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah is a huge milestone. It’s a day that will be filled with tradition, love, and a whole lot of celebrating. You’ve put so much effort into planning this special day, and you want to remember every laugh, every hug, and every dance move. But with everything happening so fast, it’s easy to miss the little moments. That’s where I come in.

Between the ceremony, family portraits, and the high-energy reception, there’s a lot to capture. You need a photographer who can blend in, anticipate the big moments, and deliver photos that feel real, not just staged poses, but the genuine energy of the day.

Limited Availability – Reach Out Today To Schedule A Free Consultation!

A woman in a black dress giving a speech with a microphone, while a young woman in a white traditional dress sits on an ornate chair, surrounded by people at a celebration or wedding event.
“Pete is an incredibly talented photographer who truly captures both the emotion and energy of an event. ”
— Cindy V


If you’re looking for an experienced Bar and Bat Mitzvah photographer in Los Angeles who can capture the real moments without adding stress to your day, I’d love to hear from you! Complete the form below to reach out, and I will be in touch within 24-48 hours with next steps!

Young girl wearing a Jewish prayer scarf stands at a podium with a microphone, reading or speaking in a formal setting.
Close-up of a silver ceremonial sword with a jeweled handle, resting on a blue velvet cloth with gold embroidery.
People, including children and adults, are holding hands and dancing in a circle at an indoor celebration with large windows, balloons, and decorations.
A young girl and boy at a birthday celebration lighting candles on a cake, surrounded by seated adults and children in a festive indoor setting.
A woman giving a speech at a celebration, while a girl sits on a decorated chair in traditional clothing, surrounded by people. Black and white photo.
People participating in a Jewish ceremony, standing in front of a wall with Torah scrolls and prayer books, inside a synagogue with blue stained glass windows.
A large, tiered, cake decorated in light blue fondant with white ribbons, silver rhinestones, and a bow on top, sitting on a round table at an indoor event.
People gathered inside a synagogue during a religious service, standing and facing the prayer area with a large blue stained glass window behind the altar.

Bar & Bat Mitzvah Packages

Full Event Coverage $3500

  • Up to 9 hours of coverage.

  • 700–900 edited, high-resolution images.

  • Pre-ceremony portraits, full ceremony, and complete reception coverage.

  • Candid moments, family and group shots, dance floor, and key traditions.

  • Online digital gallery with download and print store.

Ceremony & Reception $2200

  • Up to 6 hours of coverage

  • 400–600 edited, high-resolution images.

  • Pre-ceremony portraits and ceremony coverage.

  • Reception highlights, including grand entrance, speeches, dancing, and key traditions.

  • Online digital gallery with download and print store.

Portraits & Ceremony $1200

  • Up to 3 hours of coverage.

  • 150–250 edited, high-resolution images.

  • Pre-ceremony family and individual portraits.

  • Full ceremony coverage (candid and posed moments).

  • Online digital gallery with download and print store.

Add-ons

  • Extra Hour of Coverage – $200 per hour

  • Custom Photo Album – Starting at $350

  • Highlight Video – Inquire for pricing

  • Second Photographer – $450

Bar & Bat Mitzvah Photography - Interior of a synagogue with people seated in pews, large blue stained glass windows, and a central stage with a podium.
Man sitting outdoors on a bench with a vintage camera on the table beside him.

Meet the Photographer

I'm Pete Cohen. With over a decade of experience behind the lens, I’ve learned to see every moment as a story just waiting to be told. From the intimacy of family milestones to the energy of live concerts, my creative journey has always been focused on crafting your unique narrative through emotion and authenticity.

Learn more about my approach to photography and the path I took to turn my passion for photography into a career.

Gallery

A young girl in a white kippah and a shawl, standing at a podium with a microphone, appears to be reading or giving a speech in a formal setting.
Close-up of a silver ceremonial dagger resting on a blue fabric with gold trim.
Children and adults holding hands in a circle, dancing at a party in a large hall with big windows and balloons.
A girl and a boy light candles at a birthday celebration, surrounded by family and friends, with lit candles in glasses on the table.
People participating in a Jewish prayer service at the Western Wall, with Torah scrolls and prayer books in hand.
A girl dressed formally sitting on a chair at a celebration or event, with a woman speaking into a microphone in the background and several people observing.
Dessert table featuring a black metal cupcake stand with turquoise cupcake liners and white frosting decorated to look like bows, surrounded by square chocolate desserts with toppings, white plates, and a turquoise pitcher.
Interior of a church with wooden pews facing an altar, large stained glass windows in shades of blue, and a central abstract curtain or artwork behind the altar.
Tefillin, Jewish prayer phylacteries, resting on a velvet cloth with a newspaper underneath, in a synagogue setting.
A decorated banquet table set with navy blue napkins, place cards, silverware, and a glass fishbowl centerpiece in an event hall with other tables and guests in the background.
Group of children and adults, including a girl with a Torah scroll and a candle, gathered in a synagogue for a celebration, some wearing kippahs.
A black and white photo of a man and woman dancing together on a dance floor, surrounded by other people and decorated with balloons at a celebration or event.
Tropical-themed table centerpiece with white ceramic fish and candles in tall blue glass holders, surrounded by a blue tablecloth at a banquet or event.
A woman being lifted on a chair during a celebration or party, with people around her smiling and enjoying the moment, decorated with balloons and curtains in the background.
People gathered in a church sanctuary for a religious service or ceremony, facing the altar with a stained glass window and a large artwork on the wall.
A young girl wearing a white jacket and a yarmulke is speaking at a wooden pulpit decorated with flowers during a religious ceremony, with three men seated behind her, one in a suit and the others in traditional Jewish prayer attire, inside a synagog
Buffet table with sliced vegetables, salads, and fresh greens in an elegant setting near a window.
A diverse group of people, including children and adults, gathered in a formal setting, with one man at the center holding a ceremonial stick or staff, leading or conducting an event.
Group of people gathered on a church stage for a ceremony, with blue stained glass windows and wooden pews in the background.
A tiered cake designed to look like wrapped gift boxes, in light blue with silver accents, displayed on a table at an event or celebration.
Girl in Jewish prayer attire holding a Torah scroll inside a synagogue, surrounded by children and adults during a religious ceremony.
Interior of a synagogue with blue stained glass windows, a central stage with a podium, and three people seated on the right side of the stage, with a woman reading at a lectern on the left. A floral arrangement is in front of the podium.
A woman receiving a shawl from a woman at a ceremony in a synagogue, with a man and two older men seated behind them. The scene takes place indoors with curtains and a podium decorated with flowers.
Family gathering at a celebration with children lighting candles on a cake, adults watching, in an indoor setting with blue lighting and formal attire.
A young boy in a suit stands next to a basket filled with clothes, checking his hat, with a dark textured wall behind him. In the background, a couple dressed in formal attire is kissing.
Party scene with a woman in a black dress being lifted on a chair by men, surrounded by children and adults, colorful lighting, festive atmosphere.
Two children, a boy and a girl, walking away from camera during a religious ceremony, with the boy wearing a kippah and the girl wearing a head covering, on a stage with religious items in the background.
A group of people on stage, with a young girl hugging a man wearing a blue kippah, during a ceremony at a synagogue or temple. Two men are seated in the background, observing the scene.
A woman in a white dress is being lifted on a chair during a celebration, with people clapping and watching indoors near large windows.
A jar filled with blue and white swirled peppermint candies in front of a gumball machine and other candy containers on a white tablecloth.
A young girl and an older woman sitting at a table with a Torah scroll in front of them in a synagogue or religious setting.
A family of five posing behind a Torah scroll on a table at a synagogue, with a woman, a man, and three children, all smiling.
A Jewish couple, man and woman, holding hands and sitting at a table, engaged in a conversation during a religious ceremony. Two women sitting in the background observing. The setting appears to be a synagogue with Hebrew writing on the wall.
Close-up of an open religious book with Hebrew text, and a silver Jewish Torah pointer resting on the page.
Young girl wearing a white kippah, Jewish prayer shawl, and black dress, sitting at a table in a synagogue, preparing to read from a Torah scroll.
Woman in black dress sitting on a chair being lifted by a man in glasses and suit at a celebration, with people smiling and taking photos in the background.
Party table decorated with balloons and gifts in a large banquet hall with a beige curtain backdrop and wooden walls.
Interior of a church with wooden pews, large blue stained glass windows, altar with religious artifacts, and a tapestry of a tree on the wall.
Round table decorated for a celebration with white tablecloth, plates, and glasses. Twelve white chairs surround it. A bouquet of teal, white, and light green balloons is in the center, with a small blue gift box beside it. Large windows with sunligh
Silver decorative letters spelling "FEMA" on a decorated event table with balloons and gift bags in the background.
A black and white photo of a Jewish wedding ceremony with a bride and groom embracing, a woman, possibly the officiant, standing between them, at a synagogue or ceremony hall.
A strip of photo booth pictures on a decorated table at a formal event, with a decorative napkin and a jeweled wristband nearby.
Indoor event space decorated with white balloons on a table, set for a celebration or banquet, with large windows letting in natural light, and tables prepared with tableware and a buffet table along the back.
A young girl in a dress holding a balloon, standing in a room with balloons on the floor and people in formal attire in the background, likely at a celebration or party.
Festive dining table with white tablecloth, napkins decorated with rhinestone rings, glasses and plates, set for a special occasion near a bookshelf.
A couple getting married at a Jewish wedding ceremony in a synagogue with stained glass windows and a Torah scroll on a table.
A woman in a wedding dress holding hands with a young girl in a dress, at a celebration or wedding reception, in a black and white photo.
A woman with long dark hair, wearing a white head covering, stands in front of a pulpit in a synagogue, reading from a book.
A family gathered at a religious ceremony inside a synagogue, with boys wearing yarmulkes and holding wooden spoons, standing around a table covered with a cloth, in front of an ark with Torah scrolls.
A man holding a microphone sings with a woman on a decorated dance floor at an indoor event, while a woman in a black dress claps in the background, and a long table with food and decorations is visible.
A woman dressed as a princess with a crown and wand, wearing a white dress, is surrounded by young girls holding books, in a theater or auditorium setting.
A large indoor party or celebration with guests dancing in the center of a decorated hall. The room has large windows with curtains, and tables set with food and decorations, including balloons. The atmosphere appears lively and festive.
A large group of people, including men, women, and children, gathered around a central figure, likely during a religious or cultural ceremony, with some wearing traditional Jewish kippahs.
An empty ornate striped armchair on a polished floor with a decorated event hall in the background, featuring balloons and a long table.
A rabbi and a young girl are during her bat mitzvah ceremony in a synagogue. The rabbi is touching the girl’s shoulders, and she is smiling. Other people are sitting in the background, some with prayer books.
Young girls gathered around a woman dressed as Queen Elizabeth II with a crown and elegant white dress, in a church or auditorium setting.
A Jewish rabbi, a young girl, and a man at a ceremonial event. The rabbi is holding a scroll, the girl is lifting a Torah cover, and the man is standing at a lectern with a microphone, wearing a tallit.
A young girl and a woman hugging on a stage with stairs, people sitting and watching. The girl is smiling and holding a smartphone, the woman wearing a sash and a crown. Others are in the background and foreground.
Family of five dressed in formal attire standing in front of a Torah scroll on a stage.
Glass jar filled with red and green gummy candies in a candy display at a party or dessert table.
A Torah scroll opened to show Hebrew text, with a decorative silver yad (pointer) resting on it.
Assorted jars of colorful candies displayed on a table with a white tablecloth at a party or celebration.
Group of people participating in a Jewish celebration at a synagogue, wearing kippahs, with some drinking from glasses and others toasting.
People dancing at a celebration or wedding reception in a large room with tall windows and balloons.
A large group of people, including children and adults, gathered in a church or synagogue, standing on steps behind a wooden table adorned with flowers and a ceremonial cloth, with religious banners and symbols in the background.
Large banquet hall decorated with white and teal balloons, round tables with white tablecloths, and a buffet setup, ready for a celebration.
A girl hugging a woman at the Western Wall during the Hebrew month of Sukkot. Two men stand nearby, one wearing a kippah, in a synagogue or religious setting.

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