OneFamily Fund Hike: Israel 2016 The OneFamily Hike this year was spectacular. This is my 5th year as photographer, and it gets better each year. This was our largest group, around 80 hikers. 2016 was delightfully unique as we welcomed ParaTrek, a company which supports and provides hikes for physically disabled hikers. Selected Photos are HERE… a ‘Best of 2016‘ if you need a quick reminder. All photos are HERE… and there are many galleries, take your time. I have sorted the photos into portfolios based on activity, not chronological order. Thanks to the many contributors for their stunning images; Harvey, Debbie, Shelley, Judy, Joanne, & Bruce. Thank you all for being such wonderful subjects, making my job so easy, and making the week so special. HERE is a piece which gives a good synopsis of OneFamily. If you would like more general information on the OneFamily Fund, please go HERE, and the most recent Jerusalem Post article on our 2016 hike is HERE. Jonni
Read More
Sasha’s Bar Mitzvah: Oct 23, 2016 Sasha’s bar mitzvah rehearsal and party were awesome. He is one smooth dude; the rehearsal was just Sasha and Zoe at Beth Torah casually running through what was to be a fabulous service on Saturday evening. The party was the perfect combination; intimate in feel and big on spirit. This boy has moves, Sasha and his posse tearing it up. As usual, Magen Boys raised the roof on the occasion, the decor looked stunning thanks to Trevor Florence Designs, and the inimitable Fern Cohen brought the whole affair together seamlessly. Thanks for having me celebrate with you guys. Selected photos HERE. All Photos HERE Venue: Beth Torah Officiant: Rabbi Yossi Sapirman Photography: Jonni Super Party Planner: Fern Cohen – Event Planner DJ: Magen Boys – David Keystone Food: Park Hyatt Kosher Catering – Iain MacIIveen Florist: Trevor Florence Designs Magician: Wij Siva Games: Superior Events Security: XL Guys
Read More
Jude’s 6th Lego Birthday Party: Oct 16, 2016 This was just a fun birthday with 7 friends, lego for all. A Lego pinata, Lego relay, Lego cake, Lego grilled cheese, pin the face on the Lego guy, a Lego photoshoot… and other lego stuff. Happy birthday, little man. Photos HERE
Read More
Jesse’s Bar Mitzvah Rehearsal: Oct 14, 2016 This was a wonderful way to spend a Friday afternoon with a super nice family. Photos in a beautiful synagogue and family time in the park. What a nice way to start the weekend. I’m sure the Saturday ceremony was flawless. Thanks for having me along for the ride. Selected photos HERE
Read More
Jeremy’s Bar Mitzvah: Oct 1, 2016 Photographed by Ben What a larger than life party in a beautiful setting. The food was fantastic, the Megan Boys had the party going and the energy of the party goers didn’t let up the entire evening. With beaver tails, cotton candy, basketball and a mountain of cupcakes, I’m not sure anyone went home without a big smile on their face. Selected photos are HERE All photos are HERE •Audio-Visual: Magen Boys •Cake: Short & Sweet (cupcakes) •Clothing (Mitzvah): Tom’s Place – Kensington Market •Shoes (Mitzvah): Brown’s •Clothing (Mom): Melanie Lynne •Clothing (Dad): Maxwells •Decor: TWSS (balloons) and Global Party Rental (linen) •DJ Entertainment: Magen Boys •Invitations: Designed by Audrey •Jewels: Swarovski •Makeup: Aki – at Joy’s Salon •Hair: Aki – at Joy’s Salon •Photographer: Jonni Super Photography – Ben & Gwen •Specialty Foods: Beaver tails and Gelato •Venue: Bayview Golf and Country Club •Caterer: Bayview Golf and Country Club •Games and cotton candy: Pop Events •Photo booth: Event Circle
Read More
Josh’s Post Mitzvah Shoot: Sept 25th, 2016 This was a fun afternoon hanging with the family in and around the neighbourhood. Everyone on good form. All photos HERE Selected photos HERE
Read More
Jules’ Pre-Mitzvah Shoot: Sept 22, 2016 That was just a ridiculously fun photoshoot at the Alexander Muir Gardens in Toronto. These few hours just made my day. Not much more to say, the photos speak for themselves. Can’t WAIT for the bar mitzvah. Selected photos HERE… you have to see them. All photos HERE.
Read More
Adam’s Bar Mitzvah: Sept 10, 2016 Adam’s Bar Mitzvah party was a blast. From the portrait photoshoot near The Factory to the mitzvah ceremony and finally the celebration, it was a roller-coaster ride of an event. These two brothers were made for photos, sharp as they come in those suits. Rabbi Polansky always provides an inclusive and warm service, and Sole Power rocked the night away. From Vivian’s (2 Steps Ahead) outstanding party planning to the amazing decor provided by Natalie (S & H Design), the night was seamless. Made my weekend, thanks for having us capture the night for you. Planner: Vivian Ringwald-Levine – 2 Steps Ahead Event Planning Venue: Factory Lounge Rabbi: Rabbi Erin Polansky Florist/Décor: S & H Design Co – Natalie Lederman D.J.: Sole Power Photographer: Jonni Super & Ben Gaum Cake: Simply Sweets by Susy Stationary: The Write Invite Activities: Next Phase Entertainment Activities: InStyle Activities Selected photos HERE All photos are HERE
Read More
Stephanie and her Date I just happened to catch Stephanie and her Date in the park out for a walk, having fun. Thanks for letting me use you to test the light. Photos HERE
Read More
Josh’s Bar Mitzvah: Sept 4, 2016 This was a fantastic rehearsal, ceremony, and party over the weekend. Josh, brothers Jonah and Jeremy, and parents Sharon and Rob were all on hand for the festivities. Josh was amazing, long Saturday service and a shorter Sunday Rosh Chodesh service. All in all, a great job. I photographed the rehearsal on the Thursday when we all got to slow things down for the evening before the busy weekend. And on Sunday, Rabbi Kaplan, I like this guy. He charismatically brings warmth to his congregation at Chabad Flamingo, great to see. The party at e-Zone was nothing but fun. I always like the ‘whirlyball’ to get things.. whirly-ing. Thanks for having us there to photograph, it made my last weekend before the school year. Audio-Visual (BM video): Sharon Zadik Desserts: Easy Sweets Baked Goods Clothing (Mitzvah): North Boys Shoes (Mitzvah): Geox Clothing (Mom): Dress – Calvin Klein Shoes: Anne Klein Hat: Lilliput Hats Clothing (Dad): Suit – Strellson Shoes: Florsheim Decor/Florist: Pinpoint Flowers Music: Kenny Munshaw Invitations: Joyous Occasions (Melanie Nathanson) Jewels: Mark Lash Makeup: Mobile Makeover, Alexandra Colella Hair: Maya Estee Cabessa Party Planner: Sharon Zadik Photographer: Jonni Super Photography Specialty Food: Friday Night (Shabbat) Margies Kitchen Ceremony […]
Read More
Shauna, Jack, & Family in High Park This was a fun afternoon photoshoot in High Park. It’s a beautiful location to shoot in Toronto, and the day was perfect. Shauna and Jack have a new (not so new) baby, Clara, and Shauna’s dad was there too. Just a fun few hours in the park. Looking forward to the next one. Selected photos are HERE. All Photos are HERE.
Read More
Max’s Bar Mitzvah: June 25, 2016 Rehearsal: 23 June / Friday night dinner: 24 June / Ceremony: 25 June / Party: 26 June So finally the day arrived for my nephew’s Bar Mitzvah. My family decided I was not to be the photographer for this celebration as I was going to be in some of the pictures, however I was able to shoot the rehearsal. As for the portraits and party, Ben and Gwen stepped up to the plate. Max was amazing. I have watched my nephew grow from a baby to a Bar Mitzvah. It’s not often one hears the ‘Voice of God’ during the bar mitzvah portion… but as anyone who was there can attest, we did. All speeches were eloquent and funny, Steve rose to the occasion nicely, and the weekend got off to a running start. Oh, another thing… it’s not often you see the bar mitzvah boy deflect projectile candy with a Captain America shield. There were many ‘firsts’ at this celebration. Selected Photos HERE. ALL photos HERE if you want to see EVERYTHING •Clothing (Mitzvah): North Boys •Shoes (Mitzvah): North Boys •Decor Balloons: Jacqui Cohen •Invitations: Paula Koutrakos •Makeup: Rina Deutsch •Hair: Sara Fishman •Photographer: Jonni Super Photography (Jonni, Ben, and Gwen) •Specialty Food: […]
Read More
Zach’s Bar Mitzvah: May 7, 2016 This was a fantastic rehearsal and party, these two boys were in fine form for both. Both pretty cool kids, I enjoyed photographing the family. The Factory is always a cool place for a party, the right amount of ‘street’ and ‘hip’, perfect for a rockin’ night. The ice cream truck was the proverbial ‘icing on the cake’. Thanks for including Ben and me, we look forward to the next one. All Photos are HERE Audio/Visual/DJ Magen Boys Entertainment – Jian Magen Cake Supercentre Clothing (Mitzvah) North Boys Shoes (Mitzvah) Shoe Company Clothing (Mom) Le Chateau; Banana Republic Clothing (Dad) Dressed himself Decor The Grafsteins Invitations Creative Invites- “Dina Weinberg, Creative Invites“ Makeup Kirsch Cosmetics Hair Salone Simone Photographer Jonni Super Photography Videographer Loco Chico Productions; Mitch Belman Venue The Factory Caterer Encore Foods Photo Booth – PHOTO CORNER – Tyrone Gopee All Photos are HERE
Read More
Sequoia’s Bar Mitzvah: Sept 3rd, 2015 This was a fun Bar Mitzvah, I have known Sequoia since birth, so it was heartwarming to see him ‘become a man’ so to speak. The ceremony was interesting and different, and I would not have thought any other way for both Jeff and Marissa. Always good to see old friends in a Simcha mood. Looking forward to the next one. Location: 918 Bathurst St – Community Centre All Photos are HERE
Read More
Thorsten & Family up at Summer Folk 2016 We meet this family every year at Summer Folk in Owen Sound, this year was no exception. Photos HERE
Read More
Sophie’s Bat Mitzvah: Jan 30, 2016 All I can say is “Sophie is one very special young woman.” She brought a delightful energy and warmth to the function, and I feel so grateful to be a part of this simcha. Everyone in attendance would have to agree, that was one of the most memorable bat mitzvah speeches I have ever heard. Sophie was a joy to photograph. Barb and Heidi Gruenspan were super organized which made my job easy, and we got some fantastic shots. Thanks guys, I can’t wait for the next one. Selected Photos Below All Photos are now HERE Location: Richmond Hill Country Club Caterer: Lino Bat Mitzvah Planner: Heidi Gruenspan Balloon Decorator: TWSS Cup Cakes: Cup Cake Shoppe Candy Table: Laura Jordan Clergy: Rabbi Erin Polansky & Cantor Mitch Smolkin Make-up: Sonia Levine Hair: Ricky Zucker Pianist: Nina Shapilsky All Photos are HERE
Read More
Jamie’s Barmitzvah: 7th November, 2015 Jamie Barmitzvah rehearsal was photographed at the Darchei Noam Synagogue in North York. I love this synagogue, spectacular colours; a great space. Saturday night was a full-on blast of a time at the eZone in Etobicoke. There is not a better kids venue for fun and games. A great time had by all. Synagogue: Darchei Noam Reception Party: eZone All photos here Selected photos below All photos here
Read More
Carly & Jory’s B’nai Mitzvah: 26th September 2015 I photographed the amazing B’nai Mitzvah of these two families on a warm day in late September in Forest Hill. I have known both these families for many years, and they are dear to my heart. The kids looked sharp, like a young couple (they are cousins, mind you). It was a fantastic party with Boris the Hypnotist providing much merriment and mirth. The long night of partying did not stop. Thanks for including me, guys. See you all soon. All Photos HERE All Photos are HERE
Read More
Aliza’s Bat Mitzvah: 11th & 12th October, 2015 I photographed Aliza’s Bat Mitzvah and Family over the 11th & 12th of October, 2015. It was a super fun weekend at the family home, synagogue, and the eZone in Etobicoke. Aliza is a fantastic kid, great personality and smile. She was a pleasure to work with, and gave off great energy. The eZone is a pretty cool place to hang out if you are a teenager (or an adult); laser tag, basket ball, cosmic arcade, virtual golf, games, whiryball… just a fun place to be. Food at the house was yummy; crepes, all the sweet toppings, and the “can’t-go-wrong” Jewish bagels and lox, all were delicious. Overall, a perfect weekend with a delightful family. Mazal Tov guys. Enjoy the photos, they tell a beautiful story. All Photos Here Selected photos Scroll Below All Photos Here Jonni
Read More
