Chiara’s Bat Mitzvah: Sept 9, 2017

Photographer: Ben

Chiara looked stunning right from the start.  Our photoshoot in Alexander Muir Park was special, it’s such a wonderful place to shoot.  The whole family was in fine spirits before the main event.  This group really knows how to throw a party, and they sure did. The Uptown Loft is always warm and inviting, and as usual the Magen Boys raised the roof. I could tell it would be pure energy right from the start.  The family did not disappoint as they partied long into the night.  You know when the parents are dancing harder than the kids….its going to be a fun evening… and it was.

The Story of Chiara’s Bat Mitzvah HERE

All the Photos HERE

•Clothing (Mitzvah): Little Ones     

•Decor: Smash Event Designs

•DJ Entertainment: The Magen Boys   

•Invitations: Cathy Vogel

•Makeup: Kirsch Cosmetics

•Hair: Dani Hair Studio

•Party Planner: Sarah from the Uptown Loft

•Photographer: Ben Gaum    

•Venue: The Uptown Loft

•Caterer: The Uptown Loft

Max’s Bar Mitzvah: August 21, 2017

Well this was a lovely way to spend a Monday morning. I met Max and his parents at the Kehila Centre for a truly special Bar Mitzvah. We met early in the morning, managed to get some fantastic pictures in the garden before things got crazy… mitzvah style. Inside, the gorgeous chapel at synagogue was the perfect backdrop for this celebration. I love photographing here, so bright and spacious. Max did a great job reading from the Torah and performing just as he should.  A delicious lunch and lively hora followed.  I really love this family, so warm and giving, totally evident by what their guests and friends had to say about them. My only regret, I may not get to see them until Max’s wedding… quite a few years away. 😉

The Story of the Day HERE

All photos HERE 

Jonah’s Bar Mitzvah: August 7, 2017

Jonah’s bar mitzvah morning started out beautifully. The family has a wonderful little roundabout near the home which was the perfect backdrop for photos. We caught the best morning light, and then it was off to the Beth Emeth Synagogue for a quick rehearsal followed by the ceremony. Jonah was fantastic; read his portion beautifully and played the part just like the young adult he has become. Brunch was delicious and plentiful, and the dancing was boisterous and lively, all thanks to an amazing one-man-band. This was also the first time I saw someone balance a chair on the chin while dancing.  Thanks for having me photograph you all, it was a pleasure. Looking forward to the next one.

The story of the day HERE

All Photos HERE

Sarah & Abby’s B’not Mitzvah: June 24, 2017

These twin sisters were such a delight, they totally made my week and my weekend. Along with the younger brother Jack, who is totally adorable, we had a great time at the Alexander Muir Memorial Gardens.  An outdoor photo-shoot for the family, then into the Habonim Synagogue for some Torah pictures, and finally wrapped it up on Saturday night for a party room gathering extraordinaire; this wasn’t just any condo party room, this place was amazing. The girls were great, I had a fun time behind the camera while they had an equally good time out front. Laughing, smiling, and giggling was definitely the order of the day.

The story of the day HERE

All photos HERE

Jake’s Bar Mitzvah: May 27, 2017

Jake’s bar mitzvah rehearsal took place in the in Beth Tzedec Synagogue On Bathurst Street just south of Eglinton. This is a grand synagogue, one of the largest in North America, I believe. The kids were great, Jake and his brother definitely making the most out of this simcha.  A good looking family and easy to photograph, they came across as playful and warm. I was only able to shoot the rehearsal but Ben was there to capture the night party…

… and what a blast it was.  A super original swank downtown venue, Megan Boys entertainment, and a cool family… it was a recipe for a perfect evening and it did not disappoint.   I had so much fun at this event.  All of the family and friends in attendance were determined to make this a night one that nobody was going to forget.  Its not often you attend a bar mitzvah where the parents and adults are ‘out-partying’ the kids.  Thanks for allowing me to be a part of this celebration.  What a blast!!

The Story of the Day HERE

All photos HERE

•Clothing (Mitzvah): Crawford

•Decor: MB Designs – Marla Brown

•DJ Entertainment: Magen Boys 

•Invitations: The Write Invite 

•Makeup: Maureen Greenstein

•Hair: The Manor Salon

•Party Planner: Candace Zwicker

•Photographer: Jonni Super & Ben Gaum

•Videographer: Devlin McPherson  

•Venue: Second Floor Events

Eli’s Bar Mitzvah: June 3, 2017

I photographed Eli’s bar mitzvah rehearsal at Beth Torah, Yossi Sapirman’s beautiful synagogue on Dufferin near Lawrence. I love this venue, specially during the day, the light come streaming in and bathes us a warm glow.  Eli was great, his parents I’ve known for a number of years, and I’ve been looking forward to meeting the kids and photographing them in a traditional settings. The rehearsal went flawlessly, the kids definitely played it up for the camera, with much brotherly jesting back and forth.  The Friday night dinner prior to the Saturday mitzvah was a celebration of food, humour, and good times. The dinner was held at Sopra Upper Lounge, and it was simply put… delicious.

The Story of the Day HERE

All Photos HERE

•Clothing (Mitzvah): Crawford Boys Clothing

•Shoes (Mitzvah): Shoe Company

•Clothing (Mom): Ted Baker  – Nordstrom (via Tamara Glick , personal shopper)

•Clothing (Dad): Nordstrom    

•Florist: Periwinkle

•Makeup: Sunil Prakash – The Lid Lounge

•Hair: Sunil Prakash – The Lid Lounge

•Party Planner: Vivian Ringwald-Levine (2Steps Ahead Events)

•Photographer: Jonni Super

•Venue: Beth Torah

•Caterer: Food Dudes

•Rabbi: Yossi Sapirman

•Shabbat dinner: Sopra Upper Lounge

Naomi’s Bat Mitzvah: May 27, 2017

Naomi’s Bat Mitzvah Rehearsal took place at Bait Rayim at the Reisman Centre on Bathurst. This synagogue always plays into a photographer’s hand; beautiful white walls create a stunning backdrop which bathes everyone in warm white light.   The chapel is so inviting and allows for a fun photo shoot. I must add that Naomi and her sister Alana were quite special at this simcha.  They both looked stunning during the rehearsal and partied well into the night. Speaking of the party, this took place at the Eagles Nest Golf Club north on Dufferin. I have photographed here before and was very happy to be back again. This too is a photographers dream, sweeping green manicured lawns create a backdrop which could only be envied by photographers of yore.  This was a truly a wild and crazy Argentinian party to end all wild and crazy Argentinian parties, going all the way to 1AM without stopping to breathe.  Just when I thought thought things were slowing down… around 11pm, they kicked it up another notch. Magen Boys once again, made this dance floor come alive, and lived up to their name.  My only regret is that both daughters are now past mitzvah age… no more parties to be had for the time being.

Selected Photos are HERE

All Photos are HERE

•Cake: Simply Sweets by Susy

•Clothing (Mitzvah): Prom Girl and Avenue Girl

•Shoes (Mitzvah): Nine West

•Clothing (Mom): BCBG

•Clothing (Dad): Dolce & Gabbana

•Decor: Decor & More

•DJ Entertainment: Magen Boys

•Jewels: Swarovski and Tiffany

•Makeup: The Wild Strawberry Salon

•Hair: The Wild Strawberry Salon

•Photographer: Jonni Super

•Videographer: Mitchell Belman

•Specialty Food: Eagles Nest Golf Club

•Venue: Eagles Nest Golf Club

•Caterer: Eagles Nest Golf Club

•Rabbi: Zionce (Beit Rayim Synagogue)

•Candy Table: Lori Weiss

•Green Screen: Photobooth TO

Aiden’s Bat Mitzvah: May 6, 2017

Be forewarned… if you are going to a Bain event, you better be ready to party!!  This family does not stop for anyone or anything.  From the moment I got there till the moment I hobbled home, the party was still going strong. Jonni had to take over as I was DONE!!  The Uptown Loft is one of our favourite places to photograph; this Magen Boys venue sure packs a punch.  The vibe, the energy, the food…..always a killer party.  Aiden looked beautiful in blue and presented her mitzvah exquisitely.  A highlight of the ceremony was Aiden and Haley singing quite beautifully together in harmony. (The accompaniment wasn’t too shabby either.)  This was, as is usual with the Bains, quite a heavy hitting affair. You’ve all been to the Bain weddings, now get ready for the Bain mitzvahs.  

Selected photos HERE

All photos HERE

•Decor: Smash Event Design

•DJ Entertainment: Magen Boys – Daniel Carson

•Florist: Smash Event Design

•Invitations: Ladybugs Creative Stationary

•Makeup: Orly Waldman

•Hair: Kozeta Salon

•Photographer: Jonni Super & Ben Gaum

•Videographer: Redstone Video

•Venue: Uptown Loft

•Rabbi: Denise Handlarski –  Oraynu

•Photobooth: Event Circle

Samara’s Bat Mitzvah: April 30th, 2017

Sunday night I was back again with Vivian (party planner extraordinaire) and Mitch (videographer supreme) at The Factory photographing Samara’s Bat Mitzvah. I love this location, a very hip downtown look in North Toronto.   I’ve known Samara’s parents for quite a while, but it was a pleasure to finally photograph these guys as they ‘got down and partied hard’.  We had a great opportunity for some photos outside before everyone arrived, Samara looked stunning in white.  From from what I hear, she swings a pretty mean baseball bat. The evening was spectacular, Samara was fantastic, recited her Mitzvah portion with style and grace.  As usual, Superfly Entertainment rocked hard late into the night.

All Photos HERE

Selected Photos HERE

 •Cake: Baked With Joy and Dutches of Dough

•Clothing (Mitzvah): Style Lab

•Clothing (Dad): Ed’s Fine Clothing

•Decor: S & H Design Co.

•DJ Entertainment: Superfly Entertainment   

•Invitations: S & H Design Co. 

•Makeup: Nina Benbihy

•Hair: Maya Cabessa Hair

•Party Planner: 2 Steps Ahead Events

•Photographer: Jonni Super Photography

•Videographer: Mitchell Belman Loco Chico Productions   

•Venue: The Factory Lounge

•Caterer: Encore Catering

Rachel’s Bat Mitzvah: April 29th, 2017

This is my second round with these guys, I photographed Stevie’s bat mitzvah a few years ago and it was a so much fun to reacquaintance myself with both the family and my dear party planner friend, Vivian from 2 Steps Ahead, did a spectacular job tying the night together at the spectacular Four Seasons Hotel.  Rachel looked so good, danced up a storm, and had the time of her life.  We were up on the sixth floor with a gorgeous view overlooking the city. Magen Boys were in full swing raising the roof as usual, David holding down the MC position.  This party went into the wee hours, and set the stage for a very tired Sunday morning, I’m sure..

All Photos HERE

Selected Photos HERE

•Audio-Visual: Magen Boys

•Cake: Jodi Denberg

•Decor: Bee and Bee Foral & Event Design

•DJ Entertainment: Magen Boys

•Florist: Mimi and Ry

•Invitations: Elyse Hildebrand    

•Makeup: Koko and Co

•Hair: Koko and Co

•Party Planner: Vivian Ringwald Levine

•Photographer: Jonni Super

•Videographer: Mitchell Belman    

•Venue: Four Seasons Toronto   

•Rabbi: David Cooper

•Other Stuff: Photo Booth

Joey’s Bat Mitzvah: April 8, 2017

This was a truly special and delightful weekend for me, it’s not often I get to see my teenage photography subject stand up in front of a crowd and belt out a couple of classic jazz numbers, very surprising but amazing.   Joey did it with style and grace belying her age. Rabbi Elyse Goldstein runs an engaging service at City Shul and this rehearsal was no exception, in between the “serious must do’s”, the gang rose the occasion, and that occasion was pure fooling around. This family was all about fun; appropriate when necessary but letting loose when they could. Revival was a lovely venue to photograph in, both inside and out; quaint yet stylish.  Thanks for having me join you for the night, it was the highlight of my weekend.

All photos HERE

Selected Photos HERE

Vendors

•Audio-Visual & Videographer: MGX Productions

•Cake: Chocolate Messenger Smash Cake

•Decor: Balloons on Bloor

•DJ Entertainment: Magen Boys Entertainment

•Florist: Mimi & Ry

•Invitations: Papercandy    

•Makeup: Liz Roberston

•Hair: Liz Robertson

•Party Planner: Gloria Benaim

•Photographer: Jonni Super

•Cake Pops: The Cupcake Shop     

•Venue: Revival Bar

•Caterer: Fat Pasha/Wilder & Rose

•Rabbi: Rabbi Elyse Goldstein

•Photo Booth: Guestlist Entertainment

•Tattoos: Little Miss Henna

Josh’s Bar Mitzvah: March 25, 2017

Josh’s bar mitzvah took place at the stylin’ Sala Caboto in Toronto. This was a pretty cool venue for a bar mitzvah, slick and stylish. Magen Boys raised the roof and partied late into the night. The usual characters were in attendance; the amazing Kyryll was spinning on his head ‘out of control’, a whole lot of dancers, and the fab Justin as DJ, all were in fine form.  Josh was great, he is a charismatic and charming young man who, if the speeches were all true, is one fine athlete.  His posse of boys were warm, funny, and spoke lovingly of their friend.  This was a great party guys, thanks for having me along.

All photos HERE

Selected photos HERE

Audio-Visual: SoundX Entertainment

Cake: Loblaws

DJ Entertainment: Magen Boys

Makeup: Kozeta Salon

Hair: Kozeta Salon

Photographer: Jonni Super

Specialty Food: SugarPop Rentals

Venue: Sala Caboto

Caterer: Sala Caboto

Rabbi: Mel Koenigsberg

Gabriel’s Bar Mitzvah: March 25, 2017

Gabe’s bar mitzvah took place on Saturday morning at the Reisman Centre dutifully officiated by Rabbi Erin Polansky from the Neshama Congregations.  Rabbi Erin leads a wonderfully inclusive, contemporary, and inviting service for her congregants.  We all played a bit of musical chairs to get the family portraits photographed but in the end the results were spectacular and everyone did their part. These two brothers are cool, unfazed, and up for anything. The ceremony was followed by a fantastic brunch back at the house which was packed wall-to-wall with friends and family.  My fave, matching purple Converse sneakers.  Thanks for having me out guys, great morning.

All photos HERE

Selected photos HERE

•Photographer: Jonni Super   

•Venue: Schwartz Reisman Centre

•Caterer: Geraldine Shemeul

•Rabbi: Erin Polansky

Maddy’s Bat Mitzvah: March 23, 2017

Maddy’s bat mitzvah rehearsal and ceremony was held in the beautiful Beth Sholom synagogue in Toronto last week.  Maddy was a delightful, well spoken, fun kid who comes from my warm and loving family. Along with her sister, they played up the rehearsal beautifully, and then Maddy performed the ceremony with confidence and grace. It was such a nice way to spend Thursday morning.

All Photos HERE

Selected Photos HERE

Clothing: J’adore

Florist: Mimi & Ry

Invitations: Ladybugs Creative Stationary

Hair: Koko & Co

Caterer: Uptown Catering

Rabbi: Aaron Flanzraich

Jesse’s Bar Mitzvah Rehearsal: March 10, 2017

Jessie’s dad and I go back to high school. I had not seen him for many years until we bumped into each other at a bar mitzvah a few weeks ago. Coincidently, they were looking for a photographer for Jessie’s bar mitzvah rehearsal. I was so happy to be able to accommodate their request, and we spent a wonderful few hours at the beautiful Beth Sholom synagogue reminiscing on old times. Jesse was a fantastic subject; calm, cool, and looking the part.  This family is so warm and loving, there is no doubt that they’ve raised some wonderful kids. It’s also so nice to bump into old friends when you least expected.

All photos HERE 

Selected photos HERE 

Lexi’s Bat Mitzvah: March 4, 2017

Lexi’s bat mitzvah was destined to be a spectacular event. This was my second adventure with this family, and each outing is a joy to document. We spent some time at the house and then headed to Beth Torah where Rabbi Yossi Sapirman offered up the most amazing Havdallah service, warm, generous, and inclusive.  Sole Power raised the roof as usual, and the whole event came together beautifully under the most-capable direction and care of Candace Zwicker.  Can’t wait for the next one; you guys are the best. 

All photos HERE

Selected photos HERE

•Decor: MB Design – Marla Brown

•DJ Entertainment: Edan Kaufman – Sole Power

•Florist: MB Design

•Invitations: Elyse Hilderand    

•Makeup: Visnja – Ko Ko & Co

•Hair: Voula – Ko Ko & Co

•Party Planner: Candace Zwicker

•Photographer: Jonni Super

•Videographer: Mitch Belman   

•Venue: Beth Torah

•Caterer: Kosher Dudes

Jackson’s Bar Mitzvah: December 8 & 10, 2016

Jackson’s Bar Mitzvah took place over the entire week, starting on Monday with a fantastic and fun rehearsal, the ceremony and luncheon on Thursday morning, and a wicked party on Saturday night. He is a pretty cool kid who knows just how to hang out, kid around, and have fun.  He also comes from a pretty cool and laid-back family.  It was a joy to photograph Jackson and his sister Veronica having just a wildly fun time leading up to the Saturday night, pretty much all just giggles and laughs.  Thanks for having me out guys, Ben and I had a blast.

All Pictures HERE

Selected Pictures HERE

•Synagogue Name: Beth Emeth      

•Decor: Laura Jordan Design

•DJ Entertainment: Sole Power with the amazing Shawn Byfield

•Invitations: Overflow Design  

•Makeup: Liz Robertson

•Hair: Earth Salon

•Photographer: Jonni Super   

•Venue: Magnolia Event Boutique

•Caterer: Magnolia Event Boutique

•Photo Station: Event Circle

•Party branding and graphics: Overflow Design

Jules’ Bar Mitzvah: Nov 24 & Dec 3

I had the pleasure of photographing Jules and his family last weekend, a relationship we have developed that started a few months back before the snow.  I met this amazing family in the park for a pre-mitzvah photoshoot, and finally got to finish everything off at the rehearsal and bar mitzvah party last weekend.

I really enjoyed photographing this family, Jules and his sister are wonderful, playful, funny, and a joy to engage with. The family has always been warm and inviting and this was obviously evident by the incredible response they received from the guests last weekend at the party. Jules, you were fantastic. I wish you all the success in the future and look forward to seeing you all again.

All photos are HERE

Selected photos are HERE

•Cake Cookies: Art of Frosting     

•Decor: Smash Event Design

•DJ Entertainment: Sole Power   

•Invitations: VOGUEink

•Party Planner: Candace Zwicker 

•Photographer: Jonni Super

•Videographer: Changing Minds Creative

•Specialty Food: Double Chocolate Fountain    

•Venue: York Mills Gallery   

•Photo Booth: Party Impressions

•Catering: CaterTrendz Culinary 

Noah’s Bar Mitzvah Party: November 20, 2016

Noah’s bar mitzvah party last week was quite different.  We started at Beach Blast for some beach volleyball, and then headed over to Dream Resto Lounge, where Tiffany and Bounce Entertainment raised the roof.  This was a crowd of all ages, and were ready to party hard.  Good job guys, it was a (beach) blast to be there.

All photos are HERE

Selected photos are HERE

•Clothing (Mitzvah) Northboys

•Shoes (Mitzvah) Northboys

•Clothing (Mom) Popcorn Fashion

•Clothing (Dad) R&W Co     

•DJ Entertainment Bounce Entertainment    

•Invitations Creative Invites     

•Makeup Makeup by Merle

•Hair Sharon Altman

•Party Planner Monique Hirschberg

•Photographer Jonni Super   

•Venue Beachblast and Dream Resto Lounge

•Caterer Mitzuyan