Jacob’s bar mitzvah

March 12, 2018B'nai mitzvahbar mitzvah, Bay Area, Burlingame, dancing, event, Family Portraits, horah, party, Peninsula Temple SholomShoey Sindel

While each bar/bat mitzvah is unique, there are similarities that make the day and rituals comforting and joyful to photograph.

Emergency Actor Headshot

February 5, 2018Headshotactor, Actor headshot, Bay Area headshot, studio headshotShoey Sindel

It was Friday evening and I was getting ready to go home when the phone rang. “I need a headshot tonight. Can you help?”

Berkeley Hillel’s Renovation Groundbreaking Event

September 8, 2017EventsBerkeley, Berkeley Hillel, Business Portraits, event photography, Jewish, non-profit event, non-profit event photography, UC BerkeleyShoey Sindel

Berkeley Hillel, is one of the centers of UC Berkeley’s Jewish life. Almost 2,000 students enjoy weekly get-togethers, Shabbat dinners, High Holy Day services and retreats. Lehrhaus Judaica also housed many of its programs for the greater community at Hillel. For the next year, activities will be held in locations other than its Bancroft Way home. Hillel is undergoing […]

3 Favorite East Bay Locations for Family Portraits

August 1, 2017Family Portraits, Landscapes, Teens, Tips and tricksBerkeley, Cordonices Park, East Bay, family photography, family photos, Favorite Locations, location, Tilden Park, Tips for families, UC BerkeleyShoey Sindel

The East Bay is a gold mine of beautiful parks and outdoor locations for family and business portraits. Family photographers like myself tend to like and go to their favorite locations as they know the light and colors of the locations during particular times of day and during different seasons. While I love to try new […]

UC Berkeley Wedding // Ann and Larry

July 23, 2017WeddingsBerkeley photographer, chuppah, Jewish Wedding, klezmer band, UC Berkeley, UC Berkeley wedding, UC Faculty Club, Wedding, wedding photographerShoey Sindel

Larry and Ann were married under a chupah at the beautiful UC Berkeley Faculty Club surrounded by their friends and family. Rabbi SaraLeya Schley led a beautiful and spiritual ketubah signing service followed by the wedding blessings and vows under the chuppah on the Faculty Glade lawn. Signing of the handmade chuppah. Ann circled Larry then Larry […]

Mitzvah Photography — 3 Benefits to an Announcement Photo Session

July 21, 2017B'nai mitzvah, Child, Events, Family Portraits, TeensAnnouncement Photo Session, bar mitzvah, bat mitzvah, family, family photography, family photos, pre-teen, TeenShoey Sindel

As part of my bar and bat mitzvah packages I offer a complimentary Announcement Photo session in the months preceding the mitzvah. Like a wedding Engagement photo session, these Announcement sessions in that it serves 3 major purposes for bat/mitzvah and their family.

Summer evening family portraits special Save $75

June 23, 2017Child, Family Portraits, Special DealsFamily Portraits, location, photo offering, Save, special, summer specialShoey Sindel

Summer evening family portrait session special through June 13. Save $75 off session fee for weekday sessions in Berkeley parks. Call to schedule your session.

Tips for Child Actor Headshot Photos

June 12, 2017Child, Headshot, Studio, Teensactor, Actor headshot, Bay Area headshot, Berkeley, child actor, headshot, headshot tips, Oakland, Oakland School for the Arts, pre-teen, stage-mom, stage-parent, studio, Teen, tween, tweenagerShoey Sindel

Here are some tips for stage-parents who are planning their child’s acting headshots photo session. Headshots are critical for an actor. It’s their first step to getting an audition as casting directors and agents go through so many looking for the right fit for the part. A professional photographer knows how to create a portrait with great lighting, posing and background.

Unique High-end Business and Corporate Headshots need a Skilled Photographer

May 24, 2017Business, Headshot, Studio2 light setup, Berkeley headshot, Business photo, Business Portraits, Executive Portraits, headshot, off camera flash, Realtor Headshot, Realtor Portrait, studio headshot, studio photography, tips for photographersShoey Sindel

I know everyone thinks it’s easy to take a business headshot but let me tell you, sometimes it takes a professional photographer with a lot of knowledge and skill to make it happen. Yesterday I was preparing to photograph a realtor for her new marketing material headshots. The graphic designer requested a portrait with depth, […]

Summer of Love Engagement Photos at SF de Young Museum

May 16, 2017Engagement, WeddingsBerkeley photographer, de Young Museum, Engagement, engagement photos, SF Bay Area Wedding Photography, wedding photographer, wedding photographyShoey Sindel

It’s the Summer of Love for Elise and Nick as their wedding will be this summer. For a little fun, I took their engagement photos at San Francisco’s de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park. Currently there is an exhibit celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Summer of Love. The outside of the museum is decorated […]