Jacob Shor Bar Mitzvah at Kol Ami

It’s been a rough year for Tampa Bar Mitzvahs. In 2020 I had an entire year cancel. Just like that I was out of the Bar Mitzvah Photography business. Oh sure, I did a few small events and a couple at homes but it was nothing compared to what I usually do every...

International Photographic Competition Results 2021

As you probably know, I have been entering the International Photographic Competition (IPC) for many years. It’s the largest of it’s kind and is conducted by the Professional Photographers Association of America (PPA) of which I am a member. It can be kind...

Tampa River Center Bar Mitzvah

Rodeph Shalom Bar Mitzvah I recently had the privilege of photographing Seth’s Bar Mitzvah at Rodeph Sholom and Tampa River Center. As is always the case, the family was fantastic and Seth was a joy to work with. You know, writing these blog posts can be...

The Master Wedding Photographer Degree

What is the International Photographic Competition? The International Photographic Competition is a yearly event sponsored and judged by the Professional Photographers Association of America (PPA). It is one of the largest and oldest competitions of it’s kind...

PPA Wedding Degree

As many of my photographer friends are aware, today will be the first day of district judging in a new competition specifically for wedding photographer at The Professional Photographers Association of America. I was an advocate for this degree and have long been...