Growing up and the process of becoming who you will be is an incredible journey – full of passions and pain, sun and sorrow. One day you are a little girl, and the next you become a woman.  We were privileged to join Ellie for a small part of her journey from child to woman as we photographed her Bat Mitzvah. Check out highlights from her special day.

Ellie’s ceremony took place at Temple Concord, with a reception immediately following in the social hall

Ellie missed the first part of her party in order to donate her beautiful long hair to Locks of Love and get a fabulous new hairstyle for the celebration.

Ellie, enjoy your journey into womanhood. May the rest of your journey be as filled with laughter and joy as the beginning was. And who knows, maybe we’ll see you again in 10 or 15 years for another part of the journey.