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Bar Mitzvah Photography at Limelight and Congregation Bonai Shalom in Boulder

May 21, 2026

Boulder Colorado Bar Mitzvah Photography

I had the pleasure of photographing Sammy’s Bar Mitzvah back in April and I’m excited to share the photos we created with his family today. We photographed his rehearsal at Congregation Bonai Shalom where we were able to get some pretty photos with the spring time flowering tree and the creek that runs behind their property. About a week later was the day of Sammy’s actual bar mitzvah service and his party was held that evening at the Limelight hotel next to CU Boulder. We used Varsity Lake for some family portraits before heading over to the party. And what a great party it was! There were a ton of games and activities and then they had a live band for the horah. Below are some of my favorite photos from his celebration.

Mazel tov, Sammy!

Spring time Bar Mitzvah Photo in front of a tree full of spring blossoms in Boulder Colorado

Bar Mitzvah Rehearsal Photography at Congregation Bonai Shalom

Reading from Tallit Bar Mitzvah Rehearsal Photography at Congregation Bonai Shalom

Bar Mitzvah Boy Holds Torah at Rehearsal at Congregation Bonai Shalom

Boy reads from Torah Bar Mitzvah Rehearsal Photography at Congregation Bonai Shalom

Rabbi gives bar mitzvah boy a blessing at Bar Mitzvah Rehearsal at Congregation Bonai Shalom

A bar mitzvah boy with his brothers during spring on the day of his rehearsal at Congregation Bonai Shalom

Family Portrait in front of the river at Congregation Bonai Shalom in Boulder Colorado

Bar Mitzvah Portrait during spring at Congregation Bonai Shalom in Boulder CO

Bar mitzvah portrait at Varsity Lake prior to Bar Mitzvah Party at Limelight Hotel in Boulder Colorado

Family Photography at Varsity Lake prior to Bar Mitzvah Party at Limelight Hotel in Boulder Colorado

Family photo at Varsity Lake Bar Mitzvah Party at Limelight Hotel in Boulder Colorado

Varsity Lake family photo prior to Bar Mitzvah Party at Limelight Hotel in Boulder Colorado

Varsity Lake family photos prior to Bar Mitzvah Party at Limelight Hotel in Boulder Colorado

Tables set up for a bar mitzvah party at Limelight Hotel in Boulder Colorado

Escort cards at Bar Mitzvah Party at Limelight Hotel in Boulder Colorado

Table centerpiece set up for a bar mitzvah party at Limelight Hotel in Boulder Colorado

Bar Mitzvah Party at Limelight Hotel in Boulder Colorado

Playing basketball at Bar Mitzvah Party at Limelight Hotel in Boulder Colorado

Basketball game at Bar Mitzvah Party at Limelight Hotel in Boulder Colorado

Air Hockey at Bar Mitzvah Party at Limelight Hotel in Boulder Colorado

Horah Bar Mitzvah Party at Limelight Hotel in Boulder Colorado

Horah at Bar Mitzvah Party at Limelight Hotel in Boulder Colorado

Horah chair dance at Bar Mitzvah Party at Limelight Hotel in Boulder Colorado

Varsity Lake Bar Mitzvah Portrait prior to Bar Mitzvah Party at Limelight Hotel in Boulder Colorado

If you are looking for a bar mitzvah photographer, I would love to help! Please take a look at the MITZVAHS page of my website and reach out.

Venue: Limelight Hotel
Synagogue: Congregation Bonai Shalom
Coordinator: Sabina Zolot Sabina’s Simchas
Band: Mish Mish
DJ: Musa Starseed
Florist: Arianna Floral
Game Rentals: Mile High Arcade