Temple Israel Bar Mitzvah

Alan had his bar mitzvah at Temple Israel in Hollywood on June 16th, 2007. We love coming to Temple Israel, hearing the great music and being in the big, historic sanctuary. Mazel tov, Alan!

Palos Verdes Wedding Photography by Graham and Graham

Ruth and Shane were married on June 30, 2007, at the Neighborhood Church in Palos Verdes. Ruth and Shane are posing in front of the church--with the big classic clocktower--and by the sea, right up the road from the church, overlooking the ocean. We were about to start taking pix by the side of the road, when a neighbor called to us "You want to use our backyard? You won't regret it." The lovely couple had one of those killer views of the Pacific Ocean, from "PV to Malibu," as the realtors like to say, and we happily took him up on the offer.
Afterwards, we dashed to the Portofino in Redondo Beach for the reception, where you see Ruth and Shane in black and white, enjoying their first dance.

Temple Isaiah Bat Mitzvah

We had a blast (literally!) photographing Justine at Temple Isaiah for her Los Angeles bat mitzvah. Not only is Isaiah the alma mater of the junior member of Graham & Graham (Sam attended 1st and 2nd grade there) it's also one of the more beautiful temples in town. Great music too.

After the service, Justine and family moved to the Olympic Collection in West Los Angeles for one W-I-L-D party, complete with orange feather boas, a boffo conga line and confetti falling from the sky during the horah.

A big mazel tov to Justine.

Jessica and Steven's Calabasas Wedding

Jessica and Steven had their "fairytale" wedding in Calabasas over the weekend, in a beautiful backyard provided by Steven's grandma. Disney music and pictures of Cinderella and Prince Charming were everywhere, along with the love in the air.

Manhattan Beach Bat Mitzvah

My new all-time favorite horah shot, from a big weekend bat mitzvah. It was held for Lana's sister Nina at the Manhattan Beach Marriott, where 300 people celebrated, schmoozed and danced until dawn (actually, around midnight, but who's counting?) Does this girl love the camera, or what?

Maria in Beverly Hills

Here's Maria on Rodeo Drive.
This was a glorious wedding that began with a session at Jose Eber, before moving to the Christ the King church in historic Hollywood.

Canoga Park Wedding | Orcutt Ranch

Napa Valley in Canoga Park!
Marlen and Williams, from the stunning Orcutt Ranch in Canoga Park, a facility with 1920s historic homes and acres of lush grounds. What a setting--and couple!