it ‘s bar mitzvah month — james

This month is a month of Bar Mitzvah for me, I have a total of five bar mitzvah ceremonies and parties to shoot. The first one is James ‘s on last Sunday. I am so happy to see Fiona ‘s family again, I love them so much !!!

The theme of the evening was "Fire and Crystal", the whole ballroom of AMC was partitioned into two areas – "Fire" and "Crystal". When I asked Fiona who is the decoration company, I was so surprised when she told me that she didn’t hire any decoration or event company and she designed all by herself — amazing !!!!!

the celebration — James and Father dancing on the table !!!! So excited !!!!
It was lucky that I could capture this pic — once they started to do that, you ‘d be in the middle of the crowd and you couldn’t move at all. The tricks are "anticipation" and a little bit of "luck".
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Let me introduce — the Walton family
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"Fire" — the cocktail . The whole area was in red
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Looking from outside, fire and volcano movies ‘re projected on the "big" screen
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the "crystal" area — everything was in white
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James and his best friends !!
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watch out !!!!  We had real fire to play !!!!
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the opening of the dinner !!
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James ‘s brother — Robert was the mc of the night
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speech from the father
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Look at James!!!!
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the two brothers
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Wow !!!!
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Fiona and her sister & mother
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James ‘s speech — one of the best bar mitzvah ‘s boy speech !!!! And he even offered an open question session for all the guests
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James ‘s playing his favorite musical instrument — human beatbox !!!
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a band by James ‘s  best friends
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James listening to the band.
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Going to Fiona ‘s party, she never ever disappointed you at the dessert time
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Let’s dance and sing !!!
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special dance
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Look at me, James !!!
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the mother and son
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a happy moment!!!
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a family time
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  • Nicky Swarbrick

    Dear Fiona & Steve
    I think I was gardening in the pouring rain whilst you were partying!  How sad is that…?   I truly know where I would have rather been.  What incredible photos.  The Waltons certainly know how to throw a unique party.  As always, you looked stunning Fiona and you both must be so proud of the boys. 
    I’m so sorry that I missed your special night.  Hopefully we’ll catch up in HK next week.  See you soon.
    Much Love
    Nicky xxx

  • Nicky Swarbrick

    Dear Fiona & Steve
    I think I was gardening in the pouring rain whilst you were partying!  How sad is that…?   I truly know where I would have rather been.  What incredible photos.  The Waltons certainly know how to throw a unique party.  As always, you looked stunning Fiona and you both must be so proud of the boys. 
    I’m so sorry that I missed your special night.  Hopefully we’ll catch up in HK next week.  See you soon.
    Much Love
    Nicky xxx

  • Roanna

    Hi Steven, Fiona, Robert & James, Thanks for the link! Photos look fab…from what Mum & Dad said it sounded fab too! Mazeltov, hope you’re all well, Roanna xxxx

  • Roanna

    Hi Steven, Fiona, Robert & James, Thanks for the link! Photos look fab…from what Mum & Dad said it sounded fab too! Mazeltov, hope you’re all well, Roanna xxxx

  • Sarah-Lou & Simon

    Darling Fiona, Steven, James and Robert (had to put James before Rob today!)
    The photos are wonderful, showing that you managed to have a great time even though we couldn’t be there with you!!
     You know we were so dissappointed that we couldn’t join you this time, but we’re thrilled to see that the party clearly went as brilliantly well as Rob’s Barmitzvah.  No surprise really, knowing how fab you are at organising such events Fiona.
    James, we know you realise how lucky you are to have such an amazing family. We hope you had an fantastic time at your Barmitzvah – Mazeltov to you.
     We can’t wait to catch up with you all properly over a glass, or two, of vino in Marbella.
     Lots of love,
    Sarah-Lou & Simon (with Ben, Sam, Zak & Beth)

  • Sarah-Lou & Simon

    Darling Fiona, Steven, James and Robert (had to put James before Rob today!)
    The photos are wonderful, showing that you managed to have a great time even though we couldn’t be there with you!!
     You know we were so dissappointed that we couldn’t join you this time, but we’re thrilled to see that the party clearly went as brilliantly well as Rob’s Barmitzvah.  No surprise really, knowing how fab you are at organising such events Fiona.
    James, we know you realise how lucky you are to have such an amazing family. We hope you had an fantastic time at your Barmitzvah – Mazeltov to you.
     We can’t wait to catch up with you all properly over a glass, or two, of vino in Marbella.
     Lots of love,
    Sarah-Lou & Simon (with Ben, Sam, Zak & Beth)

  • nadia joseph

    Dear Fi Steven, Robert and James
    What truly incredible photos and no doubt just a taster of what is too come.  Cant wait to see the rest.  You all look incredible and mum dad have been raving what a truly fab time they had with you all.  Where have your little boys gone just men in the family now Fi even more of them too take good care of you.  Cant wait to see you here in July and again in MArbella in the summer.
    Lots of special love
    Nadia, yos and Alfie

  • nadia joseph

    Dear Fi Steven, Robert and James
    What truly incredible photos and no doubt just a taster of what is too come.  Cant wait to see the rest.  You all look incredible and mum dad have been raving what a truly fab time they had with you all.  Where have your little boys gone just men in the family now Fi even more of them too take good care of you.  Cant wait to see you here in July and again in MArbella in the summer.
    Lots of special love
    Nadia, yos and Alfie

  • Fi Jordan

    Fi, Steve, Rob, James,
    FORMIDABLE !!
     Incredible photos of an incredible celebration. So sad and disappointed that our mad life got in the way of joining you at James’s barmy.
     Mazeltof James - good to see you are serious competition on the handsome front for big bro Rob !!
    Fi – dress soooo pretty. Well done all.
     Cant wait to catch up soon.
    all love Fi, Phil, Anna, Eddie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

  • Fi Jordan

    Fi, Steve, Rob, James,
    FORMIDABLE !!
     Incredible photos of an incredible celebration. So sad and disappointed that our mad life got in the way of joining you at James’s barmy.
     Mazeltof James - good to see you are serious competition on the handsome front for big bro Rob !!
    Fi – dress soooo pretty. Well done all.
     Cant wait to catch up soon.
    all love Fi, Phil, Anna, Eddie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

  • Maria Tree

    Dear Fiona and Steven, and Robert and James,
    Congratulations on one of the best parties we have been too, other than of course, Robert’s Bartmitzvah!!!  The food, the ambience, everything was perfect and of course the MC and James and his buddies were phenomenal.  Funny how a mundane lamaze class can bring us together and connect us in such great friendship.  It has been a pleasure to watch your boys grow from babies to great young men with wonderful and different personalities. We shall aways remember the heart warming love and happiness we shared with you as a family during that special evening. 
    Love aways, Maria

  • Maria Tree

    Dear Fiona and Steven, and Robert and James,
    Congratulations on one of the best parties we have been too, other than of course, Robert’s Bartmitzvah!!!  The food, the ambience, everything was perfect and of course the MC and James and his buddies were phenomenal.  Funny how a mundane lamaze class can bring us together and connect us in such great friendship.  It has been a pleasure to watch your boys grow from babies to great young men with wonderful and different personalities. We shall aways remember the heart warming love and happiness we shared with you as a family during that special evening. 
    Love aways, Maria

  • darcy koch

    I thought your Barmitzvah photos were rockin and I really enjoyed the actual event so great to have such cool cousins cant wait to rock with you again in spain in the summer !!
    Love you coolest cousin
    Darcy

  • darcy koch

    I thought your Barmitzvah photos were rockin and I really enjoyed the actual event so great to have such cool cousins cant wait to rock with you again in spain in the summer !!
    Love you coolest cousin
    Darcy

  • Emmy

    Stunning photos Simon, of the decor and the people! The vibrant mood was captured perfectly!!
    Fiona, I know you designed the decor yourself, but would you be able to tell me which production company you used to create such a spectacular setting?
    very best,
    Emily

  • Emmy

    Stunning photos Simon, of the decor and the people! The vibrant mood was captured perfectly!!
    Fiona, I know you designed the decor yourself, but would you be able to tell me which production company you used to create such a spectacular setting?
    very best,
    Emily