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Alyna Taub

05.23.10

| Mitzvahs

Last Sunday it was Alyna's Bat Mitzvah, and what a celebration it turned out to be... Alyna started her day with a beautiful ceremony at Chabad Lubavitch, in Weston, together with 8 of her friends. In the evening, her family and friends were invited to a special party at Cinema Paradiso, in Fort Lauderdale, a favorite venue that never fails in surprising the guests from any party. It was a fantastic time, and I was happy to have been a part of it. Mazel Tov, Alyna!

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Tamy:

Ricardo, we are so grateful to have had you as part of our special day!! The images you collected will be part of our lives forever!!! Thank you for your talent, your attention, and your wonderful personality!!

(05.23.10 @ 01:52 PM)

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Brennan Shechtman

05.15.10

| Mitzvahs

It was "Brennan in Wonderland" this past Saturday at Christine Lee's, on the Hallandale Gulfstream Park... Brennan celebrated her Bat Mitzvah in amazing style, surrounded by her lucky guests, and what an awesome party it was! Fantastic decor, incredible attention to all the details and non-stop music and dancing throughout the whole evening. Mazel Tov, Shechtmans, you did one for the books, and I was happy to have been there for you!

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Kim Shechtman:

Ricardo, your photographs are masterful! We are so taken with these pictures and can't wait to see all. Your talent is a rare gift and the memories of the event will be remembered so vividly because of your special lens. We are so thankful to have had your eyes there to capture the night we spent in Wonderland!

(05.16.10 @ 07:52 PM)

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Sami and Meri Sheldon

05.14.10

| Mitzvahs

It was a long-waited, fun-filled celebration for Sami and Meri last Saturday at Temple Dorim... These amazing sisters, together with little Cassidy, Alissa and Dan, had a fantastic time with a lot of friends, and they surely deserved every minute of it. My good friend David, from Pure Energy, did an incredible job and nobody stopped partying the whole afternoon. A day to remember, and my special thanks to the Sheldons for having Michele and I there to capture this special occasion.

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Alissa & Danny:

Oh Ricardo!!! Words cannot express how grateful we are for your beautiful pictures. Thank you for helping us capture the joy we all felt on this special day. We will forever cherish these images. Thank you, again!

(05.14.10 @ 03:06 PM)

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Sydni Eskalyo

05. 1.10

| Mitzvahs

It was an amazing and intense Bat Mitzvah celebration for Sydni last weekend. She and her family had a blast partying at Revolution Live, in Fort Lauderdale, after Sydni performed incredibly during the morning service at Temple Dor Dorim. Almost 200 lucky guests were treated to a party that was long in the planning, and things couldn't have gone any better - good planning always pays off! Mazel Tov, Eskalyos, you're a fantastic family, and Michele and I were really happy to have been a part of such an important milestone in your lives...

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MARCIA GORDON -GRANDMA:

My husband Steve and I were not only impressed with your fabulous phots, but with your friendly personality and professionalism!

(05.01.10 @ 05:44 PM)

Pam Eskalyo:

Ricardo - Thank you so much for capturing the magic we were feeling at Sydni's Bat Mitzvah. The pictures are incredible and we can't wait to see the rest. Thank you, thank you!!!!!

(05.01.10 @ 09:15 PM)

ricardo:

Thanks for the kind words, Marcia and Pam, it was truly a pleasure to have there for the much anticipated celebration, and I'm glad you liked the first teasers. Lots more to come soon... :-)

(05.02.10 @ 03:07 PM)

Nana Carole & PopPop Mike:

Wow! Your photos are outstanding and reflect your warm personality and talent. Seeing them brings a smile to our face.

Thank you for capturing the joy and happiness of the day.

(05.03.10 @ 04:46 PM)

Nana Carole & PopPop Mike:

Every picture brings a smile to our face and transports us back to the joy and happiness of the day. Your photos reflect your warmth, talent and creativity. Your work is outstanding! Thank you.

(05.04.10 @ 08:22 AM)

Barbara Cracchiola:

Dear Sydni
Your photos are totally amazing and truly capture the magical transformation of your becoming a simply beautiful young lady with your own class and style. I can almost feel the energy in every one. I hope the memory of this very special day in your life lasts forever. Lots of good Luck. Much Love

(05.13.10 @ 06:51 PM)

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Katelyn and Jared Barclay

04.25.10

| Mitzvahs

Katelyn and Jared had an absolutely unforgettable B'nai Mitzvah celebration this past weekend. I mean, really unforgettable... Who would forget a party that was actually a real carnival, games and carnival-like food included? Their service in the morning, at Temple Dor Dorim, was perfect and followed by an intimate brunch at the Barclays home in Weston. In the evening, their guests were treated to the huge carnival surprise at the Ft Lauderdale Executive airport. The whole evening was a fantastic mix of music, games, amazing food and the company of family and friends. Mazel Tov, Katelyn and Jared, I was happy to be there with Brennan to capture all these incredible moments!

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Elizabeth Stabinski:

The performances, the party, the family, the pictures.....ALL FABULOUS!

(04.25.10 @ 09:37 PM)

Leslie:

Ricardo - It was wonderful knowing you were there capturing Jared & Katelyn's B'Nai Mitzvah! The photos reflect the essence of the joy that filled our hearts for the day and the blast we all had that night. Love them! It truly was a weekend to to remember and we thank you for catching the moments.

(04.26.10 @ 07:46 AM)

Laurie Gilner:

Looking at these wonderful pictures brings a smile to my heart. I can not wait to see the rest! If the rest look as good as these, they will be fabulous.

(04.26.10 @ 11:55 AM)

ilene crouch:

Love Love Love the pics. Brings a SMILE TO MY FACE ... can not wait to see the family pics I know they will be fabulous.. thanx for the memorys..

(04.27.10 @ 09:50 AM)

ricardo:

Thanks, Leslie, you did a wonderful job of making their B'nai Mitzvah truly unique and unforgettable. It was such a joy to have been there to capture the day, and i look forward to showing you the whole set soon.

(05.02.10 @ 03:37 PM)

Kim, Esther and Amy:

Gorgeous pictures, gorgeous family!!!!!! We had a fantastic time....wow!!!!! What a night!

(06.07.10 @ 04:47 PM)

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Jordan and Daniel Shwake

04. 1.10

| Mitzvahs

Three years after Emily's Bat Mitzvah, the Shwakes were on for another huge celebration! This time around it was for Jordan and Daniel, and I couldn't be happier to have been there for yet another milestone in these amazing family life... Their B'nai Mitzvah started at Temple B'nai Aviv, Saturday morning, and in the evening their family and special friends were treated to a great party at Temple Dor Dorim, under the command of Stephen, from Pure Energy. All night long dancing and more incredible memories for Gale, Joe, Emily, Jordan and Daniel. Mazel Tov!

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Gale Shwake:

What a great taste of whahad a great time!t is to come! such great shots! And Daniel!!!, he

(04.01.10 @ 09:17 AM)

bobbi blumner:

if these are a sample of what we have to look forward to,I am so excited to see what is to come!

(04.01.10 @ 12:00 PM)

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