Brit Milah (Bris) at Kol Yaakov Hall, Bensonhurst Brooklyn (NYC)
I learn something new on every photoshoot; not just about photographic technique, but about myself, the inhabitants of New York City, and the world of cultures & ritual that surround me here. And this event was no exception. I had never attended a bris before (or any other religious ceremony for that matter, though I would go on to cover many more after this); so this was a very new experience, and it was intense and mysterious. An event I will definitely never forget!
Here are some of my favorite images from this event (click to view full size and un-cropped):
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All images in this blog post were shot on a Nikon D750, using an AF-S Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 lens, and individually post-processed in Adobe Lightroom using my own custom presets.
Jinnifer Douglass is a full-time freelance photographer based in NYC, shooting both digital and film for individuals and brands such as Google, Door Dash, Make Up For Ever, Squarespace, and more! Specializing in portraits, food, and special events, she works to make every piece of your social and website content ‘Insta-worthy’ with high resolution, full-frame DSLR photography and expert Lightroom editing. Interested in chatting? Leave a comment below, or send an email to hello@jinyc-photo.com!