Bar Mitzvah photographer Paris 20th

‍Photographe Bar Mitzvah Paris 20e – Synagogue, Portraits, Famille | Laurent Baranes

Bar Mitzvah photographer in Paris 20th, Laurent Baranes accompanies your religious ceremony, your family portraits and your reception with a sensitive eye that respects your traditions.

The 20ᵉ arrondissement of Paris is a lively, family-friendly neighborhood historically linked to several deep-rooted Jewish communities. With its neighborhood synagogues, friendly halls and family-friendly atmosphere, it's perfectly suited for a respectful, authentic and generous Bar Mitzvah.

I am Laurent Baranes, Jewish ceremonies photographer in Paris, ranked 57ᵉ world photographer by the WPE. My work is centered on sincerity, discretion and visual quality, respecting your rhythm and traditions.

Religious and reception venues in Paris 20th arrondissement

Synagogues

Synagogue de la rue Pelleport: active, with a friendly, family atmosphere

Synagogue de la rue de Bagnolet: a busy, traditional place

Oratories and minyanim in the Saint-Fargeau, Gambetta and Ménilmontant neighborhoods

Reception

Private rooms at Porte de Bagnolet, Gambetta or Avron

Cultural spaces or community centers set up for family celebrations

Kosher caterers in the 20th arrondissement or nearby (delivery and on-site service)

Photo session

Parc de Belleville or Square Séverine: views of Paris, greenery and light

The cobbled streets of Ménilmontant: a popular and sincere atmosphere

Typical building courtyards, staircases and entrances: family atmosphere

Post-event session possible in a quieter park (Vincennes, etc.).

My approach: faithfulness to tradition and sincere storytelling

I accompany each family with empathy and high standards, to produce a coherent, elegant and touching report:

Religious preparations at home or in synagogue

Gestures of faith: tefilin, Torah, blessings

Family photos: posed, natural, intergenerational

The reception, the speeches, the songs, the real moments

Symbolic details and community atmosphere

Photographic style

A sober, unobtrusive report focusing on emotions and transmission.

Natural light and elegant retouching

Fast delivery to private gallery

Possibility of album or quality prints

Testimonial

"We wanted something simple, real, and respectful of our family. Laurent understood everything. His photos are magnificent and, above all, very accurate. He knew how to capture the essential, without unnecessary staging. Thank you."- Nathalie & Menahem, Paris 20e

A typical Bar Mitzvah in the 20th arrondissement

Family preparations with parents and elders

Ceremony at the local synagogue

Portraits in a park or on the street

Reception with kosher meal and intergenerational atmosphere

A warm, simple and meaningful evening