Claire Bartfield Photography

19/08/2026

Thanks to JLife Magazine for the opportunity to contribute this month. Loved seeing my photos of NYC 🍎🗽in print too 📸

In recognition of World Photography Day today, JLife Leeds social photographer Claire Bartfield Photography offers a few tips for taking better pictures.

Read more at JLife: https://jlifemagazine.co.uk/featured-leeds/seeing-the-moment

05/07/2026

✨ What an incredible golf-themed party for Rupert’s Bar Mitzvah! ⛳️

thought of every last detail, creating a celebration that was as stylish as it was fun. From the fantastic mini golf area to an amazing party all under one roof, the kids had an unforgettable time.

And despite the heat, the celebrations carried on in full swing (sorry, one golf pun is allowed 😉).

Mazel tov again to Rupert and his family🏌🏼📸✨
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02/07/2026

✨ The weeks are flying by! It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly a week since Rupert’s very early start for his bar mitzvah call-up.

Because this is a real service rather than a rehearsal, I stay in the women’s section of the synagogue, working quietly with long lenses and natural light to document the morning as it unfolds.

After the service, we had time for a few creative portraits with Rupert and his family before he, and his sisters, headed back to school.

It’s always a privilege to capture such an important milestone. Mazel tov again, Rupert! 📸💙✨

30/06/2026

✨Leah’s Bat Mitzvah rehearsal was full of excitement, laughter and family. It was the perfect chance to capture some special memories before the big day - including photos with her gorgeous new baby sister.

Mazel tov again to Leah and all her family! 📸✨

26/06/2026

✨It is always special to document a bar mitzvah call up. But photographing my own son’s call up was extra memorable. I still can’t believe this is two weeks ago now!

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11/06/2026

✨ A huge mazel tov to the extra-special bar mitzvah boy from last week, Harry.

Photographing Harry and his family was an absolute pleasure, and it was so much fun to celebrate with them as a guest for a change on Sunday night!

Mazel tov too to our lovely friend Debra and to Harry’s grandfather, Gary, on this milestone. 💙✨

05/06/2026

✨Wow I can’t believe it’s been a week already since Amelie’s bat mitzvah rehearsal!

Rehearsal sessions are a chance for the family to slow down before the big day, take in the significance of the occasion, and create some beautiful family photographs without the buzz of the celebration itself.

Amelie was amazing, and it was so special to see the pride and excitement from everyone around her as they prepared for this important milestone. Mazel tov again to all! ✨📸



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02/06/2026

✨Another small selection from Amelie’s party at the weekend! Mazel tov again to all! 💖📸✨


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01/06/2026

✨What a night celebrating Amelie’s bat mitzvah.

The party decor was like stepping into a stunning pink cloud, with incredible décor, beautiful lighting, and details that made every corner of the room picture-perfect.

After a run of quite a lot of bar mitzvahs, I was very ready for a pink, sparkly party!!

Mazel tov again to 💗📸✨
Great to work again with these amazing suppliers:

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