This past Sunday Jason and I had the opportunity to shoot our first Bris (circumcision) together. Jerry is not only his parents first child but also the first grandchild on both sides of the family. We were honored to have been asked to document this special day. Below is a preview, let us know what you think...
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Monday, January 31, 2011
Esther Chava & Ben
Check out this awesome Video by my new crew:
I have to give a big shout-out to MojoMaster Jason Aron for bringing this to fruition. His shooting & editing style are a perfect fit for Kruter Photography.
I have to give a big shout-out to MojoMaster Jason Aron for bringing this to fruition. His shooting & editing style are a perfect fit for Kruter Photography.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Bubby
January 7, 1916 - December 22, 2011
"All good things must come to an end"
Friday, December 3, 2010
Crocodile Maccabee
That's not a menorah...Now that's a menorah!
Compliments of The Brody Brothers at Chabad of Park Heights, Baltimore.
Compliments of The Brody Brothers at Chabad of Park Heights, Baltimore.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Chanukah Bar Mitzvah
Happy Chanukah!
These images are from a few years ago and this kid has probably graduated high school already. Gotta love his little brother...
These images are from a few years ago and this kid has probably graduated high school already. Gotta love his little brother...
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Under Construction
Finally! I'm finally getting around to updating my website with a revised design and lotsa new content. If you would like notification when the site is complete please leave a request in the comments. Otherwise check back soon and lemme know what you think.
Thanks,
Housekeeping
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
32
Has it really been an entire year since I committed to regularly update this Blog?!
Many, many apologies to my family, clients and friends who have put up with me during this tumultuous year. The "To Do" list is overwhelmingly long but will be conquered!
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Yosemite
Just a quick note to let everyone know that the Kruter clan will be moving out west for a while. I recently received a govt. grant, in association with the Ansel Adams foundation, to do some uber secret research involving high tech cameras and imaging technique. Correspondance will be limited, if you would like to be kept in the loupe please post your request in the comments.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Summer Clearance Sale
One week without a post is barely excusable but a month is simply unacceptable! I got an email the other day from the GAP informing me of their Summer Clearance Sale. The Summer is not over yet, is it?! Man it's been a hectic 8 weeks!
Below, in chronological order, is one image from each of the 16 jobs that I shot since my last post on July 31:
Below, in chronological order, is one image from each of the 16 jobs that I shot since my last post on July 31:
Friday, July 31, 2009
Goldberg Upsherin
Since everyone is running to get haircuts today I thought it would be nice day to share images from an Upsherin that I shot last month.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Schindler's List
Historically, this has been a very rough week for the Jews. As is customary I went easy on the indulgences and spent a bit of time learning and reviewing relevant topics. In addition to spending a lot of time reading Jewish History (from my sister-in-laws mint condition 11th grade textbook) I borrowed my Father-in-laws DVD of Schindler's List. The first and last time that I saw this movie was shortly after it came out in 1993. TABC, my high school, actually thought the movie was so meaningful and well done that they paid a theater to have a special showing and took the ENTIRE school to see it. Surprisingly, despite a fair deal of nudity (as well as the obvious, horrendous atrocities), I don't think any of the parents objected. I remember very clearly how moved I was when I saw it.
After more than 15 years the movie, thankfully, still holds up. No. It remains a benchmark film. Not only is it a remarkable piece of filmmaking (from an objective, artistic standpoint, the movie is well executed in every way) but it is a historic necessity. As any New Yorker will tell you, "Never Forget" is easier said than done. As a witness to the events of 9/11 I myself am at fault for allowing it's significance to diminish over the last several years. While we cannot let the weight of these great events stop us from living we must take them with us every day.
When the film was over I watched and read every bit of the extra features. The main extra was about an organization formed by the films director, Steven Spielberg, called the Survivors of the Shoah Visual History Foundation. The foundation was built and is maintained by the University of Southern California. Through a remarkable effort the foundation has collected video testimonies of over 52,000 witnesses. The record is comprised mostly of Jewish witnesses, but also includes other persecuted groups as well as soldiers, politicians and civilians who saw the Holocaust with their own eyes. Among those interviewed is my ex-landlady Mrs. Hammer.
"Mrs. Hammer" taken five years ago for my as of yet unpublished Frum Faces project.
During our six years living in her house Mrs. Hammer often referred to her interview with Spielberg's crew. Until last night I never really knew what she was talking about. Now I know that her testimony can be seen at any of the numerous locations that have access to the Foundation's archive (in the NY area the closest three are Columbia University, Syracuse University and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in D.C.). You can view a very brief bio of Mrs. Hammer online by searching the Testimonies Catalogue, but I urge you to visit a location near you to see the video. Use the search phrases "Yera Hammer" or Interview Code #18278.
Having never seen her video I decided to sit down with her myself to hear her first hand account first hand. It was exactly one year ago tomorrow (on Tisha B'Av, according to the Hebrew Calendar) that AY and I had the privilege to not only listen to her stories but ask her questions as well. As the great Jimmy V once said "There are three things we all should do every day. We should do this every day of our lives. Number one is laugh. You should laugh every day. Number two is think. You should spend some time in thought. Number three is, you should have your emotions moved to tears, could be happiness or joy. But think about it. If you laugh, you think, and you cry, that's a full day. That's a heck of a day. You do that seven days a week, you're going to have something special."
I agree. If you don't already laugh, think and cry every day why not give it a try tomorrow. For all those participating I wish you an easy and meaningful fast.
After more than 15 years the movie, thankfully, still holds up. No. It remains a benchmark film. Not only is it a remarkable piece of filmmaking (from an objective, artistic standpoint, the movie is well executed in every way) but it is a historic necessity. As any New Yorker will tell you, "Never Forget" is easier said than done. As a witness to the events of 9/11 I myself am at fault for allowing it's significance to diminish over the last several years. While we cannot let the weight of these great events stop us from living we must take them with us every day.
When the film was over I watched and read every bit of the extra features. The main extra was about an organization formed by the films director, Steven Spielberg, called the Survivors of the Shoah Visual History Foundation. The foundation was built and is maintained by the University of Southern California. Through a remarkable effort the foundation has collected video testimonies of over 52,000 witnesses. The record is comprised mostly of Jewish witnesses, but also includes other persecuted groups as well as soldiers, politicians and civilians who saw the Holocaust with their own eyes. Among those interviewed is my ex-landlady Mrs. Hammer.
"Mrs. Hammer" taken five years ago for my as of yet unpublished Frum Faces project.
During our six years living in her house Mrs. Hammer often referred to her interview with Spielberg's crew. Until last night I never really knew what she was talking about. Now I know that her testimony can be seen at any of the numerous locations that have access to the Foundation's archive (in the NY area the closest three are Columbia University, Syracuse University and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in D.C.). You can view a very brief bio of Mrs. Hammer online by searching the Testimonies Catalogue, but I urge you to visit a location near you to see the video. Use the search phrases "Yera Hammer" or Interview Code #18278.
Having never seen her video I decided to sit down with her myself to hear her first hand account first hand. It was exactly one year ago tomorrow (on Tisha B'Av, according to the Hebrew Calendar) that AY and I had the privilege to not only listen to her stories but ask her questions as well. As the great Jimmy V once said "There are three things we all should do every day. We should do this every day of our lives. Number one is laugh. You should laugh every day. Number two is think. You should spend some time in thought. Number three is, you should have your emotions moved to tears, could be happiness or joy. But think about it. If you laugh, you think, and you cry, that's a full day. That's a heck of a day. You do that seven days a week, you're going to have something special."
I agree. If you don't already laugh, think and cry every day why not give it a try tomorrow. For all those participating I wish you an easy and meaningful fast.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Goldstein & Zeltzer Families
This past Sunday I made a trip up to Nyak, NY to shoot the Goldstein & Zeltzer families and we had a blast! The adults were pretty cool but the kids were amazing. I'm sure you can tell from the pictures that these four cousins, Page, Justin, Sara & Miri are all very comfortable in front of the camera.
The goal was to get a few formal shots and a whole lot of candid portraits of everyone just having fun - do you think we succeeded? My camera was happily blasting away for almost three hours and I wish I could share all the final images with you, but you know what they say about too much of a good thing...
...Anyway, enjoy a handful of my faves:
The goal was to get a few formal shots and a whole lot of candid portraits of everyone just having fun - do you think we succeeded? My camera was happily blasting away for almost three hours and I wish I could share all the final images with you, but you know what they say about too much of a good thing...
...Anyway, enjoy a handful of my faves:
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