Creative Long Island, Brooklyn & Queens Locations for Bar Bat Mitzvah Pre-Shoots

Long Island and neighboring Brooklyn and Queens are filled with incredible backdrops for photography. From miles of pristine beaches and beautiful parks to historic Gold Coast mansions and world famous sports arenas, you can easily find a creative location for your Bar and Bat Mitzvah pre-shoot. If your child wants their prince or princess moment, check out Oheka Castle in Huntington. Looking for a funky, urban vibe? Head to the Bushwick Collective street art murals in Brooklyn.

*Be sure to contact the venue in advance, or check with your photographer about possible photo permits and fees.

Read on for Mitzvah Market’s top picks for Bar and Bat Mitzvah pre-shoot locations:

Long Island

The Montauk Point Lighthouse is an iconic Long Island destination. In addition to the lighthouse, you'll enjoy beautiful ocean views (photo credit: Kat Dinsmore)

Long Island has miles of beachside boardwalks perfect for photo ops. Pictured here, the Long Beach boardwalk at sunset (photo credit: Adam Mordetsky)

Looking for a nautical vibe? Port Jefferson offers a New England style fishing village backdrop, complete with local shops and a busy harbor (photo credit: Gayle Zucker)

Feeling royal? Look no further than Long Island's own Oheka Castle in Huntington. Set atop Long Island's highest point, the historic estate and hotel is a major WOW moment for photos (photo credit: OhekaCastle.com)

Modeled after an Irish castle, Castle Gould at the Sands Point Preserve offers a majestic backdrop (photo credit: SandsPointConservancy.org)

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Old Westbury Gardens features some of the most beautiful landscape design and architecture in NY (photo credit: OldWestburyGardens.org)

Historic architecture and sweeping views of Long Island Sound are the attraction at The Vanderbilt Mansion & Planetarium in Centerport (photo credit: Renjith Thomas)

A local artist created this massive Pokemon mural in the village of Huntington; making a bold, colorful backdrop for photos (photo credit: Efren Andaluz)

The Bunger Surf Shop Mural in Sayville, by artist Michael Amorillo, is another street art destination (photo credit: MichaelAmorillo.com)

The abandoned grounds and greenhouses of the Welwyn Preserve in Glen Clove, juxtapose nature with graffiti art (photo credit: atlasobscura.com/users/th4698)

The town of Roslyn has several Instagram-worthy spots for photos. The historic clock tower and duck pond are favorites. For a more industrial vibe, check out the Roslyn Viaduct Overpass and neighboring Lumber Street (photo credit: w:User:Antony-22/Gallery)

Brooklyn & Queens

The remnants of the 1969 World's Fair in Corona Park, offer dramatic, one of a kind backdrops (photo credit: Bruce G, Google Maps)

Nothing says "fun" like the world famous Coney Island Amusement park. Grab some popcorn and cotton candy and make the most of this unexpected location for a Bar Bat Mitzvah pre shoot (photo credit: LonelyPlanet.com)

If your child is a sports fan, take advantage of the incredible stadiums in the Long Island area. Pictured here, Citi Field in Queens (photo credit: Baseballparks.com)

For an only in NY urban vibe, head to Bushwick for photos at the Bushwick Collective (photo credit: GoogleMaps)

Astoria's Welling Court Mural Project offers a whimsical backdrop for photos (photo credit: WellingCourtMuralProject.com)

The DUMBO Walls under the Brooklyn Queens Expressway feature colorful wall art by many famous artists (photo credit: dumbonyc.com)

Looking for other areas with creative backdrops for pre-shoots?
Westchester
DC Metro Area/Maryland/Virginia
Philadelphia

Would you like to share your favorite pre-shoot locations? Send suggestions to [email protected] or post in your regional Mitzvah Market Facebook group.

You can also ask questions and get advice in our Long Island Bar Bat Mitzvah planning group on Facebook. Join here.